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penjay
penjay
12 October 2007

Window Furnishings

Window Furnishings

We spent $10,300 which seemed huge because I think I spent about $1000 on calico ready mades at the last house. That included plantation shutters to 7 windows and 1…

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penjay
Oct 12, 2007 10:21 pm
penjay
mattwalker
mattwalker
17 October 2007

curtain fabric in Melbourne

curtain fabric in Melbourne

You can check out this one for quality curtain fabric: Store Name : Provincial Fabric…

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mattwalker
Oct 17, 2007 11:30 pm
mattwalker
FionaL
FionaL
3 February 2008

Panel Glides & Roman Blinds

Panel Glides & Roman Blinds

Good idea! I'll have a look around and see what i can find :)

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FionaL
Feb 03, 2008 10:45 am
Helyn
Helyn
18 February 2008

Choosing curtains and blinds

Choosing curtains and blinds

I take your point about hot/ cold insulation or otherwise of verticals. Our house is only single story so no climbing up to get in, DVA mesh is partly for security and…

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Helyn
Feb 18, 2008 9:34 pm
Helyn
andrew_123
andrew_123
12 March 2008

display homes- their types of blinds

display homes- their types of blinds

thanks for the advice.. it was really helpful

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andrew_123
Mar 12, 2008 6:30 pm
andrew_123
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Michelle
Mar 31, 2008 10:32 am
Michelle
Arc
Arc
20 April 2008

Ventex - anyone?

Ventex - anyone?

I'm interested in the Ventex venetians as well but have not been able to find anyone who has had any experience with them. Interestingly these venetians are made by Mardo…

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Arc
Apr 20, 2008 9:47 pm
donuts
donuts
23 April 2008

curtain or blind?

curtain or blind?

Curtains would be my first choice for bedrooms for the light blockout factor. In living areas light blockout is not so much of an issue, so I guess it comes down to the…

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donuts
Apr 23, 2008 8:21 pm
donuts
VJ
VJ
3 May 2008

Best value curtains - Melbourne ideas

Best value curtains - Melbourne ideas

If you're after curtains (drapes) and not blinds, then I know someone in the West who does very good curtains. Let me know if you're interested and I can pass on to you…

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VJ
May 03, 2008 9:42 pm
VJ
bec
bec
9 May 2008

Window Furnishings - Michelle?

Window Furnishings - Michelle?
1, 2

farout could window treatments be more confusing!

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bec
May 09, 2008 10:07 pm
neveragain
neveragain
7 June 2008

Cost of Blinds/Curtains throughout new home

Cost of Blinds/Curtains throughout new home

I too have purchased my blinds from iseek blinds and found them excellent to deal with they will even install them very cheaply, just waiting now to get into our house to get them.

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neveragain
Jun 07, 2008 7:15 pm
grace_slick
grace_slick
9 June 2008

Are venetian blinds (horizontal) ok for sliding doors?

Are venetian blinds (horizontal) ok for sliding doors?

Hmm, yeah. I can see why you like 'em, but they're just not for me.

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grace_slick
Jun 09, 2008 9:37 pm
grace_slick
Southies
Southies
23 June 2008

Drape / Blind / Curtain Width ?

Drape / Blind / Curtain Width ?

Hello impact, all my curtain books, which I used to make my own curtains many moons ago, are in storage while we're building. So unfortunatley, I can't get to them for…

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Southies
Jun 24, 2008 12:26 am
Southies
Michelle
Michelle
26 July 2008

what colour blinds?

what colour blinds?

:lol: :lol: :lol:

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Michelle
Jul 26, 2008 8:16 pm
Michelle
Yak_Chat
Yak_Chat
18 August 2008

West Facing Blinds Required

West Facing Blinds Required

As per chelle said, but you also need an air gap to effectively let the air in between the external shade ad the window to move around so the transfer of heat through the…

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Yak_Chat
Aug 18, 2008 9:23 pm
Yak_Chat
McKinnon
McKinnon
18 March 2009

Shutters anyone ?

Shutters anyone ?
1, 2

Try shutters.com.au direct to public, no trader.

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McKinnon
Mar 18, 2009 2:50 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
3 June 2009

BLINDS HELP...

BLINDS HELP...

This has been mentioned before but Kelly at http://www.thecurtainwarehouse.com.au is the person to go to. After i got about 15 quotes she was by…

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mattwalker
Jun 03, 2009 1:14 am
mattwalker
themax
themax
28 December 2009

Cheapest curtain solution

Cheapest curtain solution

Great! Thanks.

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themax
Dec 28, 2009 6:51 pm
themax
Variegated
Variegated
23 October 2010

Dyeing curtains?

Dyeing curtains?

