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There’s so much to love about roller blinds. Minimalistic, modern and budget-friendly, roller blinds are versatile enough to suit a range of rooms and interior design preferences. Here are some of our favourite features of this popular window treatment.

Roller Blinds Offer Simple Yet Elegant Style

Unobtrusive and simple in design, roller blinds offer an understated elegance that won’t overpower the furniture and other decorative elements in your room. They also take up minimal space, fitting closely to the window and rolling away neatly when not in use, making them great for tight spaces or minimalistic design schemes.

All our roller blinds can be operated with a discreet light-weight chain or fully automated to add an extra touch of luxury and ease to your home.

Roller Blinds Provide Great Insulation to Save Energy Costs

Windows can be a huge source of heat loss during the cooler months, and conversely, can transmit unwanted heat from the sun into your home in summer. Uninsulated windows can contribute to high energy bills as you run the heaters or air-conditioners overtime in an effort to keep your home at a comfortable temperature.

The thick fabric of blockout roller blinds provides an insulating layer next to your windows, which can help to trap the warm or cool air and prevent it from filtering into the main part of the room. The sunlight filtering properties of sheer blinds can also help to reduce unwanted heat build-up during the day.

Privacy and Shade are Assured with Sheer and Blockout Options

With a range of sheer or blockout fabrics to choose from, roller blinds can be customised to provide the optimal balance of natural light and privacy for your home.

Lighter fabrics effectively filter the sunlight and reduce unwanted glare during the day. They offer a layer of daytime privacy without blocking the view, making them perfect for offices and living spaces.

For bedrooms, home theatres or other spaces where a little extra privacy or complete room darkening is required, blockout roller blinds are an excellent choice.

Roller Blinds are a Cost-Effective Window Treatment

Roller blinds are a stylish window furnishing that won’t break the bank. One of the more budget-friendly options available, roller blinds are a great choice for investment properties, offices and all those times when you want to create a great look without overcapitalising.

Roller Blinds are Durable and Easy to Clean

Constructed of durable fabrics and designed for simple efficiency, roller blinds are easy to clean and maintain. The fabric can be regularly dusted or vacuumed, while most heavier dirt and stains can be easily removed by sponging with water and mild dishwashing soap.

Their durability makes roller blinds particularly popular with rental property owners, since the blinds are not easily damaged yet offer the understated style to complement a tenant’s own furnishings.

Versatile to Suit Different Windows, Rooms and Design Schemes

Roller blinds are an incredibly versatile window treatment. They can be styled and customised to suit a range of different rooms, spaces and window sizes. From bathrooms to kitchens to bedrooms to living spaces, roller blinds are a great addition to any part of your home or office.

While some window furnishings are best suited to larger rooms, roller blinds – though they also work well in large spaces – can fit nicely into those smaller rooms or petite windows, where their sleek lines can help to create a feeling of spaciousness.

Roller blinds also combine well with other window furnishings for added style and functionality. For instance, blockout blinds can be successfully paired with sheer curtains to provide the light-filtering billowy softness of curtains, plus the night-time privacy and light-blocking functionality of blinds.

Colourful Fabric Selections Provide Many Design Possibilities

The vast array of fabric colours and prints on offer means roller blinds can be styled to suit virtually any home, decor or colour palette. With so many options to choose from, your styling choices are limited only by your imagination.

For unobtrusive blinds that blend into the background, choose an understated neutral shade. If your tastes run to the bold and bright, make an eye-catching statement with colourful patterned fabrics. The choice is yours.

Selecting the Perfect Roller Blinds for Your Home

Looking for new roller blinds for your home? We offer exceptional prices all year round and our roller blinds all come with a five-year warranty. Simply book in a time online for a free measure and quote – or call us on 1300 077 125 – and we’ll bring our mobile showroom to you. Our consultants can show you the latest trends and offer advice and solutions for your space.

Not yet sure about roller blinds and want to explore other options for furnishing your windows? We stock an extensive range of blinds, awnings, curtains and shutters, and have 20-plus years’ experience in our field. We’ll happily help you choose the best window furnishings for your home, budget and style preferences

The difference between a frumpy home and a stylish one can often come down to your window dressings. Nothing screams daggy neglect like 1980s brittle curtains or grey office vertical blinds with broken pull cords. *facepalm*

Failing to update your window dressings while renovating could be a regrettable and costly mistake and knock off thousands of dollars on your property’s value. Whether you’re renovating to sell your property or to improve it, installing shutters or blinds can catapult your property’s value and appearance dramatically, without breaking the bank.

