Laura Ashley Keen to Help Customers Tackle the Bitter Cold This Winter

LONDON, November 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Home furniture and fashion retailer unveil brand new buying guide online to help customers choose their ideal curtain sets this winter

Beloved British-heritage brand, Laura Ashley, have launched a brand new buying guide to help customers pick and choose their perfect curtain sets. As colder weather looms heavy over British lands, the respected retailer are keen to aid customers in their quest to keep nice and warm this winter: be it in the living room, dining room or the bedroom.

Featured exclusively on their online website, the buying guide offers essential advice to those maybe new to or unfamiliar with purchasing new sets of curtains and takes into consideration appropriate sizes, fabrics and styles.

As well as the online buying guide, customers are also invited to watch Laura Ashley's instructional video, featured on YouTube.

The Laura Ashley range of readymade curtains is ideal for those looking for excellent value and modern style. They are available in a range of stunning fabrics, with a standard lining, and a pencil pleat header. However if a customer's needs are a bit more specific, Laura Ashley's expert team of designers can help create bespoke curtain designs sure to suit their tastes and needs.

A new set of curtains is often considered a timely investment so it is important customers take care to choose the right design, style and fit. Laura Ashley affirms that it is worth considering what style will best suit your home.

'Do you prefer traditional or contemporary curtains? And do you want them to serve a particular purpose such as blocking out the light or providing extra insulation?' Said a spokesperson for Laura Ashley.

'Deciding on a fabric is the first, most important step and we have over 170 to choose from! Whether you prefer a traditional damask, or linen for its interesting texture and natural look, you can always find something for you.

When designing your made to measure curtains this autumn we recommend selecting the option for thermal blackout lining, this lining fabric has a special coating which will keep the light out but the heat in. With this season's trends for natural fabrics, such as linens, this will also add to the bulk of the curtain, enhancing their appearance when hung.'

If you need advice on how to measure your windows for a new set of curtains take a look at the Laura Ashley Curtain Buying Guide or alternatively watch our instructional video on YouTube.

For further information, please visit the Laura Ashley website

About Laura Ashley

Laura Ashley is a quintessentially British lifestyle brand founded on a rich design heritage and on the traditional values of quality and originality. We use prints and designs that evoke the English countryside, for the way you live today.

As an innovative global brand, Laura Ashley extends to encompass the broader lifestyle concept, from fashion to home decorating, beds, bedroom furniture and accessories.