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GLE Blinds & Curtains are leading blinds and curtains suppliers and installers in the North East and have a selection of hundreds of different types and styles. With a long list of 5-star reviews from our happy clients we can assure you that our team can find the perfect blinds or curtains for your home. From our first consultation, we will help you to choose the correct blinds or curtains that match your décor. We always stock leading brands allowing our customers to pick from only the best suppliers. Having such an incredible selection of blinds and colours allows us to have something for all tastes. In this blog we will cover only a handful of the beautiful blinds we provide. Allusion Blinds Are you looking for blinds that reduce the amount of blinding sunlight while still allowing a beautiful outdoor view? Then Allusion Blinds are the ones for you as they offer great privacy and an unrivalled style, available in a range of different colours. These blinds reduce the amount of sunlight that is entering your home whilst still allowing you to have a brilliant view of the outdoors. We stock two different options of Allusion blinds, Louvolite-Horizon and Louvolite- Vista. For more information about these gorgeous blinds, contact our team. Cellular Blinds The Hive Cellular Blinds are made up of an improved cellular pleated structure that provides amazing heat reduction whilst also having fantastic sound absorbent capabilities. Our fabrics on offer include blackout, plain, luxury designs and much more. The stunning fabric we use creates a flawless, high end look giving each room in your home an elegant, bespoke look that matches your interior and other items such as cushions.  Perfect Fit Blinds Our perfect fit blinds are carefully designed to fit the exact dimensions of your UPVC windows, providing you with the number one stress free window dressing solution. We offer a wide variety of stunning perfect fit blinds, including items from our Louvolite range. If you are looking to block out the light on an evening or to have blinds that completely transform a room, Perfect Fit Blinds are the ideal option for you. Motorised Blinds Do you want the ability to control your blinds from your phone? Our Motorised Blinds are controlled by a remote control or via an app on your phone, allowing you to have authority over your blinds from anywhere. You can set your blinds to drop and rise automatically at certain times such as sunset and sunrise, or you can adjust them all individually. We provide a large range of motorised blinds such as Venetian Motorised blinds, Pleated Motorised blinds, Mirage Motorised blinds, Roman Motorised blinds, and many more to choose from. The extremely useful Powershade smart controller is compatible with Amazon Alexa. This allows you more ease when adjusting your blinds around your home. Just use voice commands such as “Good Morning”, “Bedtime”, “Kill the Light”, “Blackout”, “Cinema Time”, “Put the Blinds Up” and “Put the Blinds Down” to adjust the blinds to your wanting with ease.  For more information about our Motorised Blinds, check out one of our latest blogs here. If you would like more information or to check out our full range of blinds, please contact us today at 0191 2525676 or visit www.gleblinds.co.uk/motorised-blinds.

What’s better than the ability to control your blinds from anywhere in the world? Nothing… Motorised blinds are the future! Did you know you can adjust all your blinds around your home from your phone or via remote control?  Sounds like the future to us!  Why Choose GLE Blinds?  We provide an incredible and extensive range of Motorised blinds in Newcastle, Durham and across the North East. Our beautiful blinds are available in a variety of different colours and styles. We pride ourselves on having the perfect blinds for all customers, no matter what the atmosphere of your space.   With COVID-19 restrictions being eased, we are pleased to announce our showroom is open by appointment only. We ensure our showroom is COVID friendly by strictly following government guidelines through wearing masks, social distancing and sanitising.  Motorised Blinds  We offer our bespoke Motorised blinds in styles such as Venetian (classy and modern), Pleated (subtle and delicate), Roman (unique and chic) and more. GLE Blinds & Curtains provide you with the best selection for your home.  Once you have selected the perfect blinds for you, we will visit your home and measure the desired location, ensuring all fittings are correct. All measurements will be taken whilst following government safety guidelines.  How To Control Your Blinds  The Powershade app allows you to adjust your blinds from anywhere. Whether you are on the settee, in bed, at work or on holiday, you can do it all with the touch of a button. Controlling your blinds has never been easier, set your blinds to open and close at certain times of the day. When you wake up on a morning, you’re in control and when you go to bed at night you are in control of the amount of light that is being let in. The options are limitless!  The extremely useful Powershade smart controller is compatible with Amazon Alexa. This allows you more ease when adjusting your blinds around your home. Just use voice commands such as “Good Morning”, “Bedtime”, “Kill the Light”, “Blackout”, “Cinema Time”, “Put the Blinds Up” and “Put the Blinds Down” to adjust the blinds to your wanting with ease.  Yes, definitely the future!  If you would like more information on our Motorised blinds in Durham or to book an appointment to visit us, please contact us today at 0191 2525676 or visit www.gleblinds.co.uk/motorised-blinds. 