 

Dress To Impress! Why do Shutters or Blinds Matter?

Shutters and blinds are one of the most important choices in taking your renovation to the next level and ensuring it makes a complete difference to the functionality, aesthetic, saleability and comfort of your home. What’s more, shutters and blinds ultimately help you or the future owner of your reno to save money through less energy expenditure.

In the heat of summer, shutters and blinds can be adjusted to lessen the amount heat pouring in through your windows, for example making a significant impact on cooling down your house. During Winter, they act as insulation to prevent the heat inside from escaping.

 

Getting the Colour Right for Your Shutters or Blinds

Not just because of the aesthetic importance, consider that dark colours attract the sun, while light colours reflect it, so if keeping the heat out is the main purpose of your shutters or blinds, opt for the latter during your reno.

Additionally, the density of your soft fabric blinds (roller blinds, panel glide blinds, roman blinds) can also increase your cost savings. Ranging from translucent through to full block out, the denser your fabric weave, the more insulation you'll achieve from heat and cold.

Double layer blinds with one layer of blockout for night time use and another for translucent for day time use, also provides a clever, attractive and versatile option for giving you the ultimate sun and heat control and enhancing your renovation perfectly.

 

Budget Friendly Curtains

The curtain is a timeless window covering and ideal for renovations as the cost can be kept down and a wonderful range of atmospheres created with different sorts of fabrics. Want to create a whimsical, resort feeling in the living area? Use sheer full length curtains to create a resort vibe.

Also, if you have loud street noise to deal with at this reno, curtains can provide a solution to reducing it. Heavyweight curtains block the noise well because they are made with thicker materials and block out the noise.

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Privacy Improvements

Think about how shutters and blinds as part of your reno will enhance or improve privacy for every room in the house or apartment. Privacy creates a feeling of safety and security in the home. And if the room faces the street or the neighbour’s place or a public pathway, think about the level of privacy you’ll want to create as an renovation improvement for day and night use. Even if you love running around in the nude, your neighbours might not want to see it! You can also get external awnings or outdoor blinds to reduce glare and provide privacy to outdoor areas. Privacy screens are a fantastic way of providing privacy in a sleek, unobtrusive way and do a fantastic job of adding a thoughtful and attractive element to your renovation.

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Indoor Blind Trends to Enhance your Reno

Window dressing trends move more slowly than changes in home designs, but there have been some subtle changes in the way we like to dress our windows and doors. Woven wood blinds and roman blinds will continue to be popular in 2022, especially among people who prefer aesthetics over strict functionality. White linen fabrics are starting to increase in popularity for a timeless minimalist look that goes with almost everything.

In the past, woven wood with thicker pieces of bamboo to make a visual statement were ‘on trend’, but if you want to take your reno in the right direction in 2022, keep in mind a shift toward smaller weave materials that offer a more delicate and refined look. Roman blinds, hessian looking fabrics and beige linen continue to be popular.

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Indoor Blind and Home Design Trends 2022

 

Shutters: A touch of timeless Elegance!

Shutters have been around for eons and still don’t go out of fashion. Why? Because they’re classy, adaptable and can transform a plain space into a WOW factor. An ideal addition to a renovation where you’re ready to take a space to a whole new level of luxury, comfort and class with a relaxed, coastal vibe. Shutters also provide better light control than curtains and a wonderful control over breeze flow, often adding value to your renovated property.

Read our Essential Guide to Buying Shutters

 

At Factory Direct Shutters and Blinds, we’ve helped thousands of people make the right choice for their homes. If you’re stuck and unsure which shutters or blinds are best for your lounge room or any other room in the house, book an in-home consultation with us today or call us on 1300 077 125.

 

Our loungeroom is a chillout zone, an entertaining space and a relaxed dining area, so the right comfort and style is a must. Not only is the design style of your window coverings vital in the living area, but their functionality is critical as well. Depending on your home’s aspect, sun heating up the room or cold coming through in Winter, can become quite uncomfortable and make enjoying the space impossible.

 

Best Blinds for the Loungeroom

Having a seamless transition from one room to the next can make a home feel more harmonious and therefore it’s much more relaxing to be in! But it can be tough knowing how to tie it all together.

What suits the bedroom may not work so well in the loungeroom or visa versa due to the purpose of the space, its location in the home plus light, comfort and security needs. Our team are expert in guiding the way, so if you feel stuck, give us a call on 1300 077 125. We bring the showroom to you.

Below are our top picks for shutters or blinds for the lounge room.

