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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.
Sunscreen roller blinds really come into their own during summer and will make a huge difference to your home during these brighter, warmer months. But just why are sunscreen roller blinds so popular, and what advantages do they offer? We offer some advice and answer some of the most frequent questions below.
Yes, you can! Not only will you retain your view to the outside but sunscreen blinds also allow the natural light to flood your space. This will keep your rooms well-lit with a softly filtered light that’s easy on the eyes and the furnishings! Sunscreen blinds also provide you with daytime privacy – you’ll be able to see out, but people won’t be able to see in. Perfect for bedrooms and windows that face the neighbours or the street. Our fabrics offer different levels of openness too, some being more transparent than others. View our fabric choices and order some free samples to decide which one is best for you.
Sunscreen roller blinds have excellent insulation properties, so are ideal for keeping your rooms cooler in summer. They will prevent the heat from entering your rooms by providing a barrier at the window – either reflecting or absorbing the heat, depending on the colour you choose (see more on colour choice below). They excel in controlling the glare entering your room, so are perfect for north and west facing rooms. With an approximate 95% UV protection rate, they’ll also help to protect for your furniture and flooring from sun damage.
The fabric colour you choose will determine how the blind performs and what results you’ll achieve once you’ve installed it. It’s always best to work out what you need the blind to do, then make that your primary reason for choosing the colour. For example – do you need to maintain excellent visibility to the outside, or perhaps increase the brightness of your space? Don’t just opt for which colour works best with your interior. There is more at play here.
Light colours will reflect the light and heat whilst maximising the brightness of your space. This can make them a little harder to see through when the sun is shining brightly outside. Darker colours offer excellent visibility from inside to out and tend to be a little easier on the eye as they absorb light and heat. This absorption may make the room feel a bit warmer though, so just be aware.
Sunscreen roller blinds are perfect for layering with blockout roller blinds or blockout curtains.
They are most commonly installed behind a blockout roller blind, providing you with both privacy and insulation options. Raise your blockout blind during the day and let the sunscreen blind do the hard work of reducing the glare and giving you daytime privacy. And of course, at night (and in winter) your sunscreen blind will provide you with an additional layer of insulation against the cold air outside, helping to reduce your energy bills.
You can also install a sunscreen roller blind behind blockout curtains – achieving the same results as mentioned above. Not only does it look great, but it gives you the best of both worlds – the beautiful luxury of blockout curtains, with the practicality of the hard-working sunscreen blind behind them. The perfect solution for bedrooms!
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,
Sometimes knowing which fabric is right for you, and for your windows, can be a little tricky. We’ve broken down the main points of difference between the two, to hopefully make your decision easier.
Sunscreen fabrics enable you to retain your view of the outside, allow in natural light and at the same time provide daytime privacy. They excel in controlling the glare entering your room, and with an approximate 95% UV blockage they offer protection for your furniture and flooring from sun damage. With energy-efficient insulation properties, sunscreen blinds are ideal for helping to keep your rooms cooler in summer and warmer in winter.
Light colours will reflect the light and heat whilst maximising the brightness of your space. Darker colours offer excellent visibility from inside to out and tend to be a little easier on the eye as they absorb the light and heat (though they may make the room feel a bit warmer than light colours will as a result). Keep these factors in mind when choosing which colour is best for you and your interior.
Light Filtering fabrics gently diffuse and soften the light, whilst ensuring both day and night time privacy – meaning you can enjoy the best of both worlds at the same time. Also known as translucent blinds, they are designed to block the view from outside in and vice-versa – so are ideal if you need privacy from a street-facing window, or to hide a not-so-perfect view. With their insulation properties, they can also assist in the energy efficiency of your home, helping to retain warmth in winter and keep out the heat in summer.
Choosing a lighter colour fabric will maximise the natural light coming into your space – think of using these colours in living spaces and bathrooms where you really want to keep things as light and bright as possible. In contrast to this, using darker colours will absorb more light therefore darkening the interior, making them ideal for theatre rooms or bedrooms.
Choosing the right fabric isn’t the only decision you’ll need to make, choosing the right colour is often more important! We’ve given you some tips above about colour choice, but we’ll go into a bit more detail for you.
When choosing colours, many of us only consider how they will fit with our interior schemes. But what is just as important to think about, is the way colour works in a practical sense. You need to have a good think about your interior, and the natural light you have available to you.