Unfortunately, it isn't possible to dye something a lighter colour. To get to a neutral colour, it would be necessary to remove the blue first - a process called…

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Variegated
Oct 23, 2010 7:57 pm
Variegated
fruitty
fruitty
24 November 2010

Blinds vs Curtains?

Blinds vs Curtains?

Bunnings no longer sell…

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fruitty
Nov 24, 2010 8:26 pm
fruitty
garden lover
garden lover
11 December 2010

Curtains / Blinds

Curtains / Blinds

Also, you can go to Lincraft or Spotlight and get some of their "ready rolled curtaining". All you have to do is have your window measurements and they will cut to size. …

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garden lover
Dec 11, 2010 7:54 am
blueblueblue
blueblueblue
29 December 2010

How long are your curtains?

How long are your curtains?

Thanks for that :)

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blueblueblue
Dec 29, 2010 8:06 pm
Lees1
Lees1
27 March 2011

Curtain ideas

Curtain ideas

Thanks kerrin62 and 4walls for the advice, two great ideas.

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Lees1
Mar 27, 2011 9:03 pm
dotdot
dotdot
22 June 2011

Curtain makers in Sydney

Curtain makers in Sydney

Hey guys, a bit bias because this is a bit of self-promotion, haha - but we do curtains for anybody in the Hills District (from Castle Hill to Hornsby) since 2003.…

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dotdot
Jun 22, 2011 10:38 pm
Angelblue
Angelblue
16 October 2011

our house - curtains one year later :)

our house - curtains one year later :)
1 ... 6, 7, 8

WOW Rizzo, your house is amazing. Everything is just perfect. You have a great touch! The curtains look fantastic! I'm in the market myself for something just like them.…

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Angelblue
Oct 16, 2011 3:37 am
alice_oro
alice_oro
19 October 2011

Curtains - do the have to be hung in pairs?? Pic added

Curtains - do the have to be hung in pairs?? Pic added

Hi renobliss, would love to see what you decided to go with. Freedom have nice curtains too.

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alice_oro
Oct 19, 2011 1:47 am
alice_oro
alice_oro
alice_oro
19 October 2011

How to measure your curtains???

How to measure your curtains???

If you still need the info, the standards for curtains are as follow: - curtain should be installed 10cm above the architrave (for light and insulation purposes.) the…

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alice_oro
Oct 19, 2011 1:59 am
alice_oro
alice_oro
alice_oro
19 October 2011

Curtain cost estimate

Curtain cost estimate

For what you are after, custom made, I normally guestimate anything from $800 to $1500 per window - about 2.3m wide by 2.13m high.

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alice_oro
Oct 19, 2011 3:13 am
alice_oro
morox
morox
23 October 2011

Custom Made Curtain & Blinds - Rec's needed Melb Outer East

Custom Made Curtain & Blinds - Rec's needed Melb Outer East

I want to start getting a couple of companies out to quote on blinds & curtains at our new build. Can anyone recommend any companies they've had a positive experience…

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morox
Oct 23, 2011 4:32 pm
rajan_g4
rajan_g4
25 November 2011

Window coverings melbourne

Window coverings melbourne

There are a few out there. I shpped around a bit. Checked with Vista, Blinds Factory, intoBlinds, Victory Blinds, Timbershades and Bass Blinds & Shutters. Vista and…

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rajan_g4
Nov 25, 2011 7:20 pm
rajan_g4
chickynat
chickynat
28 December 2011

Window coverings Newcastle

Window coverings Newcastle

Hi I also live in newcastle & about to buy blinds etc... My sister went online & bought blinds & have turned out amazing for a fraction of the…

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chickynat
Dec 28, 2011 8:12 am
megg
megg
22 January 2012

Places to purchase cheap curtain fabric

Places to purchase cheap curtain fabric

After finding on another forum a couple of companies that sew made to measure curtains in Melbourne, one being Sharon's curtains and blinds, who are cheaper, but I would…

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megg
Jan 22, 2012 9:30 am
megg
chill
chill
31 January 2012

Light Filter v Blockout Blinds - Insulation

Light Filter v Blockout Blinds - Insulation

Hi Hoping someone can help sort out my window dressing dilemma. We are currently building a house (almost finished) and have been ordering samples from online companies.…

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chill
Jan 31, 2012 4:21 pm
megg
megg
4 February 2012

Roller Blind instead of Scrim / Sheers

Roller Blind instead of Scrim / Sheers

Hi Mr Zebra, Thanks for the link. I went to a curtain shop this week, and the fellow there suggested a type of stiff scrim, that's made into blinds. It doesn't have an…

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megg
Feb 04, 2012 10:25 pm
megg
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
9 March 2012

Box window furnishings?

Box window furnishings?

