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School Hall Curtains - Bristol Our client is a medium sizes primary school in the centre of Bristol. The school approached Direct Fabrics after a recommendation from another school in the area. Direct Fabrics were asked to supply and install new made to measure long length curtains for the school hall. The hall had been freshly painted and the old...

Every aspect of a home must be carefully chosen in terms of functionality and visual appeal. This applies even to window shades because they can accentuate the interior of any home. Sure, there are many designs to choose from, but have you thought about fire retardant window shades? As the name suggests, fire-retardant window shades can help safeguard your home...

People often wonder what the most suitable window treatments are for the office, and they aren’t sure which option to choose. Usually, they go with blinds or vertical blinds. But have you ever considered roller blinds? Roller blinds are not just for your home. Businesses are seeing the benefits of roller blinds in their offices, too. So if you’re still...

Fitting rooms are one of the overlooked elements of a store. However, it’s not a good idea to ignore that space because it can significantly influence your customers’ buying decisions. It may seem like it has nothing to do with your business sales, but the fitting room is where they will decide whether or not they will purchase your product...

Installing window blinds is one of the simplest and most effective methods to transform the look of any space. But why should you pick blinds over other choices such as curtains? In this article, we'll be discussing what blinds are and their main benefits. Read on! What are Blinds? Blinds are "hard" window coverings that are made out of slats...

Knowing the most efficient and safest ways to manufacture and install window blinds is essential when choosing ones that will last a long time. After all, you must ensure the safety of your employees and family. You must also be familiar with the best methods to handle and use these instalments to reap their full benefits. In this article, you...

As the world realises global warming is real and that the exploitation of resources and unregulated product disposals are significant causes of the problem, people have been slowly shifting toward environmentally friendly products. Conscious consumers, in particular, are now paying attention to the manufacturing process of many products and determining how such products can potentially harm the environment.  Seeing as...

More people are embracing remote work as the pandemic revealed how productivity could happen anywhere, but finding an ideal space at home to fuel your motivation can be tricky. A dedicated home office has become a must to ensure the set-up is designed to support work-related activities comfortably, especially since the chaos of home life can detract from your focus. ...

Most homeowners and business owners must know that window treatment upkeep and repair are required regularly. To add, cleaning your office blinds keeps them appearing new and appealing. Unfortunately, even the most diligent housekeeping can't keep fading blinds at bay. Read on to learn all about the maintenance of sun-damaged blinds. What Causes Sunlight to Turn Blinds Yellow? The sun...

Modern architecture can be described as light and airy. It's all about letting the light in, affording more of a natural vibe and excellent ventilation to rooms. This is rooted in elements that are rectangular, geometric and linear, which are ideal for offices. Modern Windows Today's office windows have gone well beyond the "peephole" or "quaint" size of yesteryears. Pretty...