Kirsten + her Mother, Jenny.

Light control for a busy family is important. Lighter and brighter was our aim, so we have done plantation shutters on all windows throughout the house.

Words by
Kirsten

“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. <a href="https://www.dollarcurtainsandblinds.com.au/product-range/curtains/fabrics/">Blockout fabric</a> 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? <h2></h2>”

— Kirsten

“As leading innovators of window covering hardware solutions in Australia, Rollease Acmeda are our preferred hardware supply partner for good reason. <a href="https://www.dollarcurtainsandblinds.com.au/get-to-know-us/design-partnerships/">Rol</a><a href="https://www.dollarcurtainsandblinds.com.au/get-to-know-us/design-partnerships/">lease</a><a href="https://www.rolleaseacmeda.com/"> Acmeda</a> is at the cutting edge of window covering trends because their superior systems have evolved over time. Their continuous improvements in product development have been enhanced from extensive research and development by a team of over 25 engineers in their Innovation and Design Centre based in Melbourne. <img class="" src="https://d2ge4kewizl1vk.cloudfront.net/app/uploads/2021/08/13134615/Rollease_Acmeda_mono.png" width="191" height="69" />”

— Kirsten

“<p class="p1">Our Automate® window coverings add more to a home than just convenience by facilitating the advanced control of your interior climate. Regardless of how sophisticated your window glazing or tint may be, they’re rarely a match for the benefits of Automated window coverings.</p> <p class="p1">Wild weather shifts, strong sun rays or cold overcast skies, usually result in excessive use of air-conditioning, heating and lighting. Although it may be second nature to reach for the thermostat it can prove to be detrimental to your yearly energy expenses, not to mention its negative effect on global climate control.</p> Similarly, switching the lights on in your home is traditionally more convenient than manually raising Blinds or opening Drapes. Unfortunately, this too has a negative impact on your home, your wallet and our planet. Our Automate® window covering systems add a new dimension of control and convenience that can help you break out of conventional and costly habits. <p class="p1">Research has found that windows left uncovered are responsible for up to a 40% loss of heating energy, while conversely also contributing up to 87% of a home’s heat gain*, depending on external weather conditions. Mitigating such high amounts of energy transfer through windows can be as simple as raising or lowering your window coverings at optimal times.</p> <p class="p1">Motorised window coverings seamlessly integrate into modern day living and offer a safer and more efficient solution than their manually operated counterparts. Effortlessly manage your window coverings with dynamic control options, from remotes to <a href="https://www.dollarcurtainsandblinds.com.au/product-range/automation/control-options/">sun-sensitive sensors</a>.</p> <p class="p3">*References: <a href="https://www.yourhome.gov.au/passive-design/glazing"><span class="s1">https://www.yourhome.gov.au/passive-design/glazing</span></a></p>”

— Kirsten

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