A guide to buying Hilary blinds
As the UK's leading retailer of custom made blinds, Hillarys Blinds has a large selection of not only blinds, but shutters and awnings too. The company celebrated its 40th birthday in May 2011 and with such experience behind them, it Is clear to see why they remain popular.
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Hillarysblinds.co.uk
Choice
With an easy to navigate website, this online-only retailer offers affordability alongside quality. Their wide range of blinds suit both contemporary and traditional interiors, and come in a range of colours, designs and fabrics. The types of blinds available are broken down into sections - venetian (wood and fabric), vertical, roman, pleated, panel and roller blinds. They also do a range of blinds for skylights.
View online
All blinds can be viewed online, enabling you to have some idea of what you are looking for before making an appointment. The 'Room Selector' page provides ideas for each room in the house with advice about what blinds would be suitable. It gets you thinking about not only the colour but also whether you require a blackout blind or a blind suitable to withstand humid bathroom conditions.
Free home appointment
How to book
Hillarys offer a free no-obligation home visit with a friendly and knowledgeable adviser. You can request an appointment online or over the phone. The online form requires you to give three different dates and times that are convenient for you.
Time slots
Appointments can be booked everyday of the week including Sundays. There are four time slots available: 09.00 - 12.00; 12.00 - 15.00; 15.00 - 18.00 and 18.00 - 21.00. The variety of times available and the evening and weekend slots make it easy for customers to arrange a home visit.
At the appointment
The adviser will bring a large selection of fabric swatches and wood samples for you to browse through. He will measure-up and give you a no obligation quote. If you are happy and want to proceed, you can order your blinds immediately provided you pay a deposit. The adviser will arrange a date to return to fit the blinds. If you want time to think before purchasing the blinds, then simply contact Hillarys when you have made a decision.
Quality assurance
You can find out about the advisers in your area before they visit. Just type in your postcode and you can read up about who will be fitting your new blinds. For each type of blind, whether it is a roller or wooden blind, there are specifications available and details of accessories which come with it. For peace of mind, each Hillarys blind comes with a 12-month guarantee and is fitted by an expert.