If you need a lie in and don’t want to go the expense of using a blackout roller blind why not be bold and dramatic and use a dark plain roller blind such as Acacia Navy or Urban Mink whhich will ensure the room stays darker for longer and you can snooze.

An alternative if you are like me is to get up and take your best friend (my Labrador Topaz) for a really long walk in the sunshine and when you both return have a long late breakfast basking in the sunshine with the sun being gently filtered by a warm rich toned wooden venetian.

When the sun shines you dont have to block it, why not filter it and let the light shine through.

We have boyish blues and hot pinks but don’t forget we have every colour under the sun to stop the sun.

Check out the new Millie Pink its bright and breezy something many of us struggle to be first thing in the morning especially too early.

Following the recent coverage on daytime TV about the Blinds Safe campaign I thought we should repeat our blog item about free blinds safety devices we launched in June.

We at Bob The Blindman pride ourselves on our commitment to providing the best value blinds money can buy both online and via our full choose at home service. Not only do we supply the best quality blinds we also supply the safest.

Since 2006 we have supplied child safety clips on request and since 2010 we have fitted them on every blind unless instructed by the customer NOT to fit them.

On our website we supply them at cost and send the proceeds to the NSPCC  so we are fully committed to making every blind safe. If you are a parent of young children and you have blinds with looped cords or long control cords please consider the small price these clips are for complete peace of mind.

If you need any advice about blinds and cord safety please call us on 0800 7837001 we are always willing to give you honest advice.

Finally heres a special offer for those who read my blog send me an email to bobtheblindman@btconnect.comwith the words “looped cords made safe” and include your name and address and I will send you a FREE safety device. This offer is open to anyone in the UK who reads my blog, is following me on twitter or is  just stumbling about the Internet looking for a nice window blind company to do business with.

Thanks for reading

Bob The Blindman

The much maligned roller blind is a classic example of the good, the bad and the ugly. The poor roller blind has for a very long time been looked on as just something cheap and not necessarily cheerful to fill a space in the bathroom or kitchen.

We at Bob The Blindman think the roller is due an personality change and so take a look at our stunning rollers that just ooze class and style. We have funky blinds, we have happy blinds, we even have totally mad looking blinds but each and everyone of our rollers deserves its place in your home.

Pleated blinds are great for Conservatories, Lounges and even Bedrooms with the new Mirabel Blackout Fabric especially great for those who want an extra hour or two in bed on the cold winters mornings.

Just like the team at Bob The Blindman, time does not stand still and soon believe it or not it will be spring and then the heat of summer will be upon us. Pleated Blinds offer you the best of both seasons, they will keep your rooms cool in the summer due to the heat reflecting properties and don’t forget these same properties will keep you warm in the winter as the blinds will keep you expensive central heating warmth where in needs to be in the room.

Pleated Blinds dont have to be plain either,check out our superb range of patterns and colours. These new fabrics will bring a touch of glamour and chic to any room.

Wood Expression Blinds are the new style of Faux Wooden Blinds that give you the very best looking blinds at a lower price than traditional Wooden Venetian Blinds. They are the essence of style with consistent colour and grain.

All colours are available in either 38mm, 50mm or 63mm slat widths

 They offer you style and practicality and their unique wood grain finish just oozes style and beauty.

 These great blinds are suitable for areas in your home where moisture is present such as bathrooms and kitchens.

 They are very easy to wipe clean and will never fade.

 In this age of safety these blinds are even flame retardant so making them the best choice for commercial applications as well as the home.

 The blinds come with the patented ‘easi-lift’ system allowing the user to raise and lower the blinds easily and control the lowering of the blind just as effectively.

 All blinds come with an easy to clip on valance to finish the blind, making the room the view.

 These great new blinds are easy to fit and will transform any room.

 For a limited period only these blinds are offered at a massive saving of 70% on our retail price list so buy today, and remember everything is delivered FREE

In a series of blogs we at Bob the Blindman will try and give you the low down on each blind type and its benefits.

VERTICAL BLINDS what are they and why are they so popular.

Vertical blinds are the most popular blind sold today, primarily because they are very cost effective at covering a large number of  window or a conservatory. Most vertical blinds (certainly those sold by us) are manufactured from top quality components and fabrics and will last long time if treated properly.

Vertiacl Blinds are also the best blind to allow you privacy during the day as they can be rotated to a suitable angle.There are literally hundreds of fabrics to choose from and a myriad of colours. Cream is obviously the most popular but there is a growing demand for bold bright colours.

A vertical blind comprises of a metal head-rail in which are installed carriers that allow you to clip on strips of fabric (polyester normally)called a louvre or slat.

The louvres have a weight in the bottom pocket of each slat and these are joined in series by a plastic chain called a stabilising chain. This chain is there to allow the blinds to stop waving about when they are closed and also to allow them to close together neatly. It is easily replaced if broken. Most louvres are sold in 89mm width but some are available in 127mm.

What is the benefit to choosing either?

Well 89mm looks neater, and you will gain more privacy with the blinds set at an angle. 127mm slats will stack closer together when the blind are opened but to be honest the difference is negligible.

The main benefit to 89mm is that all vertical blind fabrics are available in 89mm but not 127mm.

At one end of the rail (you specify which side) there will be a tilt chain to rotate the louvres through 180 degrees and a cord that allows you to open the blind. There a three bunching options, left, right and split.

The rail can be fitted either into the reveal (top fix) or into the window frame (face fix)

   A bold statement Vertical Blind top fixed. Who says cream is the only colour!

The practical benefits of metal venetains continue to keep tham on top of our custtomers’ wish list and NOW the new collection has arrived they are just perfect to make the room the view.

We are introducing over 100 colours and textures, prints and sheens. 4 slat widths, blinds upto 400cm wide and a perfect fit frame option on all.

Check out the new hot colours like fuchsia, damson and the great metallic red.

We have cool blues such as sapphire and midnight blue.

Our popular metallics are updated with great golds and stunning silvers.

Watch out for the new Unity range coming very soon, they will offer the best of both worlds: Unity blinds are 50mm metal venetians, finisherd with a wooden valance and botton rail with a tapes for a decorative effect. These great blinds will be available online very soon!!