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Sheer curtains can enhance your home in so many ways, adding beauty, functionality, and a sense of comfort to your living spaces. A versatile window treatment option, Sheer curtains will amplify your home’s aesthetics, provide protection from glare while still allowing natural light to filter through. Here are just some of the many benefits of using sheer curtains:
Sheer curtains offer versatility and can be used in various rooms, from living spaces and bedrooms to kitchens, dining rooms and home offices. They add a touch of style and functionality to almost any space and look stunning over a wide span of windows. From a control perspective, you have the option of a hand drawn track or you can upgrade to a motorised track for the ultimate in convenience!
Sheer curtains are made from lightweight and translucent fabrics. These fabrics allow natural light to enter your home, while softening and diffusing it. The sheer material gently filters and scatters the sunlight, creating a pleasant and inviting atmosphere, diluting the harshness of direct sunlight.
Although sheer curtains don’t completely block out the sun, their ability to minimise glare will increase the enjoyment of your living spaces. Reduced glare from the summer sun will make it more comfortable to sit near windows, especially in rooms where you may be working on a computer, reading, or watching TV.
Sheer curtains are particularly effective in decreasing glare during the golden hours of sunrise and sunset when sunlight can be intense, resulting in a gentle, ambient illumination in your rooms.
Sheer curtain fabrics can make a room feel more open and spacious. Their lightweight and see-through nature give the illusion of more space, which is especially beneficial for smaller living areas. If you choose to ceiling mount your sheer curtains, you will receive the added benefit of an increased sense of heighten ceilings.
Sheer curtains offer a level of privacy while still maintaining a sense of openness during the daytime. While they allow light to pass through, they obscure the view into your home from the outside, making them a great choice for rooms where you want to maintain privacy without blocking out all the light and leaving you with your view of the outside world.
Sheer curtains come in a wide range of colors, patterns, and styles. Check out our carefully curated ranges here. The delicate, ethereal appearance of sheer curtains adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to your home’s interior decor. They often create a sense of airiness and can complement various design styles, from traditional to contemporary.
Sheer curtains can also help to soften the acoustics in a room, reducing echoes and creating a more serene and comfortable living environment.
Although sheer curtains are not designed for complete UV protection, they still offer some level of defense against harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. The sheer fabric filters out a portion of UV radiation, helping to protect your furnishings and flooring from fading and sun damage over time.
While sheer curtains are not as effective at insulating against heat as thicker window coverings, they can still provide a minor degree of thermal insulation, which helps to stabilize indoor temperatures and reduce the need for artificial lighting during the day. During the summer, they can help to keep a room slightly cooler by reducing the direct heat gain from the sun.
To maximize the benefits of sheer curtains, you can pair them with other window treatments, such as roller blinds or blockout curtains. This allows you to have greater control over privacy, light, and glare throughout the day. Layering combinations can complement the overall design of your home and further enhance the aesthetic appeal of sheer curtains.
Sheer curtains are easy to clean and maintain, making them a practical choice for busy living areas. An important consideration to assist with maintenance of your sheer curtains is when you select your drop effect based on the use of your rooms. Just touching or hovering over the floor will make it easier for vacuuming in high traffic areas, whilst puddling will add an increase sense of luxury to rooms such as bedrooms.
Sheer curtains can be layered with thicker window coverings such as blockout Roller blinds or curtains as the seasons change, providing flexibility in managing light and temperature throughout the year.
Overall, sheer curtains will enhance living areas by adding beauty, creating a comfortable atmosphere, and offering practical benefits like light diffusion and privacy. Their versatility and ability to complement different decor styles make them a popular choice for homeowners looking to improve the overall appeal and functionality of their living spaces.
If you’re in need of some inspiration, visit our customer outcomes gallery and click on the photos to read about their DIY experience (see for yourself how easy it actually is!) or Instagram page for ideas and real-life photos from our customers.
