Energy payments can be slashed if you buy curtains or close the ones you have. Research carried out by the Energy Saving Trust has shown that households can make big savings by making simple changes.

One of the simplest suggestions they made was to close curtains after dusk or to buy curtains for windows. Closing curtains will prevent heat from escaping through the window.

The Trust also recommended identifying whether there are draughts around windows and doors. It’s possible to purchase draught excluder packs which fill the gaps around windows and doors, stopping heat from escaping.

But the easiest way to stop a draught through a window is simply to close the curtains! The Trust pointed out that by making very small changes it could be possible for a household to save up to £250 on energy bills each year. So why not buy curtains today and take advantage of our 25% sale?

Your Christmas decorations should all have been down now for a couple of weeks – how does your home look? A bit bare and empty? In need of sprucing up? At this time of year our bank accounts have pretty much been drained with Christmas shopping but why not take advantage of the sales to redefine your home in a cost effective way.

If you buy curtains they can transform your home at a relatively low cost. The advice of Interior designers is that curtains are one of the most important additions to your home – an accessory which seems like a small addition but can make a massive impact.

Buy curtains to compliment and add to the style of your home and the mood you want to create. For example, consider the length of the curtains you choose. A full length curtain which sweeps the floor can create a formal and dressy look.

Conversely, a short curtain will look more informal and a very long curtain where the fabric lies in luxurious folds on the floor can add romance to a room. Fabric too will alter style and mood as well as adding functionality.

Heavy luxurious fabrics like velvet add warm and look formal. Silk, muslins and other light weight fabrics will add romance. Heavy curtains which are lined with blackout material work well in bedrooms. Why not have a look at the range of curtains available at homeinteriors4u.com and take advantage of the 25% sale on all items and buy curtains now to revitalise your home.

Deciding on new curtains for your home can be a difficult decision.  On our website we offer you a selection of curtains which you can browse at your leisure and we hope to help make your decision easier.  You can also request some fabric samples to assist you with your final selection and take advantage on our current discounts of 25% across all of the range.  So take a look and buy curtains with Homeinteriors4u.com
Here are a few tips to help you along the way:

• Look at the largest and most dominant piece of furniture in your room and choose your colour to co-ordinate with or match this.  In doing this your room will look planned and have a consistent theme.
• If you decide on a plain rather than patterned fabric, consider adding interest with tie backs or trim.
• Think carefully about the practical function of your curtains.  For example, generally speaking a heavy lined curtain will cost far more than a voile.  But if you need to block out light or keep in warmth you’ll need to go for a more substantial fabric.  However, if you simply want to dress a window and make a feature of it, you may not need to buy curtains with weight.
• Consider what other fabrics you have in your room.  Are there already lots of patterns or is it relatively plain.  The other soft furnishings in your room will dictate to some extent what direction you go in with the pattern of the curtains you choose.  Our fabric samples could help you match or contrast patterns and fabrics.

Armed with these tips – take a look around the website and enjoy the experience of choosing to buy curtains for your home.

Last Monday was officially “Blue Monday”, apparently the most depressing day of the year.  It’s true, all the excitement and build up to Christmas is over and now we face the grey, cold days of January.  Spring seems a long way off, the days are short and the weather is still bitterly cold. Research has shown that our environment has a massive impact on our mood and feelings of wellbeing so this is a great time of year to give your house a bit of the makeover and buy curtains.  So, improving your environment by adding made to measure curtains and other co-ordinating soft furnishings could be a relatively quick and easy way to brighten up your home and lift your spirits.  Not only can improving your environment with a lovely fresh pair of curtain help to lift your mood but they can also help to keep you physically warmer.  Adding a pay of heavy, floor to ceiling made to measure curtains can keep out those cutting winter drafts and help you save on your winter fuel bills so why not buy curtains this winter.

Home Interiors 4U has a great range of made to measure curtains, roman blinds, cushions and fabric. When you choose to decorate your home, you need curtains, poles, tracks, linings, tiebacks and you'll find them all at Home Interiors 4U.

When you buy curtains in lightweight fabric there is no need for lining, but if you do choose to buy fabric for lining, you should make it a design feature of lightweight fabric. Curtains with lining hang better and look better from the outside. An interlining can be used to make think curtains appear fuller and richer. Interlining is thick, fluffy lining that thickens your curtains and will insulate your room.

Modern curtains tend to be simple, or plain. Typically buy curtains that are plain or with a geometric print and hang them from a single curtain pole. More traditional curtains can be more elaborate, such as fringed curtains, drapes, tie backs and pelmets with matching valances, throws and soft furnishing.

When you buy curtains for your bedroom there are slightly different considerations to living room curtains.
Living room curtains need to match the sofas and chairs. You bedroom curtains however simply need to complement the carpets and soft furnishings as well as bed spreads, valances, pillows and cushions.

You may choose shutters or shades for you bedroom, however good quality curtains and drapes are more effective for keeping the warm in and the cold out, as well as blocking out noise and light from outside at night time.

You may choose to match the bed fabric with the curtains as this will create a neat and stylish effect. When co-ordinating, you may choose bed spreads that complement the colours and patterns of the curtains.

Buy curtains that fit with your personal taste and style and remember to buy curtains that will complement your bedroom window. You can read the earlier Home Interiors 4U blog for window curtain ideas.

When a new year begins it’s normal to think about what changes you would like to make to your health, your finances and your home. Many people decide that a new year means new beginnings and making home improvements can be an excellent way to lift your spirits while the days are short.

If you’re looking for inspiration for when you buy curtains, roman blinds or made to measure curtains you have come to the right place. Browse the pages of the Home Interiors 4U website and you will find many colours and patterns to inspire you.

You can buy curtains (made to measure and ready-made curtains) as well as roman blinds in the following fabric colour palettes: Black, Blues, Browns, Chintz, Creams, Gold, Greens, Naturals, Purple/ Pinks, Reds, Silvers, Terracotta, Yellows. Also check out the latest ranges: Bumblebee, Elegant Aqua, Pretty in Pink, Oriental Red and Go Green.

Browse the full range now for curtain inspiration!