Best dressed windows: Trends and tips

Blind advice

Don't cover windows above radiators with heavy curtains, as it stops heat from circulating. Opt for Roman blinds - they fit snugly into the window and look luxurious.

Where you use a windowsill, choose roller blinds.

For maximum light control go for Venetian blinds

If you have wide windows use two or three blinds. It's easier to control light this way as you can alter the height of each blind individually.

If you're overlooked try Eclectics' 50:50 roller blind which has an opaque cotton bottom panel for privacy, and a translucent mesh top panel; available from John Lewis.

Sparkle Black Roman blind, from £64, Hillarys