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KEEP BURGLARS OUT WITH MODERN DESIGN…

 

When it comes to window dressing in the 21st Century, contemporary blinds have become the staple addition to the modern home - whether it´s vertical, Venetian, Roman or roller. All readily available on the high street or online, they provide a crisp, clean accessory to any interior scheme, leaving no room for old fashioned voiles or frilly lace…or do they?

 

Stopping to consider the practical benefits of the good old net curtain actually shows that this traditional window covering in fact offered a lot more than chintz and frills, instead preventing nosy neighbours and unwanted prowlers away from your windows and a view of goodies to steal inside. Often an overlooked security issue of any house, visibility through uncovered windows is still a major ´call to´ sign for any burglar on the lookout for expensive home technology to steal; and as home decor has evolved and the fashion for net curtains dwindled, it might be pleasing for the interior fashion police but are we really leaving ourselves open to unwanted house guests?

 

 

COVER UP AND FOLLOW OUR TIPS ON MAKING YOUR HOME SAFE AND STYLISH:

 

1. Window smart: If you have abandoned frilly flounces at the window in favour of a clean, crisp look, then fear not as Wales at Home have sourced the latest in window dressing to help you cover up and keep your possessions under wraps. An innovative alternative to net curtains, hanging window film is a great way to add interest to your home without blocking the light or entire view and we suggest trying the likes of Brume or Emma Jeffs for the latest designs and patterns on the market.

 

2. Bespoke design: Available in a vast range of designs, window film is easy to fit, easy to clean, durable and stylish. It is suitable for all glass windows, and not only allows light in but from the outside and internal shapes will appear blurred, thus guaranteeing privacy. But, if you have a specific design in mind that you can´t find on the shelf, why not try designer and bespoke window film ranges from Emma Jeffs, where Emma will work with you to create the perfect cover up. From terraced to detached houses, street facing to bathroom windows, window film offers a solution to a design dilemma as well as an age old security risk.

 

3. Net business: We never said the net curtain was dead either! Enjoying a revival of fashion in recent years, don´t abandon the idea of hanging net at the windows - why not try single panels on a tracking system to create a more clean-lined look; or keep right on trend with lace curtains in shocking pinks, bright yellows or strong black for a truly girly boudoir?

 

4. Designer option: We love these intricate panels by design wonder-kid Tord Boontje, as versatile as they are beautiful, they work as screens, curtains or wall hangings. Like Tord’s Midsummer Light, they are made of Tyvek, a very strong synthetic paper which is extremely difficult to tear. It is also water-resistant, enabling it to be used near open doors and also to be cleaned; priced at £57.50 from Pedlars.

 

 

Protecting your home is a priority. Wales at Home also suggests utilizing the internet to compare prices and shop around to get the best quotes for contents and home insurance.