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Blue
Blue is a universal favourite with both men and women. With so many variations; it can be strong and bold or light and friendly - almost everyone likes some shade of the colour blue. Many colour variations take their name from nature - azure, cobalt, cornflower blue, duck egg, sapphire, sky blue - no wonder it is known for its calming affects.
Bedroom
Your bedroom is the one space that you or you and your partner don't have to share, so the choice of blind is completely yours.
Blackout blinds are very popular as they do exactly what they say, and they come in a huge range of colours to match any design scheme.
The increasingly popular roller blinds now feature some ground breaking new weave ranges such as Dahlia and Taffeta.
You could also think about one of our energy saving fabrics such as Ex-Lite and Nocturne as these can save up to 15% of heat lost through windows.
Child safety is an important factor for children's bedrooms and spring return roller blinds would be the ideal choice as they have no loose cords.
Hallway
The recent trend is for metal or wooden venetian blinds in the hallway.
Black and white might bring memories of 1960's television, but these are now two of the most popular venetian blind colours in hallways. The other option would be to install bold colours, with oranges and green venetian blinds coming into fashion.
Or if your prefer you could add a roman blind and make a real design statement in your hallway.
Kitchen/Diner
The heart of the home has to be the Kitchen. It can be the busiest place one minute and the most relaxing the next, it can be also be modern, traditional, contemporary or shabby chic. But whatever your kitchen, Charles Astor has the blind for you.
You may consider our Ultrafresh treated fabrics such as carnival, available in a range of 36 colours. Carnival is an anti bacterial fabric that resists mould, kills germs and so keeps your blinds permanently fresh, a must for a healthy kitchen environment.
Wooden blinds can look very stylish, although aluminium Venetian blinds will give them a run for their money and there's so many colours to choose from.
Lounge
So you’ve finished the wallpapering, put away the paint brushes and are now wondering how best to furnish your newly decorated lounge.
Well, the most obvious choice is to have you window blinds match your upholstery and at Charles Astor you can choose matching curtains, cushions and roman window blinds. Your lounge will look sensational with fabrics from Harlequin, Clarke and Clarke, Prestigious or Villa Nova.
Or if you prefer>For extra privacy in your lounge, there is a growing trend for blackout blinds which also have the added benefit of extra insulation to save energy and save you pounds. Blackout plain roller blinds such as Nocturne are a safe bet due to good range of colours, but many people are now being more bold and choosing blackout prints such as the Dahlia and Nouveaux roller blind ranges.
Venetian blinds in the lounge are also very popular, particularly wooden venetians. The range of metal and wooden venetian blinds has grown enormously over the last few years and Charles Astor has a great choice on offer. Bright colours are very much in vogue at the moment with reds, oranges and black being the contemporary choice.
Conservatory
It used to be a case of a conservatory was just for the summer as it would rarely get used as temperatures dropped through the winter. But opinions are changing, especially with the development in conservatory blinds.
We all know how conservatory blinds will keep a conservatory cooler in the summer, but did you know that conservatory blinds will also help to retain heat in the winter. This means that it will cost less to heat up your room and it will look a lot more inviting too.
Buying made to measure conservatory blinds is a big investment but they can dramatically improve the appearance of the room. Fabrics such as Organza ESP pleated in vibrant red or Bali black pleated blinds look sensational and will certainly impress any visitors. Then there are the cellular blind fabrics of Sola and Nova that with their unique honeycomb structure that look stunning and will also save on fuel bills.
Venetian blinds are popular in conservatories and you can’t beat the look and feel of real wood venetian blinds, particularly in the myriad of colours and designs currently available.
