Inspiration & ideas
Buying guides, care tips and design notes from our consultants — straight from 50+ years of making Perth windows beautiful.
How to Choose the Right Outdoor Blinds for Your Perth Home
With so many styles, fabrics and colours to choose from, how do you choose the right outdoor blinds for your home? Read our guide to find out more...
Buying GuidesComparing Zipscreen Outdoor Blinds vs Ziptrak and Slidetrack
How do Zipscreen outdoor blinds compare with other well-known systems like Ziptrak and Slidetrack? Find out what sets Zipscreen apart from other brands.
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Buying GuidesHow to Choose Outdoor Blinds for Your Perth Home
Zip or straight-drop blinds? A simple, no-jargon guide to picking the right outdoor blind for your patio, alfresco or balcony — and getting it to last in WA conditions.
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Buying GuidesTypes of Outdoor Blinds Explained
Zip, straight-drop and channel-guided screens — the outdoor blind types we make, how each one works, and which suits your space.
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Buying GuidesWhere Outdoor Blinds Work Best
Patios, alfrescos, balconies, cafés and pergolas — the spaces outdoor blinds transform, and what to consider for each.
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Buying GuidesCurtains or Blinds? How to choose the right window furnishing
Both have their place. Here's a quick guide to which one suits your space, your light, and your style — written by our consultants who fit them every day.
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Buying GuidesSmart Curtains & Blinds for Modern Living
Did you know you can easily control your window coverings with a remote, smartphone, or voice command? With motorised curtains or blinds and seamless smart home technology integration, you can enjoy convenience at your fingertips. Learn more about smart, automated window treatments for modern living.
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Buying GuidesTop Sustainable Window Treatments for Your Home
Want to make your home greener and more energy efficient? Start with eco-friendly window treatments.
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Buying GuidesWhat Can Outdoor Blinds do for You?
Living in such a beautiful climate, many of us are on a perpetual quest to bring the outdoors in. Especially with spring coming on, there’s no reason to shut ourselves away inside but we all do need to spend a certain amount of time at home.
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Inspiration
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InspirationWhy White Window Treatments Are Set to Shine in 2026
Warm, soft whites — led by Pantone's 2026 Colour of the Year, Cloud Dancer — are set to shine. Here's how white curtains, blinds and shutters bring a fresh, light-filled feel to Perth homes.
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InspirationHow to Choose Curtains for Your Living Room
We know how overwhelming it can be to pick out the perfect curtains for your living room. To make it easier, we’ve pulled together helpful advice and some of our favourite living room curtain ideas so you can make your final choice with confidence.
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InspirationTop 5 Innovative Curtain Uses (Beyond Just Covering Windows)
Have you ever thought about other ways curtains can be used beyond just covering your windows? From room divider curtains to full wall curtains and more, find out just how versatile curtains can be!
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InspirationWindow Treatments for Unique & Odd Shaped Windows
Need window treatments for unique and odd-shaped windows? From bay to arched windows, explore a few of our favourite custom-made solutions at Curtain World.
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InspirationWindow Dressings for Every Aesthetic: From Boho to Coastal
Got a distinct aesthetic in mind for your home décor but can’t quite find window dressings to match? Let's explore some of our favourite solutions
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InspirationMix and Match Curtains: Ideas for Your Room
Mixing and matching curtains with different colours and textures can really transform your room. Get ready for practical tips and styling ideas to get it just right.
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InspirationLatest Curtain Trends to Transform Your Home in 2025
Curious about the latest curtain trends for 2025 that can refresh your home’s look?
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InspirationBlinds or Curtains For Sliding Glass Doors?
Not sure whether blinds or curtains will be the best coverings for sliding glass doors?
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InspirationRustic living in WA
The Daisy Acres farm embodies the best of Swan Valley living. The newly developed home has been styled and designed to provide a relaxing, open and natural space.
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InspirationHouse Rules
Last year Curtain World had the pleasure of helping the teams of House Rules create and reshape the 1940s style dream home of Tanya and Dave.
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InspirationScaling new heights
If you think you’ve seen sheers, think again. We were lucky enough to team up with Inspired Quarters to add sheers to a large two-story void window that needed to obscure a view of the neighbours.
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InspirationVeri Shades in spades
They’ve long been known as the clever curtain due to their versatility and ease of use, but this home in Kardinya brought Veri Shade style to a whole new level.
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InspirationDo’s and Don’ts When Pairing Curtains and Blinds Together
It’s no secret that the right curtains or blinds for your Perth home can change the look and feel of a room dramatically, but what about when they’re paired together? We often get asked the question ‘do curtains and blinds work together?’ The answer is, for the most part, ‘yes’ – when paired, the two can bring out a flexible décor and ensure adequate blocking of light and privacy control. However, there are some style guidelines to follow to get the look just right.
