Sometimes “Australian Made” Blinds & Shutters, aren't fair dinkum It is said that Australia was built on a sheep’s back. Unfortunately, consumers are now at risk of having the wool pulled over their eyes by so called local companies falsely claiming their products as “made in Australia”. Perhaps the most important part of buying something, [...]
Factors to Consider When Looking into Timber & PVC Shutters: Plantation Shutters are an ideal addition to the inside and outside of your homes windows, and are increasing in popularity in new houses, townhouses, units and commercial properties across Australia. There are quite a few materials that can be used to make Plantation Shutters and [...]
Decor Blinds Exclusive ‘Ultraclear’ System for Thermalite Shutters Decor Blinds’ founder and Managing Director, Frank Cairns, has been involved in the Shutters and Blinds industry for over 32 years, and understands the importance of using high quality products on our Thermalite Plantation Shutters. Frank was sick of seeing Control rods on Planation Shutter Blades breaking [...]
Think about your clothing choices. We all tend to follow the 60-30-10 rule when it comes to coordination: 60 percent basic colour, 30 percent interesting factor, and 10 percent accessory. Adding colour to your living room or any living space should follow the same lead. The walls will make up your 60 percent, the [...]
When you’re decorating your home, you want the colour scheme to not only reflect your character, but also make you feel a certain way. The bedroom is arguably the most important room of the house. You always want to make sure that it’s a room you enjoy time in because you feel the most at [...]
Whether you want partial or full coverage, Decor Blinds are happy to discuss your options and help you to understand the value that plantation shutters could have for your home. Plantation shutters are great because they instantly add a feeling of homeliness and elegance to any exterior. They are an incredibly versatile window opening [...]
When people attempt to incorporate more eco-friendly practices into their home, they usually start by switching their light bulbs to regulation bulbs or recycling paper and plastic. Some dedicated souls also go as far as to create compost in their backyards or install solar panels. If you really want to be “green” and make a [...]
Blinds to Keep out the QLD Sun For any homeowner in a sunny climate, window blinds are a necessity. Those who appreciate scenery and atmosphere will also appreciate the need for blinds in the home, but they can come with their own set of problems. The relative position of the sun, and as such the [...]
If you operate a business from a large office building or live in a two-story house, chances are you have large windows to view the outside world. And of course, it’s likely that these windows necessitate the use of blinds for shade and privacy. Generic blinds, though they serve a practical purpose, can be an [...]
Plantation Shutters, a History Let’s not associate plantation shutters, despite their name, with the “height” of America’s south. Sure, they bring to mind huge antebellum soirees in grandiose homes, with cotton fields and peach orchards spanning across wide-open fields and swampy terrains. You can almost see yourself framed in front of one of the shutters, [...]