Tartan interiors will never go out of fashion. Season in, season out, this traditional Scottish print is a firm favourite amongst designers. The pattern has a unique appeal, offering warmth, texture and Celtic charm in a variety of colour ways. Here at Roman Blinds Direct, we have a wide selection of tartan Roman blinds, perfect for every […]
When it comes to Halloween decorations, scarier isn’t always better. In fact, our favourite type of decor is a far cry from the fake blood and creepy creatures that you might associate with Halloween. At Roman Blinds Direct, we prefer decorations that are more stylish than spooky, more glamorous than gruesome. For us, Halloween is […]
As the summer holidays draw to a close, it’s time to think about rest, preparation, and the back-to-school routine. We all want our little ones to return to school bright eyed and bushy tailed, ready for whatever activities and challenges are thrown at them. Kids spend around six hours per day learning and playing at […]
It’s spring cleaning season, but it seems that not all of us are down for the task at hand. In fact, some of us won’t be doing any cleaning at all! We surveyed 350 UK residents and asked them about their deepest, darkest cleaning confessions. Here’s what we found out… Most of us are very […]
At Roman Blinds Direct we love fabric. And with great fabric comes great responsibility. From funky patterns to statement colours, our fabric packs will give you the material you need to make something unique this year. Our bundles include a wide variety of colours and patterns, including hand-picked selections from our high-end designers. Our crafty […]
This Saturday is a pretty special day for animal lovers and fancy dress fans alike… It’s Dress Up Your Pet Day! In honour of this momentous occasion, the team at Roman Blinds Direct are collaborating with our friends at The Station Dog, a Yorkshire-based hobby business that handcrafts stunning dog coats in all styles and sizes. This […]
Last week we witnessed the first snow of the season over here at IGD HQ, and it certainly got us in the festive mood! Of course, we’ve still got a while to go until the big day, and while the Christmas tunes won’t be switched on for a few more weeks, there’s still a merry buzz in […]
Today, we are celebrating the hundredth birthday of one of the most-loved children’s authors of all time by offering an exclusive and one-off competition! Ever since his first book, The Gremlins, was published in 1943, Roald Dahl’s work has touched millions and millions of people, worldwide. His literature legacy has inspired countless writers and given generations of […]
It’s been well-publicized that our staff have been working hard creating syringe driver bags for palliative care patients. These bags have been donated to hospices and worthy organisations throughout the country, including Macmillan and a huge number of Sue Ryder hospices. Staff from departments all over Roman Blinds Direct have given up their free time, even […]
Photo credit: 20sMeltdown Last weekend, the Blogger Picnic in the Park took place. An eagerly awaited event on the Blogosphere calendar, the Blogger Picnic was held in London’s Hyde Park on a sunny Saturday afternoon. The Blogger Picnic in the Park brought together dozens of talented content creators from across the country. Perfectly planned by […]
We recently held a Beautiful Bunting contest where 12 lucky winners bagged themselves some stunning handmade bunting. Our talented seamstresses created four different styles of bunting inspired by some of the biggest trends of the season – Floral, Tropical, Brazilian and Patriotic. There was huge interest in the competition, with hundreds of people getting in […]
Our brand new and exclusive Bundles of Fun have proved to be a popular product with our customers, and it’s little wonder to us here at Roman Blinds Direct; these fabric boxes each contain over 4kg of varied fabric, the very same fabric that is used to create our roman blinds, curtains and cushions. Each box is […]
The team here at Roman Blinds Direct have once again been using our surplus fabric to help the less fortunate in conjunction with Making For Charity. Our highly-publicized syringe driver bag campaign continues to assist hospices and worthy causes all over the country, but we have now introduced a second initiative for craftsmen to try their […]
We’re excited to announce the launch of our next competition… The Beautiful Bunting giveaway, where twelve lucky winners will receive a set of bunting in their choice of style! Not only is bunting a must-have decoration for big calendar events, but it’s now a popular addition to the home all year round. Jazzing up the […]
One of our favourite trends of summer ’16 is brilliant Brazilian. With the Rio De Janeiro Olympics approaching, it’s totally fitting that bold patterns, vibrant colours and South American style can be observed throughout textiles and interior design. Brazilian style incorporates striking abstract motifs that showcase the most saturated of colours. Its palette is dominated by […]
It may not exactly be a day that incurs festive songs and greetings cards, but today is Red Rose Day – an event celebrated all over the world. Despite not having an official date – it is celebrated on days all over the calendar – June 12 is the most universally accepted date for this […]
We’re rather excited about the brand new product that’s just hit the shelves over at Roman Blinds Direct. Our fabric bundles, aka Bundles of Fun, are the newest addition to the website, and they’re already proving extremely popular. These brilliant bales showcase a wide range of fabrics in different colours and patterns, including some of […]
At the start of 2016, with a desire to give something back to the community (along with an ever-growing pile of fabric at our feet!) we began creating syringe driver bags for Sue Ryder hospices and units across the country. Syringe driver bags are used in pain management for palliative care. They carry syringe drivers, […]
Welcome to the very first edition of our Styling Your Windows (SYW) series. We are so excited to be finally bringing this series of articles to you, and especially pleased that the first installment is taking place right here at Roman Blinds Direct, although there will be articles hosted across several of the sites which […]
We’ve been away from the blogging scene for a while now, but that’s because we have been working hard on a brand new innovation that we are truly excited to introduce you to in the coming weeks. The innovation we speak of is our fresh approach to room inspiration: the Styling Your Windows series. This new series […]
