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Why You Should Consider Vinyl Flooring

Advice, Flooring

23 May 2022

Both laminate and vinyl flooring are popular choices due to being easy to fit and maintain, good value for money and choice of finishes. They are both composed of a backing, printed design layer and topped with a clear wear layer. Read our pros and cons of each material in…

Privacy Blinds – All you need to know

Advice, Uncategorised

9 May 2022

What are Privacy Blinds? Have you ever felt overlooked in your home but don’t want to shut the daylight away? Have you heard of privacy blinds? Privacy blinds, or day & night blinds, are opaque fabric that shields you from onlookers but allows you to see out. Above you can…

The Easiest Carpets to Clean

Advice, Flooring

9 May 2022

Dirt and stains happen. It’s unavoidable, so the most important thing to consider when choosing a carpet is the use it will get. Do you have three dogs and two cats running over it? Children dripping paint on it? Is it a guest bedroom no one really goes in? Or…

The Best Blinds for Your Kitchen

Advice

9 May 2022

Kitchens could be the hardest room to choose blinds for. Moisture, grease splats and heat damage… If you don’t know where to start, you’re not alone! Read our guide below for some helpful pointers! Easy to Clean Fabrics Kitchens are the activity hub of most homes but as you’ll know…

Best way to Save on Energy Bills

Uncategorised

9 May 2022

The cost to heat your home is increasing to ultimate highs. Gas and electricity prices are going through the roof while expensive heat could be getting lost through windows, floors and doors! I’m going to share with you a few solutions which could help you save on energy bills and…

This Year’s Biggest Interior Design Trend

Advice

30 Mar 2022

Easy Ways to Transform Your Home Are you bored of your tired looking home? It’s no wonder, you’ve seen a lot of each other. In light of this, Howes Interiors have put together a guide to help you transform your home. Read on for ideas on fashionable curtains, blinds and…

Vertical Blinds

General News

21 Dec 2021

The perfect, functional light filtering solution – these vertical slats can be tilted as the sun moves throughout the day to offer you complete control on your natural light. Popular for patio doors and offices, due to their adjustability and vertical stack keeping them tucked away from doors, these blinds…

Roller Blinds

General News

12 Apr 2019

Roller blinds are a popular choice for finishing windows and it’s easy to see why; they are attractive, functional and suit most windows. But are they the right choice for you? At Howes Interiors we want to get it right for you so ready on about the key features of…