 

Curtains

Curtains are a wonderful window covering for the lounge room to add a touch of elegance, a feeling of whimsy or simply to keep the light out and the cool or heat in. You can tailor your preferences with either minor block out using sheer curtains or with block out curtains and a sheer curtain overlay for a sheer, gentle and calming vibe.

Block out curtains help block out bright light and heat/cold powerfully, while sheer curtains suit those looking to create a light, bright and airy feeling in the room, using natural light to show off the space nicely.

Custom-made to perfectly fit your windows, our curtains are designed to beautifully filter natural light to your specifications, allowing you to see out, but reducing how much people can see in, while block out curtains transform day into night. Great for Netflix binge sessions!

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Privacy Venetians

Privacy Venetians don’t include holes in the slats, which mean they provide a closer fit and less light flow when they are closed then regular venetians, great for blocking the view to and from neighbours or adjusting the area for rest or game times.

Our privacy venetian blinds or regular venetians can be made from metal plastic or wood and come in a range of styles and decors to suit your preferred style.

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Shutters

Shutters are incredibly elegant, timeless and great for controlling light and airflow. They come in a diverse range of colours, several hardy material types and can be perfect for unusual-shaped windows.

Queensland is a hot and humid state, so it’s worthwhile investing in shutters that help control sunlight and heat levels in your loungeroom too. A simple adjustment of the small-louvred shutters directs sunlight in any way you prefer, helping to regulate the temperature of your living area all year round.

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Roman Blinds

Roman Blinds are a fantastic, modern and elegant option, and can be produced with block out fabric for those times when the sun is belting in, or cold air is coming through your windows or doors making the area unbearable. Perfect for naps, privacy and reducing heat or cold.

Roman blinds are available in a wide range of fabric choices to suit the style of your home or décor.

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Panel Glide Blinds

Add a touch of elegance and calm to your lounge room with Panel Glide Blinds. Ideal for large windows or sliding doors, Panel Glide blinds are a classy and easy-to-use option for light control and privacy.

These custom-made blinds add a modern edge, functionality and versatility to your loungeroom, including the ability to create a room divider between living and dining or a home-office for example as they overlap slightly and can be configured to open and close in any direction.

Panel Glide blinds come in a vast array of fabrics and colours to reflect your preferred style and décor. They’re also available in block-out, privacy and sunscreen opacity to give your room the perfect ambience and protection.

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Working out What You Need

When choosing the best shutter or blind for your lounge room, there’s a few things worth weighing up. Here's a few questions we recommend you ask yourself when choosing the right shutters or blinds for your living space:

  • Do I want to reduce light or increase light during the day?
  • Do I need to improve privacy or is a view outside more important?
  • How easy is it to clean the shutters or blinds?
  • Do I need something with good insulation where I live to keep the heat or cold out?
  • Do I need to consider aesthetic and linking the look and feel with other parts of the house?

Outdoor Awnings and Shutters 

In addition to dressing your windows and doors inside your lounge room to enhance its comfort and aesthetic, one of the best ways to improve security, privacy and functionality is to install outdoor awnings or shutters as well as internal window dressings.

Add character and comfort with folding awnings, external shutters, roller shutters and other options to suit your home’s specific needs and style preferences. If you’re not sure what type of external awning or shutter would suit your home best, don’t worry that’s what we specialise in helping you with

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Need help with shutters and blinds in the bedroom too? Check out our advice in What Blinds are Best in the Bedroom

 

We’ll Help Turn your Lounge Room into the Best Place to be in the Home!

Creating the right vibe in your loungeroom can make a tremendous feeling throughout your home with just the right mix of privacy, comfort and style.

At Factory Direct Shutters and Blinds, we’ve helped thousands of people make the right choice for their homes. If you’re stuck and unsure which shutters or blinds are best for your lounge room or any other room in the house, book an in-home consultation with us today or call us on 1300 077 125.

 

Or, 7 ways to explore the versatility of this popular window shutter

 

Plantation Shutters are a hugely popular and diverse window covering and can be installed on any size and shape of window. Do you feel overwhelmed by the range of window shutters to choose from and not sure what will suit? While there are some considerations to keep in mind, these window shutters are ultra versatile and can be installed on most homes and other dwellings. Let’s look at some of the things you need to keep in mind when choosing these attractive shutters for your windows.

They’re Highly Customisable

Plantation shutters are a truly unique window shutter as each one can be custom-made to your needs and style preferences. Each one it is built to the specific measurements of each window, so it’s definitely worthwhile putting your trust in the experts at a full-service shutters and blinds installation company. These shutters are also one of the most adaptable, so it’s easy to match most styles, window sizes and shapes.

