At Direct Order Blinds, we guarantee that all of our blinds meet the government child safety guidelines, but you may be wondering what this actually means. Whether you’re a young family, expecting great-grandchildren or repulsed by the mere sight of a baby, this is information that you need to know.

Too often, buying blinds is far from simple. There’s the style of frame to choose, the fabric type, the operating system, and that’s before you’ve even touched on the visual aspects such as colour, design, pattern or plain, gloss or matte. It’s not difficult to become overwhelmed. Thankfully, here at Direct Order Blinds we now offer a Simplicity collection which is designed to simplify the process by showing you the most popular styles in a spectrum of versatile neutral colours at our most competitive prices.

For spring moving into summer, the benefits of the Perfect Fit Rollers are more apparent than ever. Tailored specifically toward French windows, bifold doors or conservatory windows, these blinds fit flush against the glass, allowing you to easily open up your home and let fresh air flow freely throughout.

What do superheroes mean for you? Do you have a favourite? These are the types of questions interns at Marvel asked members of the public on this day in 1995 when National Superhero Day was born. In recent years, this day has been enthusiastically celebrated everywhere from schools to children’s hospitals with volunteers dressing up as the iconic heroes and paying a surprise visit to the wards. Regardless of how you answered the above questions, it’s clear that superheroes mean something to children and adults alike to have spanned across TV, books, comics, films and countless other platforms, now including Blackout Roller blinds.

We strongly align with the philosophy that every day is Earth Day but would never turn down the opportunity to talk about everything we are doing to preserve our environment. From our commitment to recycling to our made to measure business model, we are proud to be constantly reviewing and updating our initiatives to be as sustainable as possible.

Hygge (pronounced hue-gah) is a Danish word often translated to mean ‘cosy’, though it relates more to a feeling of slowness and comfort rather than purely physical sensation. The Danish climate is frequently cold and dark, rendering daily life potentially grueling and mundane. Hygge shifts the focus onto the beauty and intimacy of small, comforting rituals. Brewing herbal tea in a dainty china cup with matching saucer and savouring each sip is a perfect example of hygge. As is closing your rich fabric blinds and lighting a candle in your favourite scent. We’re here to show you how to encourage more moments of hygge within your own home.

From this week onwards, the rule of six is back and we can slowly start to open up our homes to the possibility of guests. The clocks have gone forward and the evenings are getting lighter. In short, spring is well and truly underway and it’s time to refresh your home accordingly!

The 3rd of April marks National DIY Day, celebrating the ethos of doing it yourself. During lockdown, this method of doing things has been applied to everything from haircuts to homeschooling, with varying degrees of success. There have even been those of us, frequently the smug types who learnt new skills during this time at home (eye-roll) that have turned their hand to traditional DIY.

So, lockdown means that you finally have a valid excuse why you can’t take the kids to Disneyland this year. But why not surprise them with a magical at-home experience that they can enjoy all year round? Beat post-holiday blues and be the envy of the playground with these deluxe Disney themed Roller blinds.

We understand that there are so many factors to consider when purchasing new blinds for your little ones’ room, which is why we are here to help! Style, theme, safety, control, and practicality are just a few of the factors that you will be considering before your purchase, so we have broken this blog down into these elements to help you!