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Entries for the 'Blinds' Category
According to the Energy Saving Trust a fifth of all the heat lost from a home escapes through window panes and frames and Apollo blinds has just launched its most energy-efficient product yet, to help combat the problem.
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Homeowners can make savings of up to £102 a year on fuel bills by selecting the right window dressing, according to research conducted by Nottingham University on behalf of Hillarys Blinds.
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Shutters within period homes have often been changed to reflect the tastes of the time. In the late nineteenth century, a fascination with the orient led to many shutters being painted black, flanked either side by richly coloured curtains. Today, shutters have been given another face-lift by designer Alison White, who has teamed up with Parapan to provide a more contemporary look.
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