Blind Safety – Advice and Obligations for Landlords

In recent years, there has been a strong focus on blinds safety due to a number of high profile deaths of children caused by loose or looped cords. This is why Allegro Blinds are here to share and provide advice to landlords about how they can make the blinds in their properties child-safe and also […]

Best Types of Blinds for Offices

When deciding how to decorate your home, it’s very likely that you already have a strong sense of what you like and what it is you’re looking for. However, when it comes to the office, where do you begin? We understand that fitting out an office can be a difficult task because you’re looking for […]

Awning & Canopy Glossary – The Different Styles Explained

This month, we’re here to share with you all of the different types of awnings and canopies available. Our experts will explain the differences between the styles, their functionality and where they’re best implemented. Dutch Canopy – originated in the Netherlands, which is how it got the name -the Dutch Canopy became popular amongst shop […]

How to Clean Pleated, Duette and Plisse Blinds

Stylish, elegant and practical, pleated blinds make for a great choice for many interiors. Cleaning pleated blinds, including those of the Duette and Plisse variety, is more straightforward than you might think. Simply read on for Allegro Blinds’ best tips on keeping your blinds looking their best. How to clean all pleated blinds: a general […]

Blinds & Window Treatment Trends UK 2018

Your window treatments play a huge role in the overall look of your home. They’re the focal point of each and every room because they enable you to let in or keep out the source of natural light. Regardless of the time of year, we will still see a fair share of our chosen window […]

Child Safe Blinds – Safety Features Explained

Child safety is paramount; when a new baby is born and taken home for the first time, many things are baby proofed. This includes covering sharp edges, using cable tidies and stair gates. With these measures in mind, why risk leaving cables hanging down from your blinds? Children are curious beings and they learn through […]

Dressing Your Bay or Bow Window: Blinds and Shutters Considerations

Many of us live in homes with impressive large bay or bow windows but there’s one well known problem homeowners tend to face when decorating a home with these characteristics; how to dress them effectively. This month Allegro Blinds are here to provide you with some tips on which types of blinds and shutters to […]

Four Main Styles of Interior Window Shutters Explained

This month with Allegro Blinds, we’re here to share our professional guide to the four main styles of window shutters. We understand how important it is to get our window solutions right the first time, not only so they fit to perfection but also so they last for many years to come. To find out […]

Best Types of Blinds for Bi-fold Doors

Blinds are an effective and beneficial covering for bi-fold doors as they provide privacy, style and light filtration. These specialist blinds have been adapted to work on bi-fold doors, to provide homes with clean, professional coverings that are simple to use and do not need to be raised when opening or closing the door. Each […]

Best Types of Blinds for Schools

Light control is important in schools as too much sun can make children overheat and irritable and not enough light can make them tired and less productive. This is why we have put together a quick guide in order to help schools choose the most suitable blind style, to help increase productivity and maximise safety […]