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jasminelee_86
jasminelee_86
28 February 2016

Window coverings for corner window

Window coverings for corner window

They can go inside frame or on outside frame. Oh yes the destructive age. I have 10, 6, 3, 2 and they so far dont seem to be getting less destructive as they age

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jasminelee_86
Feb 28, 2016 7:13 pm
jasminelee_86
Breeze-Ins
Breeze-Ins
1 February 2016

Roller Blinds Banging!

Roller Blinds Banging!
1, 2, 3

Hahaha I haven't been active on here for some time. This lady was a real piece of work! I cannot remember why I was unable to get to my emails for a week but yes it did…

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Breeze-Ins
Feb 01, 2016 8:40 pm
Breeze-Ins
teigs1
teigs1
21 January 2016

Shutters & roller blinds colours

Shutters & roller blinds colours

Hi all, we have just received a quote on window furnishings for our home. They suggested having shutters in our bedroom and the family room (they both face the street) im…

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teigs1
Jan 21, 2016 7:53 am
Lincoln35_mckinley
Lincoln35_mckinley
19 December 2015

Light filtering blinds

Light filtering blinds

We are thinking of having light filtering blinds in out family and dining area. Would appreciate any feedback on these from anyone who has these in their homes.

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Lincoln35_mckinley
Dec 19, 2015 1:01 pm
Lincoln35_mckinley
jklow888
jklow888
7 December 2015

Temporary blinds available after shutter installation

Temporary blinds available after shutter installation

Per this thread when we almost completed our home: viewtopic.php?f=23&t=31381 I have 7 900 x 1800 temporary blinds left over after our window treatments were done. I…

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jklow888
Dec 07, 2015 11:17 am
1st-timers
1st-timers
15 October 2015

Ordering Blinds Off The Plan

Ordering Blinds Off The Plan

You can build a quote on blinds online with approximate measurements and save for later. I'll be submitting this saved quote to the bank…

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1st-timers
Oct 15, 2015 7:56 am
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Michelle
Sep 06, 2015 9:01 am
Michelle
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Matt1
Aug 23, 2015 9:34 pm
Matt1
ShannaLK
ShannaLK
2 July 2015

Blinds online

Blinds online

I have used blinds online, their service was good, product shipped fast but I can't comment on the product itself as I haven't installed them yet

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ShannaLK
Jul 02, 2015 2:04 pm
ShannaLK
MT70
MT70
21 June 2015

Honeycomb blinds alternative to roller blinds

Honeycomb blinds alternative to roller blinds

After pros and cons of honeycomb blinds. I have just discovered them and think they might look better in our bedrooms instead of a block out roller. I plan on using…

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MT70
Jun 21, 2015 1:42 pm
MT70
Beazley77
Beazley77
23 May 2015

Blinds Suggestions

Blinds Suggestions

Was going to suggest what xxkatxx has. I'm not a fan of roller blinds myself and think this is because I consider them commercial as they're in all thie offices I have…

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Beazley77
May 23, 2015 11:24 am
Beazley77
TomCat
TomCat
3 May 2015

Wood blinds - color too heavy?

Wood blinds - color too heavy?

Wow, how did I miss this post! I wonder what you did ... I think what you suggested would look great. Hope you did it. This is such a lovely house

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TomCat
May 03, 2015 2:50 am
TomCat
HBAustralia
HBAustralia
24 April 2015

Blind options for wide window

Blind options for wide window

Yup agreed.. As our window faces onto our verandah (kids often outside there) and doesnt get huge amounts of sunlight, if we went for venetians…

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HBAustralia
Apr 24, 2015 4:07 pm
HBAustralia
Carla99
Carla99
23 February 2015

5m roller blinds

5m roller blinds

Hi everyone I'm in need of a light diffusing roller blind to go under my posh new drapes...problem is the window is 5m tall! Anyone been able to source such a long blind?…

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Carla99
Feb 23, 2015 3:22 pm
Carla99
yvonneh
yvonneh
15 February 2015

Smooth running curtain tracks

Smooth running curtain tracks

It's probably not exactly what you are looking for but ikea has a ceiling or wall mounted track option that goes around corners...

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yvonneh
Feb 15, 2015 6:07 am
4walls
4walls
3 January 2015

Energy efficiency and window coverings

Energy efficiency and window coverings

Initially thoughts would be for a floor to ceiling double track s fold curtain. S fold as it is a contemporary look and in most cases can take up less fabric (ie reduce…

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4walls
Jan 03, 2015 5:49 pm
4walls
deluxes
deluxes
3 November 2014

WHY do people like VENETIAN BLINDS? Venetian vs Vertical..