The DIY process is easy to follow, and it will make a world of difference to your home, we promise.
Need some help? You can either Contact our customer service team or book in a free design consultation with me.
Thanks for reading!
Cheers,
Mike Gubby
Christmas! It may seem like it’s a while away yet, however before we know it, Christmas is upon us! And for some reason this happens year after year! To avoid last minute stress and to feel ready, prepared and amazing, it will pay dividends to start getting organised now.
When it comes to your new window coverings, ordering them well before you actually need them will ensure you will receive them prior to Christmas. In addition, you’ll have time to install them, avoid any last minute delays and be totally guest ready! To help get you started, we put together a few steps to consider:
You wouldn’t believe how many customers place their order just a few weeks before Christmas, not realising their blinds won’t be made until the new year. For the blinds industry, the months leading up to Christmas are the busiest times of the year. Production schedules fill up well in advance, pushing normal manufacturing times out from a few days to a few weeks! We need to navigate suppliers’ backordering stock of the most popular fabrics and components, we experience delivery delays, and there are always last-minute fires to put out. In addition, as manufacturers, we need to put ordering cut off dates in place almost a month out from Christmas. So we can fulfil our promise to the customers who have already placed their orders, their blinds will be delivered in time.
Decide on the type of window coverings you want. Roller Blinds, Curtains and Plantation Shutters all play a slightly different role when it comes to functionality and aesthetics. Consider your style preferences, the room type, privacy needs, light control levels, whether to automate and your budget. Can’t decide? Combinations of blinds, curtains or shutters not only give you a stunning outcome, but cover multiple functional requirements as well! When it comes to budget, by ordering from iSeekBlinds and DIY measure and install, you will be able to get exactly what you have always wanted – stunning custom-made blinds, curtains or shutters for a LOT less than traditional retailers. Oh, and Australian Made too!
Make sure you review all the available options for each product by checking out our Product specifications guide
Now you’ve decided what sort of window coverings you want, its time to select from our wide range of fabrics and colours for both Roller Blinds and Curtains. At iSeekBlinds, you can order unlimited samples, and we express post them free, so you get them fast! Included in your sample pack are handy check measure work sheets , as well as a reply paid envelope. Once you have made your selection, simply send your unwanted samples back to iSeekBlinds, reducing landfill and enabling us to recycle them.
DIY is so easy with iSeekBlinds. Using our handy check measure work sheets included in your sample pack (or you can download them from our website), visit our How To Measure video gallery to see just how easy it is to measure your windows. Worried about getting your measurements wrong? Don’t be! If you follow the easy to understand How to measure steps, we know you will get a mm perfect fit for your windows! Budget conscious? Busting out some DIY moves, you will save $$$$. Celebrate! ( oh and then consider to Automate with your savings!)
Mike is offering Free Video Consultations! When you book your 30 minute online video chat with Mike, (yup that’s the guy from the video’s!) he will answer all your DIY questions, review your windows with you, give you the best product advice, and ensure you not only save money, but get the best outcome for your windows! With spots filling fast, Book in now
Ready to checkout? Review your product order details carefully to ensure everything is correct. Once your order is placed, you’ll receive an instant order confirmation. When your order is processed, (that same day) it will be placed into our production schedule. We will send you an email update to let you know the proposed manufacturing date. Generally, your order is then shipped the following business day. Now you have an indication of when you need to set some time aside to install your new blinds!
Normally our Roller Blinds are made in 3 – 5 days, Curtains within 10 days and Plantation Shutters 2 – 3 weeks. In the months preceding Christmas, these lead times tend to blow out with the increased demand for Christmas orders. Order now to ensure your spot in our production schedule for delivery prior to Christmas.
When you order is shipped, you will receive an email with your tracking information. Your location will determine delivery time, usually 1 – 5 days. Please note that over the Christmas period, (mid to late November, all of December) huge volumes of freight will be moving all around the country – there is a risk that some orders can get delayed or go missing. As we use 3rd party couriers, this is outside of our control. The earlier you place your order, the greater the chance you have, of receiving it in full in time for Christmas.
