Hard window treatments explained.
Hard line. What to consider when choosing ‘hard’ window treatments.
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James Dunlop Textiles
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Hard window treatments include Roller Blinds, Shutters, Sunscreen Blinds, Venetian Blinds, Vertical Blinds and Wooden Blinds. They can be used in conjunction with Curtains, Swags + Tails, Top Treatments and Pelmets to create superb window treatments.
Here we outline the types of hard window treatments available, their features and what to consider:
Pleated Blinds
- Either a single pleat or a honeycomb design.
- Stack into a minimal space, come in a wide range of colours and are available as a blockout or semi-transparency.
- The honeycomb style of Blinds is the best type of Blind for heat retention – they have an air pocket to trap heat and are therefore energy efficient.
Roller Blinds
- A fabric Blind that comes in a wide range of textures, colours, and light elimination qualities.
- Can be controlled by spring operation, chain control or motorisation.
- Great in contemporary situations on large windows with little or no stacking ability and anywhere clean modern lines are required.
Shutters (wooden)
- PVC style are great for wet areas.
- Available in a stained or painted finish.
- Come with a fixed timber frame and adjustable horizontal blades.
Venetian blinds (metal)
- Great for use in wet areas.
- They are also available with varying amounts of overlap or perforations to control the amount of light.
- Adjustable horizontal blades.
Venetian blinds (wooden)
- Great for use in wet areas.
- Good privacy + light control.
- Adjustable horizontal blades.
Vertical blinds
- Lowest cost window covering available.
- Minimal stack back.
- Adjustable vertical blades.
Key points: The finishing details often make or break a job. The following points will help you achieve the best end result of a job:
What type of blind?
- Back roll (or standard roll) gives better privacy as the fabric is closer to the glass and frame.
- Front roll (can be called reverse roll) covers the Roller and falls from the front of the Roller, and gives a visually better look. It also allows the Blind to pass window catches.
- Make sure all blades are the same width within the same area.
dollar curtains + blinds has specialised in crafting custom made window coverings in Melbourne for over 50 years. Contact us today, visit a store or book a free design, measure and quote. Our Interior Consultants can help you to make the perfect choice.
