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Window shades are an often overlooked area of home d\u00e9cor, whilst they have the ability to completely change the look of a room, most people don\u2019t think to replace their window shades when decorating the home<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, to remind you of the importance of a good set of window blinds, we\u2019ve spoken to the window shades experts at DotcomBlinds.com<\/a> which is one of the UK\u2019s premier made to measure window shades retailers to help inspire you to update your window shades, by giving you a few good reasons why you should update your home\u2019s window shades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cut Down On Heating Bills With Thermal Blinds<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Cut Down On Heating Bills With Thermal Blinds<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

One of the more compelling reasons to upgrade your home\u2019s window shades this year is insulation! With energy and heating <\/a>bills increasing rapidly over the past few months, it has never been more important to ensure that your home is properly insulated, especially around windows where cold air may leak in from outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By simply upgrading your old window shades for a set of insulating thermal window blinds<\/a>, you can improve the insulation of your home\u2019s windows and improve your home\u2019s thermal retention, which will allow you to use your heating less often and still have a warm home during the cold months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get A Better Night\u2019s Sleep With Blackout Shades<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Get A Better Night\u2019s Sleep With Blackout Shades<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If you struggle to sleep at night due to outside light pollution, then you should probably upgrade the window shades in your bedroom<\/a>. If your bedroom\u2019s window shades are made out of voile, screen or dimout material, they will let light pollution from outside pour into your bedroom at night, which will disrupt your sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, just by swapping your current blinds out for a set of blackout blinds can greatly improve your sleep<\/a>. The blackout material will help stop light pollution from pouring into your bedroom at night, creating an environment more suited to getting a good night’s sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cat Proof Your Window Shades For Your Furry Friends<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Cat Proof Your Window Shades For Your Furry Friends<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If you have a pet cat, you\u2019ve probably noticed their tendency to climb up and claw at your curtains, so unless you\u2019re going for a \u2018distressed\u2019 look in your home, you need to invest in a set of window blinds that can survive the wrath of your furry friends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to DotcomBlinds, the best blinds for cat owners<\/a> are Wooden Venetian Blinds as the wooden slats are heavy enough to avoid your cat getting in-between them, solid enough to stop your cat from bending them and the wood is hardy enough that not even the most determined scratcher could cause any real damage to them<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ensure That Your Window Blinds Are Child-Safe<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ensure That Your Window Blinds Are Child-Safe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s another group of little creatures that can cause chaos with your window shades and that is children. Young children experience the world in a lot of ways, but one of those ways is grabbing, so weak window shades can be a danger to have around children, who could pull the shades down onto themselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another danger of blinds in a home<\/a> with children is the chain that operates the blinds, while chains are usually at a handy height for us adults to grab easily, they\u2019re around about head-height for most children so chocking is a danger. To avoid choking hazards, you should ensure your blind is installed with the child safety clip to keep the chain safe, or use a window shade like an electric blind which does not have a chain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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