Helpful articles to choose your window furnishings.

Blinds are not just practical, they are decor in their own right. How natural and faux woods, colour, pattern and custom-made blinds can transform a room without a costly makeover.

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.

How to choose curtains and blinds when renovating: finding a cohesive style, working out what each room needs functionally, and planning a budget you can stage room by room.

How to redecorate a New Zealand villa while keeping its character, from the common issues to check to decorative ideas for paint, windows, storage and zoning.

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.

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.

Practical ways to make a small space feel bigger, from maximising light and clever storage to the window furnishings and colours that open a room up.

How to create a boho minimalist living space: white walls and natural floors, layered rugs and textures, indoor plants, and soft natural-fabric curtains.

What to consider when choosing blinds for large windows, from privacy, warmth and cost to the best blind types and why wide windows often suit more than one blind.

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.

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.