Revamping your home for Summer Summer is fast approaching so it’s time for spring cleaning and a home revamp; whether this is a fresh paint job, new furniture or updated fittings. Here are some of the latest decor trends that are easy to execute without needing to renovate. Pops of colour Brighten up the [...]
Thermalite Shutters Offer Energy Efficiency Interested in saving up to 35% on your utility bills? Our Thermalite Shutters can help - there is nothing worse than a hot, stuffy bedroom when you’re ready to turn in for the night! Unfortunately, once summer sets in, many homes will have precisely that. West-facing rooms will be [...]
Are Your Blinds Or Shutters Really Made In Australia? Sometimes “Australian Made” Blinds & Shutters, aren't fair dinkum It is said that Australia was built on a sheep’s back. Unfortunately, consumers are now at risk of having the wool pulled over their eyes by so called local companies falsely claiming their products as “made in [...]
The History of Plantation Shutters Plantation Shutters, a History Let’s not associate plantation shutters, despite their name, with the “height” of America’s south. Sure, they bring to mind huge antebellum soirees in grandiose homes, with cotton fields and peach orchards spanning across wide-open fields and swampy terrains. You can almost see yourself framed in front [...]
Invest In Plantation Shutters Plantation Shutters are an Investment for the Future According to the Queensland 2014 September and October Market Reports, the Brisbane property market has surged ahead in the 12 months to June, with BIS Shrapnel www.bis.com.au reporting an increase in median house values of 8%... "So while the market is on the move, it [...]
Australian Made Shutters Vs. Imported Shutters Local or Imported Plantation Shutters? We are all entitled to the best window solutions and security for our home or business, but how to choose from so many options? In our "buy anything and everything online world", we have access to both local and overseas manufacturers and suppliers including [...]
The Value of Plantation Shutters Whether you want partial or full coverage, Decor Blinds are happy to discuss your options and help you to understand the value that plantation shutters could have for your home. Plantation shutters are great because they instantly add a feeling of homeliness and elegance to any exterior. They are [...]
Design Trends for Blinds in 2016 There are quite a few new design features that are taking over homes and livening up living spaces - now the perfect time to stay on trend, and give your home a fresh new look. At Decor Blinds, we are always keeping our eye on the hottest new ideas for [...]
Are Your Blinds Child Safe? January 1, 2015 was a big day, as it became the Law that every installation service for blinds, curtains and fittings must comply with the Trade Practices (Consumer Product Safety Standard – Corded Internal Window Coverings) Regulations . You Can Make Sure The Kids Are Safe As a responsible parent or caretaker, you [...]
Cleaning Plantation Shutters Plantation shutters add a truly cosy and elegant quality to your home. At Décor Blinds, our shutters are made with Thermalite, making them not only aesthetically pleasing, but also practical. They are water resistant, fire retardant and provide 3 times the insulation of timber. They require very little maintenance as they will never crack, [...]
