Nichola McFall

Nichola  McFall
Nichola McFall
Product Director

Nichola is the product director at Swift Direct Blinds. A true expert in all things related to window dressings, Nichola specialises in everything to do with blinds, shutters and curtains, from ranges, styles, technology, fit, and taste. She is devoted to finessing our collections to give customers the quality and stylish products they need.

Nichola lives in a beautiful Victorian house, which has been a passionate home project. She's knocked down walls, pulled up painted carpets (who knew you could paint carpets!), and replaced the dowdy old curtains with beautiful wood venetian blinds. Nichola is well-versed in DIY projects and understands that it can be a long journey, from finding inspiration to standing back and pulling your blinds down for the first time.

With over 15 years of experience in the window dressing industry, Nichola's expertise is not confined to our platform. She's also made her mark on well-known interior websites like Ideal Home. That's why she's here, to provide expert guidance and advice to make it easier and more enjoyable for you.


  1. The Best Thermal Blinds for Winter

    The Best Thermal Blinds for Winter

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  2. The Ultimate Guide to Buying Blinds

    The Ultimate Guide to Buying Blinds

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  3. What Are The Best Roller Blind Fabrics?

    What Are The Best Roller Blind Fabrics?

    Before choosing a fabric for roller blinds, consider which room you will install it in. Each material has its benefits, and the environment dictates the best choice.
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  4. Your guide on how to clean vertical blinds

    Your guide on how to clean vertical blinds

    We often get asked what is the best way to clean vertical blinds? The answer is it depends on how dirty they are. Some materials, such as PVC vertical blinds, are easier to clean than others.. Read More
  5. How much are wooden blinds?

    How much are wooden blinds?

    The short answer is it depends. The cost of wooden blinds varies, the bigger the window, the bigger the cost. Read More
  6. How to Fix Vertical Blinds

    How to Fix Vertical Blinds

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  7. The Best Blinds for Your Kitchen

    The Best Blinds for Your Kitchen

    The kitchen is the heart of the home, we spend as much time perfecting our kitchen aesthetic as our living rooms and bedrooms. But... Read More

  8. Which blinds are best for privacy?

    Which blinds are best for privacy?

    While is it highly desirable to have as much natural light as possible in a home, unfortunately this can mean a privacy problem.
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  9. Which blinds are best for patio doors

    Which blinds are best for patio doors

    When choosing the right blind for your patio door; the first consideration must be keeping the functionality to the door while ensuring... Read More

  10. What are Louvres?

    What are Louvres?

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  11. Roller Blinds will not lower

    Roller Blinds will not lower

    If you are struggling to lower your roller blinds..., the actions you take will depend on the type of mechanism Read More

  12. How to fix a roller blind that won't roll up straight

    How to fix a roller blind that won't roll up straight

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