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How Sunscreen Blinds and Sheer Curtains can protect your home

As we come into the warmer months, Sunscreen Blinds and Sheer Curtains offer more than just aesthetic appeal.  In addition to room transforming powers, these window coverings also play an important role in protecting our floor and furnishings from harmful UV rays, whilst enhancing our inhome comfort in reducing glare, yet still allowing natural light to filter through.

Using sunscreen blinds and sheer curtains in your home can offer several benefits. Here are some of the advantages below:

UV Protection

Sunscreen blinds and sheer curtains are designed to block a significant amount of harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays from entering your home. UV rays can cause damage to your furniture, flooring, and upholstery over time by fading and deteriorating materials. By using these window treatments, you can diffuse sunlight, reducing the intensity of light and helping to prevent the fading of colors on your furniture, rugs, and curtains. Ensuring the longevity of your favorite pieces.  

Glare Reduction

More prevalent today than ever before, as work from home becomes more of the norm, sunlight streaming through windows can create annoying glare on screens, mirrors, and other reflective surfaces, making it difficult to see and work comfortably. Sunscreen blinds and sheer curtains can help diffuse and reduce this glare, providing a more comfortable environment indoors.  Softening the light, you may even notice your natural glow is enhanced when conducting your video calls!

Improved Comfort

Overall, sunscreen blinds and sheer curtains can contribute to a more comfortable living environment by controlling the amount of sunlight and heat that enters your home. This can create a more enjoyable atmosphere for daily living.

Temperature Control / Energy Efficiency

Sunscreen blinds can help regulate the temperature in your home by blocking out some of the sun’s heat. The lighter the fabric colour, the better the blinds ability to reflect the heat.  By reducing heat gain in the summer and heat loss in the winter, sunscreen blinds can improve the energy efficiency of your home. This can be especially beneficial during hot summer months, as it can reduce the need for excessive air conditioning, thus saving energy and lowering your energy bills.  Yes please to that!

Privacy

Sheer curtains offer a level of privacy during the day while still allowing natural light to filter through. Sunscreen blinds provide privacy while maintaining a view of the outdoors. This combination of privacy and natural light control is desirable for many homeowners. Just remember that the reverse is true as night falls and the light fades outside.

Aesthetic Appeal

Sunscreen blinds and sheer curtains come in a wide variety of styles, colors, and textures. They can add a decorative element to your home’s interior, enhancing its overall aesthetic and complementing your decor. Sunscreen roller blinds are streamlined and subtle, whereas sheer curtains can add a touch of luxury, and if hung from the ceiling, even elevate the height of your rooms!  View our wide range of roller and curtain fabric ranges and order your free samples to see exactly what they will look like in your home.  We also have a number of easy combinations for you to choose from, reducing your decision making complexity! 

Safe for Families

When you purchase a product from iseekblinds, you can rest assured that our fabrics are 100% safe for your families and the environment.  All of our fabrics are free from heavy-metals, phthalates, VOCs and formaldehyde. This means that our Roller Blinds will not ‘gas’ off when they come into contact with direct sunlight, nor emit harmful gases into your home that can cause skin irritations or asthma.  Be very particular when researching for your window coverings and make sure you ask if the fabrics used are GreenGuard accredited.  Your family will thank you!

Automation

Motorisation of your blinds and curtains is so simple and affordable these days!  When you automate your window furnishings you can contribute to reducing your energy bills.  Set timers to close or open your curtains or blinds depending upon the hours of sunlight.  Already have perfectly fine and usable chain driven blinds?  Did you know you can easily retrofit your existing blinds with a motor?  Find out more here

Furniture & Art Preservation

Direct sunlight can cause irreversible damage to your furniture, artwork, and other valuable possessions. Sunscreen blinds and sheer curtains help protect these items by reducing the amount of UV exposure they receive.

What next?

To maximize these benefits, it’s essential to choose the right type and style of sunscreen blinds and sheer curtains for your specific needs and preferences. Additionally, proper installation and maintenance are crucial to ensure their long-term effectiveness in protecting your home from the sun.  At iseekblinds we show you just how easy it is to install, saving you $$$$ with our How to Videos

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 rooms 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. 

Accent a contemporary or traditional room with double curtains.

In this post, I’m going to show you how you can use layers of curtains, to add softness and luxury to any home. Whether you love the vintage style of lace curtains and heavy drapes or prefer a striking modern look, there many curtain layering combinations to consider.

Dark sheers over blackout curtains are one modern style that you may have seen trending on Instagram. Another popular style is layering neutral fabrics for a bohemian vibe. To inspire you, here are some of the creative ways you can combine sheer and blackout curtains.

