Three of the most important considerations when selecting textiles.

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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 <a href="https://www.dollarcurtainsandblinds.com.au/product-range/curtains/">Curtains, </a><a href="/block-out-curtains">Drapes</a> , and <a href="https://www.dollarcurtainsandblinds.com.au/product-range/curtains/accessories/">Tiebacks.</a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">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.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">For a step-by-step guide on choosing your Venetian Blinds, call for assistance or visit your nearest </span><a href="https://www.dollarcurtainsandblinds.com.au/get-to-know-us/find-a-store/">store.</a>”

— James Dunlop Textiles

As leading innovators of window covering hardware solutions in Australia, Rollease Acmeda are our preferred hardware supply partner for good reason. Rollease Acmeda 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.

Dollar Curtains & Blinds Pty Ltd ACN 068 338 787 and its related entities (we, us, our) is collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for a contractor role with us and, if successful, to administer and manage your engagement with us.

In addition to the information you provide to us directly, we may also collect information about you from third parties, such as referees (e.g. your previous customers or employers), from government agencies and background screening providers (e.g. criminal and credit history checks) and academic and professional bodies (e.g. to validate details and currency of qualifications).

If you are successful and we engage you as a contractor, we may:

  • collect further details regarding any health issues or requirements relevant to your role (e.g. pre-existing injuries, allergies, disabilities), so that we (and our franchisees) can comply with OH&S laws, accommodate any specific health requirements and provide a safe working environment for you;
  • collect your banking details;
  • collect feedback about your performance, including from supervisors and customers;
  • collect camera/video footage of you while on our premises (via CCTV) and record conversations via call recording technologies we implement in our business (for staff training, quality assurance and record-keeping purposes); and
  • collect logs of your usage of our equipment (e.g. phones, computers and vehicles) and access to our premises and systems, including monitoring internet and network use and the location of our vehicles and equipment via GPS.

If you do not provide any of the information requested, we may not be able to properly consider your application or make an offer for a contractor role with us.

To assess and progress your application and administer your ongoing engagement with us, we may disclose the personal information it collects to:

  • our related entities and our franchisees who we authorise to operate a ‘dollar curtains + blinds’ franchise;
  • your emergency contacts, referees and agents;
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  • government and law enforcement agencies; and
  • other recipients if required or permitted to do so by law.

Some of the service providers and suppliers we utilise are located outside of Australia (including in China), and so your personal information may be disclosed to recipients outside Australia.

Our privacy policy available at https://www.dollarcurtainsandblinds.com.au/more-from-us/privacy-policy/ states how you can seek to access or correct any personal information we hold about you, how to complain about a privacy breach and how we will deal with a privacy complaint.

We can be contacted by email at customerservice@dollarcurtains.com.au, by mail to Building 8, 97-107 Canterbury Rd, Kilsyth VIC 3137 or via phone on 03 9237 1200.

 

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Width 5.5m / 18ft

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

 

 

The Straight Drop is the only Window Awning style that can be used for both Window Awnings or as a cost-effective Alfresco Awning. A hood is used instead of a headbox and a different base rail to the Straight Drop Alfresco Awning is used.

 

This Awning is simply locked into position using dog clips/saddles or straps/saddles to secure it in place.

 

Straps + Saddles

  • Dog Clips + Saddles
  • 350mm Straps + Saddles
  • 450mm Straps + Saddles
  • 750mm Straps + Saddles

What’s the biggest interior design mistake you’ve ever made?

I’ve realised just how much I’ve learnt from the mistakes I’ve made so I don’t see them as a negative thing anymore. It’s all been part of finding my style.

 

What qualities do you look for when choosing materials, furniture and accessories in your designs?

I love the quality and vibe of Scandinavian design. Although I’m no longer drawn to greys, I love the general vibe of Scandinavian decor best. It’s clean and sturdy but inviting and homely. Winning combo. I also love layering textures rather than colour generally.

 

Are you a Curtains, Blinds or Shutters person?

Depends on the home! I’ve chosen Blinds and Sheer Curtains in this house and couldn’t be happier. 

Curtain Fabrics

Retreat

Stormy blues channel tranquillity, whilst essential whites and burgundy feed our sense of the familiar.

 

What qualities do you look for when choosing materials, furniture and accessories in your designs?

Integrity

 

Are you a Curtains, Blinds or Shutters person? 

Curtains. The sheer volume and romance of them.

 

Some people find it difficult to decide what to do with their windows. Any tips?

Let the house give you your cues. All the clues are already in the room.  It’s up to you to

co-ordinate with it or contrast.

 

How do you find inspiration?

In books. Recorded evidence is very useful and powerful.

 

What design projects are you working on at the moment?

A new accommodation outside of Bangalow that sits at the base of a waterfall and a heritage listed national park. Excitement is an understatement!

 

Please note: Curtains in Megan’s home are existing and were not supplied by dollar curtains + blinds.

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