What’s your Window Size and Shape?

Accurate measurements are particularly important when it comes to strange-shaped windows, but don’t let that put you off choosing this beautiful and adaptable window treatment.

Plantation shutters are custom built to fit any size or shape of window, however it’s important to consider the space you are installing.

Some questions to consider before installing plantation shutters:

  • Consider the space. Would shutters on large sliding doors and windows of a dark lounge room make the room feel more closed in?
  • Would the installation of shutters enhance the use of the area or make it feel less welcoming?
  • Will the shutters provide the necessary privacy and/or temperature comfort desired?
  • Would the shutters add value to your home?
  • Will you enjoy the aesthetic of the shutters in years to come?

Window shutters are a major investment. It’s worth seeking guidance from an experienced window installation company like Factory Direct Shutters and Blinds to make sure you are choosing the right material, louvre style and colour scheme for your home.

A Timeless Copen-plantation-shutters-sea-view

This versatile and attractive shutter has increased in popularity dramatically since it first emerged in ancient Greece. Whereas the first shutters ever made were cast from stone with unmoveable louvres to block the harsh sea breezes, the spread  throughout Europe and all over the world and come in a broad range of materials, louvre widths and functionalities. Learn more about the origins of plantation shutters in our recent blog.

We stock the following window shutters to suit a broad range of uses:

Polyresin shutters

Adagio timber shutters

Aluminum shutters

Forte external aluminum shutters

Better Homes & Gardens recommends plantation shutters as a way of transforming the home and adding curb appeal with a bunch of great tips on styles and designs too. These window shutters suit a massive array of home styles from modern contemporary to European, traditional and sprawling country homesteads. Not only are they one of the most elegant and efficient window shutters available, they can truly improve the comfort and aesthetic of your home, adding value to it.

Is your Window Mounting Inside or Outside?

Depending on your window location and structure, plantation shutters can be installed with inside mounts or outside mounts. Both options look great, but will impact on the installation cost and aesthetic respectively. The mount suited to your window will depend on the space between the window surface and wall, known as the recess.

Let’s look at the differences between the two styles of mounting below:

Inside Mounts

Inside mounted shutters create a beautiful symmetry as they are fitted within the recessed window. Inside mounts are smaller than outside mounted shutters which reduces the installation cost.

Outside Mounts

Window shutters sometimes need to be fitted to the wall around the window on outside mounts. This means they are a bit bulkier and protrude outwards. An outside mount is perfect for windows without a deep recess.

Doorknobs, Locks and other Obstacles

Understanding how best to work around obstructions can be tricky. Door handles, window winders or locks can all be obstacles to the installation of your shutters and a professional window installer would need to be investigate this, to provide advice. If you have a window winder for example, you may need a 3-way frame built, so that your window is fully functional.

The type of frame used to install your plantation shutters depends on whether there’s an obstacle that would negatively impact their function.

Plantation shutters and other window shutters. An inside mount uses a Z or L frame, while an outside mount uses a different type of L frame. We’re here to help, so send us a photo or give our team a call on 1300 077 125.

Choosing Louvre Preferences

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Louvres are the individual slats within plantation shutters, which once installed on a window shutter, let you block ou

Louvre sizes are restricted to the shutter sizes themselves with half in and half out of your window frame. The depth of your window will tell you how large half of the louver size can be for your shutters.

Automation

While many plantation shutters are controlled manually with technology always improving, in the window treatment industry, some shutter installations can have automation functionality added with smart phone apps to control them remotely. Automation can add peace of mind in stormy climates with automatic sensors able to detect motion and wind. This means you don’t have to lift a finger. The sensor can operate your automated window shutters as the weather moves in!

Key Points

  • plantation shutters are custom made
  • adaptable to your style, shape and size
  • classic design doesn’t date
  • inside mounted shutters are more discreet, but not always possible
  • different louvre options are available and dependent on your window size
  • Automation is available for shutters – ask us how

Conclusion

From a small decorative window to a grand picture window in your living room, plantation shutters can be installed on most sized windows in your home. You can bring the timeless elegance of plantation shutters and functionality into every room of your home.

Book an In-home Consultation

To find out more about how our range of window shutters can make your lifestyle more comfortable and protect your furnishings, carpets and windows, contact us on 1300 077 125. We bring our mobile showroom to you, plus loads of experience. Book Now!

We break it all down for you with plenty of samples and colour options, so you can feel assured that your choices will suit your needs.

