How provide shading for your winter garden so that it is warm, well-lit and comfortable
In order to be able to spend time in the winter garden all year round, you need to design it well and provide it with shading. Continue reading to find out which cardinal direction is the best for your winder garden and what is the best way to…
What is the best way of shading a balcony or internal balcony? Textile roller blinds are ideal
In summer, balconies and internal balconies, especially glazed ones, turn into a sauna. Read why both balconies and internal balconies are best protected against overheating by external shading, when awnings and when internal blackout roller…
What type of screening for bathrooms? Ideally, choose external blinds or roller blinds
Bathrooms are very moist, that’s why you never use natural materials for screening that are absorbent – typically wooden blinds or cotton curtains – so it’s best to choose screening made of more resistant materials. The best option of all…
How to choose shading for an office? Think of the people who work in it
You spend up to eight hours a day in the office, that’s why you should feel good in it. To create pleasant working conditions, you’ll also be helped by external blinds or Roman blinds in addition to a correctly designed interior. We’ve drawn up a…
Disadvantages of external blinds? Higher noise level in wind and lower darkening ability
External blinds are one of the most popular types of shading and have many advantages for which they are bought by customers all around the world. However, as nothing is ever black-and-white, blinds have got their limits as well. We don’t hide…
How can you best shade your roof windows?
You can shade most windows with external blinds, roller blinds or textile screens. But how about shading roof windows? They are specific with their angle of inclination, so you can’t use some types of shading for them. You often have only…
Blinds and net curtains: should they be combined or not?
Combining internal and external shading is a difficult task even for interior designers. We ascertained how to solve the combination of external blinds and net curtains or drapes.
Smart control of external blinds: which type should you purchase and how does it work?
By connecting the external blinds to the smart home system you save time and energy. Systems exist that do not require any building interventions and you can install them at any time within a few minutes. Read about the options for controlling…
How do external blinds affect the quality of sleep?
The worst sleep disrupting factors include poor temperature in the bedroom, light smog or noise from the street. You simply use shading equipment to get rid of them. Read about how external blinds can improve your sleep.
How exterior shading helps when setting up a hygge home
When setting up a hygge home, think especially about colours and light. Light colours will make the rooms feel more spacious and airy, while the correct light creates a pleasant atmosphere. See how exterior shading can help you set up your hygge…
Measuring to the millimetre is important, which is why it should be entrusted to experienced installers.
While measuring the width, height and depth of the window is enough for internal blinds measurement, it gets more complex for external blinds. Moreover, every inaccuracy can be serious. See what the window opening measurement for external blinds…
External blinds and security: see how screening protects you against burglars
Leaving for a vacation and want to protect your property against burglars? See how external blinds reduce the risk of your house being burgled and whether insurance companies consider them a security measure (which reduces the amount you have to…
How to choose shading for passive and low energy houses
The shading for passive and low energy houses should be discussed with your architect in the project phase. Along with other energy modifications, the shading ensures a stable amount of light and heat in the interior throughout the entire year.…
The ideal temperature for various rooms and how to achieve it using external blinds
Ideal room temperature varies based on application. Higher temperatures are required for relaxing, while lower temperatures are ideal for sleeping. Read how to keep your bedroom cool in tropical summer temperatures and warm during winter.
How to select and maintain insect screens?
Do you love long summer evenings, but can’t really open your windows because of all those pesky insects? Install insect screens. We have listed the most common variants, along with instructions on how to clean them easily and winterize them.