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Made from timber or aluminium blades, our Venetian Blinds are modern and functional, offering excellent privacy, light control and ventilation. Easy to use, Venetian Blinds allow you to open and close the blades to any position and control the direction of sunlight throughout your room or home.

They can be recessed or face fitted, meaning the Venetian Blinds can be installed inside the window frame or on the architrave bordering the window. In addition, Venetian Blinds can be locked into position at the bottom using a pin and bracket system which makes them suitable for glass doors or windows which are frequently opened and closed.

A great choice to co-ordinate with Curtains, Drapes , and Tiebacks.

The difference in our Venetian Blinds is in the detail. We use a top of the line technically superior hardware system. Perfected by years of extensive research and development, the operating system has been designed for precision. Our Blinds are also designed with extra componentry as standard, at no extra cost, to ensure the most durable and long lasting Venetian Blinds available.

For a step-by-step guide on choosing your Venetian Blinds, call for assistance or visit your nearest store.

Choose your fabrics by borrowing our large full-length samples to compare the fabric weights, transparencies and colours in your own home. Compare your favourite fabric choices at large scale with your paint colours, flooring + furnishing, and view them in different lights. It’s the best way to start.

For a comprehensive step-by-step guide on choosing your Curtain fabrics, download the Curtains Brochure, call for assistance or visit your nearest store.

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The Watson’s.

In this lounge room, you’ll see one of the most popular options right now – the combination of a Roller Blind and a Sheer Wave Fold Curtain in front. It’s a modern look that suits a range of styles and it’s also highly functional.

The Roller Blind is automated so you can control it to any height with the touch of a button, ideal for rooms that get strong sun rays and shifting light conditions throughout the day.

The Sheer Curtains in front don’t just look pretty, they diffuse light and offer daytime privacy – and also improve thermal insulation.

Stella.

For a striking look opt for a Decorative Rod which can be finished with rings or finials. Decorative in nature, rings attach to the Rod and allow window treatments to easily open and close. Finials, the decorative pieces at the end of a Rod, allow you to customise your look. Decorator Rods can be used as runners so they function like a track or they can be slotted into a Curtain heading as shown for the Eyelet Curtain style.

29mm decorator rods
– Use with rings for pinch pleat, knife pleat, reverse pleat + other pleated styles
– Use Eyelet Curtain heading
– Paired with round finials or end caps
– Hand drawn operation

25mm decorator track rods
– Use with pinch pleat, knife pleat, reverse pleat + other pleated styles
– Provided with runners to use as a track
– Plain finish
– Paired with finials or end caps
– Hand drawn operation

38mm decorator track rods
– Use with pinch pleat, knife pleat, reverse pleat + other pleated styles
– Supplied with rings or with runners to use as a track
– Plain or reeded finish
– Paired with finials or end caps
– Cord or hand drawn operation

The Edlin’s.

If you have a different shape or size window that’s no problem. dollar curtains + blinds custom design their products, particularly Plantation Shutters, in any size or shape. Their Curtain Tracks can also be curved like the one here, it’s ideal for corner windows.

Maggie + Jack.

This children’s bedroom has views of the street so it needed daytime privacy along with total blockout at night. To achieve this, a Double Wave Fold Curtain has been designed.

The sheer fabric softens the outlook of the fence and as the client’s children play in the room during the day, the sheer fabric reduces glare and adds UV protection. The blockout fabric is simply closed at night for darkness and total light control.

With a Double Curtain Track, you can select to have a simple backing fabric (in either blockout or sheer) and make a feature of the front Curtain, or opt for two designer fabrics. In this room, dollar curtains + blinds has designed two beautiful ivory fabrics, deciding to hang the sheer fabric with a beautifully textured design in front.

Jess.

Sheer fabrics are lightweight open weave fabrics which add texture and movement and create softly filtered light. Perfect for maximising window views and natural daylight whilst maintaining daytime privacy. Combine with a blockout fabric in a Double Roller Blind for night time privacy and darkness. The perfect Blind combination.

The Pappalardo's.

And in this final bedroom, we see that popular combination of a Roller Blind and Wave Fold Curtain again. To add a bit more softness, and because it isn’t a high traffic area, the Curtain length has been extended to kiss the floor rather than float.

I hope this home tour has offered you plenty of ideas and inspiration on what window coverings you could use in your home. For even more ideas, take a look at the dollar curtains + blinds Instagram account, browse their range of product brochures online or visit your local store.

Michael.

“The addition of my favourite dollar curtains + blinds Sheer Curtain was a subtle yet easy way to re-imagine my living area, while bolstering the existing luxury feel of a high-end build.”

Gabbie.

Many Curtain fabrics are made uncoated and have a separate lining added to them to create a Blockout Curtain. Although tightly woven without any coating, these fabrics offer a softer look and drape. They provide a higher level of insulation and light control than sheer fabrics.

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.”

The Cox's.

“These Blinds certainly make life easy. We run off solar so being battery operated, we are charging batteries during the day.”

Victoria.

“It was so wonderful to be able to have exactly what we wanted, made just for us.”

Tulay.

“My living room is literally on clouds! Wave Fold Drapes in Cloud make our living room heavenly.”

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Bonita.

Shutters are an ideal choice for thermal insulation – open the blades to stream light into rooms or close to insulate, providing you with a more energy efficient home all year round. Shutters can also transform the façade of your home, creating an immediate impact on your home’s curb appeal while adding sound insulation from outside road and traffic noise.

PVC Shutters have the added benefits of being UV, water and moisture resistant to withstand fading, cracking or warping. Unaffected by moisture or humidity makes them ideal for high use and wet areas such as kitchens, bathrooms and laundries.

Lauren.

Shutters provide a luxe look and are great for coastal-style homes. They can also be paired with Sheer Curtains which add an element of softness. This works particularly well in living areas and bedrooms. Difficult windows such as corners and bay windows are also perfectly suited to Plantation Shutters as they can be custom-made to any size and shape window.

The Hewitt's.

Finally, you can find Tiebacks or holdbacks to finish the look of your perfect Curtain. Tiebacks are used to gather and secure Curtains in an open position. They are available in various materials and designs, including fabric, metal or wooden materials. Although they are less common in contemporary homes, tiebacks can add a touch of elegance and functionality to your window treatment.

Ali.

The Curtain Track you select can either be a discreet track designed to drop away or a decorative track that enhances the look of your Curtains. In contemporary homes it’s most common for a minimalist Curtain Track to be used. Whereas in traditional interiors, decorative Curtain Rods have been gaining popularity.

We cover everything there is to know about curtain rods, tracks and headers in this article.

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The Shannon's.

Another decision is whether to use a Pelmet or not. A Curtain Pelmet is a decorative and functional element used in window treatments. It is a horizontal board or fabric covering that is mounted above the window, concealing the Curtain Rod or Track and the top of the Curtains or draperies.

Pelmets are used in both traditional and modern homes and can achieve a designer look. They also minimise heat transfer through windows, adding to the thermal benefits of your curtains.

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Linda + Anne, Sisters.

Finally, you can find Tiebacks or holdbacks to finish the look of your perfect Curtain. Tiebacks are used to gather and secure Curtains in an open position. They are available in various materials and designs, including fabric, metal or wooden materials. Although they are less common in contemporary homes, tiebacks can add a touch of elegance and functionality to your window treatment.