Whatever your style, you can find the fabrics and advice to achieve the look you want with iSeekBlinds custom made curtains.

Blackout curtains over sheer curtains.

Placing sheer curtains close to the window glass and blackout curtains towards the inside of the room allows for privacy during daylight and darker hours.

During the daytime, opening blackout curtains will allow natural light to flow into the room. Sheer curtains can remain closed as these transparent fabrics allow light to enter, softening the harsh sunlight in the summer months. In the cooler months, you may open sheer curtains to allow maximum light to fill the room.

In the evening, you can maintain privacy and warmth by closing the blackout curtains.

Sheer curtains and blockout curtains can be hung as single or multiple panels. Two panels create traditional centre-opening curtains, multiple panels can be free-floating and move along the track to where you want them to sit, whereas one single curtain will gather on one side when open.

Sheer curtains over blackout curtains.

Blockout curtains can help improve sleep, but you may prefer the visual softness of sheer curtains facing the inside of a room. This modern curtain layering style is perfect when you want a contemporary twist on a traditional window treatment. This is also the favoured option of the iSeekBlinds team as it allows our beautiful sheer curtain fabrics to really shine!

Bringing sheer curtains to the inside is an elegant way to soften any room’s decor. S-fold sheer curtains can be allowed to hang to the floor, or you may drape curtains back with ties for a more theatrical and romantic effect.

Ceiling mounted sheer and blackout curtains.

Mounting curtains from the ceiling adds a sense of height to the room while enhancing elegance with smooth visual lines. Ceiling-mounted curtains can open on the left, right, and centre, or be free-floating, to suit your room and style.

If you want both curtain layers to move freely and independently, mounting S-fold curtains on separate tracks is most effective. Our curtain tracks have a small profile that blends seamlessly with the ceiling, hiding the brackets for an elegant finish.

Wall-mounted sheer and blackout curtains.

Wall-mounted curtains are attached to the wall directly above the window. Different bracket lengths ensure that sheer curtains and blackout curtains can both move freely.

Wall-mounted curtains often have a centre opening, but you could also use a left-hand or right-hand stack, or free-floating curtains, to suit the layout of the room you are decorating.

Choose motorised curtain tracks for blackout curtains.

For added modernisation, you can choose motorised curtain tracks. Motorised curtain tracks allow the curtains to be opened at a distance, even when you are still in bed.

This style of curtain track is ideal for blackout curtains. Imagine being able to set a timer so that the curtains open automatically, allowing light into the room for a natural awakening — no alarm necessary!

You may choose to mount both curtain layers on motorised tracks or mount sheer curtains on hand-operated tracks and blackout curtains on motorised rails

Which curtain layer should be longer?

Before ordering sheer and blackout curtains for layering, you will need to plan the curtain length. The total length of the curtain is known as the ‘drop’. The drop is the length of the curtain from the curtain tracks at the top to the floor.

When layering sheer curtains with heavier drapes, the lighter fabric can fall slightly shorter than the heavier fabric to maintain movement. For example, if your sheer curtains are measured to hover just above the floor, your blackout curtains might lightly touch the flooring.

Sheer curtains mounted over blackout curtains will look elegant with a longer length. While blackout curtains might hover or barely touch the floor, sheers facing into the room may break gently to provide a sense of luxury.

Ultimately the choice is yours – you can make them the same drop, or one longer,  it’s totally up to you — with custom-made curtains, you can achieve the exact look you are after.

You can find instructions on exactly how to measure for sheer and blackout curtains, and our founder Mike has prepared video demonstrations for each step to guide you on your DIY journey!

Benefits of layering curtains.

Combining sheer curtains with blackout curtains has many advantages. Here are just a few:

  • Layering curtains can help maintain the room temperature
  • Curtains can help protect furnishings and decor from fading in the sunlight
  • Blockout curtains can reduce sound from outside
  • You can customise the level of light in any room to suit the season and your requirements

What next?

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, 

Mike Gubby. 

We answer the most common questions about Sheer Curtains.

Sheer curtains, also known simply as sheers, are still one of the most popular window treatments around.  These lightweight beauties could be considered the perfect window covering for many reasons. Not only do they offer daytime privacy, diffuse bright light and offer a degree of insulation against heat and cold, but they do it all at the same time as softening rooms with their floaty, textural appearance. They’re also ideal for layering, partnering perfectly with blockout roller blinds and plantation shutters.

So, what do you need to know about sheer curtains before you jump head-on into installing them? We cover the most common questions below, plus give you the heads up on how we can help you achieve a beautiful result.

Can you see through sheer curtains?