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InspirationA case study in style
There’s nothing more satisfying than adding the finishing touches to a new home. What do you get when you combine impeccable style with on-point choice in window furnishings? Well, you get Sissys in the Valley of course.
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InspirationVertical Expression
There’s nothing more satisfying than adding the finishing touches to a new home.
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InspirationMinimal look, Maximum impact
When it comes to minimalistic living this home in Alfred Cove would be hard to beat.
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InspirationFerreting around
If you’re looking to make a couple of new friends then you should definitely pay a visit to this Piara Waters home.
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InspirationCelebrating sustainability: Cut down pollution, bills and support future generations
Don Harrison is a man with a plan for environmental sustainability that starts right at home.
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InspirationDown To Earth: Spring Trends For Blinds & Curtains
With winter in our rear view mirror, we need to start thinking about spring, our beautiful Perth weather, and what our yearly interior decorating overhaul looks like. We are swapping out pops of colour, shiny opulence and bling, and letting the warmth of calm earthy tones wash over the space.
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InspirationEmbrace International Colour Trends to Decorate Your Home This Summer
With international colour and trend forecasts only one click away it has never been easier to find inspiration if you are looking to renovate, redecorate, or spruce up a room.
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InspirationOur Top Five Windows in Film
Our Top Five Windows in Film
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InspirationNew Fabrics for a New Year
Italian Gardens is the latest fabric collection to arrive at Curtain World and our first feature of 2015.
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InspirationKeeping your Food Fresher for Longer
There aren’t many things more frustrating than planning your evening meal on your way home from work and arriving to find everything you had purchased just a few days before has gone off.
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InspirationHere Comes the Sun! New Window Trends for Spring
Winter is on its way out and a bright, sunny spring is just around the corner. This is a great time to change the look of your home and take advantage of new opportunities that come with sunnier weather.
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InspirationNew Curtains from Curtain World
If you’re looking to add some beautiful curtains to your home there are many options available- go for some beautiful sheers or perhaps modern blockout curtain to help you sleep in a bit later. But are curtains a DIY project?
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InspirationCurtain and Blind Style Trends for Autumn/Winter 2014
As the staleness of summer begins to disappear, so do the old and outdated trends of design.
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InspirationTop 4 Trends for Spring/Summer 2013
Just as the seasons come and go, so do home design trends.
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InspirationGet the most out of your nursery
Decorating a baby’s nursery is among the important and treasured steps that expectant parents take as they prepare to welcome a little one into their lives.
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Tips & TricksAre Motorised Outdoor Blinds Worth It?
Remote and smart-home control is a popular outdoor-blind upgrade — but not for every blind. When motorisation pays off, and when manual is smarter.
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Tips & TricksOutdoor Blind Fabrics & Openness, Explained
Mesh openness and colour change how an outdoor blind performs. A simple guide to choosing the right fabric for view, privacy, shade and airflow.
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Tips & TricksFive window furnishings that keep your home cool in a Perth summer
Air-con bills add up fast in WA. The right window treatments can drop your cooling load by 20–30% — here are the five most effective options we install.
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Tips & TricksHow to Make a Room Taller with Curtains
When it comes to making a room look bigger or taller, the right curtains can play a major role. By considering curtain fabrics, colours, curtain length and rod placement, you can transform your space into one that feels both larger and more inviting. Read on to discover our best curtain tips to maximise your space.
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Tips & TricksHow to Block Out Light From Windows: 4 Stylish Solutions
Want to block out unwanted light but don't want to sacrifice style? We've got you covered. The right window treatments can make or break a room's look, and they're essential for controlling natural light.
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Tips & TricksBlockout or Sheers? Why not both?
West Australian bedrooms are looking more stylish than ever with the rise in popularity of sheer curtains.
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Tips & TricksGuide to Buying Blinds
Window blinds are both aesthetically pleasing and functional – they complement a room seamlessly while reducing heat, glare and maintaining privacy. Whether your updating existing blinds or purchasing new ones, the impact they can make on your home is significant.
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Tips & TricksHow to Clean Blinds for Different Rooms Around the Home
Cleaning blinds is easy, but needs to be done regularly for the health of your home and everyone in it.
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Tips & TricksHow to Clean Custom Made Curtains
Every day, curtains are exposed to dust and dirt that can affect their longevity and harm your health.
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Tips & TricksWhere to Buy Bedroom Blinds in Perth
Whether you’re living in a house or apartment, selecting the blinds best suited to your boudoir, is a daunting decision. By the time you consider colour, style, functionality and cost – you’ve got a lot to process.
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Tips & TricksWhere can I get roller blinds made?
Make your windows wonderful and lift the aesthetics and elegance of your rooms with our made-to-measure roller blinds. Curtain World’s custom rollers bring you more privacy, better light-control and take the look of your windows to the next level.