Now you know when your blinds, curtains or shutters will be arriving, it’s time to get ready to install! At iSeekBlinds our aim is to make this as easy as possible. Our numerous customers often can’t believe what they have achieved and just how easy it was by watching out How To Install videos. Starting with mm perfect measurements, you will stand back in awe and admire your handy work, whilst doing a little jig about how much money you saved in doing it yourself!
Enjoy your special time with friends and family. Relish in their envy at your awesome new window coverings, WOW them with your smart home automation (for those of you who chose to motorise your curtains and blinds – nice one!), try to get the house guests to leave, or even out of the spare room (they won’t want to with those stunning sheer curtain, roller blinds or shutters!!) and most of all, take the time to congratulate yourself on a great DIY job! Oh and if you have time, take some photos of you fab new window coverings and enter our Annual photo competition – Launching in mid Dec!
Remember those guys in the Colourbond ads standing outside their houses admiring the roof? Well that will be you (and your guests) transfixed at your beautiful window coverings! Nudge them to get a move on to the Christmas table 🙂
From our family to yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year – (Can’t believe I just wrote that already!!)
Thanks for reading!
Cheers,
Not a fan of light peeking through the edges of your roller blinds? You’re not alone!
A key concern that many of our customers have is whether their blinds are going to provide the kind of sun protection and light elimination they are craving. Blinds are not like curtains, in that your blinds only cover the specific rectangle they are cut to – so there is a risk that you may have some light spilling around the sides of your blinds.
We have been helping our customers measure, order, and install their blackout blinds in Melbourne, Victoria, and across Australia for long enough to have a few tricks up our sleeve about how to keep the sun and light out. Read on for tips and tricks to keep the light from coming in around the sides of your blinds for a better night’s sleep. Then, if you would like to DIY your own blinds, fit for your specific need, then take a look at our range.
A simple but effective way to keep the sunlight from coming in the side of your blinds is to place a set of blockout curtains over the top of your blinds. This handy combination not only works a treat to keep the sunlight from streaming through the sides of your blinds but helps with insulation, and looks great too!
Installing curtains to cover the side of your blinds is as simple as taking a look at our curtain fabrics and learning how to measure. If you have specific questions, we can advise you on your options and figure out what will work best for your home. Just contact us for help.
Blackout blinds are by their very nature designed to keep maximum light out. When we have customers who want to keep the maximum amount of light out of their homes, we recommend outside-mounted blackout blinds for the ultimate in light reduction.
Outside-mounting means the blind is installed across the front of the window, rather than inside the recess. This effectively prevents light gaps at the edges of your blind. Our blinds are completely customisable by you, so you have ultimate control over how they will look and work. For example, do you want single or double roller blackout blinds? Do you want to operate your blinds with a chain drive or – for the ultimate in luxury – motorised blinds?
Whatever configuration you end up opting for, outside-mounted roller blinds are a highly effective way to stop light from coming through the side of the blinds. Our team is available for extra guidance, or you can see our how-to guides here.
A simple ‘hack’ that stops light from coming in the side of your roller blinds is to install light blocker strips on your windows.
These simple strips are especially handy if you have inside-mounted roller blinds as they sit on the sides of your windows and block the light gaps. If you have installed your blinds and found that you have a slight gap letting light in, a light blocker strip may be the simple answer you are looking for. You can usually find these in hardware stores or online.
If you’re in need of some inspiration, visit our gallery or Instagram page for ideas and real-life photos from our customers. Once you’ve decided which product you prefer, make use of our free fabric samples. They will allow you to see and feel the fabrics before selecting the one you like best.
So, if you’ve got a home that could benefit from a refresh, let us help you! The DIY process is easy to follow, and it will make a world of difference to your home, we promise.