WHY do people like VENETIAN BLINDS? Venetian vs Vertical..

If you look at the current market, you will find that people are mostly making use of the Venetian blinds. Significantly, these…

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deluxes
Nov 03, 2014 8:00 am
deluxes
evec
evec
2 November 2014

Curtains & Blinds Help! South East Melb Companies? Recommend

Curtains & Blinds Help! South East Melb Companies? Recommend

hahah, so true. you are lucky that you didn't have issues with fencing. ATM nothing is happening on both our…

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evec
Nov 02, 2014 12:54 am
evec
mgilla
mgilla
23 October 2014

Which type of blinds is lightest (weight wise)??

Which type of blinds is lightest (weight wise)??

Why would you think they would be too heavy? As long as they are fitted through the architraves and into the frame you can put sheet metal blinds up.

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mgilla
Oct 23, 2014 3:47 pm
m-sass
m-sass
19 October 2014

Furnishing multiple sliding doors

Furnishing multiple sliding doors

I cant help with your question on window coverings, as I came here to try to workout what options we have. However, reading your post, I am wondering if you have your east…

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m-sass
Oct 19, 2014 11:31 am
m-sass
barneyb10
barneyb10
25 September 2014

Plantation Shutters - Fusion20 brand any good?

Plantation Shutters - Fusion20 brand any good?

Hello Keith. What type of Mcdonald Jones home are you building? We build a Milano 4 home late last year and have a full set of White plantation shutters brand new still in…

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barneyb10
Sep 25, 2014 6:37 pm
staceyd
staceyd
29 August 2014

highlight windows?

highlight windows?

Any ideas for something that will work for a highlight window, as well as a 3 panel sliding door? I'm hoping to get something cohesive. I thought about panel glides and a…

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staceyd
Aug 29, 2014 11:08 am
joannek
joannek
13 August 2014

Window coverings

Window coverings

Impish73 thanks for the suggestion. I'm seriously considering the honeycomb blinds. I'd never heard of them before.

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joannek
Aug 13, 2014 2:06 am
vc213
vc213
22 June 2014

Buy 29mm curtain rods online

Buy 29mm curtain rods online

Hi, Can anyone suggest where I can buy 29mm curtain rod conduit online? I'm looking for silver and am happy to make the curtain rods. Locally I can only get 19mm…

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vc213
Jun 22, 2014 9:39 pm
onggie
onggie
15 June 2014

Plantation Shutters - Timber or PVC?

Plantation Shutters - Timber or PVC?

Can't remember the name but the place we used were in Crystal St Petersham. I wouldn't say they were the best but gave good advice and a good…

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onggie
Jun 15, 2014 9:26 pm
TomCat
TomCat
2 June 2014

Custom fabric blinds

Custom fabric blinds

Whoops I forgot about this post. It turned out well! The glue is still holding the fabric on the blind ... it bonded well.

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TomCat
Jun 02, 2014 11:26 pm
TomCat
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
29 March 2014

Cellular blinds top down bottom up

Cellular blinds top down bottom up

Hi Ardie :D , No, the budget won't run to double glazing or similar, although the latest technology is becoming a bit cheaper than the traditional double glazed. I…

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Treeseachanger
Mar 29, 2014 6:39 pm
colebatchd
colebatchd
21 March 2014

Window treatment for leadlight bay window

Window treatment for leadlight bay window

The interior designer was hopeless. We just put simple roll blinds on, pretty happy, they stay out of the way when up.

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colebatchd
Mar 21, 2014 9:07 pm
debbiedecor
debbiedecor
17 March 2014

Dual Roller Blinds (Aussie or Indonesian made?)

Dual Roller Blinds (Aussie or Indonesian made?)

Hi I have had three quotes on getting dual roller blinds for our kitchen and family room. I am wanting sunscreen underneath with blockout over top. Two prices…

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debbiedecor
Mar 17, 2014 3:24 pm
PHL
PHL
1 March 2014

Roller blind gaps

Roller blind gaps

No, we have motorised Silhouette as we wanted more light through.

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PHL
Mar 01, 2014 2:00 pm
Lex
Lex
28 February 2014

Luxaflex Duette blinds - Does anyone have them??

Luxaflex Duette blinds - Does anyone have them??

Oh wow, thanks Liliana, that is a wealth of information! I have to admit that it totally slipped my mind that "Duettes" might not be the only blind of that type on the…

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Lex
Feb 28, 2014 7:06 pm
Lex
kilpatr
kilpatr
13 February 2014

Roman Blinds on wider windows

Roman Blinds on wider windows

Thanks for your replies.

