Guides, ideas and how-tos

Roller, double roller, venetian, vertical and panel glide blinds: how they work, which fabric to choose and how to keep them working.

BlindsRoller blinds: the complete buyer's guideFabric, colour, controls, fit, roll direction and special formats: every decision in ordering a made-to-measure roller blind, in the order you make it.13 min readBlindsHow to reduce light gaps around roller blindsLight gaps come from fit, not just fabric. Compare face fit, under-roll, side channels, linked blinds and layering to get the darkest room a roller blind allows.7 min readBlindsDouble roller blinds: day and night in one windowA double roller puts a daylight layer and a blockout layer on one set of brackets. Here is how the pairings, depth, controls and fascias work.8 min read

Headings, fabrics, tracks and layering, so your made-to-measure curtains hang the way you pictured.

CurtainsCurtain headings explained: S Fold, pencil, pinch and invertedHow S Fold, pencil pleat, pinch pleat and inverted pleat headings look, hang and stack, with a comparison table to help you choose the right one.8 min readCurtainsHow to layer sheer and blockout curtainsHang the sheer at the front and the blockout behind on a double track, or choose a lining. Here is how to pick fabrics, headings, colours and depth.8 min readCurtainsFloor-to-ceiling curtains: how to plan ceiling-fixed tracksHow to plan floor-to-ceiling curtains on a ceiling-fixed track, from cornices and fixings to the finish at the floor, choosing sheers and which guides to follow.8 min read

PVC or timber, frames and panels, cost and care: what to know before you order shutters.

Plantation shuttersHow much do plantation shutters cost? What sets the priceThere is no single price per window. Here is what sets the cost of plantation shutters and how to price your own home, window by window.8 min readPlantation shuttersBunnings plantation shutters vs made-to-measure shuttersBunnings sells adjustable, ready-made DIY shutters, while made-to-measure shutters are built to your window. Here is how they differ and how to compare them fairly.8 min readPlantation shuttersPlantation shutters vs blinds: which is better for your home?Shutters and blinds each win in different rooms. Compare light control, darkness, privacy, wet areas and depth, then choose room by room.8 min read

Step-by-step guides for recess and face fit, tracks, window depth and installing it yourself.

Measuring & fittingHow to remove roller blinds (and put them back)How to take down a roller blind safely, label it and put it back the right way round, with the installation guide to follow for your blind type.9 min readMeasuring & fittingHow to take down and rehang venetian blindsHow to take down venetian blinds safely, clean or paint behind them, then rehang them with the installation guide for your blind.8 min readMeasuring & fittingCurtain size guide: length, width and height to chooseHow long, wide and high curtains should be, with the three floor finishes, how wide to make the track and how much wall to leave for the stack.8 min read

Side-by-side answers to the questions people ask before they buy.

ComparisonsBlockout, light filter or SunScreen? Choosing roller blind fabricWhat each roller blind fabric does with light, view and privacy by day and night, and which one suits each room in your home.8 min readComparisonsBlockout vs blackout blinds: is there a difference?Blockout and blackout are two names for the same fabric type. Here is what it does, where light still leaks in and how to fit it for a darker room.7 min readComparisonsStandard roll or reverse roll: which way should your blind roll?Standard (under) roll blocks more light and needs less depth. Reverse (front or over) roll hides the tube and clears handles. Here is how to choose.8 min read

What works best in bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, living areas and doors, room by room.

Room ideasSheer curtain ideas for Australian homesPractical sheer curtain ideas for Australian homes: how to hang them, which colours to try, and how to get night privacy in a bedroom.9 min readRoom ideasWhat are the best blinds for a kitchen?PVC shutters, fauxwood and aluminium venetians suit kitchens best, with roller blinds for windows out of the splash zone. Here is how to choose, fit and clean them.8 min readRoom ideasThe best blinds and shutters for bathroomsPVC shutters, fauxwood venetians and aluminium venetians suit bathrooms best, with roller blinds for windows out of the spray. Privacy, moisture and fit explained.8 min read

Our care instructions and the safest ways to clean blinds, curtains and shutters.

Care & cleaningHow to clean curtains the right waySheers, coated blockouts and lined curtains each need a different method. Here is how to clean curtains at home, from vacuuming to a full wash.12 min readCare & cleaningHow to wash curtains without damaging themCheck the care label, wash by hand where you can, dry in the shade and never tumble dry. A step-by-step guide to washing curtains safely.8 min readCare & cleaningHow to wash sheer curtains (and when not to use the machine)Our sheers are hand wash only. Here is how to wash sheer curtains safely, clean them while hanging, and decide when a machine is a bad idea.8 min read