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Nothing quite beats a good night’s sleep, but in world that never stops we know sometimes just how difficult that can be. Noise, light pollution and even the weather are all factors that can throw off our sleeping patterns.

Blockout fabric is specifically designed to block out light coming into your home, creating darkness when you need it most. What’s more, blockout fabric can provide better privacy, reduce noise from outside your windows and even help to insulate your home. We’ve broken down six of the biggest benefits of having blockout fabric in your home in a simple and handy list below!

Could you benefit from blockout fabrics?

So, who benefits? Restless sleepers, young children, shift-workers and migraine sufferers are just some of the people that will really feel the difference. For those living in bustling urban areas, close to a main road or even beneath a flight path, blockout fabric provides that much needed barrier so that you can rest easy when it matters most.

So, what are the benefits?

Cushions are an inexpensive way to give your home a style update. Add a finishing touch to a room through a visually appealing mix of different colours and textures.

Using our extensive range of fabrics, we custom make Cushions to all shapes and sizes, with or without piping, to co-ordinate with your Curtains, Roman Blinds or Bonded Roller Blinds.

We also offer exclusive ranges of decorative trims and fabric buttons to give your Cushions that designer look. Cushion sizes and shapes vary from the typical square or bolster to window seat cushions or Cushions custom made to fit your furniture.

Enjoy your time away from home or office without worrying about the window coverings. If you have multiple locations like a home, office, or holiday home, you can always be in charge of your window coverings, privacy and security. Our exclusive control app allows you to remotely access your window coverings, know their position, and operate them as if you were there.

We have motorised window covering options that operate through home Automation systems as well as those that can be integrated into third party building management systems – control your blinds, lighting, heating and cooling all within the one control. Life made simple.

Automation is the way of the future and our exclusive innovative systems now make it more affordable than ever before.

For a step-by-step guide on choosing what Automation product suits your lifestyle, download the Automation Brochure, call for assistance or visit your nearest store.

It can be difficult to manage window coverings in commercial buildings. The volume of windows often present in large structures can be easily and quickly managed effectively with our Automate® range and the Pulse Hub. Commercial buildings and businesses can benefit in many ways from a centralised point of control for managing natural light and heat.

Additionally, schedules and triggers can move shades throughout the day based on the position of the sun, creating the perfect interior climate for customers and employees while significantly reducing the time, effort and energy needed to provide a comfortable space.

No matter what window treatment you decide on for your corner window, Pelmets can be a fabulous way to finish off the look. 

Our Pelmets are custom made and for corner or bay windows we create an Angled Pelmet to perfectly fit your space. Available in both Curtain or Blind fabrics, in bonded or padded styles, these are made to match your window covering for a seamless look.

As well as providing a tailored finish, Pelmets are also an excellent way to improve insulation and eliminate light gaps. 

Can you mix Plantation Shutters with other window coverings?

The short answer: Yes. 

Plantation Shutters suit a range of interior styles and can be mixed and matched with almost any other type of window covering in your home, including Roller Blinds, Roman Blinds and Curtains.

Often, Plantation Shutters are used in bathrooms, laundries and kitchens, and then softer window treatment are used in main living areas and bedrooms.

It is also possible to mix window coverings on the one window. For example, you may recess fit a Plantation Shutter and then dress the window or wall with a Curtain in front. This is an especially popular window covering solution for bay windows.

For even more information on Plantation Shutters, download the Shutter Brochure or visit your local dollar curtains + blinds store where a friendly team member will assist you. 

A highly affordable Blind for large windows or doors, Vertical Blinds are made with vertical blades of stiff fabric which can be easily adjusted for control light. Suitable for both home and office.

Just like a Vertical Blind only larger – but in a good way. Consisting of wide vertical blades of fabric Panel Blinds offer a slightly more contemporary look. A highly affordable Blind, they are ideal for large windows or doors.

Mood boards are always useful in any design process, as well as Pinterest. Pinterest is the perfect platform to find visual references, so even if you don’t know the words to ask for, you have a clear direction on your visual theme.

Also, do your research on the type of fabric that is suited to the type of finished product you are wanting, whether it features block out or semi sheer qualities, through to if you want traditional Curtains or modern Blinds. The dollar curtains + blinds living magazine is a great starting point. Being prepared can narrow down your search, as well as knowing the terminology to talk to store staff about.

Fabrics can set a mood or tone in a room, or bring together an overall look.

In terms of drapery, it can highlight where you want the eye to settle. It can act as framework for your windows, create privacy or block light completely.

It is so diverse. A soft sheer, for example, can blend and soften hard edges but not overpower a space. If you were to replace that with a hero pattern instead, your Curtains become a feature wall when closed. Fabrics change a room  – the only limit is your imagination.