Curtain fabric for cold weather

The best Curtain and Blind fabrics for Autumn and Winter

Chloe MenesseTips and Advice

As temperatures drop, your windows can be one of the biggest culprits for heat loss. But with the right curtain or blind fabric, you can improve insulation, reduce draughts, and make your home feel warmer and more inviting – all while adding a stylish touch. Here’s our guide to the best fabrics to choose for cold-weather comfort. Why fabric choices …

Blinds

Should you choose Curtains or Blinds for your home?

Chloe MenesseBrookside

If you’re updating your home (whether you’ve just moved in or are giving a room a much-needed makeover), chances are you’ve come to the classic question: curtains or blinds? It may seem like a small question at first, but there’s more factors to consider than you may first think. Although aesthetics play a big factor, you also need to consider …

Brookside flooring

Flooring on a Budget: What to consider

Chloe MenesseTips and Advice

When it comes to home renovations, flooring can use up more of your budget than you’d expect. But choosing cost-effective flooring doesn’t mean settling for second best. From laminate to vinyl, there are plenty of options that are affordable, stylish, and built to last. In this blog we’ll help you make a good decision – highlighting the best budget-friendly options. …

Hard flooring

Carpet or Hard flooring? The Pros and Cons

Chloe MenesseTips and Advice

One decision when it comes to your home that makes a bigger difference than people think is flooring. Different flooring options offer different benefits – from aesthetics and practicality, to maintenance. Whilst carpets can offer a home-like and warm feel, hard-flooring can be more practical and help open up a room. We’re going to explore the benefits and drawbacks of …

SDG Morris Emery Walker

Why William Morris Designs are still a must-have for your home decor

Chloe MenesseBrookside

Interior trends may come and go, but William Morris designs have remained a staple in stylish homes for generations. His nature-inspired, hand-drawn patterns have graced living rooms, bedrooms and everywhere else for over a century – and they remain just as fashionable today. If you’re new to interior design, you may not be familiar with his work. In this blog, …

Blinds

Transforming Spaces: A Blinds Case-Study

Chloe MenesseBrookside

When searching for the perfect home furnishings company, it’s always helpful to see projects that have been completed in real homes. In this blog, we’re focusing on a recent project where we helped elevate a home by installing our blinds. Our customer had recently moved into a refurbed home with nothing covering their windows – meaning our task was not …

White wooden shutters

How Shutters & Blinds Can Save You Money On Your Energy Bills

Chloe MenesseBrookside

Shutters and blinds are something people choose to elevate their home aesthetically, but not many know the hidden benefits to energy efficiency they have.  It’s actually estimated that heat gain and loss accounts for 30% of residential heating – this means a third of your energy use isn’t going towards your home! This is not only damaging to your bank …

Gold and cream tassel trims

The Latest Designs in Trims

Chloe MenesseTrends

In interior design, the small details sometimes make all the difference. If you’re looking to elevate your room or furniture, trims may be your new best friends. Trims are not only visually appealing – from simple bands of colour to tassels and frills – but they also can serve practical purposes, such as covering gaps or adding weight to curtains …