Keith Hirst

What to do with Old and Unwanted Shutters

| August 30, 2019

Repurposing, upcycling and restoring items is a great way to: better your dexterity, improve hand-eye coordination, boost self-esteem, promote innovation and save the planet. With these benefits in mind, let’s explore what you can do with your old shutters. Get creative with old shutters Old shutters can be used to make garden furniture, plant pot […]

Repurposing, upcycling and restoring items is a great way to: better your dexterity, improve hand-eye coordination, boost self-esteem, promote innovation and save the planet. With these benefits in mind, let’s explore what you can do with your old shutters. Get creative with old shutters Old shutters can be used to make garden furniture, plant pot […]

Curtain Colour Guide for Your Home

| July 23, 2019

This month Boyd’s Blinds have put together a guide on finding the perfect coloured curtains for your home, to ensure you achieve a flawless interior that suits the rest of your home. So with this in mind, we’re going to talk about your current colour palette, prints and curtain length because these all have an […]

This month Boyd’s Blinds have put together a guide on finding the perfect coloured curtains for your home, to ensure you achieve a flawless interior that suits the rest of your home. So with this in mind, we’re going to talk about your current colour palette, prints and curtain length because these all have an […]

A Guide to Velux Windows and Velux Window Blinds

| June 21, 2019

Velux windows, or skylights as they’re also known, are commonly found in loft conversions or above a landing. While they’re incredibly beneficial for flooding a top floor room with natural light, it can be difficult to know who to dress these unique windows to add an element of privacy and light control. Boyd’s Blinds are […]

Velux windows, or skylights as they’re also known, are commonly found in loft conversions or above a landing. While they’re incredibly beneficial for flooding a top floor room with natural light, it can be difficult to know who to dress these unique windows to add an element of privacy and light control. Boyd’s Blinds are […]

Top 5 Ways to Create an Automated Home

| March 28, 2019

When looking to upgrade to an automated home, the first question is, what are you going to automate? Once you have an idea, you can wade through the never-ending lists of gadgets and gizmos that are on the market. Home automation can include everything from smart locks on doors to home entertainment, there’s something in […]

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When looking to upgrade to an automated home, the first question is, what are you going to automate? Once you have an idea, you can wade through the never-ending lists of gadgets and gizmos that are on the market. Home automation can include everything from smart locks on doors to home entertainment, there’s something in […]

2019 Trends: New Year, New Blinds

| November 30, 2018

As 2018 draws to a close, you might already be thinking about the following year and the potential opportunities for tinkering with your home’s interior aesthetic – and what better way to shake up the look than with some new blinds. While it’s always a safe bet to opt for timeless styles and colours, it […]

As 2018 draws to a close, you might already be thinking about the following year and the potential opportunities for tinkering with your home’s interior aesthetic – and what better way to shake up the look than with some new blinds. While it’s always a safe bet to opt for timeless styles and colours, it […]

What Are the Best Blinds for Skylights?

| January 31, 2018

Skylights are a beautiful addition to any home, primarily because they allow you to do a bit of stargazing as the day winds down (weather permitting). There is one problem, however: due to their unusual positioning, skylights can let a great deal of sunlight in during the summer months, and with it some excess heat […]

Skylights are a beautiful addition to any home, primarily because they allow you to do a bit of stargazing as the day winds down (weather permitting). There is one problem, however: due to their unusual positioning, skylights can let a great deal of sunlight in during the summer months, and with it some excess heat […]

How an Awning can be Beneficial for Your Business

| December 21, 2017

Awnings, unlike canopies, are a permanent fixture once installed, and are great for offering areas of shade and protection outside a building. As awning are fixed to the building, they lack any vertical supports which can limit their size. However, this lack of supports also means that this space is left unobstructed and ready to […]

Awnings, unlike canopies, are a permanent fixture once installed, and are great for offering areas of shade and protection outside a building. As awning are fixed to the building, they lack any vertical supports which can limit their size. However, this lack of supports also means that this space is left unobstructed and ready to […]

What are the Different Types of Awnings?

| August 31, 2017

In the broadest sense, an awning is a sheet of canvas or similar material which extends over a particular area to shelter it from the elements. They can be attached to doors, windows, caravans or boats, and are a popular feature in summer to protect users from the sun’s rays. Awnings can be a great […]

In the broadest sense, an awning is a sheet of canvas or similar material which extends over a particular area to shelter it from the elements. They can be attached to doors, windows, caravans or boats, and are a popular feature in summer to protect users from the sun’s rays. Awnings can be a great […]