Do Blinds Help Keep Heat In? Smarter Window Insulation Tips
Posted on 14 January 2026
Discover how the right blinds reduce heat loss, lower bills, and improve comfort in winter. Includes tips on types, f...
Wooden Venetian Blinds with Georgian Windows: What Most Companies Won’t Tell You
Posted on 12 December 2025
Thinking about wooden Venetian blinds? If your windows have Georgian bars, there’s one visual detail you need to know...
The Most Energy-Efficient Blinds for Your Home: A Real Leicester Case Study + BBSA Energy Results
Posted on 10 December 2025
Discover why cellular blinds are the most energy-efficient choice for UK homes, backed by BBSA & University of Salfor...
The Day I Found One of Our World War II Blinds Still Working
Posted on 09 December 2025
A routine home visit led to a rare discovery, a working WWII blackout blind made by my great-grandparents. A powerfu...
How do bottom up blinds work?
Posted on 09 December 2025
Looking for blinds that offer privacy and natural light? Discover why bottom up cellular blinds are outperforming tra...
10 Reasons why you should consider Barlow Blinds for your blinds and shutters.
Posted on 05 December 2025
Discover 10 provable reasons to choose Barlow Blinds in Leicester including 135+ years of expertise, local manufactur...
When Competitors Recommend You: Why Trust Matters More Than Competition
Posted on 03 December 2025
Discover why two competing blind companies recommended Barlow Blinds for specialist jobs, and how trust, craft, and 1...
Why Your Garden Room Is Freezing (And Why Curtains Might Be Making It Worse)
Posted on 26 November 2025
Cold garden room in winter? Learn why floor-to-ceiling curtains can make it worse and discover energy-efficient alter...
Leicester Charity Run: How Barlow Blinds Supports Wishes 4 Kids
Posted on 24 November 2025
Join Barlow Blinds in supporting Wishes 4 Kids, a Leicester charity granting wishes to seriously ill children. See ho...
Perfect Fit Blinds: The Surprising Impact of Frame Colour
Posted on 17 November 2025
White vs. grey frames: Which creates a darker bedroom? We ran a real-world test with blackout blinds and learned some...
