Why have motorised blinds?

Motorised blinds offer increased convenience. Although operating manual blinds isn't usually that difficult, neither is operating your TV to adjust the volume or to change the channel but how many of us operate a TV now by actually getting up and touching it, it's all done by remote control. So why should you not have the same convenience with your blinds?

Marla Custom Blinds (Torbay) Delights Conservatory Customers

Conservatory woodweave blinds for a sunroom in Totnes. When it comes to conservatory blinds and shades, it’s a fact that no two conservatories are the same. Each poses unique challenges. So, when Andrew Benson of Marla Custom Blinds (Torbay) visited Manor Farm in Totnes, South Devon to survey for conservatory roof blinds, he was open to all possibilities. As soon as the customer showed him into the sunroom attached to their...

Blinds For Gable End Windows

Blinds for gable end windows are becoming more popular with the increase in popularity of gable end windows. Gable end windows will flood your room with natural light, may take advantage of a stunning view and can very often be from floor to ceiling making your room feel open and spacious.

Condensation and Mould Growth

INTRODUCTION The increased incidence of condensation in today’s buildings is the direct result of changes in modern living conditions which have led to warmer and more insulated homes. These changes have created rooms which often have less ventilation and fewer air changes. The water vapour produced by normal living activities is no longer able to escape through chimneys or through window joints or other outlets. Condensation and mould growth...

How to get more use out of your conservatory

Conservatories are the perfect way to add space and light to your home, but all that glass brings its own problems. Sadly, it seems that many people end up not using their conservatories at all because, as one owner puts it, “It is too cold in the winter and like a sauna in summer.” If you suffer from any of the following problems – there is a solution. My...

Covid-19 Coronavirus Statement

Considering the latest advice from the government concerning Covid-19 Coronavirus and whilst our business is not one that has been directly identified as a business which needs to close, we have taken the decision to temporarily suspend home and site visits. We have taken this decision to protect our customers and our colleagues and to play our part in preventing the spread of the Covid-19 Coronavirus. Other than our...

Solar Shading

Solar shading helps to create productive and healthy environments In a typical commercial office building, 80-90% of the costs are attributable to the people who work in it – so providing solar shading to ensure the comfort of this expensive resource makes sense. And it’s not just commercial offices. Schools, hospitals and other public buildings all benefit from an internal environment that provides controlled comfort. The problem It’s estimated...

Electric Skylight Roller Blinds at HMS Excellent

Marla Commercial Blinds Fit Electric Skylight Roller Blinds at HMS Excellent Recently Marla Commercial Blinds completed an electrically operated blind installation project at HMS Excellent, on behalf of local MOD contractor JRC Facilities. The Billiard room at HMS Excellent is a large hall with 6.5 metre high arched ceiling and three large skylights. The room is used as a cinema, and so the three roof lights need to be...

Marla Team Gain Certification in Anti Ligature Products

At Marla Custom Blinds, we aim to keep up to date with the latest trends and developments.  Recently, three of our team attended a specialist training workshop on a range Anti-Ligature products. The training, organised by Yewdale Corporation Ltd, which covered both the survey and installation of Kestrel anti-ligature products, was attended by Martin Froud, Marla’s MD, Sales Executive Danny Froud, and Drew Mitchell their production/installation manager.  We are...

Marla Custom Blinds Reach for The Sky

When Brymor Contractors recently asked us to make and fit four 4.50m long and two 22.50m long skylight canopies for the QE11 Cruise Passenger Terminal in Southampton, we said “No problem.” The “special projects team” at Marla Custom Blinds love a challenge so set to work on planning the manufacturing and installation of the bespoke panels. “Making blinds that together, totalled more than the length of an Olympic swimming pool, was...