Lighter colours will reflect the light and heat whilst maximising the brightness of your space. If your room doesn’t have much natural light and tends to be on the darker side as a result, choosing a light colour will make it feel a bit brighter. Alternatively, if your room receives heaps of direct natural light and is quite bright during the day, you might want to reduce the glare a bit. Choosing a mid-tone to darker-toned fabric will help you do this, making it easier on the eyes, and the blind will also be easier to see through as it absorbs the light rather than reflecting it.
Darker colours absorb light, therefore reducing glare and softening the light-levels you receive. If your room is on the dark side already, be wary of installing a darker-coloured blind as you could risk reducing the natural light your room receives even further. Whilst this might be ideal for theatre rooms or the bedroom of a shift-worker, it could spell disaster for a living space or kitchen. Installing a lighter-coloured blind in these darker rooms will help to brighten and lighten them, and might be what you’re looking for.
We hope that clears it up a little and assists you in deciding which fabric will be best for your home.
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.
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Taken the plunge and invested in some new curtains? Considering buying some new curtains and wondering what kind of curtains are the easiest to keep clean? Curtains are a huge part of the look and feel of your home, and even though they are not an item you might think requires regular cleaning, treating them well and giving them some TLC, will keep them looking fresh and beautiful for many years to come.
In this handy guide, we are going to go into the finer points of how to clean your curtains, and then provide you with some advice on what styles of curtains will work best for your home.
Looking for high-quality curtains? Curtains from iSeekBlinds are your first choice for premium Australian-made curtains. Contact our friendly team today to discuss your options or to ask questions.
Blackout curtains are an obvious choice for many homeowners who want to enjoy privacy and a reduction in sunlight, without compromising on the style and aesthetic appeal of a high-quality curtain. Blackout, or blockout, curtains are named because they eliminate sunlight from a room by the nature of their construction.
Many blackout curtains are made from thick fabric and have a durable acrylic coating on the back to achieve maximum insulation. Some blackout curtains are not able to be machine washed, and so require hand washing instead.
Sheer curtains add style, elegance, and aesthetic appeal to any living space or formal area. A sheer curtain is not going to add a whole lot of privacy, but what it lacks in privacy it makes up for in appeal. Sheers are a great addition to an existing blockout curtain where you want to provide daytime privacy without blocking out a view or sunlight. Many people choose to put sheer curtains on the second level of their home facing out to a view, or to their backyard. You may also want to combine a sheer curtain with a blind or other more private option. That way, you can enjoy a sheer curtain when you want one but also benefit from more seclusion when you need it.
Cleaning your sheer curtains is a fairly straightforward task, provided you are able to machine wash them on a delicate setting. Otherwise, a spot clean or hand wash is a safer, more gentle option.
Cleaning curtain tracks is commonly known as the bane of any cleaner’s existence. These pesky grooves often accumulate a range of dust and debris and it is difficult to get the right tool to clean your curtain tracks. We have a range of suggestions:
Curtains made from a durable fabric are going to prove easiest to clean and will last the longest – but provided that you take care of sheer curtains well, they are going to provide you with years of enjoyment.
There are so many different curtain fabrics out there; the best way to know what works for you is to speak to someone in our team today about what kind of curtains you need and then go from there.
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,
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Roller blinds and double roller blinds are affordable and practical options when thinking about window treatments for your home. They are simple to install, look great and don’t take up too much space. But why do we love double roller blinds so much? Our friend Katrina Chambers shared the below article with us many years ago, but it’s still so completely relevant today, that we thought we’d revisit it (plus add a bit more in) and share the gold with you all!
Roller blinds are known for their ease of installation (think DIY!) and simplicity. Roller blinds are a regular feature in many Australian homes and remain one of the best selling window furnishings today. I have a few in my home which I purchased via iSeekBlinds. Any style, any budget – I promise you’ll find something to suit to your own home.
Come and check out some ideas with the photos below…
Popular at the moment is a sheer curtain over the top of a roller blind. Like this photo above. Such a soft and inviting space.
This window above makes use of the double roller blind system. The sunscreen underneath with a blockout on the top. That’s a clever idea and perfect for controlling light levels and privacy within your home at any time of day.