Need some help? You can either Contact our customer service team or book in a free design consultation with me.
Thanks for reading!
Cheers,
Mike Gubby.
If you are looking for an easy and cost-effective way to keep your home warm in the colder months, you might want to consider curtains. While there is a slew of home improvements you can make to enhance the warmth of your home, such as double-glazed windows and insulation, the perfect solution can be as simple as investing in some quality curtains. Plus, curtains have the added benefit of being an attractive addition to your home, as well as adding value.
Do curtains keep you warm in your home? Read on to find out — and then explore our range of high-quality, Australian-made curtains to choose your perfect fit.
Unless you already have double glazing or some kind of insulating film on your windows, there will likely be a fair bit of heat transfer taking place through the glass. What this means is that plenty of the warmth within your home will be lost as it comes into contact with the chill of the outside via your windows. You can protect against this happening with a very simple solution: curtains!
At iSeekBlinds we offer a range of curtains and blinds, with a range of fabric options available.
An option for customers who are looking for added insulation is to double up on the curtains in their home. For example, you may already have sheer curtains in part of your home.
When you are looking to enhance the insulating properties of your home, it helps to ensure that your curtains fit your windows well. Take measurements of your windows and ensure that you have got the size of your windows just right.
When you choose iSeekBlinds you are choosing high-quality and affordable curtain options which make getting the perfect curtains for your home, easy. We have a range of instructional material on how to install your curtains including these guides:
We are also available to help you with any questions you may have and are happy to chat about your options.
Winter in the southern end of Australia can get pretty cold, so if you’re looking for an affordable and attractive way to gain greater insulation in your home, choose thick and luxurious curtains from iSeekBlinds. We are a Melbourne-based business with all of our curtains made to your exact specifications right here in our Melbourne warehouse. You can be assured of high-quality curtains and friendly service when you choose us for your curtains.
Curtains in the home offer a huge range of benefits, including:
If you’re in need of some inspiration, visit our gallery or Instagram page for ideas and real-life photos from our customers. Once you’ve decided which product you prefer, make use of our free fabric samples. They will allow you to see and feel the fabrics before selecting the one you like best.
So, if you’ve got a home that could benefit from a refresh, let us help you! The DIY process is easy to follow, and it will make a world of difference to your home, we promise.
Need some help? You can either Contact our customer service team or book in a free design consultation with me.
Thanks for reading!
Cheers,
If you are someone who struggles with getting enough shuteye of an evening you might need to consider if there is something in your bedroom preventing you from having a restful night.
So much of our sleep is determined by the conditions we create within our bedrooms, and the routine we engage in before we go to sleep. In this short article we are going to go through some of the environmental factors that can give you a better night’s sleep. We are also going to explore some actions you can build into your evening routine to ensure that by the time your head hits the pillow you are primed and ready for a full eight hours of rest!
Looking for a high-quality set of blackout curtains to block the sun of a morning? iSeekBlinds have a great range of blackout curtains in various colours and fabrics to ensure that your bedroom is a plush and comfortable retreat.
The first thing you want to do in ensuring that your bedroom is set for the evening is to make sure that you are blocking out the light. You want to keep your bedroom as dark as possible so that you can rest and relax. If you have a streetlight that shines into your room, invest in some blackout blinds or curtains to keep the light out. Or, if you have a bedroom that cops the full heat of the sunlight in the morning, use blackout blinds to keep the sun away.
Why not also consider investing in some essential oils and a diffuser, and load it up with your favourite nighttime blend? A soothing mix of lavender and some natural Australian scents is always a winner for nighttime.
Consider investing in motorised blinds or curtains to make waking up in the morning a lot easier. If you have a habit of snoozing in the morning you will find it a whole lot harder to stay sleeping if the sunlight is pouring into your room. You can even set your motorised blinds to open at a set time with home automation – and that is one way to wake up on time!