The vital role window treatments play in the success of interior design has been underrated, particularly during the white-white-white minimalist style which encouraged people avoid giving any consideration to window dressing at all. But window treatments can be the clincher in creating the soft, luxurious, warm, vibrant, or cool atmosphere your home deserves. Whether it shutters or blinds, awnings or curtains, window treatments deserve a place at the table of interior design. We explore some of the indoor blind trends and home design trends for 2022 you could consider when sprucing up your place.

 

Indoor Blind Trends

Let’s kick off with window blind trends. Window dressing trends move much more slowly than changes in home designs but there have been some subtle changes in the way we like to protect and dress our windows and doors. Woven wood blinds and roman blinds will continue to be popular in 2022, especially among people who prefer aesthetics over strict functionality (… which maybe not so great in hot Queensland folks!) White linen fabrics are starting to increase in popularity for a timeless minimalist look that goes with almost everything too.

In years gone by woven wood with thicker pieces of bamboo which made a visual statement  were all the rage, but we've noticed a shift to smaller weave materials that offer a more delicate, upscaled look. Roman blinds, hessian looking fabrics and beige linen continue to be popular.

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Pleated Draperies Are Back… Who Woulda Thought?!

In alignment with a tendency toward the traditional and 70s/80s throwbacks, we've seen a surge in pleated curtain draperies being installed. Nothing says cosy cottage or traditional farmhouse like loads of layered window treatments and classic pleats, especially when you choose a heavy brocade fabric. Great for keeping the heat out too!

TIP: To create a 70s vibe for your windows, try bamboo style blinds or wall-to-wall sheer curtains.

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Outdoor Spaces as an Extension of Indoor Living

After spending more time at home during the Covid pandemic, many people invested in making their outdoor spaces more usable AND used their outdoor spaces like an extension of an indoor living room. Whether it was installing a pool, adding outdoor dining for safer entertaining, or simply placing a small table and two chairs on the balcony, we all needed a place to escape and recharge, even when we couldn't leave the house.

 

Colour is Making a Comeback

A few years ago everything was a whitewash with minimalist designs using white walls and neutral furnishings in ultra-soft palettes. Today colour and pattern are taking over and giving Mrs White the flick. In 2022, we also expect to see a shift from deep moody tones to cheerful bright tones. Maybe it’s reflecting the emerging from the Covid Caves into the light of less hard times?! Playful colour choices for walls, cabinetry, and furnishings will allow us to embrace a feeling of joy and effervescence in our homes.

… And Green is the GREATEST!

child's nursery with green themed table and chairs and light green curtains and owl pictures on the wall

From Sage to Forest to Emerald, greens are the IN colour of the times. For many interior designers green works perfectly as a neutral tone and people are bringing it into their homes for kitchen cabinets, bathroom tile, upholstered furniture, and in the form of plants.

 

Matchy-Matchy-Matchy

bedroom and lounge area in matching sage green tones with bed and yellow throw pillows

There’s been an increase in matchy-matchy window treatments, which also blend with painted walls and trims and decor. Think green, different shade of green and some other aspect of green and you get the picture…

You can get the look with roman blinds or other in a matching fabric or by using a wall of curtains that add some textural interest to a solid colour room.

 

Second-hand (Still) Rocks!

Over the past few years there’s been a surge of interior design enthusiasts turning to upcycling, repurposing, op-shopping and DIY and as a way to save money in the face of employment challenges during Covid (or even to update rooms without leaving the house!) With today's supply chain challenges still leading to delays for furniture deliveries, and decreased availability of paint and building materials, buying second-hand is a necessity and a big design win.

 

Let’s Do the Time Warp Again

n addition to injecting some 80s nostalgia in the preceding couple of years, people are also expected to give their homes full-on time warp treatments inspired by the 1970s. Look out for orange, brown and yellow galore and a surge in shag rugs with psychedelic prints. The ever-popular sunken living rooms and built-in seating are also having a revival so keep an eye out for design options there.

 

Ready to Get Your On-Trend Blinds Sorted?

A perfect window treatment should fit with the peculiarities of the room and update the interior design rather than spoiling the picture. Therefore, we encourage you to let us help you work out the best indoor blind style, colours, fabrics, and designs your home that will keep you up to date in 2022. We promise to be creative and inspiring.

Book an in-home consultation today for a free measure and quote or call us on 1300 077 125 with any questions. With more than 20 years’ experience, we bring the showroom to you and make it super easy to bring your 2022 design aspirations to life!

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