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Interior Design Tips On How To Make A Dark Room Feel Brighter

Living in a room where the windows are not large enough to allow sufficient sunlight can cause the room to be dark and gloomy.  But then transforming this dark room into a brighter room can pose a challenge. However, there are easy ways to achieve a brighter room regardless of all the odds.  So, whether it’s your home or office, you can transform it from a dark and gloomy room to a brighter room.  Getting the right level of lighting can be difficult but it can also be fun. It is also important to every interior design style. Check out some amazing ways to brighten up any dark room below: Place mirrors near light sources If you don’t have a window, mirrors can be used in place of it. When mirrors are strategically placed in a room, they reflect all the light that’s coming into the room.  To maximise the use of your mirror, place it near an existing light source. For instance, you could place it across a window or a doorway to a certain degree. Or you could pla...

Are Roller Blinds Good For A Bathroom?

Yes, Roller blinds are good for your bathroom. Your bathroom is the one place in your home where you can have your privacy without interference from anyone. When you need to relax, unwind and let the warm water cascade down your body and loosen all those tight knots, your bathroom is one perfect place.  However, just because it’s not open to the public eye doesn’t mean you should leave it undecorated and bland. At the same time, you can’t decorate the bathroom as you decorate other parts of the home. Before you decorate the bathroom with any material, you need to consider factors like space and humidity that tends to ruin most decoration materials. These factors need to be considered otherwise, your blinds or whatever decoration material you use will need to be removed as soon as it’s fixed. However, Roller blinds are the most used decorations for bathrooms these days. They are mostly chosen because their benefits are not limited. From providing you with a high level of privac...

How To Soundproof Windows In Your Home

Noise can come into your home in different forms. It could be noise from cars honking in traffic, aircraft, railways, construction sites and what have you.  These noises can get so loud that they disturb your peace and interrupt your concentration. Too much noise causes less productivity because you won’t be able to think properly. Depending on how loud the noise is, it could be detrimental to health.  A patient with high blood pressure will even suffer more in environments where there is too much noise. Sudden loud noises may cause an increase in their blood pressure and that may be the end for some. That’s why soundproofing your windows is very important. You will not only be reducing the noise in your home, you might as well be saving lives. The windows may seem like the smallest opening in your house, but it’s the biggest opening for noise to enter your home. Four Ways to Soundproof A Window Check out ways by which you can soundproof your windows and reduces external...

Which Are The Best Blinds And Shutters For Privacy?

Blinds in the home are used for different purposes. They enhance the aesthetics of the home, they control the influx of light and they offer privacy. However, of all the functions of blinds in the home, the major function is offering privacy. We all need our privacy for different reasons. It could be your house is directly facing other houses or passersby could easily catch a glimpse of what’s going on inside your house. Whichever reason, privacy is very important and that’s why it’s essential to get blinds . Different blinds in the market can meet your privacy needs. Ranging from Venetian to faux wood and roller blinds. All these various styles of blinds offer privacy but some outperform the others. This is because they’re made from different fabrics and materials and so they have different thicknesses and qualities. Below is a list of the best types of blinds that offers privacy. If you’re intent on finding the best blinds that can offer premium privacy, then with this list you’...

Do Blinds Keep The Heat In?

The benefit of installing blinds in your home is not limited to just offering privacy or enhancing your home’s aesthetics. Blinds are also useful in both keeping heat in and cooling your home. Installing the right blinds in your home could be the one solution to helping you cut down on heating and cooling costs. Blinds are an effective method of keeping the heat in, regulating room temperature and enhancing the overall aesthetics of your home. To enjoy the cooling and insulating benefits of blinds, you have to be selective of the kind of window treatment to choose. Blinds are a great option if you want to achieve insulation in your home. When the sun comes in through the window, the space in between the window and the blind traps the heat and leaves the house warm. In winter, this is the best experience. In summer, you can easily lift the blinds and open the windows for maximum cooling effect. To effectively keep the heat in your home, then installing blinds is your best option. Bl...

We at Jacksons Blinds are pleased to announce that we’ve joined the BBSA or the British Blind and Shutter Association! 

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The BBSA is the UK’s national trade association for businesses that manufacture, supply and install interior and exterior blinds, awnings, security grilles, shutters, and associated motor and control systems. The association currently has over 500 members across the UK and is celebrating its 102nd year.  British Blind & Shutter Association We are compliant with BBSA’s  2014 policy wherein window dressing manufacturers should omit the usage of cords and chains which may be a safety hazard for toddlers, young children and pets. Because of this, safer window dressings are now made more accessible for homeowners like you.  We guarantee you that high standards of material quality, customer service, and ethical product sourcing are followed as the BBSA implements them. That’s why when you make a purchase from a BBSA member, you are assured that what you’re getting is the best and the safest in the market, as members are compliant with the association’s Code of Practic...

Renovation Of Windows

There’s no specific time for you to embark on window renovations, you’ll just know when the time is right. You start to notice things like the frame losing form and shape, or the windows not letting in enough light. Whichever the case may be, you’ll notice different changes that hint at a window renovation. Window renovation can make your home feel new and revitalized.  There’s more to window renovation than just changing the frames and window glasses; new windows can change how the air comes into the home, can change how sunlight comes in and can completely change the shape and feel of the home. Before you embark on a window renovation project, there are certain guidelines and tips you should know about. These tips will help you make the right choice and make the whole window renovation process as easy as possible. Tips to Know Before Your Window Renovation  Figure out your priorities You should set your priorities right and figure out what you want. If you want to get...