Full disclosure – if the reason you are not getting enough sleep is that your significant other snores loud enough to wake the neighbours, then there is not a lot a set of blackout curtains will do to silence them. However, it can’t hurt!
Ultimately, anything to keep the light out of your bedroom is going to help you sleep better. Studies have shown that we operate with a circadian rhythm, that is, we rest with the sunset and wake with the sunrise. Only in today’s world, we are going to bed long after sunset and waking up generally after sunrise. So if you can keep the light out of your bedroom, you are effectively tricking your brain into thinking it’s still dark, and thus enjoying better sleep!
For more tips and tricks on getting the most out of your blackout curtains, get in touch with us. Our friendly customer service team are happy to help.
A key part of getting enough sleep is your routine prior to bedtime. So in addition to ensuring that your room is dark enough thanks to your blackout curtains or blinds, we recommend following a few key tips:
When you are ready to invest in high-quality blackout curtains or blinds, get in touch with us at iSeekBlinds. Don’t struggle with sleeping or staying asleep because of poor quality or ineffective blinds or curtains – speak to us today about your options and find the perfect solution for your bedroom. We love helping our happy customers enjoy a great night’s sleep and we would love to do the same for you!
If you’re in need of some inspiration, visit our gallery or Instagram page for ideas and real-life photos from our customers. Once you’ve decided which product you prefer, make use of our free fabric samples. They will allow you to see and feel the fabrics before selecting the one you like best.
So, if you’ve got a home that could benefit from a refresh, let us help you! The DIY process is easy to follow, and it will make a world of difference to your home, we promise.
Need some help? You can either Contact our customer service team or book in a free design consultation with me.
Thanks for reading!
Cheers,
Mike Gubby.
We all know that beautiful bedrooms lead to a good night’s sleep. And what’s on your windows makes a huge difference!
Window coverings in any bedroom have two essential functions:
Plus, it’s a bonus if your windows look great too! Whether you only use the bedroom for sleep, or your children’s bedooms double as a play or study space, your choices will make all the difference to how the room feels, functions, and serves your needs.
Below we go through some of the options for bedroom blinds and curtains, to hopefully make your decision easier.
Blockout roller blinds will provide you with a darkened room while taking up minimal space, making them the perfect choice for a minimalist style. Bedroom roller blinds can be single roller blinds that when open, allow full visibility and sunlight to enter during the day. Double roller blinds in bedrooms offer the flexibility of two blinds so you can maintain daytime privacy yet still receive natural light during the daytime.
We recommend face-fitting (or outside mounting) your bedroom blinds on your window frame, to maximise light-blocking in your space. This way, the roller blind covers all of the glass, preventing those strips of light that occur when the roller blind is mounted inside the window recess.
And if you dream of being able to let the sunlight flood into your room without getting out of bed, then we can help! Upgrade to modern luxury with motorised blinds. Connect the system with your existing devices, and “Hey, Siri”, you’re ready to go.
Curtains are the most traditional way to reduce light in your bedrooms, and there are good reasons why they are still so popular today.
Blockout curtains can stand alone, or be layered with sheer curtains for optimal effect. Layering sheer curtains with heavier drapes will provide privacy during the day and darkness at night — perfect for guest rooms or main bedrooms. Curtains can also be installed floor-to-ceiling, and wall-to-wall, giving you maximum coverage and ensuring that no pesky light sneaks through when you’re trying to sleep.
Our free fabric samples allow you to see and touch the fabrics before you order so you can choose the one that’s best for you. Plus, our S-fold curtains come ready to install with everything you need to set them up.
Plantation shutters are a very popular window dressing that adds particular kerb appeal to any family or holiday home.
Whilst plantation shutters block the majority of light entering a room, it’s best to think of them as “room darkening” rather than full blockout. You will need to accept some light filtering through between the blades, even when they are closed. If you want to avoid all light, you can either layer blockout curtains over the top of your shutters which you can draw closed at night; or, if you have the depth in your window recess, you can install a blockout roller blind behind your shutters for the maximum light block.
