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The return of heavy curtains – and why they’re secretly energy efficient

From thermal linings to clever fitting tips, we look at how heavy curtains can reduce heat loss, block draughts, and help keep your home warmer for less

The Independent UK · Feb 4

3 reasons why you have condensation forming on the inside of your windows (and how to stop it) according to experts

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Ideal Home · Dec 20, 2025

11 Japandi bedroom ideas to create a stylish and restful sleep sanctuary

These simple ideas will help you to style a tranquil space with ambient lighting, calming colour and on-trend textures

Woman & Home · Aug 20, 2025

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10 Contemporary Window Treatments for French Doors That Make the Most of the Classic Design Feature

Discover designers' favorite window treatments for French doors, whether you want to filter the light or make a design statement

Livingetc · Aug 5, 2025

16 Different Styles of Curtains to Consider When Dressing Your Windows — And Which to Pick for a Modern Home

From different pleats to practicalities, our curated edit of the most elevated styles of curtains will help you choose with confidence

Livingetc · Jul 12, 2025

‘Best money I’ve ever spent’ – this £15 screen is a game changer for keeping flies out of the home, shoppers are raving about it

Wave goodbye to flies for good this summer with this genius tool

Ideal Home · Jul 9, 2025

10 Cool, Modern Window Treatments for Sliding Glass Doors That Work With the Architecture, Rather Than Just Covering It

From light-filtering blinds to linen curtains, interior designers share their favorite window treatments for sliding glass doors

Livingetc · Jul 8, 2025

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5 Simple Curtain Hacks That Will Make Your Windows Look Expensive, but Don't Cost That Much More to Do

Elevate your curtains without breaking the bank with these clever ideas for making them more luxurious-looking

Livingetc · Jul 6, 2025

My Friends Keep Asking Me If Curtain Tie-Backs Are Old-Fashioned — Here's How I Explain the Best Options for Windows in 2025

Curtain tie-backs have their uses, but are they cool enough for a modern home? I've got some thoughts, and so do the experts I asked about it

Livingetc · Jul 5, 2025

10 Different Types of Blinds You Need to Know About Before Making a Decision on How You Dress Your Windows

From relaxed Romans to woven blinds, these styles take the window treatment from purely practical to elevated — even playful

Livingetc · Jun 7, 2025

Should bedroom curtains hang over radiators? The things interior and energy experts want you to know before you decide

It's one of the biggest style versus practicality debates in the home

Ideal Home · May 28, 2025

Do you need blackout curtains in a bedroom? The experts unanimously agree on the answer if you want to improve your sleep

Whether you're a night shift worker or want to enjoy a long lie over the summer months, here's everything you need to know...

Ideal Home · May 16, 2025

How to protect your conservatory furniture from the sun – experts share 3 ways to stop your furniture from fading and warping

Is your conservatory furniture getting sun-bleached? This is how to prevent it from happening

Ideal Home · May 8, 2025

Can you clean curtains with a steam cleaner? Experts reveal the curtain materials you can use this time-saving cleaning hack on

Save time and steam-clean your curtains

Ideal Home · Feb 18, 2025

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Ideal Home · Feb 16, 2025

How to use curtains to make a small living room look bigger – interior experts share 4 tricks they use to create the illusion of space

It's not how much space you have, but what you do with it that counts

Ideal Home · Nov 21, 2024

Do thermal blinds keep the heat in? Experts reveal how your window dressing can save money as the temperature plummets

Reduce window heat loss by up to 55% with this one simple change

Ideal Home · Sep 24, 2024

10 Bedroom bay window ideas - clever ways to elevate this feature with lighting, furniture and window dressings

Take inspiration from this round up ideas to transform your bedroom bay window to give it character and make the most of the space

Livingetc · Sep 17, 2024

Designers are Swapping "Plain Beige" for This Cozy Caramel Color to Set the Tone for Fall

This elevated take on beige oozes coziness and elegance for a more sumptuous feel that's better suited to the winter months

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Ideal Home · Jul 7, 2024

Which blinds are best for blackout? Experts all agree this is the most accessible style for darkening a bedroom

There are so many different styles of blackout blinds so we spoke to the experts to decode with type is best for your home

Ideal Home · May 17, 2024

7 kitchen curtain ideas that offer privacy and style - these aren't your Nana's curtains

The materials, styles and fittings to enhance your cooking space, plus where to shop for the best curtains

Ideal Home · Mar 16, 2024

How to dress a window - three design experts explain how to plan the perfect window dressing

Too often left as an afterthought, window dressings can transform your space, as our three experts share

Ideal Home · Jan 18, 2024

Design experts reveal the one place you should never put a sofa in a living room

Working out where to put a sofa in a living room? Experts reveal why you shouldn't put it in front of a sofa

Ideal Home · Oct 6, 2023

12 front porch ideas to set your house apart from the rest and give your entranceway extra kerb appeal

The best ways to elevate your front porch and welcome your guests in style

Ideal Home · Oct 1, 2023

Bedroom blind ideas to keep your space stylish and practical – day and night

Whatever your style, our bedroom blind ideas offer colour and pattern for your new scheme

Ideal Home · Sep 25, 2023

20 bedroom curtain ideas to promote both sleep and style through your window dressings

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