blinds & awnings — advice, guides & inspiration
Over a century of expertise in made to measure blinds and awnings across Cornwall and Devon. Our guides help you make the right choice — whether you're buying your first blind or specifying a full motorised system for a coastal home.
expert buying guides & inspiration
How to Choose the Right Blind for Every Room
Choosing the wrong blind for a room is one of the most common and costly mistakes homeowners make. Our room by room guide cuts through the confusion.
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Made to Measure vs Ready Made Blinds, The Honest Comparison
The price gap between a ready made blind and a made to measure one looks significant at first glance. Over the life of the blind, the calculation looks very different.
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The Best Blinds for a Coastal Cornish Home
Coastal Cornwall is beautiful, but it's hard on homes. The wrong blinds will fade, warp, or corrode faster than you'd expect. The right ones will last for years.
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Motorised Blinds, The Complete Buyer's Guide for 2025
Motorised blinds have moved from luxury to mainstream in the last five years. This guide covers everything you need to know before you buy.
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Patio Awnings, The Complete Buyer's Guide for Cornwall and Devon Homes
A quality awning transforms how you use your garden. But with so many types available, choosing the right one for a Cornish or Devon climate requires expert guidance.
Read guidePlantation Shutters vs Blinds, The Honest Comparison
Plantation shutters cost more than blinds. But are they worth it? We give you the genuine comparison — with no agenda other than helping you make the right choice.
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Blinds and Awnings in Saltash and South East Cornwall: The Local Buyer's Guide
If you live in Saltash or the wider PL12 area, this guide covers everything — which blinds suit which rooms, how Cornwall's coastal light affects your fabric choice, and how to maintain what you buy so it lasts.
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