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Guides and advice on choosing window furnishings for a Gold Coast home.
Guide·
What happens between the quote and the install
No surprises. Here is exactly what the process looks like from the first call to the last blind going up.
Buying guide·
Blockout, light filtering or sunscreen?
Three words used loosely by almost everyone. Knowing the difference is the difference between a dark bedroom and a disappointing one.
Design·
Sheer curtains, explained
The most misunderstood window covering. Brilliant at one job, and often asked to do a different one entirely.
Design·
Choosing colours and finishes that will not date
Window coverings outlast most interior decisions. A little restraint at the outset pays off for years.
Safety·
Child-safe window coverings
A short, practical guide to the safer choices — and why cordless is now the default rather than the upgrade.
Builders·
Window furnishings for a new build
Most people leave window furnishings until the end. A few decisions made early save money and open up options later.
Automation·
Are motorised blinds worth it?
Worth it on some windows, an indulgence on others. The difference is usually about reach, size and how often you touch it.
Outdoor living·
Outdoor blinds: what to consider before you buy
Done well, outdoor blinds add a room to the house. Done carelessly, they are an expensive thing you never close.
Buying guide·
What are Veri Shades?
Part curtain, part blind. They solve a problem that neither product handles perfectly on its own.
Design·
Curtain heading styles, explained
The heading is the detail that decides whether curtains read as contemporary or traditional — more than the fabric does.
Design·
How to make a west-facing room bearable in summer
Afternoon sun through western glass is the single biggest heat load in most Gold Coast homes. Not every fix is equally effective.
Design·
Do window furnishings actually reduce energy bills?
Yes, but not equally. The gap between the most and least effective option is very large.
Outdoor living·
Ziptrak vs Zipscreen: which outdoor blind?
The two systems people always ask us to compare. They solve the same problem in slightly different ways.
Buying guide·
Shutters for bathrooms and wet areas
Bathrooms defeat most window coverings. Shutters are the exception, provided you pick the right material.
Buying guide·
Timber, PVC or aluminium shutters?
They look similar from across the room, but they behave very differently. The right choice usually comes down to which room it is going in.
Buying guide·
Roller blinds explained
The most common blind in Australian homes, and the one with the most options hiding behind a simple appearance.
Buying guide·
Choosing window furnishings for a coastal home
Salt, humidity and UV are the three things that shorten the life of a window covering here. Materials matter more than they do inland.
Buying guide·
Blinds, shutters or curtains: how to choose
Three good options, three different jobs. Here is how to work out which one belongs in each room of your home.
Care & maintenance·
Caring for curtains and sheers
Modern curtain fabrics are far easier to live with than their reputation suggests. A few habits keep them looking right for years.
Care & maintenance·
How to clean plantation shutters
Shutters are among the easiest window coverings to look after — provided you avoid the two things that actually damage them.
Guide
What are curtains?
Curtains offer the advantage of providing an energy efficiency to your home. By installing over the interior of your window it reduces cold draft and heat.
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