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kilpatr
Feb 13, 2014 10:36 pm
batmbl
batmbl
20 January 2014

MTC blinds

MTC blinds

We ordered out shutters in late August and .... we are still waiting for them. Excuses about changing suppliers, bad customer service. Never apologised once or called to…

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batmbl
Jan 20, 2014 9:32 am
Agape
Agape
12 November 2013

Window Furnishings ... Totally stuck for ideas

Window Furnishings ... Totally stuck for ideas

I really do like the idea of the roller blinds being hidden behind a panel, will have to google some images of this and this is the EXACT look I am after (clean, bare,…

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Agape
Nov 12, 2013 12:33 pm
Iceprincess-Li
Iceprincess-Li
6 November 2013

Solution please.. arched windows with venetian blinds?

Solution please.. arched windows with venetian blinds?

Thanks Candy, I actually got a private message suggesting fan venetians which I really like. Will get some prices and see how expensive that is :) Would love to see how you…

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Iceprincess-Li
Nov 06, 2013 9:50 am
wombie
wombie
5 October 2013

Are my plantation shutters defective?

Are my plantation shutters defective?

WOW that doesn't look good at all and I feel for you as you go ahead and outlay good money and that's the quality of finish you get :? My wife is obsessed with this…

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wombie
Oct 05, 2013 9:15 pm
wombie
therussianvillage
therussianvillage
30 September 2013

window treatments - your thoughts please

window treatments - your thoughts please

Sorry i know this is a bit late. You can definitely get block out blinds. If you don't recess them and make them at least 20 cms wider than your window they will block out…

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therussianvillage
Sep 30, 2013 10:09 pm
Sammi_O
Sammi_O
24 August 2013

French Ticking fabric in Perth?

French Ticking fabric in Perth?

One of my favourite sources for fabric at the moment is http://www.fabrictraders.com.au/shop They may have what you're after? Perth is pretty…

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Sammi_O
Aug 24, 2013 10:22 am
4walls
4walls
22 August 2013

Curtains OR bifold shutters for stacker doors

Curtains OR bifold shutters for stacker doors

Hi Sandy It could be a S fold/ripplefold, but there are tracks that have similar gliders concealed. There are several companies that produce the tracks in various forms,…

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4walls
Aug 22, 2013 1:36 pm
4walls
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mlg85
Aug 01, 2013 12:15 pm
EmyN
EmyN
30 July 2013

What is this curtain type?? And the "overlong" curtain look?

What is this curtain type?? And the "overlong" curtain look?

Why do I always like the expensive stuff?? Thanks again 4walls.

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EmyN
Jul 30, 2013 1:58 am
EmyN
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
27 July 2013

Woven wood blinds?

Woven wood blinds?

Hi, does anyone know who carries this product in Australia? I don't want to purchase from overseas. Thank you!

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Treeseachanger
Jul 27, 2013 6:59 pm
JazzyJess
JazzyJess
16 July 2013

Rollers/Venetians/Verticals - most appealing for resale?

Rollers/Venetians/Verticals - most appealing for resale?

The plasticky look verticals make me think of cheap rentals but there use to be much nicer fabric-y ones too. In some situations their very functional for light and…

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JazzyJess
Jul 16, 2013 11:44 pm
TinaG
TinaG
16 July 2013

Pre-made curtains in every room?

Pre-made curtains in every room?

No, I think it's fine, especially if they are all decorated a bit differently.

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TinaG
Jul 16, 2013 1:54 pm
turtleschell
turtleschell
7 June 2013

Show us your curtains!

Show us your curtains!

Hey I'm having a similar dilemma. Curtains are such a headache. I have found the perfect sheer curtains for the living areas though, it's Charles parsons abbey in milk…

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turtleschell
Jun 07, 2013 8:07 pm
mynameisjonas
mynameisjonas
2 May 2013

Plantation Blind Recommendations

Plantation Blind Recommendations

Hi there, go for cost less decor blinds. Teresa is the contact. Tell her Ross sent you. Very good value, amazing quality and she's an interior designer so can provide…

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mynameisjonas
May 02, 2013 7:51 pm
namweng
namweng
17 April 2013

Blind manufacturers?

Blind manufacturers?

Hi Namweng, I posted a few weeks ago to let you know of my blinds manufacturer, just to give an update... I didnt end up going with him, we have…

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namweng
Apr 17, 2013 1:14 pm
EthosDesign
EthosDesign
7 February 2013

Converting a tab top curtain, help!

Converting a tab top curtain, help!

You can get standard tape with attached hooks and just sew it over the top of the concealed tabs. I do it all the time! A seamstress would be able to do it for you too.…

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EthosDesign
Feb 07, 2013 12:22 pm
EthosDesign

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