Real-life reads: how our customers get great-looking homes
You can read how our customers have got on with choosing, measuring and fitting their new blinds or shutters right here.
On these pages, you’ll find out the real-life stories behind our customers’ room transformations. So that’s everything from choosing a new blind to doing up a whole room to completing a full-home makeover.
Click on a link or two and you’ll read real words from real people about how they really love their new look.
Boutique-hotel and bungalow are two phrases that don’t often go together. But Dan’s effortlessly stylish interior is bursting with a coolly classic feel that we can’t get enough of. Take a look. “I live in a 1970s bungalow,” says Dan. “When designing the interior it was important for me to update the property and create […]
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Every child dreams of a playroom. And Vickie’s daughter Grace’s space is something quite special. Take a step inside. Little Grace has something a lot of us don’t have – an interior designer for a Mum. So it’s no wonder that her playroom looks so fab. “We have a cosy family home and love […]
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Take a look at James’ sociable living space – the gorgeous grey scheme gives it a modern feel while Roller and Vertical blinds make it a perfectly practical space to relax. “When we bought our first home we were very lucky as the previous owner had done all the work to modernise it,” says James. […]
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Erin’s lives with her husband and their four children, plus three cats, one dog, two hens and three horses. So you might say it’s a bit of a full house, and room by room, it’s getting a makeover. Erin’s family living room is the stuff of dreams. Triple-aspect, looking out onto the most perfect of […]
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The first Christmas in your new home is so exciting, as Amy’s finding out. She’s shopped around for the best deals to give her living room bags of personality. “I moved into my home in September and have been trying to give it personality ever since,” says Amy. “When I first moved in it was […]
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Earlier this year, Charlotte set about updating the family living room, and her son, Max’s, new bedroom. The results are pretty gorgeous. “Our home is fairly modern,” explains Charlotte. “Most rooms are decorated in a neutral colour with an accent wall. Despite having three boys, a dog and a cat, we try to be relatively […]
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Joanne’s spacious, modern four-bedroom home in the Staffordshire moorlands got a full window-dressing update with brand new Roman blinds. Take a look at these beauties. “We’ve lived here for 15 years,” says Joanne, “so we were looking to gradually update our window dressings. Having one new blind made me want to do the whole house! […]
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Alasdair and his fiancée bought their first home together earlier this year. Their quirky new build property within a regenerated hospital was anything but off-the-shelf – so it made sense their blinds were made-to-measure too. “We were very excited to buy a property within the heart of a regenerated 1930’s art deco hospital,” says Alasdair. […]
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When it comes to interiors, we love a statement shade – and that’s exactly how we’d describe the purple in John’s kitchen. And such a striking colour deserves an equally striking Roller blind. Enter stage right… John’s detached home was built in the 1970s and has been extended a couple of times since. Earlier in […]
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Kate moved into her new build home two-and-a-half years ago and although cream everything served a purpose, it was time to inject a little colour into her space. “We really like modern, clean lines and bright and airy spaces,” says Kate. “But when we moved in the whole house was painted cream and although it […]
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Katie and her husband bought their home several years ago and set about renovating it themselves, room by room. At the end of summer 2016, Katie left her job to go freelance. Here’s her story… Katie took the jump lots of us long to do and went self-employed last summer. As a copywriter and blogger […]
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Jo’s country style kitchen is something special. And the icing on the cake? Those breath-taking shutters at the window. Here’s her story. “I’m a country girl at heart, so I try to inject country chic into every room, even though we are far from the countryside,” says Jo. “We lived in the house for 5 […]
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We love it when we’re part of a customer’s whole home update. And that’s definitely the case in Cecilia’s totally Web-Blinds home. “We live in a 1950s home in a village in Leicestershire,” explains Cecilia. “We were looking for new blinds for the windows for security and privacy at the front of the house. […]
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We all want a home that makes us feel happy when we set foot in the door. And that’s exactly what Lisa’s created with her luxurious kitchen-diner. Take a look at how Pleated blinds from Web-Blinds finished the look. “We were put on to Web-Blinds by someone who had already purchased a blind from them. […]
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You might have heard the word hygge thrown about a lot recently. It’s something that inspired Gemma when she was updating her two-year-old daughter, Harriet’s room and the family kitchen. Take a look at the homely spaces. “We live in a semi-detached home in a traditional Surrey market town,” says Gemma. “Our house was very […]
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Conservatories can sometimes become forgotten rooms. Michelle’s stylish orangery is the hub of the home. Take a look at her pretty vintage style. “We have lived in our three-bedroom semi-detached house in Buckinghamshire for over fifteen years,” says Michelle. “With an expanding family, we needed more living space and to fulfil this need, we decided […]
