FAQs

Drapes are usually lined with a blockout lining whereas curtains are sheer or semi see-through and usually unlined. For more information about our curtain range click here

Yes we do! Sheer curtains are very popular when combined with roller blinds or blockout lining. They dress a room and add a luxurious feel. For more information about our curtain range click here

Yes we do!  The most popular ones are Zipscreen blinds, however there are a few other versions available. For more information about our outdoor range click here

Blinds can be fitted either to the inside of the window frame or to the architrave.  Fitting the blinds inside the window frame is very neat, however this will not block out as much light as when we fit them to the architrave. We suggest fitting bedroom blinds to the architrave and discussing with us the needs for the other blinds. For more information about different types of blinds click here

Our recommendation to avoid this is fitting the blinds to the architraves to reduce the amount of light around the edges of the blind. For more information about different types of blinds click here

The most energy efficient blinds are honeycomb blinds.  They are a concertina style pocket which traps air in the pockets to insulate the windows when the blind is closed. For more information about different types of blinds click here

The addition of a pelmet is your personal choice however pelmets are very effective to stop air movement over the tops of the drapes. Hot air rises so if it is able to drop down in front of the drapes, it will cool against the glass, drop to the floor and create a draught.  A pelmet will stop this draught. For more information about our range of curtains and drapes click here

Each blind takes about 10 minutes to install. For more information about our installation team click here

This depends on the size of the window and the range you choose from but a basic fabric blind will be approximately $ 300.  For more information about our range of blinds click here

This will depend on the size of the window and the fabric you choose but on average you would be looking at about $800 per window. For more information about our range of curtains and drapes click here

Motorised blinds have a motor fitted inside the tube of the blind. The motors can be wired in or more simply run through rechargeable battery motors. For more information about motorised blinds click here

This is an important question when ordering blinds. It’s recommended we fit the chains on the side that is easiest to access, in bedrooms that is usually closest to the doorway. If access is available on both sides, it comes down to your personal preference. For more information about our range of blinds click here.

Shutters have many fitting options, so they can fit almost all window type. Some of the more popular options are recess fitted, face fitted or bi fold shutters. information about our range of shutters click here.

When we visit your home, we will ask about your ideas and needs for the rooms and then show you some options of the types of treatments that could be used on the windows. Based on your requirements and vision, we’ll make some recommendations. We’re happy to provide some pricing options too. For more information about us and our team click here.

There is no charge for a home visit! It’s also completely obligation free. We offer a no-pressure service. For more information about us and our team click here.

The samples are smaller pieces of the fabrics in sample books or hangers.  The displays are actual operational curtains or blinds to show how they look and fit to your windows. For more information about us and our team click here.

A home visit is much better as we can look at your windows and doors to see what would work best for you, and make suitable recommendations. For more information about us and our team click here.

We have a local workroom that makes the curtains and drapes. We prefer this so that we can ensure quality workmanship that stands the test of time. We also prefer to support local hardworking businesses. For more information about us and our team click here.

We have reliable, quality local installers who install blinds, curtains, drapes and shutters. For more information about us and our team click here.

We have lots of blind, curtain and drape fabric samples as well as displays of many different blinds, pelmets and shutters.  We also have a lot of spare parts for blinds, drapes and sheers. For more information about us and our team click here.

Roman blinds are popular because the fold upwards and when open they look like a pelmet. They can be made up in standard blind blockout fabrics or they can be made in almost any fabric and lined with blockout lining. For more information about different types of blinds click here.

Honeycomb blinds get their name from the honeycomb shape of the pockets that make up the blind.  These pockets trap air which insulates your windows when the blind is down. For more information about different types of blinds click here.

Lighter coloured blinds will make your rooms look larger.  Mostly we blend the colour of the blind to the wall colour which allows for an uninterrupted feel to the walls and windows.  For more information about different types of blinds click here.

No, the light blockout is performed by the backing of the blind so it doesn’t matter if the front of the blind is a light or dark colour. For more information about different types of blinds click here.

A translucent blind allows a glow of light through the blind, not complete blockout.  There is also a screen blind, this allows you to see out in daytime but others cannot see in.  For more information about different types of blinds click here.

Sheer curtains look fabulous when they are hung from the ceiling.  If you have cornice it is neater to have the sheer fitted just below the cornice.  This still gives that nice long look to the windows.  For more information about sheer curtains click here.

Curtains and drapes can also be motorized, however it is far more expensive to motorise a curtain than a blind. We can provide you with a quote if this is something you require. For more information about curtains and drapes click here.