Helpful articles to choose your window furnishings.

Russells’ Home Collection honeycomb blinds are in stock and can be custom-made and dispatched from our blind factory with as little as four working days, rather than six weeks for traditional manufacturing. Blockout honeycomb blinds darken rooms and help insulate and control temperature. Light-filtering honeycomb blinds soften harsh sunlight while maintaining a bright, welcoming space, and a good level of privacy.

A step-by-step guide to measuring your windows for blinds, covering inside versus outside mounts and how to measure Venetian, vertical and roller blinds accurately.

Roller blinds suit almost any New Zealand home. Here are five reasons to choose them, from versatile blockout and sunscreen fabrics to easy light control, motorisation and a clean, modern look.

Shutters or blinds? Compare the pros, cons, cost, durability and best rooms for each, so you can choose the right window covering for your home.

How to choose the right fabric for your roman blinds, covering colour, pattern and texture, the main fabric types, and lining options for light control and warmth.

The best blinds for French doors and how to mount them so they move with the doors, plus why roman and honeycomb blinds usually work better than shutters.

What blockout curtains are and how they deliver year-round comfort: better sleep, more privacy, cooler rooms in summer and warmer rooms in winter, plus the best fabrics.

Two ways to bring texture into a room with curtains: tactile fabrics like linen, silk and velvet, and visual texture from patterns, finishes and pleat styles.

How to choose bedroom curtains for a good night's sleep: reducing noise, blocking light, keeping privacy, who the room is for, and the right fabric and style.

Building or renovating? Where to start with interior design for your new home, from deciding your style and colour palette to planning timelines and budget.

Simple, affordable ways to refresh your bedroom, from new bedding and a splash of colour to mood lighting and the right curtains or blinds, without a big spend.

Six reasons custom-made blinds beat ready-made, from a perfect fit and expert advice to better quality, plus how ready-made compares and what to expect.