Helpful articles to choose your window furnishings.

The best blinds for apartment living, where privacy, night-time darkness, noise and limited space all matter: wood Venetians, roller blinds, Elegance Shades and honeycombs.

How to choose the best blinds for your bedroom, covering style, calming colour, light control and privacy, noise, child safety and easy operation.

How to choose living room curtains: balancing window and room size, light control and insulation, easy operation, and how they look day and night.

A safe home starts with thoughtful choices, especially if you have young children or pets. While many modern window furnishings include safety features, it helps to understand your options before you buy. At Russells, we offer a range of child and pet safe solutions across our curtains and blinds. Our consultants will guide you to the right option for your home, lifestyle and budget.

How to choose curtains for an open-plan kitchen, dining and living space, from zoning and room dividers to light, warmth and keeping the look coordinated.

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.

The best blind depends on the room. A room-by-room guide to choosing blinds for bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms and living rooms, based on what each space needs.

The best blinds for a conservatory or sunroom, where bright sun, condensation and temperature swings rule out some materials and favour honeycombs, rollers, shutters and aluminium Venetians.

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.

When summer is a scorcher, there are lots of no-cost or low-cost ways to help make you and your house feel cooler.

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.

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.