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- Year-round comfort with blockout curtains
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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.
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- Marian Ferguson
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- Winter decor warmers: 8 ways to up your cosiness levels
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Eight ways to make your home cosier in winter, from layering textures and warm lighting to a new colour scheme and well-lined curtains and blinds.
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- Marian Ferguson
- Consultant
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- 8 simple tricks for keeping cool in summer
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When summer is a scorcher, there are lots of no-cost or low-cost ways to help make you and your house feel cooler.
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- Kerrin Auld
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- Make your home cosy and warm with winter curtains
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When temperatures drop, windows become significant sources of heat loss. This is where thermal curtains for winter become more than just a decorative element – they're a practical solution to keeping your home warm and energy-efficient.
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- Kerrin Auld
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- Winter window tips: how to layer sheer curtains for the best of warmth and light
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Sheer curtains help bring in the light during shorter winter days, giving natural warmth to the home. Read our blog for how to use sheers for winter warmth
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- Kerrin Auld
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- Winter bedroom inspiration
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On a dreary winter day, there is nothing better than tucking up in bed with a movie or a good book. Create a relaxing haven in your bedroom with piles of blankets, heavy curtains and stacks of pillows. Here is some of Russell's winter bedroom inspiration.
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- Aria Jansen
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- Best Curtain Fabrics for Kiwi Homes: Insulation, Sun Protection & Style
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Discover the best curtain fabrics for New Zealand homes. Compare insulation, sun protection, and style options with tips from Russells experts.
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- Jennifer Elliot
- Consultant
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- What are honeycomb blinds?
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Considering honeycomb blinds for your home? In this article we'll cover what they look like, how they work and why they're a great choice.
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- Karina Dollman
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- How can curtains and blinds help you keep your home cool in NZ summer?
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Stop up to 30% of unwanted heat before it enters your home. Discover the best curtains and blinds for NZ’s harsh summer sun and UV protection. Book a free consult.
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- Kerrin Auld
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- A guide to getting the most out of your thermal lined curtains
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The key to ensuring you get the most out of your curtains is in understanding exactly how heat is lost, and how the use of thermal lined curtains can prevent this. Read our advice on the benefits and how to get the most out of your thermal lined curtains.
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- Kerrin Auld
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- How to reduce heat loss through windows
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Glass is a poor insulator, which is why windows tend to be the main source of heat loss in any home. Here are Russell's tips to reducing heat loss through windows, including thick, properly lined curtains or blinds and multi-layered glazing. Read more.
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- Kerrin Auld
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- Prepping for an energy efficient winter
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For most of us, having an energy efficient' home means reducing the amount of electricity we use to run it. We've put together some advice on how to enjoy a nice warm home using curtains and blinds
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- Kerrin Auld
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