The Best Thermal Blinds for Winter
With the cost of living at its highest level in a decade and no sign of energy costs decreasing, reducing energy use is at the top of everyone's priority list this winter.
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Nichola McFall
Nichola is the product director at Swift Direct Blinds. A true expert in all things related to window dressings, Nichola specialises in everything to do with blinds, shutters and curtains, from ranges, styles, technology, fit, and taste. She is devoted to finessing our collections to give customers the quality and stylish products they need.
Nichola lives in a beautiful Victorian house, which has been a passionate home project. She's knocked down walls, pulled up painted carpets (who knew you could paint carpets!), and replaced the dowdy old curtains with beautiful wood venetian blinds. Nichola is well-versed in DIY projects and understands that it can be a long journey, from finding inspiration to standing back and pulling your blinds down for the first time.
With over 15 years of experience in the window dressing industry, Nichola's expertise is not confined to our platform. She's also made her mark on well-known interior websites like Ideal Home. That's why she's here, to provide expert guidance and advice to make it easier and more enjoyable for you.
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