Helpful articles to choose your window furnishings.

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.

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.

PVC, aluminium or wood? A guide to the three main types of window shutters, what each does best, and which rooms they suit, so you can choose with confidence.

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.

Why choose roman blinds? The benefits, from near-limitless fabric and fold styles to light control, energy efficiency, value and a clean, soft look.

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.

How to choose privacy curtains for your home, covering sheer, blockout and thermal options, which rooms suit each, and when a blind is the better choice.

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.

How to choose and hang curtains for high ceilings, covering rod height, floor-to-ceiling length, width, the best fabrics for long drops, and when to consider blinds.

Why curtains usually are not the best choice for a kitchen, and the safer, easier-to-clean blind and shutter options to use on kitchen windows instead.

How to choose blinds for the kitchen: the best moisture- and heat-resistant materials, getting light right, the look, and unobtrusive options for open-plan spaces.

A guide to decorating a nursery, starting with blockout window treatments for better baby sleep, then six theme ideas from Scandi and monochrome to safari and floral.