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How To Prevent Heat Loss in Commercial Buildings with Dynamic Shading One of the biggest issues with large commercial buildings, especially older ones, is heat

The Importance of Child-Safe Blinds for The Public Sector In commercial and public buildings where children have access, it’s vital that any blinds fitted are

The Expert Guide to Battery vs Mains Powered Blinds The demand for motorised roller blinds in the UK is increasing year on year, as more

How Roller Blinds Can Help You Achieve BREEAM Certification What is BREEAM? BREEAM is the world’s leading sustainability assessment method for master planning projects, infrastructure and buildings. BREEAM does this

How to Improve WELL Ratings with Heat and Glare-Reducing Blinds It’s no secret that healthy workers are happier and more productive. Ensuring workspaces are comfortable

3 Common Reasons Why Your Office Isn’t Energy Efficient (And How To Fix It) As more people return to the workplace full-time, the costs of

We’re Not Just About Zipped Blinds! Umbra has become well known for the KuroLok zipped-edge blackout system, and our KuroLok RL rooflight systems. But don’t

Dynamic solar shading, at the most basic level, is any form of shading that can be adjusted depending on the conditions, as opposed to a

How Much Does a Roller Blind Cost? The short answer is, it depends! The average cost of a roller blind can vary based on multiple

Popular Smart Home Systems & How to Control Roller Blinds A home automation, or ‘Smart Home’, system is where household appliances and devices can be

Creating a Family Friendly Hotel Room After enduring a lengthy travel ban due to Covid-19, breaks and holidays are once again on the rise. It didn’t take long! According

How Smart Technology Is Transforming Interior Design Technology has infiltrated all aspects of our lives, and the office is no exception. Face-to-face meetings have been

Interior Design Tricks to Keep Germs at Bay If the Covid pandemic has taught us anything, it’s the speed and swiftness in which infectious bodies

Ellipse 43 – Our New and Improved Fabric Pocket Hembar Ellipse 43 is the ultimate solution for sleek and smooth roller blinds. This new fabric

Gaposa motors are perfect for creating quiet and smart environments. Gaposa are an Italian manufacturer who have been designing motors since 1969. Their knowledge and

Choosing the right fabric for your roller blind can make all the difference to how it looks and performs. Deciding on what your main goal

Practical Steps to Soundproofing Bedrooms When staying away from home, people often miss and crave their creature comforts; the homeliness of their bedroom, the softness

The Role of Light on The Circadian Rhythm Exposure to indoor light has a huge impact on your mood, wellbeing and even sleep. Humans, like

A guide to choosing Blackout Blinds What are blackout blinds?  Blackout blinds are designed to block unwanted light from passing through the fabric of the

Is there anything more irritating than opening your patio doors on a warm summer’s day to let in a cool breeze and being swarmed by

Sleep plays an incredibly important role in your health and wellbeing throughout life. According to recent research, adults between 18 and 64 need seven to

A roller blind hembar, or bottom bar, has an important job to do.  It gives a rigid leading edge which holds the blind fabric straight

The Centor S4 corner system is the perfect shading solution for cornerless or ‘post-less’ bifold doors. Designed with the same clean lines as our S4 System,

Creating a luxurious atmosphere can not only mean the difference between a 5* review or not, but can also determine if you’ll get repeat business,