Does your home get uncomfortably hot in the warmer months? Your indoor living areas are usually where you seek solace from the stifling sunshine after an afternoon outdoors, but if the heat has been pouring through your windows unrestricted all day long, your chances of respite are slim to none. You might think there’s nothing …
BlindsInABox is the perfect solution for renters and homeowners alike who need simple no-drill window coverings for their property. But some people may be worried about measuring their blinds correctly at the risk of having to re-purchase and try again. Measuring your windows for blinds isn’t something you should guess-timate. It can have a serious …
Blackout Blinds come with a number of benefits in the home. Many of which can improve the way in which you sleep, or simply help you with savings on your monthly bill. Read on to find out why you should consider buying blackout blinds. Blackout Blinds in the bedroom Getting the right amount of sleep …
Entrepreneurship is not just for youngsters. An increasing number of older people are using their retirement to launch businesses. Three years ago, aged 65, Simeone Salik, a former PR executive, had the idea for Blindsinabox, a company selling temporary blinds. After appearing on the BBC’s Dragons’ Den and receiving investment from the programme’s James Caan and Duncan Bannatyne, …
Three entrepreneurs who appeared on Dragons’ Den have scooped a deal worth tens of thousands of pounds with Argos after the show’s experts backed their business. Simeone Salik, Janice Dalton and Dominic Lawrence reluctantly appeared on the BBC2 programme to attract investment in their design for temporary paper window blinds. Their pitch proved so successful …
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Britain has a rich interior design history, adding a flare of dramatic changes that developed window treatments through the ages. It has taken centuries for our modern day home decor to include multiple styles of shutters, curtains and blinds. Roman Trendsetting Curtains Over 2,000 years ago Romans developed their first “window treatment” to prevent dust …
BlindsInABox blinds can transform the look and feel of your home in as littel as 30 minutes. Read on to find out how. The Small Touches Make The Difference Upon ordering, customers choose between two sizes and colours that will best fit their window treatment needs. Depending on the size of your window, the paper …
The BlindsInABox team are always happy to help our customers. Here you can find some of our most frequently asked questions and answers. Cutting the Blinds Q: What is the best way to keep a straight line when I cut the blinds? A: Keep the blind closed in its folds, and cut through with a …
With the beginning of spring weather, BlindsInABox is introducing Velcro as another way to keep your instant blinds held in place. To enjoy the more pleasurable weather Velcro can be applied to either the bottom or sides of the blinds to keep them open. It’s Nice to Have Options This more durable adhesive is in addition …
In March, daylight saving time begins and the clocks in the United Kingdom turn forward one hour. What does this mean for you? It means spring is upon us and the sun will rise and set one hour later each day. Longer days mean more sunlight and pleasant weather streaming through your windows. With the …
