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What Size Is a Blind Concealment Profile? Blind concealment profiles, or ‘blind boxes’, are aluminium profiles designed to hide your blind from view when it’s

Anti-bacterial vs Anti-Microbial – What’s the Difference? When searching for the perfect blind fabric, you’ve probably come across some that are described as ‘anti-bacterial’ or

Linear 25™️ – The New Fabric Pocket Hembar for KuroLok™️ Linear 25™️ is here! The NEW fabric pocket hembar that is specifically designed for our

How to Keep Your Home Cool with Dynamic Shading Unprotected glass is the greatest source of heat entering a building. As temperatures continue to rise,

How to Turn a Hardwired Control Blind Motor Into Radio Control (RTS)  Sometimes you only realise something doesn’t meet your needs after you’ve lived with

Which Motors Can You Daisy-Chain? For large buildings with multiple windows, daisy-chained motors are commonplace. A daisy-chain is a wiring scheme in which multiple motors

Are Blind Motor Noise Levels Accurate? As electric blinds and curtains continue to become more popular with the rise of smart homes, quiet operation is

IMO Certified Blind Fabrics for Yachts and Ships With over 63,000 commercial boats registered in the UK, it’s essential that the materials used in these

Umbra’s New Motorised Roman Headrail Cascade is Here!   We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our first motorised roman headrail system, Cascade!   Many of our

What Is Sustainable Shading? As a carbon-neutral company, sustainable shading is something we talk about a lot. However, sustainability can have many different meanings –

Alternatives to Somfy’s TaHoma for Smart Homes Somfy’s TaHoma Switch is an easy-to-install home automation system that makes controlling your home simple.  TaHoma hubs only

Reliability of Wired vs Wireless Motors When we talk about wired and wireless motors, this can mean two things – the way they’re powered or

What Shape Can We Make Our Flow Curtain Track? Any Flow™ motorised curtain track can be custom shaped to suit curved or angled windows. The

Fly Screen Blinds For Windows & Doors Is there anything more irritating than opening your patio doors on a warm summer’s day to let in

How Long Does It Take to Charge an Electric Blind Motor? The daunting cost of installing wiring for electric blinds can lead a lot of

How to Connect Blinds to Fibaro Fibaro from Nice is one of the most advanced wireless smart home systems in the world, with over 10,000

Smart Retirement, Assisted Living & Shading  Technology is not just for the younger generation anymore. As advancements in medicine and health are helping us to

What Is Roller Blind Orientation? Roller blind orientation refers to the way a blind is facing in your window recess. There are two options for

Are There Eco-Friendly Blind Fabrics? With the fabric making up such a large part of a blind, it’s no wonder people want to make sure

7 Ways to Connect Loxone with Your Blinds and Curtains According to this article, there were 2.22 million Smart Homes in the UK in 2021,

CTS vs FTS vs Spring Roller Rooflight Blinds If you’re in the market for a new blind for your rooflight, you’ve probably come across a

Which Umbra Hembars Can Be Used with Guidewires?  Guidewires are nylon coated steel wires that help to guide a blind evenly for the full length

When NOT To Use a Battery-Powered Motor The daunting cost of installing wiring for electric blinds can lead a lot of people down the route

Are Outdoor Blinds Worth It? Outdoor blinds are becoming more popular, as many homeowners are deciding to expand their homes. These days, an outdoor space