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Pamela took a barely-used conservatory and turned it into the hub of the family home. Take a look at the fab transformation here. Pamela and family moved into their three-bedroom bungalow eight years ago, and the conservatory had a small niggling leak. There was barely a drip even in heavy rain, but as time went […]
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Our customers never cease to surprise us. So when we saw Gillian’s clever Bottom-Up blind hack, we were pretty impressed. Here’s how she gained privacy in her living room. Gillian lives in a detached bungalow in a quiet cul-de-sac. Set in a semi-rural location, she can see hills from her living room and fields from […]
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When it came to updating Tania’s lounge, she wanted the wow-factor and a fresh feel. And we’re sure you’ll agree, that’s exactly what she got… Tania loves to decorate her three-bed detached house with neutral colour schemes, adding colour and pattern with accessories. Her stylish living room was no exception. “We wanted to give the […]
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First-time buyers Chelsea and Mark have made their house a real home. And they haven’t wasted any time! Take a look at just how gorgeous their modern bedroom and bathroom are. “We moved in last October,” says Chelsea, “and within a week we had decorated the spare room, hallway, lounge and were halfway through decorating […]
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Cat recently extended her home to include a larger kitchen-dining space. Here’s how Roman blinds brought much-needed texture to the room and added the cherry-on-top. “We extended our modest kitchen to a much larger space,” explains Cat. “We added modern grey gloss units which look clean and spacious but were lacking something when it came […]
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Donna previously had a net curtain up at her bathroom window. It wasn’t until her plumber suggested Perfect Fit blinds that she found Web-Blinds… “I recently had my bathroom refurbished,” says Donna. “I had the bath removed and installed a shower instead. I wanted to bring in some accessories that matched the grey porcelain floor […]
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Striking the balance between stylish and family friendly is no mean feat, but when Emily had the chance to overhaul her living room, she rose to the challenge. Have a look at how she achieved a fresh new look, finished off with shutters from Web-Blinds. We love seeing our shutters make a difference in real […]
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Sharon lives in a quiet bungalow on the edge of town. You only have to look at the views from her conservatory window to see why she loves it quite so much. Conservatories can be difficult spaces – the summer sun can leave you sweating, with the winter chill making your teeth chatter. But blinds […]
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Martina and family moved into their semi-detached 1960s home last year. First thing’s first – the old kitchen had to go. Take a look at the stylish transformation here. Ripping out the kitchen was an easy decision for Martina. The space just wasn’t working for her and her family. “The kitchen didn’t really have a […]
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In 2016, the Harrison family were having a hard time. James (we’ve changed his name for privacy reasons) had recently left the army with full honours and then was diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and the entire family were victims of anti-social behaviour directly linked to his military service. Luckily, the Royal British Legion […]
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With more of us than ever craving a home-based job, take a look at just how stylishly Andrew has decorated his office… at the bottom of his garden. Andrew and his family live in a 3-bedroomed townhouse. He works from home and his desk in the corner of his daughter’s bedroom was working just fine… […]
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Metallic shades never go out of style. So a silver Venetian blind was a smart choice for Douglas’ kitchen. Take a look at the gorgeous contemporary space. Douglas and his family live in a new build home just outside Edinburgh. They loved the fact that meant they were able to make lots of the design […]
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With Christmas less than a week away, customer Leigh lets us snoop around her super festive kitchen-diner extension. We’re sure it’ll make you excited for Santa. “We recently had an extension on the back of the house and were struggling to come up with a solution for the windows. We wanted privacy in the evening […]
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Jessica’s set for the best Christmas present ever – a baby boy with a due date on Christmas Day! So it was time to get the nursery in order. “As soon as we found out we were having a baby boy, we began getting ready for his arrival,” says Jessica. “We discussed what his room […]
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We often sing the praises of Wooden blinds. But don’t take our word for it – take a look at how Hannah used them three times in three different rooms… Hannah lives in a two-bed end terrace in a village on the Isle of Wight. She’s a first-time buyer, and she’s loving the freedom that […]
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Hayley moved into her home with her husband 9 years ago. Being their first home together, initially it was a blend of their two different styles of furnishings and accessories. Here’s how she redesigned her home into one cohesive space with the help of Web-Blinds. Sometimes you need to live in a space a little […]
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Family spaces have to be practical, but of course, we all want our homes to look stylish too. Take a look at how Tianne struck the perfect balance with her living room, finished off with gorgeous Wooden blinds from Web-Blinds. “Being a family home, I wanted a clean, modern look that was easy to maintain,” […]
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Having moved into their home earlier this year, Joy was faced with the challenge of adding her own unique style to her new house. Join us as we take a look at how Web-Blinds helped her and her partner flawlessly finish their kitchen and master bedroom… Joy opted for understated blinds to complement her rural […]