As we approach the warmer months and lockdown restrictions are changing for the better, why not make some improvements with brand new allusion blinds that are hand made in Whitley Bay by GLE Blinds & Curtains. Allusion blinds filter the daylight during the day yet still offer an amazing view to the outside. They are made up of a combination of sheer and opaque textured fabric, making them look particularly stunning in larger windows, bi-folding and patio doors, the undoubtable choice when choosing blinds for these areas. Our multi-purpose allusion blinds are designed to be child safe, and we recommend wand operation for convenience and safety. You can easily access any outside space as the blinds allow you to walk straight through them with the doors open without any restrictions. They offer a unique shading solution for your home, providing subtle light diffusion with a view or privacy and security when closed as the soft flowing vanes filter daylight and retain the view when open. If you are looking for blinds that fit all styles, you are in the right place as you can personalise your allusion blinds, with the options of customising the headrails and coordinating facias with multiple colour options, giving you the selection of white, black or anthracite grey. We currently offer two remarkable fabrics for our allusion blinds. One being Louvolite – Horizon and the other Louvolite – Vista. Both fabrics are amazing and come in 5 neutral colours, making them perfect for any home and become the highlight and talking point of any room. We supply all of our curtains and blinds around Newcastle, Whitley Bay and the North East area. If you would like more information on our astounding allusion blinds, please contact us at 0191 252 5676 or visit .

When it comes to curtains, they become a main focal point of a room and therefore need to match the surroundings and your style. Here at GLE we are proud to offer a wide range of made to measure curtains from established designers and in this blog we help you define your favourite. Ashley Wilde Looking for classic and sophisticated for your curtains? The beautiful range of curtains by Ashley Wilde focuses on adding a touch of class to your home with signature patterns that offer timeless style. For subtle and stylish why not try the Ashwell Bronze Pencil Pleat or for something with a pop of colour take a look at the Ashley Wilde Rosemary Curtains Raspberry. Cath Kidston Known for it’s quintessentially British vintage style Catch Kidston offers a stunning range of home wears including curtains. All style options revolve around beautiful floral patterns, perfect for adding a delicate touch to your room. Just some of our available curtains include the Cath Kidston Garden Rose and Cath Kidston Mimosa Flower. Voyage Looking to bring the outside in? The Country collection by Voyage is the ideal choice. Choose from a range of gorgeous botanic designs all with beautiful contrasting colours. It’s the perfect way to bring a country style into your home. Take a sneak peek at our range by viewing the Country Naura Pencil Pleat or Country Hedgerow Pencil Pleat. To learn more about the blinds, curtains and accessories that we offer, call our team on 0191 2525676 or visit: www.gleblinds.co.uk

