Curtain and blind buying guides
Choosing window furnishings comes down to three questions. What does the room need, which fabric or material suits it, and what will it cost to get right the first time. These guides walk you through each decision for curtains, blinds, shutters and outdoor blinds, written by the Curtain World team in Perth.
Our curtains, roller blinds, vertical blinds and Veri Shades are custom made in our Malaga factory, and we partner with specialist makers, including Norman, for the rest of the range. Every product is custom measured either way. When you are ready, a free measure and quote puts an expert in your home to check the details.
Buying Guides
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Buying GuidesHow 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...
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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, straight-drop or café 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, café 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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Buying guide questions, answered
It depends on the room. Bedrooms usually benefit from blockout curtains or blockout roller blinds for darkness, living areas suit sheers or Veri Shades for soft light, and wet areas need moisture tolerant materials like shutters. Our guide "Curtains or Blinds? How to choose the right window furnishing" covers the decision room by room.
The main options are zip screen blinds, café style blinds and straight drop blinds. Zip screens seal against wind and insects, café blinds suit entertaining areas, and straight drops are the simplest to operate. "Types of Outdoor Blinds Explained" compares them in detail.
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