Everything you need to know about choosing the right curtains and blinds. This 9-part, design-first guide walks you through the entire process of selecting, planning, and implementing window treatments that suit your home and design goals.
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Design Guide Part 1: Curtains or Blinds? How to Choose the Right Window Treatment
Begin with the fundamentals. Understand how curtains and blinds differ in light control, visual rhythm, space requirements, and movement – and why the most important distinction might be vertical vs horizontal motion.
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Design Guide Part 2: Curtain & Blind Systems — S-Fold, Roman, Roller, and More
Get to know the major system types. This section breaks down how each curtain and blind system works and behaves – from S-fold curtains to venetian blinds – and where they’re best used.
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Design Guide Part 3: Curtain Fabrics — Sheer, Dimout, or Blackout?
Explore how fabric affects light, privacy, softness, and feel. Covers how different fabric types filter light, how lining works, and why weight and texture matter in shaping the mood of a room.
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Design Guide Part 4: Blind Materials — Screens, Slats & Fabric Options for Light and Privacy
Screens, blackout rollers, timber-look slats, vertical sheers – this part explores how blind materials affect transparency, texture, durability, and how your blinds look and perform in everyday use.
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Design Guide Part 5: Tracks, Mounting & Pelmets
Understand the hardware that makes your curtains and blinds work and look right. This guide covers how mounting, types of tracks, and pelmets can hide, highlight, or enhance your system.
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Design Guide Part 6: Placement, Planning, Power — What to Know Before You Build
Tracks, pelmets, and power points need to be accounted for early. This guide covers how to coordinate ceilings (false or solid), pelmets, and wiring so your curtains and blinds fit in cleanly.
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Design Guide Part 7: Smart Curtains & Motorised Blinds — Why and How to Use Automation
A closer look at the role of automation in thoughtful design. From hidden motors to voice control and sensor-based triggers, this part covers how smart systems are integrated into beautiful, discreet interiors.
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Design Guide Part 8: What Works Where – Curtains & Blinds by Room Type
Room-by-room advice based on function, layout, and feel. Includes best practices and design suggestions for bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens, studies, and bathrooms — along with privacy, lighting, and material guidance.
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Design Guide Part 9: What Comes Next — Turning Design into Decisions
Knowing what you want is one thing – making it happen is the next. This part explains how real-world planning works -and how our team helps tailor solutions for your home.