Combine the best of both worlds with double roller blinds (also called dual roller blinds or day and night blinds). This innovative blind system includes two different types of blinds on a single bracket. With double roller blinds you can switch between blockout blinds for complete privacy and darkness, to transparent sunscreen blinds that let in natural light whilst preserving your view. It’s the benefit of the dual roller blinds system. Our day night blinds are the perfect solution for 24 hour coverage.
Retain your view, reduce the glare factor and protect your furnishings and flooring from sun damage with sunscreen fabrics. I have these all across the back windows of my house (my house below). Love them!
Light Filtering fabrics gently diffuse the light, whilst ensuring both day and night time privacy. Add an extra layer of decorative privacy to a frosted window or hide an ugly view whilst adding warmth and retaining your natural light.
Blockout blinds come into their own when it comes to ensuring the perfect light control within your home. They maintain excellent insulation and offer 100% privacy, plus we have plenty of styles and colours to choose from on our website here.
For a touch of luxury, motorise your blinds or finish off your look with one of their beautiful pelmets!
All of these blinds are so easy to measure and install by getting your DIY on! And saving loads in the process. So jump to it! ????
Katrina & the iSeekBlinds team x
Sheer curtains and roller blinds are a match made in heaven and will provide you with the ultimate in flexibility. Not only does this combination allow you to control light levels with ease, but it also provides you the privacy and insulation benefits you require during the day and night.
But sometimes trying to match the perfect blind and sheer curtain fabric can be tricky. So, to make things easier, we’ve introduced our Bali blends range of coordinated fabrics. We’ve taken the guesswork out of choosing your roller blind and sheer curtain fabrics by developing combinations that complement each other. Not only will they provide you with a beautiful window covering solution, but one that is functional and affordable too.
Follow our tips below to make the most out of combining sheer curtains with roller blinds in your home using our Bali blends range.
Identifying the needs of the space is the common sense first-step as it will guide you in your decorating choices. For example:
Sheer curtains can then be installed over the top of both inside and outside-mounted roller blinds.
Where and how you mount your sheer curtains can really change the perception of the scale of your windows and your room. If you have standard or low ceilings, elongate the height of the space by opting for a ceiling mount on your curtains and running the track past the edge of your architraves by at least 100mm on each side. Better still, if you can run your sheer curtains across the length of the wall you’ll achieve a stunning, designer-style finish that will make a real difference to your space. This will make your windows look larger than they are.
There are a few things to think about in addition to the basic “Which colour?” question. Privacy, insulation properties and ease of cleaning should all be considered when making your choices. Let’s break it down.
A full blockout fabric is great for light control and insulation all year round, and our Bali Thermal blockout is a stand-out choice. Its thermal properties will help keep your rooms cooler in summer and warmer in winter, and it’s also easy to maintain and clean, making it ideal for use in any room or any climate.
Bali Thermal blockout blind fabric is PVC, VOC and Lead-free as well as being fade resistant and fire retardant, making it a perfect choice and safe for your family too.
Sheer curtain fabrics are not just decorative. They provide daytime privacy, filter the light entering your room and help insulate against heat and cold too.
Our Bali sheer curtain is a beautiful, lightweight fabric. It is effortlessly elegant and its linen-like texture will add a gentle, soft floatiness to any room. Colour fade resistant and flame retardant, it’s a perfect option for your home.
Colour choice is not just about what you like or what matches your room’s furnishings. Believe it or not, colour also plays a big part in the insulation stakes.
Consider the orientation of the room in relation to the sun. Are you facing north or west, and copping a whole lot of heat during summer? Light colours will reflect the light and heat, keeping a room cooler than darker colours will, as darker colours will absorb the heat. This is especially relevant for blockout roller blinds.
When placing a roller blind behind a sheer curtain, you’ll achieve the best outcome if your roller blind fabric is a tonal match. The sheer curtain should be the star of the show, so installing a complementary roller behind it means it will stand out and there will be nothing to distract you from its beauty.
And that’s exactly what our Bali blends range offers you! The perfect combinations are already decided to make your choice easy. All you need to do is choose which colour works best for you and your interior (the colour names are the same in both the blind and the sheer curtain to make it really easy!).
Check out the combinations on our handy download chart. Once you’ve made your choice – you can order your free samples on our website.
There you have it! Layering sheer curtains over your blockout roller blinds is the ultimate window covering solution. The combination offers you various privacy options for both day and night and the ultimate in light control too. It’s also super easy to achieve and won’t break the bank either. Especially when you use our Bali blends fabric range.
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,