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Emily’s kitchen was in dire need of an update. With old cupboards falling apart and barely any storage space, it was time to make a change. And the result is a contemporary kitchen to be proud of. With just one meagre electrical socket to go around the whole kitchen when they moved in, an extension […]
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New England is known for its wonderful autumn. So as we go into September, take a look at Amanda’s homely spaces – inspired by New England’s famous neutral-and-blue interior style. Amanda moved into her detached four-bedroom house in Milton Keynes in May. It’s a stark contrast to her previous abode… on the other side of […]
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Colour popping is in. And Polly’s got it nailed. Have a look at her cheerful living room and kitchen and take note. She knows exactly how to use the right amount of colour. “I moved into my Victorian terraced house in York back in February,” says Polly. “It had just been renovated so I had […]
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Katy wanted an upmarket hotel feel in her home in South Oxfordshire. Check out how Roman blinds in beautiful designs from Web-Blinds helped her achieve the look she set out for. “Before, my hallway and bedroom were a blank canvas,” says Katy. “They were much plainer so needed a little interest. We had white blackout […]
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Here at Web-Blinds, we do love a layered blind. So when Sally showed us just how chuffed she was with her Wooden and Roman blind combo, we couldn’t help but swoon ourselves. We often neglect spaces like hallways– after all, we don’t feel like we spend a lot of time there. But just think about […]
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We love solving your window woes. In our problem solver series, we give advice on those burning questions. This time, Lucy asks how to stop the sunlight from bleaching her curtains. Dear Web-Blinds, Help! I’ve a pair of wonderful silk curtains in my bedroom that I love. But I’m worried about the sun from my […]
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Stunning 2.5m metre windows and original features drew Amanda to her Victorian apartment in Sussex. Now it’s a beautiful holiday home she loves to spend time in, completely decked out in Web-Blinds Wooden blinds. “The apartment has miraculously retained a number of original Victorian features such as ceiling moulding and incredible window architraves,” says Amanda. […]
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We love getting an insight into all the spaces our customers use our blinds in – some more unusual than others. Martin’s home office is definitely a little bit different, and here he shares how Vertical blinds from Web-Blinds transformed the space. With a baby on the way, Martin, a self-employed design consultant, knew it […]
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After deciding the kitchen in her seventeen-year-old house was due a makeover, Janet updated the worktops and units but was left stumped when it came to the blind. That was, until she found Web-Blinds… “The original kitchen had beech-coloured doors and a dull marble-effect worktop,” explains Janet. “We replaced the units and worktop with creams […]
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Mary already had curtains in her master bedroom. But they just weren’t cutting it when it came to light control. A quick search brought Web-Blinds to her attention. And she couldn’t believe the choice. “I like the curtains in my bedroom, but they don’t cut out all the light,” says Mary. “And in the warmer […]
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When it was time for Alison to update the bathroom in her self-build home, she had a luxurious finish in mind. And gorgeous Wooden blinds from Web-Blinds were the finishing touch on her whole scheme. Alison completed her home back in 2003, but was never pleased with the initial bathroom set-up. So it was time […]
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After moving in in the New Year, Sarah wanted to add a touch of glamour to her barn conversion, while still remaining sympathetic to the gorgeous period features. Luxurious new Roman blinds from Web-Blinds helped to finish the look… “Being a barn conversion, there’s lots of exposed wood and brickwork,” explains Sarah. “We wanted to […]
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There’s nothing like turning the page of one of our favourite home interest magazines and seeing our very own gorgeous shutters featured. And that’s exactly what we were treated to in House Beautiful’s December edition. Jennie and Matthew Tait wanted to transform their 13-year-old daughter’s forgotten playroom into the guest bedroom they desperately needed. Like lots of […]
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With Becky’s side extension well underway, it was more than a little hectic. But that didn’t stop interior designer Becky from redecorating her bathroom. Here’s how Wooden blinds from Web-Blinds finished off a fresh new look. “The base was fine,” says Becky. “We still really liked the off-white brick tiles and wooden floor but had […]
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We’re always excited to hear how delighted our customers are with their new blinds or shutters. So, when we heard about Sue from County Durham’s nine new Wooden blinds and three Shutters, we couldn’t wait to take a look! “When it came to looking for new blinds and shutters, I wanted it to be completely […]
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First-time buyer Sophie Spittle was struggling to find the perfect way to dress the large window in the front room of her new home. In fact, she had spent six months searching for the ideal solution to her problem. But when no answer appeared, Sophie turned to a fountain of knowledge for advice. “My mum […]
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Here at Web-Blinds we’re always excited to see how our blinds look in real customer homes, so love nothing more than receiving photos of your orders once they have been fitted. Recently we were sent some images that we couldn’t resist sharing with you all. Claire from Nottingham had given her son’s bedroom a vibrant […]
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