Just bumped. All suggestions welcome! Anyone with shutters, please let me know if they would work in this situation and how good are they to block out light? I love the…

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Treeseachanger
Mar 09, 2012 12:43 pm
Into Blinds
Into Blinds
16 May 2012

Wood Internal Shutter

Wood Internal Shutter

Hi Charnley, If you use M2K frame, that should block the lights from the sides and you should get about 85% block out. I have shutters in my children bedroom and it blocks…

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Into Blinds
May 16, 2012 2:59 pm
Into Blinds
PS4314
PS4314
16 May 2012

Ideas for window treatment over sliding doors in bathroom???

Ideas for window treatment over sliding doors in bathroom???

Have you thought about panel glide blinds in the same material as you use in the bedroom? Nicer looking than verticals but not such a pain as I think a roller blind might…

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PS4314
May 16, 2012 3:30 pm
PS4314
PS4314
16 May 2012

Roller Blinds, Holland Blinds and Sliding Doors

Roller Blinds, Holland Blinds and Sliding Doors

We are using plantation shutters and have a sliding door in our master bedroom. We wanted to continue the look so are going with bifold plantation shutters across the…

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PS4314
May 16, 2012 3:35 pm
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
3 June 2012

Help!! What to do with these curtains

Help!! What to do with these curtains

Here's my 2 cents worth. Pelmets daggy??? Not true. There are many styles of pelmets and they can look smart and tailored or really elegant depending on profile you…

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Treeseachanger
Jun 03, 2012 4:49 pm
Lee75
Lee75
3 June 2012

two windows, one set of curtains?

two windows, one set of curtains?

Hi, we have two windows which are about 90cm wide each and 150cm long each, and there is about 60cm of wall in between them. We have roller blinds on them at the moment…

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Lee75
Jun 03, 2012 10:59 pm
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mook44
Jun 06, 2012 10:41 pm
mook44
JDTservices
JDTservices
18 June 2012

Blinds in Western Sydney area HELP!! Macarthur area!!!

Blinds in Western Sydney area HELP!! Macarthur area!!!

Hi, I have a Contractor and has done my blinds at my house and does a fantastic job. if interested; email me and i will be happy to help and get you a Quote done. Kind…

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JDTservices
Jun 18, 2012 11:12 pm
deb17
deb17
23 June 2012

Blinds or curtains ??????

Blinds or curtains ??????

danni, I have put the pictures back up, they are not the best quality photos as I took them with my…

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deb17
Jun 23, 2012 3:09 pm
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
16 July 2012

Vertical, roller & dual roller blinds.

Vertical, roller & dual roller blinds.

I think the panel blinds look great with very minimalistic styling, but not sure they suit other styles... I am surprised the panels are dearer though :?

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Treeseachanger
Jul 16, 2012 6:46 pm
Into Blinds
Into Blinds
17 July 2012

Free Measure and Quote!! 1300 24 25 26

Free Measure and Quote!! 1300 24 25 26

If any one is interested in a free measure and quotes for Blinds, Plantation Shutters and security doors. Call Into Blinds 1300 24 25 26 or visit…

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Into Blinds
Jul 17, 2012 3:53 pm
Into Blinds
delatite13
delatite13
31 July 2012

Fly screens &see thru roller blinds-problem distorting view?

Fly screens &see thru roller blinds-problem distorting view?

Thanks for that Ed :: We do have nice views to see so will check with piece of fly screen like you suggested when we chose our fabrics.

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delatite13
Jul 31, 2012 10:36 am
delatite13
parcelona
parcelona
6 October 2012

Blinds in Perth

Blinds in Perth

We have gone through blindsonline.com.au . They have been awesome so far, we've received 4 lots of samples because we're so picky and hard to please :D and their customer…

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parcelona
Oct 06, 2012 1:27 pm
parcelona
PS_Sirocco7
PS_Sirocco7
10 October 2012

Help colour suggestion needed

Help colour suggestion needed

Do you have any photos of your house? Edit: Sorry just realised you havent built yet...lol. Im doing pretty much the exact same colours as you.…

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PS_Sirocco7
Oct 10, 2012 3:42 pm
PS_Sirocco7
leighton
leighton
11 December 2012

Plantation shutters letting lots of light through..

Plantation shutters letting lots of light through..

They do let in some light but it is in the design. Yours seem to let more light in that the best ones. No luck huh?

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leighton
Dec 11, 2012 8:33 am
leighton
dragonchild
dragonchild
5 January 2013

Cost-effective solutions for irregular window sizes

Cost-effective solutions for irregular window sizes

Four seperate drops then. If you are careful with how you place the hooks, they overlap; I usually try to have 3-5cm overlapping in such cases. Depending on how generous…

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dragonchild
Jan 05, 2013 11:34 pm
dragonchild

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