With the current lockdown measures in place, many people are revamping elements of their home because of the amount of time they are spending inside. Making changes to the interior of your home doesn’t need to be costly or hard. With the help of GLE Blinds & Curtains, we can find the perfect products to dress your windows in a stylish and elegant way. Panel BlindsPanel Blinds are the perfect option for turning heads when people walk through the door! Similar to Roller Blinds, they allow you to block out the sunlight when the room is too bright or close out the dark winter’s evenings. These blinds are ideal for windows big or small and are a stunning statement to have in your home. CurtainsAt GLE, we offer a range of beautiful curtains that are perfect for those who are looking to add a stylish feature in any room of their home. All of our curtains are available in a wide range of designs and colours and look fantastic when matched with blinds. Our curtains could be the all-important finishing touch you are looking for in your home. Through our website, you can buy ready-made curtains online and have them delivered to your door ready to hang up. AccessoriesOnce you have chosen your blinds or curtains, you have one final decision to make. How would you like to accessorise your products? We offer an extensive range of accessories in a variety of styles and designs that will complement products such as your blinds and curtains. From Bottom Bars and Eyelets to Bell Tassels and Sunwood Tapes, we can help you to find the matching accessories. If you would like to speak to a member of our team about our products, please call 0191 2525676 or visit our website: www.gleblinds.co.uk

It is not surprising that many people dedicate a lot of time to making sure that their window dressing is perfect. Curtains are a prime feature in any home and are an item that combine practical and decorative functions to a window. In this blog we are going to discuss curtain trends for 2021. Transparency Transparent and translucent drapes are the perfect solution for north-facing windows and smaller rooms as there will be a more balanced combination of light and air. These weightless curtains will create a feeling of cleanliness and lightness in a room. Linen Curtains Over the decades many natural materials have made their way into the interior of homes across the UK. Curtains that are made from dense cotton have become increasingly popular. Its natural texture and lack of tendency to fade has meant that they last longer in the home. Natural Patterns Simple botanical prints and subtle geometric shapes with two tones are predicted to have a future in 2021. The different patterns and shapes easily catch your attention when you walk into a room and are the perfect window decoration for taking centre stage. To learn more about the blinds, curtains and accessories that we offer, call our team on 0191 2525676 or visit: www.gleblinds.co.uk

Chic, stylish curtains are a fantastic way of adding bright, colourful patterns into your home. We offer a variety of curtains which are the ideal choice if you are looking to add a feature to your window. Whether it be for the living room, bedroom or kitchen we can ensure our curtains will give your home the finishing touch you are looking for. Depending on the colour and pattern you like will depend on the make of curtain you choose… Ashley Wilde If you are looking for muted colours with less pattern, Ashely Wilde Albury curtains are the perfect option for your home. The Albury curtains are simple yet very stylish. They are available in cool blue tones, bronze and grey colours. The Ashley Wilde curtains are also available in a range of other patterns such as Ashley Wilde Emily Curtains Fuschia. Orla Kiely Is your home lacking colour? Orla Kiely curtains are the perfect solutions for adding style, colour and pattern to your home. With multi colour patterns and simple stem styles, these classic curtains can give your home that added feature it is missing. Orla Kiely Linear Stem Papaya curtains are available in a range of sizes from 117cm x 137cm to 229cm x 274cm. No matter the size of the window you would like to dress, these curtains can transform your home. MissPrint MissPrint curtains can breathe new life into any home. The original MissPrint Little Trees design is the perfect balance of contemporary and natural styles. They are made using 100% cotton and are available in four versatile fabric colours: Yellow, Monochrome, Seagrass and Smoke. Each pair of Little Trees are fully lined eyelet curtains. If you are looking for curtains to insulate and give your home a finishing touch, browse our range of curtains online at www.gleblinds.co.uk or call our team on 0191 2525676.

