Buying guides
Our buying guides will help you find the right made-to-measure solution for your home.
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- How and where are curtains supposed to hang?
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Beautiful curtains add so much to the look of a room. But the real key to how good they look is how you hang them. Check out Russell's blog post that breaks down the essentials of how and where your curtains should hang to suit your room perfectly!
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- Jennifer Elliot
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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
- Consultant
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- Choosing curtains or blinds for your bay window
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Choosing between curtains and blinds for your bay window can be difficult. Check out Russell's tips on how to decorate this beautiful interior feature and the different options available, adding a touch of character to your home.
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- Lynne Whitteker
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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
- Consultant
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- How to use your new home build budget wisely
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Building a new home is a big investment so you want to get it perfect. Here are a few tips on where your budget could be best used, how to get the most out of it, and things commonly missed when budgeting for a new home build. Download Russell's free budget planning template for more advice.
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- Angela Wilson
- Consultant
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- How to budget for home interior decor
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Whether you're building new or renovating, allocating your budget and sticking to it can be tricky. Russells have put together some tips on how to budget for home interior decor. Check it out here.
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- Angela Wilson
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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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- Optimising your space with curtains
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The right curtains and how they hang can make or break the look of a room. And, unlike other features and furniture, can be used cleverly to alter one's perception of the size of the space they're in. Here are our top tips to make the most of your space.
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- Madeleine
- Consultant
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- Are curtains or blinds best for kids bedrooms?
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Choosing curtains and/or blinds for a child's bedroom require consideration of several factors when making the right decision. Here are some tips to help.
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- Natasha Dale
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- Pick up liners: why you should be lining your curtains
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While there are so many beautiful patterns, designs and materials to choose from - the sure-fire way to maximise your curtains' primary purpose (blocking light, retaining heat, privacy) is to line them.
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- Karina Dollman
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- Spotlight on our fabric designers
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Choosing the fabric your curtains or Roman blinds will be tailored from is an exciting part of the process. Russells work closely with several leading fabric houses to bring you a full range of fabric choice.
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- Karina Dollman
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Take a look at our range
From custom NZ-made curtains to ready-to-go options, find the right solution for your windows.
Our simple 3-step process
From first call to final install, we handle everything.
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- Step 1
- We come to you
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Your local consultant will come to you, find a solution tailored to your space, and take measurements.
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- Step 2
- Custom-made
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Your curtains are cut, sewn, and quality-checked in our Nelson workroom, and made to your exact measurements.
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- Step 3
- Hassle-free install
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We come back to hang everything to a professional standard. No lifting a finger.
Expert advice at home
We come to you, anywhere in New Zealand. Because your place is the best place to choose curtains and blinds.