The majority of sheer curtain fabrics will allow you to see through them to the outside, enabling you to retain your view. At the same time, they offer a level of daytime privacy, shielding you and your space from the outside world.

However, at night, these benefits are reduced so we suggest adding another layer of window covering to provide you with additional privacy options, such as blockout roller blinds or plantation shutters.   

Do sheer curtains block out the sun?

Sheer curtains act like a diffuser, softening natural light and reducing the glare associated with direct sunlight. They will help protect your interior from UV rays, reducing the risk of fading and sun damage to furniture, flooring and soft furnishings.  

They also provide some insulation benefits – assisting in reducing the amount of heat entering your room – a definite plus during the hot Australian summer. During winter they will help keep the cold at bay as well, though we suggest adding another layer of protection to really protect you from the cooler temperatures outside.  

How do I measure for sheer curtains?

Measuring for sheer curtains is a simple process once you know exactly what you want to achieve with your sheers. At iSeekBlinds, we are all about educating our customers on how to measure and install their own window coverings, so our website is full of valuable resources that are easy to follow and understand.  Our owner and resident DIY expert Mike has created a series of videos taking you step-by-step through the process – so grab your measuring tape, head to our video gallery and away you go! 

How much do sheer curtains cost?

The average cost for sheer curtains can vary based on the provider you choose, the fabric you select and of course, whether you opt for a custom-made or an off-the-shelf product. For the best results, we recommend opting for custom-made sheers in quality fabric from a reputable supplier.

If you’re on a budget but still want a beautiful quality finish, then consider going down the DIY track with us. You can save a bunch by measuring, ordering and installing yourselves with a little help from businesses such as ours. Whilst it may seem daunting at first, we promise you it is easy and very rewarding

What next?

So, now that you’ve decided that sheers are definitely for you, where do you go from here? How do you start the ball rolling and ensure those dreams of having beautiful sheers in your home come true? Just reach out to us. We’d love to help you achieve an outcome you’ll be proud of for years to come.  

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. 

How to choose between living room blinds, curtains and shutters.

A living room is a place we go to connect, relax, and unwind. It’s often the first room we consider when redecorating!  If you’ve just moved into a new place or you’re ready to update your living room, selecting the right window treatment will set the room’s tone.

You might choose to allow plenty of natural light to enter during the day, filtered by elegant sheer curtains or light-filtering blinds. In the evening, privacy is paramount. Stay cosy inside by closing heavier curtains or blinds. 

Stylish living room blinds.

Blinds are a practical and modern choice for busy living spaces. Easy to maintain and clean, blinds tend to blend in and complement other living room decor.

Double roller blinds allow you to let in just the right amount of light at any time of day, as you can choose between blockout and sunscreen or light-filtering blinds, depending on your needs. With this flexibility, you can’t go wrong.

If you’re looking to add modern luxury to your living room, there’s also the option to upgrade to motorised blinds.

Our custom-made, linked roller blinds allow the flexibility to use your windows and sliding doors easily while still maintaining maximum privacy and comfort inside.

Cosy curtains for all-day comfort.

Transform your living room with our custom-made blockout and sheer curtains. With no compromise on quality, our living room curtains are made with only the highest quality fabrics.

The best place to start when selecting curtains is to decide what you need them to achieve. While curtains serve to add texture and style to any room, they also need to be practical! For example, in living areas, you may want to achieve privacy during the days and evenings. Lighter fabrics and sheer curtains are practical, giving you the flexibility to design the room in your style. Install roller blinds behind them to give you nighttime privacy and insulation during summer and winter.

Blockout curtains will provide excellent protection against the winter cold and harsh summer sun and have always been a popular option for living room windows.

To help with the DIY process, I have prepared an extensive how-to video library. You’ll find information on different fabrics, and videos on how to measure your windows as well as how to install your new living room curtains. Find them on our website here.  

Tip: We highly recommend ordering free fabric samples to see the fabric before placing your order online. This will give you confidence in your colour and texture selection.

Statement living room plantation shutters.

A fantastic option for any home, plantation shutters are a classic window treatment that’s super-easy to maintain. Shutters bring architectural structure and stunning style to your space. Our shutters are designed in clear-view style, so you have the best possible view from your window when the blades are open.

Our website has plenty of handy videos and instructions to help you DIY assemble and install your shutters, allowing you to enjoy these premium products at an affordable price.

Choose the panel layout that will complement your window and place your order online. Your living room shutters are custom made to your exact specifications in just a few weeks.

What next?

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. 

Here’s why sheer curtains are perfect for all styles of homes.

