Whatever curtains or blinds you choose, it's all about colour

Time and time again here at Express Nets (http://www.expressnets.co.uk), we have customers asking us which colours of curtains and blinds would work well for their room. We can be a little wary of giving advice on this subject, partly because it isn't our house or office that is being decorated - the shades that we can live with on a daily basis may be somewhat different for you. In addition, there are so many other aspects of your room's decor that can dictate how good the chosen curtain or blind looks 'in situ'.

Nonetheless, we can still give a few pointers on choosing the right window covering colour. If you're not the fussiest person in the world and would just like a no-nonsense window covering that won't leave you with headaches for years to come, the obvious advice is to choose a colour similar to the wall colour - perhaps one shade lighter or darker. The change in texture that the fabric brings will keep this part of your room interesting, but such a colour will also ensure that the curtain blends in with the rest of your decor and helps you to relax - the latter an important consideration when buying curtains or blinds for most parts of the house.

It may be the case that you want your windows to be the focal point, but don't want your curtains to jar too much with the rest of your decor. If so, fair enough - just choose a bolder colour, or perhaps a more sombre colour with a bold border. We'd shy away from choosing an especially outrageous fabric or colour, unless you really do have a 'loud' taste in home decor, as whether you choose curtains, Venetian blinds, roller blinds or a completely different window covering, you'll need to be able to live with them on a daily basis. Plus, given that the covering should be there for a decade or so if you are to get the maximum value for money from it, you'll probably want your chosen colour scheme to be relatively timeless so that it does not rapidly date.

Window blinds and curtains aren't like the occasional loud shirt that you wear for one day - as you'll be living with them constantly, a slight conservativeness in your choice is a good idea. That is not to suggest, however, your home or office should be hopelessly plain. Just take a look at the current Express Nets range, and you'll find such options as wooden Venetian blinds in earthy shades like chalk, oak and teak, roller blinds with subtle and charming floral designs and classic adventurous styles like our black or red Zurich eyelet curtains. Naturally, we also have plenty of white curtains and blinds for those environments - such as the office - where a more clinical and perhaps workmanlike effect is desired.

Peruse the Express Nets (http://www.expressnets.co.uk) selection of cheap blinds and windows today, for the broadest choice of appealing colours and shades.

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