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Tips & TricksWhat is Your Colour Personality?
Colour is the most powerful tool when it comes to interior decorating and can make a space come alive. A different wall colour will change the atmosphere of a space instantly. Colour impacts on our health, emotions, and wellbeing.
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Tips & TricksTen Ways to Keep your Home Cooler this Summer
Summer is here and the days are getting hotter and it is only going to keep heating up. Whilst we welcome the warmer weather again, when we get home from a long hot day – or head to bed in the evening – we want to be able to cool down.
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Tips & TricksCurtains and Summer: A Quick Guide
Summer is around the corner, and that means warm days and cool nights. With the change in weather comes a great opportunity to change the look and personality of any room.
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Tips & TricksSheer Curtains: What To Look For & What Is The Best Choice
With summer almost upon us, it’s time to enjoy the warm breeze, the hot climate and welcome the sun into your home. Sheer curtains are a great way to make the most of the natural light and create a bright, soft, outdoorsy feeling, whilst maintain that much needed privacy and protecting against intrusive insects and dust.
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Tips & TricksHow to Transform a Children’s Room into a Teen Hangout
No one likes to admit it, but our children are growing up. It can be tough to accept our sweet, chubby cheeked angels are about to step into the confusing world of being a teenager – but it’s our job as parents to make it as easy as possible for them.
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Tips & TricksHow to Prevent and Remove Bathroom Mould, Naturally
Winter isn’t our favourite time of year – although we spend the blistering summer months hoping for a cold break or wishing on the winter rains, when they do finally arrive it’s is nothing short of depressing.
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Tips & TricksHow to Inject Life into a Tired Kitchen
Kitchens are one of the busiest rooms in the home and a room that the whole family uses (even if it is just to raid the fridge!).
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Tips & TricksReady-Made Curtains vs. Custom Designed – The Pros and Cons
The windows in a home are one of the most significant features when it comes to making a design statement in a room. The right window treatment can make a room appear larger or emphasise and compliment the rest of the room or the window itself.
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Tips & TricksAn Outdoor Christmas – How to Stay Cool This Summer
Australia is renowned for its summer heat and the typical Aussie Christmas is only a few sleeps away
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Tips & TricksPrepare Your Home for the Hot Summer Months
Summer is just around the corner and with temperatures hitting above 40 degrees in Western Australia, it’s becoming even more essential to weather proof our homes in order to stay cool.
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Tips & TricksWhat to consider when buying Curtains
Curtains can have a huge impact on the appearance of a home.
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Tips & TricksCurtains or Blinds? What Works Best in Each Room
Like paint, curtains and blinds can make for a leading change in a room with benefits that can be easily overlooked in the renovating stages.
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Tips & TricksAdding Value to Your Home with Curtains and Blinds
As a homeowner, it’s easy to think no further than your own personal likes and dislikes when decorating but your chosen décor can influence a number of factors, especially when the time comes to sell.
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News
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NewsWe've moved!
Curtain World is excited to announce that we have moved into a new, larger manufacturing and showroom facility
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NewsHoly Roller Blinds Batman
If you thought you’d seen it all – think again. This incredible new house in Wannanup, a suburb outside of Mandurah, takes motorised blinds to a whole new level. But that’s only where this story begins.
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NewsFamily Values
A new house, a new addition to the family and a fresh new batch of sheer curtains and blinds.
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NewsMosman Park Magnificence
Every now and then you walk into a house that just makes your jaw drop. And this home in Mosman Park does just that.
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NewsVintage vibes and chic sheers
This apartment in South Perth boasts magnificent views of the city once our blockout curtains are pulled back.
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NewsRun to the hills
Why wouldn’t you run for the hills if this is what you found there?
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NewsTrick or treat?
It’s the scariest time of the year when five-foot ghosts and goblins roam the streets in search of a sugar fix that will keep them up past their usual bedtime.
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NewsMeet inspiring Alessia
Every now and then we stumble across exceptionally special customers.
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NewsStarting from scratch
We have recently been devoted to fitting out a brand new house in Wembley with a variety of products. In doing so we were presented with a variety of challenges but also exciting opportunities.
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NewsSupporting the Eagles the best way we know how
With the West Coast Eagles about to appear in their seventh AFL Grand Final we thought it was a great opportunity to throw our support behind the big birds and whip up something a little special.
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NewsMatt & Kim to the Rescue
Curtain World recently had the pleasure of helping Matt & Kim’s rescue renovation for The Flavelle family’s home. This is the second time we’ve been asked to be involved and we jumped at the opportunity. Check out some of our contributions to the project below.
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NewsNew Curtain World Showroom
Curtain World’s new showroom is better than ever. Overlooking our extensive factory, the showroom has our latest and featured curtain fabrics on display.
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