Sheer curtains can complement many different aesthetics. Whether you want to achieve a crisp modern style, a vintage theme or a contemporary and practical style, sheer curtains can enhance your rooms.

With sheer curtains in place, you can let in the light throughout the day while remaining comfortable within your home. Sheer curtains are one way you can express your style. If you are unsure whether sheer curtains are the best window treatment for you, it’s worth considering the benefits. Here are eight reasons why you might like to choose sheer curtains for your home.

Installing sheer curtains yourself is easy with iSeekBlinds. We’ll guide you through the process, from fabric selection to final installation.

Maintain privacy in your home with sheer curtains.

Sheer curtains create a sense of privacy indoors. Sheer curtains can create privacy in rooms facing the road or where neighbours may have visibility. Blockout roller blinds or curtains prevent neighbours from looking in at night. However, during daylight hours, you may want to benefit from natural light.

Sheer curtains have transparency that allows natural light to fill a room while preventing anyone outside from seeing in. With sheer curtains, you maintain privacy within your home during daylight hours whilst ensuring you benefit fully from natural light. At night, you’ll still need blinds or blockout curtains to create privacy — the sheer privacy effect applies when it’s brighter outdoors than inside.

Create a soft light profile in spaces for rest and work.

In Australia, the summer sun can be bright, making it very difficult to view screens or read newspapers, magazines or books. Sheer curtains soften the light as it enters, enabling you to go about your day without the harsh glare of the sun.

If you are working from home, sheer curtains can soften the light in your study or workspace so you can see your screen more easily. The beauty of sheers is that they filter the light, enabling natural light to illuminate your face during those video calls.

Create gentle waves to add movement.

Sheer curtains are more dynamic than transparent blinds. S-fold curtains add vibrancy and motion to a room. Sheer curtains with generous fullness will create elegant waves that grace the window space.

A wall of sheer curtains can add elegance while still allowing architectural features to show through. This style is perfect for covering a sliding door entrance or simply creating a striking effect along a stretch of wall space.

Sheer curtains are perfect for layering

When you need your window treatment to perform multiple functions, the best way to achieve this is to layer curtains or combine curtains with blinds.

Sheer curtains can be paired with blockout curtains to achieve a layered, luxurious look. This style is perfect for bedrooms and formal living areas.

For contemporary living spaces, try layering sheer curtains with external or internal roller blinds. Combining block-out blinds with sheers will allow you to darken the room at night and enjoy privacy during the day.

Sheer curtains add a stylish finishing touch to your interior.

Sheer curtains create a sense of softness and delicacy that a bare window space doesn’t have. Whether you choose a patterned or plain fabric, you can highlight your windows and add texture with sheer curtains.

Dark-coloured sheer curtains can provide contrast in a modern room or office space. Dark-coloured transparent fabric will provide visual contrast while creating an indoor environment that’s suitable for viewing screens. Dark sheer curtains with S-fold tracks are a modern twist on more traditional curtains, bringing softness while creating visual flow.

You can achieve elegance in every room by keeping your sheer curtains simple. Let the curtains fall gracefully to the floor in an even S-fold style, without tiebacks or frills, for a tasteful result.

Protect interior items from fading with sheer curtains.

Hanging sheer curtains in bedrooms and living spaces can help to protect your interior decor from fading in the sunlight. Sheer curtains soften the natural light, so the full force of sunlight doesn’t hit your furniture, flooring, cushions and throws.

Link your outdoor and indoor spaces.

Natural-coloured sheer curtains can create a seamless flow from outside to inside, perfect for those summer evenings or warm afternoons. Curtains don’t have to hang at the window height. You can hang sheer curtains above the window or even from the ceiling to add length. Hanging curtains higher adds the illusion of vertical space

Sheer curtains can bring romance into your home.

Last, sheer curtains provide a touch of whimsy and romance that you can’t achieve with standard blinds. Whether you choose natural coloured fabric or darker colours, the softness of sheer curtains will complement soft nighttime lighting or morning sun.

Choosing high-quality, custom-made sheer curtains can transform the ambience of your home. You can even install S-fold sheer curtains yourself for a DIY transformation of your living spaces.

What next?

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. 

Rebecca says…

We are so happy with our iSeekBlinds Bali Snow s-fold sheer curtains. We have just under 8m altogether in our living and dining rooms and they have completely transformed the look and feel of the room. I just love how they provide softness, texture and also add movement to the room. Our overall experience with iSeekBlinds was faultless. They were incredibly easy to measure and install and the customer service provided was above and beyond. Thank you iSeekBlinds, they look amazing and we are thrilled with our purchase.

Sheer Fabric: Bali Snow

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