If you’re looking for ways to style your shutters, our gallery has inspiration from our customers. iSeekBlinds plantation shutters are easy to install and easy to maintain. All you need to do is wipe them down from time to time to keep them looking their best.
If you’re in need of some inspiration, visit our gallery or Instagram page for ideas and real-life photos from our customers. Once you’ve decided which product you prefer, make use of our free fabric samples. They will allow you to see and feel the fabrics before selecting the one you like best.
So, if you’ve got a bedroom that could benefit from a refresh, let us help you! The DIY process is easy to follow, and it will make a world of difference to your home, we promise.
Need some help? You can either Contact our customer service team or book in a free design consultation with me.
Thanks for reading!
Cheers,
Several years ago, we were thrilled to be one of the first in Australia to bring motorised blinds to the online DIY market. Motorised roller blinds are extremely popular as they bring ease and convenience to everyday living. However, many of us are now choosing to take the extra step and automate our blinds via a home automation system. This integration creates the ultimate in convenience and luxury—hello smart blinds! —enabling us to use voice control or set up personalised routines via scenes and timers.
Smart blinds are the way of the future and easily within your reach. In this article we explain the benefits of integrating your blinds with your smart home system, how to go about it and how we can help.
Convenience, comfort, safety and energy management top the list as the most desired benefits of smart home automation.
By motorising your blinds and integrating them with your smart home devices, your house will become more energy efficient. Set your blinds to go down during the day to keep the house cool in summer, and warm in winter. Smart Home Automation will greatly assist in reducing your energy usage, delivering savings back to the household.
Automating your blinds adds convenience to everyday living at the touch of a button or a simple voice command. Set all your blinds to go down as you leave the house or to open when you get up in the morning. High windows? No problem. Easily open and close your blinds on hard-to-reach windows whenever you want.
Set the mood for comfortable living in your home:
Going on holiday? Set up your automation to open and close the blinds whilst you are away (also incorporating your lights turning on/off) to give the impression that someone is home.
At iSeekBlinds, we use market leading Automate technology from Rollease Acmeda. We have plenty of information and resources available on our website, including a series of how-to videos which explain each product and the set-up processes involved.
You can also visit the Rollease Acmeda website here for further information.
Motorising and automating your blinds is easy! We explain all the steps on our website, but here are the answers to some common FAQs:
Simply select “motor” as your blind control method when placing your order online. Our website will automatically select the correct motor for your blind based on the width.
Upgrading your existing roller blinds to motorised blinds is easy with our retrofit program. Once you’ve determined that your blinds are compatible, simply order the parts you need from our website then make the switch! Find out more about the process here.
Controlling motorised blinds is easy using the Automate Paradigm remote. The same remote can control single or multiple blinds in different zones or within the same room. The 15-channel remote is simple to program and easy to use, and you can add it to your order as you complete the buying process. FInd out more here.
To control your blinds via home automation, you will need the Automate Pulse 2 Wifi Hub. This hub connects to home networks to unlock the luxury of automated blinds. Experience customisation with scene and timer options as well as voice control via Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Apple Homekit. Find out more about the Pulse2 hub here.
The Pulse 2 hub is a wireless controller for all motorised blinds in your home with a range of up to 30 meters. For the best results, the manufacturer recommends:
For more information, please visit our website here or view the manufacturers handbook here.
Motorising your blinds and curtains will enable you to take home living to the next level adding ease, convenience and comfort; and bring a touch of luxury to your everyday living. By integrating them with your smart home devices, not only will it greatly assist in reducing your energy usage but prepare your home for the future. And, you’ll be surprised at just how affordable it is too!
So go ahead – open up your world of possibilities! We are here to help, and have the right products, solutions, and information to guide you on your automation journey.
Need some help? You can either Contact our customer service team or book in a free design consultation with me.
Thanks for reading!
Cheers,
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