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- Using curtains to create texture in your home
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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.
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- Rebecca Iles
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- Choosing fabric for roman blinds
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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.
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- Karina Dollman
- Consultant
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- Should your curtains be floor length?
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Getting curtain length right is important, but it can be tricky to measure. Our consultants help Kiwi homeowners measure and hang curtains every day. This guide covers everything you need to know about curtain length in NZ homes.
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- Jennifer Elliot
- Consultant
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- Choosing the right blinds for your home
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Not sure which blinds will suit your home? From blind types and key features to room-by-room advice, this guide covers everything you need to know.
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- Karina Dollman
- Consultant
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- Choosing the right shutters for your home
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Not sure which shutters will suit your home? From shutter styles and key features to room-by-room advice, this guide covers everything New Zealand homeowners need to know.
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- Wendy Roberts
- Consultant
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- Hide your curtain rails for a more minimal aesthetic
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Minimalism remains a popular choice for many. With clean lines, clutter-free spaces and a serene feel, its easy to see the appeal.
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- Aria Jansen
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- Get the best of both worlds with dual track curtains
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If you’ve been considering new curtains, one of the questions you’ll come across early in the process is whether you want something sheer and light filtering or something blockout. There are benefits to both sheer and blockout curtains, depending on what you need. But having both is an option that you might not have considered!
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- Karina Dollman
- Consultant
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- The pet-friendliest curtains & blinds
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If you want to create a safe, pet-friendly home, here’s some advice on what to consider when it comes to curtains and blinds, including durability, ease of cleaning, and resistance to scratching or pet hair.
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- Natasha Dale
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- The pros and cons of eyelet curtains
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Eyelet curtains, also known as ring-top curtains or ring curtains, have been growing in popularity in recent years, but are they all they’re cracked up to be?
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- Jennifer Elliot
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- 5 reasons we love the S-fold curtain trend
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S-fold curtains are becoming increasingly popular with interior designers. Here are 5 reasons why we love the S-fold curtain trend.
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- Aria Jansen
- Consultant
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- When to choose single, double, or triple pleat curtains
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Choosing a curtain heading style may seem a small thing, but it can impact how your curtains hang & how much they cost. Let's take a look at the options.
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- Jennifer Elliot
- Consultant
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- What to consider when using a ceiling mount for your curtains
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Ceiling mounted curtains create a beautiful effect and are worth considering when renovating. Read our blog for the benefits of ceiling mounted curtains.
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- Karina Dollman
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