If you live in the UK, then you have no doubt heard of Hilarys Blinds. They are one of the most respected window treatments, having been in business for over 40 years, and continuing to go strong. What you may not know is that Hillarys has a very strong online presence, and is able to offer their products to people all over the world via their own website, and their sister site, web-blinds.com. Here is a look at their most popular products, with an explanation of how each one is unique to Hillarys, and a wonderful choice for any style of home.
Venetians – Hilary Blinds has a large range of venetian blinds available. There are 4 unique slat sizes to choose from; 15mm, 25mm, 35mm and 50mm. Each size is designed to fit a certain type of window, and their website tools can help you decide which slat size is right for your needs. With over 90 colors and shades available, your only problem will be trying to make a decision. They also have venetians made from Aluwood, which is aluminum which has been specially designed to look like a wood grain. Their venetians are an excellent choice for velux or skylight windows, and they are designed to withstand the fading effects of UV rays.
Wooden Venetians – On top of the range of venetians mentioned above, Hillarys also have pure wood options, for those that want to go as natural as possible. They have 8 types of natural wood, as well as 2 painted versions, with different shades for any occasion. 
They recommend their lighter shades of wood for a contemporary style home, and the darker ones for a more traditional look. Their range of wood venetians come in 3 different widths; 25mm, 35mm and 50mm, and their blinds come equipped with their unique and patented pulley system, which is especially designed to cope with the extra weight of a wood blind.
Verticals – Hilary’s Blinds boasts a whopping 200 fabrics in their vertical blind range, making them one of the most diverse suppliers of verticals on the market. Not only are we talking about plain colors either, there are numerous styles of prints and patterns that are available as well. On top of their fabric verticals, they also offer a PVC range, which are the perfect solution for the bathroom, as they are 100% water resistant and easy to clean. Not that you will have to clean them all that often, because these PVV vertical blinds also come with anti static technology which stops dust from settling on them.
Rollers – Hillarys have the same range of fabrics in their roller blind range as they do in their venetians, meaning a huge amount of choice for you. They have some fabrics that are out of the ordinary; such as suede and leather, and they even have Teflon coated roller blinds, yes that’s the same coating they use on no stick frypans. If you prefer something a little more conspicuous, you shouldn’t have any trouble finding a plain color or a print that matches your needs.
Romans – You can purchase Hillarys range of romans fully lined, giving you a great amount of insulation, or if extreme weather is not an issue for you, you can opt for their cheaper and more lightweight unlined rollers. They even have blackout roman blinds, for those rooms where excess light tends to stream through the windows. Roman blinds are best suited for places like the bedroom or the living room, as they provide a soft relaxed atmosphere. There are around 140 fabrics available in their roman blind range, and both a standard style and a deluxe. The standard style operates using cords, while the deluxe models have a crankshaft for easy operation.
Pleated – Hillary’s Blinds range of pleated blinds come in over 120 different types of fabrics, and are one of the best choices if you are after something that is going to do a good job of insulating your room. Pleated blinds are very versatile, and make a great option for conservatories or other places with odd shaped windows. If you need pleated blinds for the roof, they offer options for those hard to reach places including a crank or a wand.
Woodweave – If it’s a raw natural look you are after, then Hillarys comes to the rescue with their organic range of woodweave blinds. These blinds are similar in functionality to roman blinds; however they are not made of fabric. They are actually made from natural fibres such as grasses, bamboos and jute. This is a great choice if the decor of your house leans more towards the traditional side.