During the cooler months, there is nothing quite like being warm and cosy inside your home. When you are going into your home and it doesn’t feel much warmer than outside, blinds and curtains could be the perfect solution to help you insulate your home. Within this blog we are going to discuss how blinds and curtains can help transform your home into a cosy environment. Perfect Fit Blinds Perfect Fit Blinds that are made bespoke to your window are much more effective in keeping out draughts and the cooler air. As they are made to fit your window perfectly, they should prevent heat from escaping and cool air coming in. Perfect Fit roller blinds stop 21% of heat escaping your room because they are so well fitted and provide an extra layer of insulation. We offer a wide range of roller blind options to suit the interior of your home. With many blind options you will be offered to opt for thermal blinds which will result in your home being a warmer place. Curtains On the cold Autumnal and Winter nights, there is nothing better than drawing the curtains to shut out the cold. Curtains are a cost-effective solution to insulate your home all throughout the year. Adding Curtains to your home will help insulate it but also add a stylish touch to your home décor. At GLE Blinds, we offer a variety of curtain styles, fabrics and patterns to help ensure the high-quality look remains throughout your home. Mixing Both Blinds And Curtains Having both Perfect Fit Blinds and Curtains in a window is a great way to add a cosy feel to your home. With having matching patterns and fabrics in your window, the cool winter breeze will remain outside and you can admire the elegant look of your window from within. Here at GLE Blinds we offer a wide range of blinds and curtains and can help you insulate your home in a cost effective way. To get in touch call us on 0191 2525676 or visit www.gleblinds.co.uk

When you are choosing curtains you need to think about the colour, fabric, length, lining and the room itself. There are so many decisions to make when choosing a pair of curtains and so many different styles and patterns to choose from. In this blog we are going to discuss what you should consider when buying curtains. The Colour And FabricThe fabric you choose is so important as this material will dictate how the curtains last overtime. If you choose a heavy material they may not fold properly when drawn, and if they are too light the material might not be thick enough to stop light coming in. When choosing a fabric, it is often suggested that you should hold it up to the window so that you can see what light comes through and what the fabric looks like in sunlight. The fabric needs to be as large as possible as it will give much more of an accurate representation of the curtains when they’re hanging up in a room. It is important to remember that sunlight will fade fabrics overtime. If the room gets a lot of sunlight it would be a good idea to avoid bright colours as they will fade a lot faster. Usually linen, silk, faux and velvet are the best types of material for curtains as they tend to hang the best. Suede and velvet are usually a good fabric when trying to keep the heat in. LengthBefore you start to measure for your curtains you need to decide how high above the windows the curtains need to be. It is usually recommended that the curtains start 6 inches above the window frame. If you measure from the top of the window to the floor this will help give you an understanding of the length of your curtains, don’t forget to add on the inches from where the curtains will hang. When measuring the width of the window you will need to add between four and eight inches to both sides and double the total number to ensure the fullness of the curtain. This will mean there is no glass showing when the curtains are closed. Machine Wash Or Dry Clean OnlyIf you want to be able to wash your curtains at home then you need to go for fabric that is machine washable, this will save you money in the long run. However, you need to remember that washing high quality curtains in a machine could potentially damage them. Having the curtains dry cleaned or choosing a fabric that is dry clean only will stop the curtains from becoming damaged, this could be more expensive but potentially worth it if your curtains will last longer. Here at GLE Blinds we have a stunning range of curtains for you to choose from. To get in touch call us on 0191 2525676 or visit www.gleblinds.co.uk

When it comes to technology it is always changing and there are always new gadgets getting brought into the home using the latest technology. In this blog we are going to outline how you can bring some of the future into your home through Motorised Blinds! Motorised Blinds can be controlled with the touch of a button, completely hassle free! This makes it so much more convenient for you as you can be anywhere in the room to open or close them. This allows you to be in full control, great when watching the television if the sun is glaring on the screen, you can tap the button and not miss any of what you are watching. All Motorised Blinds remove the need for any hanging chains and cords, so they become child safe as well as pet safe. By having Motorised Blinds, you eliminate the risk of choking and strangling hazards and will give you peace of mind. Motorised Blinds become safe and convenient for the whole family. When the sun blazes through your windows Motorised Blinds can protect your furniture, floors and artwork from the sunlight. Overtime the sun can cause discolouration. Having complete control over your blinds allows you to minimise the sun damage to your furniture. Here at GLE Blinds we offer Motorised Blinds and more! To get in touch call us on 0191 2525676 or visit www.gleblinds.co.uk