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- Choosing curtains for a grey room
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Grey, either light grey or dark grey, is currently trending as a wall colour, it's modern and edgy yet timeless and classic, making it a well-rounded choice. Here are Russell's top picks for curtains when decorating a grey room.
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- Aria Jansen
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- The best ways to use blinds with curtains
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Not only can you use both curtains and blinds in the same room on separate windows, you can also use them together on the same window to great affect. Check out our blog post to see how.
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- Aria Jansen
- Consultant
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- Choosing and using sheer curtains
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Sheer curtains, Net Curtains are highly functional with the ability to filter and diffuse light during the day while retaining privacy. Here are some tips on using them in your home.
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- Jennifer Elliot
- Consultant
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- Are curtains or blinds best for sliding glass doors?
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Whether should we choose Blinds for Sliding Door or Curtains for Sliding Door? Let's go through the pros and cons of each of them.
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- Kerrin Auld
- Consultant
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- What type of blinds are best for bathrooms?
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Unlike other rooms in the house the window treatments you choose for the bathroom are mainly for privacy; blocking light and glare isn't such a big issue. Here are our top tips to consider when choosing blinds for your bathroom.
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- Katie Kertesz
- Consultant
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- What's best for New Zealand homes: Curtains, blinds, or drapes?
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Discover whether curtains, blinds or drapes suit your NZ home best. Compare insulation, light control and style by region. Get expert in-home advice.
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- Wendy Roberts
- Consultant
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- The best curtain and blind options for corner windows
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Choosing the right curtains or blinds for corner windows can be difficult, especially for angled windows or uneven windows. Here are some tips to guide you depending on the space between your windows.
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- Natasha Dale
- Consultant
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- Fitting your blinds – inside vs. outside the frame
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Once you've decided to transform your windows with a set of blinds, or even if you're still considering it, it's important to think about whether they'll be mounted inside or outside the window frame. Check out our guide to fitting your blinds.
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- Lynne Whitteker
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- How to soundproof your bedroom
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Whether you want to minimise noise coming from outside or stop it travelling around inside the home, here are some of the easiest ways to soundproof your bedroom, including acoustic curtains, soft wall hangings and double glazed windows.
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- Kerrin Auld
- Consultant
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- Choosing the right curtains for your home
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Not sure which curtains will suit your home? Find out everything you need to know with this free guide.
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- Karina Dollman
- Consultant
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