Glare through the day
Living room blinds are usually judged on how well they soften afternoon sun without losing the outlook, since this is often the room's main daytime view.
For the living room
Living room blinds for changing daylight
Living room blinds work through the whole day, so the fabric needs to soften harsh light in the afternoon and settle into a calmer finish by evening. Pair a daytime fabric with curtains for a room that changes with the way you use it.
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What the room needs
What a living room window needs
A living room is used all day, so the same window needs to handle bright afternoon sun, an evening with the television on and a relaxed, finished look in between.
An evening change
Once it gets dark and the lights are on, the same window often needs a different level of privacy than it did during the day.
A furnished, layered look
A living room window is often part of the room's overall furnishing, so texture and how a blind or curtain sits matters alongside how it performs.
What to choose
Products that suit a living room window
Compare a softer daytime fabric with the flexibility of a double layer, then add curtains where the room benefits from a more furnished, layered finish.
Light Filter Roller Blinds
Light Filter fabric softens glare and brightens the room while still giving daytime privacy, which suits a living room used through most of the day.
Explore Light Filter →
Double Roller Blinds
Pairing a daytime fabric with a blockout layer lets one window handle bright afternoon sun and a more private evening without changing the blind itself.
Explore double rollers →
S Fold Curtains
S Fold is the most popular heading for a reason, giving a living room window regular, relaxed waves that soften the hard lines of a blind alone.
Explore S Fold curtains →Before you order
Practical tips for a living room window
A living room window is often a feature of the room, so plan the fit and any curtain heading alongside the fabric before you measure.
Choose recess or face fit
Face fit can cover more of a feature window, while recess fit keeps the finish streamlined against surrounding trim.
Plan stack space for curtains
Allow clear wall space beside the window for the curtain to stack when it is open, especially with a fuller heading such as S Fold.
Coordinate hardware and fabric
Bracket, chain and base-rail colours can be matched to the room's existing finishes for a more considered overall look.
Compare samples at different times
View fabric and curtain samples in the room during the day and again in the evening, since a living room is used at both.
Factory-direct value
Better specified without the showroom mark-up.
More of your budget goes into the furnishing. You measure and install; we deliver the product, practical guidance and support.
Automatic Spend & Save
Save up to $2,200 on eligible roller-blind orders, or $1,330 on curtains and plantation shutters. Savings apply within each category at the eligible spend tiers, without a coupon.
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Australia-wide shipping
One flat delivery fee for blinds, curtains and pelmets—not per item. Regional and oversized exceptions may apply.
Before you order
Measure first. Then build with confidence.
The measuring guide walks you through widths, drops and fit step by step. If a window has an obstruction or an odd shape, ask us before you order.
How to measureFitting it yourself
The installation guide shows the brackets, fixings and each step in order, so you know what the job involves before you start.
Installation guide →Compare in your own light
Screen colours and photos are a guide. Free samples show the real colour and texture next to your walls and floor.
Order free samples →Common questions
Living Room Blinds: your questions answered.
What’s the best fabric for living room blinds?＋
Light Filter fabric is often chosen for living room blinds because it softens glare and brightens the room while still giving daytime privacy, which suits a space used through most of the day.
Can living room blinds be paired with curtains?＋
Yes. A roller blind can sit behind a curtain such as S Fold, giving practical light control alongside a softer, more furnished finish for the rest of the room, and both can be compared with samples before you order.
How do I manage glare in the afternoon?＋
A SunScreen or Light Filter fabric softens direct sun without closing off the room’s main outlook, which usually suits a living room better than a fully opaque blockout fabric used all day.
What curtain heading suits a living room?＋
S Fold is the most popular heading, giving regular, relaxed waves along the track. Pencil Pleat, Double Pinch Pleat, Triple Pinch Pleat and Inverted Pleat each give a more structured finish if that suits the room better.
Do I need to allow extra wall space for curtains?＋
Yes. Allow clear space beside the window for the curtain to stack when it is open, particularly with a fuller heading, and check that space against any nearby furniture before you order.
Can I combine a double roller blind with curtains?＋
Yes. A double roller blind handles daytime and night-time light on its own, and curtains can be added in front for a softer, layered look without duplicating what the blind already does.
Price your living room window
Configure a roller blind or curtain for your living room online to see the price update as you choose, and order free samples to compare fabrics in your own light first.
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