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Colette Toman
Colette Toman - Author
Interior Stylist

Colette is a content strategist and our in-house interior stylist at Make My Blinds. As a recent homeowner, Colette knows your home isn't just walls and floors. It's a mood-altering space and should feel like a well-being-enhancing haven. And guess what? Those window dressings are the key to making it all click. Colette researches trends and offers practical advice so you can get your window dressings sorted, styled, and get on with the important things in life, like relaxing on the sofa with your favourite brew and tv show (with total privacy and no pesky glare, might we add). 

But that's not all. Colette also scouts and styles locations to capture stunning interior lifestyle photography. And with over five years of hands-on experience in interior design and a degree in fashion and textiles from Manchester Metropolitan University, she's the real deal. Her wisdom has even been celebrated on some of the coolest interior and news sites, like Ideal HomeDaily Mail and Woman & Home.


  1. The best plants for your conservatory

    The best plants for your conservatory

    Conservatories were conceived of in the 16th century as a way for wealthy homeowners to flaunt their success by cultivating sought-after citrus fruits. In modern times, conservatories are seen as a bridge between home and garden, a way to extend the summer months and make the most of bright days.

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  2. Inside vs outside mount wooden blinds - which is better?

    Inside vs outside mount wooden blinds - which is better?

    Wooden blinds have two installation options - inside or outside the window recess. Here we detail the benefits of each fitting style, along with examples of when each is most appropriate.

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  3. How to clean Perfect Fit blinds

    How to clean Perfect Fit blinds

    Keep your Perfect Fit blind looking its beautiful best with a quick spruce up every now and then

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  4. A guide to made to measure wide wooden blinds

    A guide to made to measure wide wooden blinds

    Wooden blinds are very popular, but windows can be wider than we can make these blinds. Here we breakdown your options. Read More
  5. Cleaning wooden blinds - Everything you need to know

    Cleaning wooden blinds - Everything you need to know

    Your blinds are exposed daily to strong UV rays from the sun as well as dust, grease, pollen and bacteria. Getting your wooden blinds looking and feeling brand new again couldn't be easier. Here are some hints, hacks and tips to achieving sparkle clean Venetians. Read More
  6. Dealing with Condensation on Your Windows

    Dealing with Condensation on Your Windows

    Is your blind the cause of condensation on your window? How can you stop waking up to a little pool of water on your window sill? Condensation has always been an issue especially in winter. Read More
  7. 7 tips for choosing living room blinds

    7 tips for choosing living room blinds

    Blinds are a decor choice that will stay with you for several years, so it's impotyant to get it right. Here we share our key considerations for anyone looking to buy a blind for their living room.

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  8. Faux Wood vs Real Wooden Blinds - which is better?

    Faux Wood vs Real Wooden Blinds - which is better?

    It's the battle of everyone's favourite Venetian blind. We've broken it down into a nice and easy to see chart, with all their advantages and disadvantages. Which blind is better? It's your choice depending on the room they're going into! Read More
  9. What are thermal blinds?

    What are thermal blinds?

    Thermal blinds are great for helping keep your home warm in the winter and cooler in the summer, but what is a thermal blind and how does it work? Read More
  10. Blinds to stop the summer sun

    Blinds to stop the summer sun

    Now, as long as you’re reading this either on a hot, sunny, English summers day, or you’re reading this in anticipation of a hot, sunny, English summers day then this article is for you. Read More
  11. What blinds are best for bi-fold doors?

    What blinds are best for bi-fold doors?

    Bifold doors are a great feature in any home, to cover these we recommend looking at our range of PerfectFit blinds as these are self-contained and take up the least amount of room… Read More
  12. Can you install wooden blinds on patio doors?

    Can you install wooden blinds on patio doors?

    The answer is yes, but also no, see it depends on a few different things, like the frame and which way your doors open. In this article, we will look at the things to think about before you buy… Read More
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