Are White Blinds Better For Keeping Rooms Cool?
White reflects heat, black absorbs it. So white blinds must be best for summer, right? White or light-coloured blinds can help reduce heat build-up by reflecting more sunlight than darker colours, but colour alone won’t keep your home cool. The blind’s fabric, lining, backing, fit, position and how you use it during the day all […]
Our Guide to SWS Garage Doors
If you’re thinking about replacing your garage door, chances are you’ve already discovered that the market is a crowded one. There are dozens of brands, hundreds of styles, and an awful lot of noise to cut through. That’s where this guide comes in handy. At Littlehampton Blinds, we supply and install SWS garage doors across […]
When to Choose Perfect Fit Blinds or Shutters
Perfect Fit blinds and shutters are designed to clip neatly into most uPVC window and door frames, so there is no need for drilling or screws. The blind sits close to the glass and moves with the window or door. For some homeowners, this is a more convenient setup than the one offered by traditional […]
Global Shading Day: Small Changes for More Comfortable Homes
When people think about making their home more comfortable, they often imagine major work. New glazing, larger renovations, or expensive heating and cooling upgrades usually come to mind first. In reality, smaller changes can make a real difference too. Global Shading Day is a good reminder of that. The campaign focuses on how shading can […]
Free Motor Upgrade On Selected Awnings This February
If an awning is on your wish list for 2026, now is the moment to get it sorted. Early spring buying means you get the widest choice, the smoothest installation timeline, and the best chance of being ready for the first warm weekend when the garden suddenly becomes everyone’s favourite place to hang out. At […]
Shutters: Frequently Asked Questions
If you are looking for shutters in Sussex, you are probably trying to balance three things: style, privacy, and how your home feels through the seasons. Shutters offer a clean, built-in finish that suits both modern and traditional windows, and they are easy to live with day to day. Blinds or shutters, which is better? […]
SeceuroGlide Sectional Garage Doors: A Winter Security Upgrade
Winter changes how your home feels. Days are short, evenings are dark. Storms and driving rain are common. In this season, weak points show up fast. Too often forgotten about, garage doors can become one of those weak points over time. Many garages are storage places for valuable tools, bikes, and boxes. Some also have […]
Shutters or Blinds for Warmer Winters?
Both shutters and energy saving blinds can make a noticeable difference to comfort. Current research is inconclusive on which is more effective. So rather than looking for a single “winner”, it makes more sense to choose the one that suits your home, your windows and how you like to live. Are shutters more energy efficient […]
Velux Blackout Energy Pleated Blinds: Keep Heat In, Keep Light Out
Loft rooms are a brilliant way to get more space in your home without building an extension or moving, but they have some large drawbacks. In winter they leak heat. In summer, the early morning sun makes it impossible to get a lie in. Velux blackout energy pleated blinds tackle both of these problems in […]
Garage Doors: Frequently Asked Questions
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