The time for New Year resolutions is Springtime since that’s when the new year actually begins. See yourself change as the world around you blossoms into colour and growth. But in the meantime, it’s January. So what can cheer us during these dark days and colder nights? For the purposes of this blog, it’s neutral interior design. No, really, shut up. After all, we’re surrounded by neutrals right now, with slush and sleet … Was that my soul shrivelling up?

No, wait, enough of this bashing of neutral interior design! Without neutrals, we’d just have an exhausting clash of headache-inducing vibrancy 24/7 and no one really wants that. And yet, neutrals just aren’t hue whisperers. They’re colour statements in their own right. And they have cool names, like Wolf and, er, Pebble, to show you how exciting – and calming – they are.

Where on earth do I start with neutral interior design?

How about earthy colours? Sand, clay, terracotta – terracotta?! Is something so rusty red a neutral? Damn straight that earthy tone is neutral. Neutral colours just aren’t black, white and grey, no matter how many shades there are. Even if you left your design to the basics, you still have cream, ivory cornsilk, and midnight, raven and onyx to play with. From warm white to ice, or from calming to dramatic black, there’s a surprising array of colours to choose from when it comes to neutrals for your interior design.

So where to start? First, you want to decide on your undertone – cool and relaxing or warm and cosy? For calmness, you’ll be looking at neutrals with hints of blues, violets and pinks in them. For warm and cosy, you want yellow or red undertones. Again, this is going to give you a surprising variety to choose from. To make things easy, neutrals can’t help but match each other. But while there’s no danger of your colours clashing, you can create a sense of imbalance. You can mix cool and warm, just be sure one is the primary so you get the full effect and beauty of using neutrals in your interior design.

Can I have bolder colour with my neutral interior design?

One way to have colour with your neutral interior design is to have accents of bold colour here and there – cushions, lampshades, blinds and curtains, or maybe an entire feature wall. If you stick with smaller accents of colour, watch them pop amongst the neutrals. The pros say to keep it to two or three brighter colours only, all the more to highlight them amongst those subtle neutrals.

What role does texture play in neutral interior design?

A very important one. Different textures and patterns will add depth to your neutral interior design. Layering is the name of the game here, from rough to smooth – of course your cream couch looks amazing beside a bare brick wall, and that pristine porcelain vase belongs on your rustic wood table. Do you have a huge space? Say hello to big patterns. Small space? Tiny patterns won’t overwhelm it. Wallpaper, fabrics, floor coverings and of course, window dressings can all play their part in adding depth and warmth to your neutral interior design. The layering of your window dressings brings opulence and style while also being practical by adding insulation or helping to create a blackout effect.

Are there benefits to a neutral interior design?

A neutral interior design will help you keep the room clutter-free. You won’t be leaving something out of place in this haven of serenity. And with less clutter, you’ll be able to enjoy the architectural features your home naturally has. Those bare floorboards fit perfectly! The natural beauty of your home can shine through with a neutral interior design, and be all the more luxurious for it.

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A Wooden Venetian Blind is versatile enough to find the perfect spot in every room of the home and there are three ranges for you to choose from here at Blind Technique. The product options are also comprehensive from natural wood shades, dark woods, lighter shades and even painted colours. The Wooden Venetian Blind is an ever-popular choice as it is flexible enough to suit a timeless classic colour scheme as well as a modern and contemporary home design. The Wooden Venetian Blind offers you privacy and light control by tilting the horizontal slats which are also available in a variety of sizes. This choice of truly made to measure custom blind is a style we are sure you are love and if you do, why not consider complementing your choice with Plantation Shutters, which we also offer our customers.

Did you know we can offer Wooden Venetian Blinds which can give you

1. A timeless classic or modern, contemporary choice for your home
2. Light filtering to control both solar glare and privacy levels in your living areas
3. Ease of operation with a choice of control options
4. A choice of either Control Cord or Tape (in a choice of colours)
5. A beautiful solution for Bay Windows

Our Wooden Venetian Blinds mean that you can experience

1. Full control of your light as the horizontal slats can be open and closed fully to minimise or maximise your sunlight levels
2. An easy to clean custom blind which just requires a damp cloth of duster to keep it in optimal condition.  Please see cleaning blinds for more information.
3. Depending on the style and colour you choose availability of several 4 slat widths: 25mm, 35mm, 50mm or 63mm
4. Three ranges to consider:

• Our Standard Range – Wooden Venetian Blinds (real wood)
• The Wood Effect Range – Expressions (composite wood effect)
• Top of the Range – Pure Wood

FAQ’S

1. Can I really have a Wooden Venetian Blind in my kitchen or bathroom? What about the moisture?

This is where the Expressions range of wood composite options could be your optimal choice. As you know, wood is a natural product and may warp in warm or humid conditions such as those present in a kitchen or bathroom. The Expressions range is specially designed to be waterproof, easy to clean and to maintain.

2. Do you offer installation for Wooden Venetian Blinds?

Yes, we do. The Blind Technique Installation Team are fully trained and experts in the fitting of this custom blind. Why not contact us today to find out more?

3. Which is the best option – real wood or faux wood?

The answer to this question can depend on which room you would like to install your Wooden Venetian Blind. As discussed in FAQ 1. If its for the kitchen or bathroom then faux wood would be your correct choice. As we said at the top of this blog, this custom blind is truly made to measure so we can now offer a stained wood which now has a faux grain so the only way to see for yourself is to come to our Showroom or book a Survey visit to see all our samples.

4. You mentioned the painted colour options – which colours are the most popular?

Currently, white and shades of grey are the options most frequently asked for by our customers. The lighter colours can reflect the light back into the room thus brightening the space and the décor.

5. What about the budget for Wooden Venetian Blinds?

Of our three ranges available the Expressions range attracts a slightly lower price point than the real wood options. For full details on all your options available call us on 0208 866 6088 today.

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