Outdoor Plantation Shutters: What to Know Before Installing
Outdoor plantation shutter guide·14 min read Outdoor plantation shutters give you adjustable shade, privacy and airflow around a balcony, verandah or alfresco area, all from the same set of louvred panels. That flexibility depends on the shutter being built as…
Blockout or Sheer Curtains? How to Layer Curtains for Light, Privacy and Sleep
Sheers filter daylight and give you daytime privacy without closing off the room. Blockouts cut light and give you privacy after dark. Run both on the same window, and you can move between the two through the day, which is…
Outdoor Blinds: The Complete Guide for Australian Alfresco Areas
Outdoor blinds drop down the open sides of a patio or alfresco area to cut sun, wind and rain, and roll away when you want the space open again. They are the cheapest way to make an outdoor room usable…
Internal Window Shutters: Styles, Materials and What They Cost
Internal window shutters are louvred panels fitted inside the window reveal, hinged or tracked to open, with the louvres tilting independently of whether the panel is open or closed. That second part is the whole point: you can maintain privacy…
Shutters or Blinds: Which Window Covering Should You Choose?
Shutters and blinds solve the same problem in different ways. A shutter is a fitted panel with adjustable louvres, made to the opening and installed like joinery. A blind is a covering that can be raised, lowered, or drawn across,…
Folding Arm Awnings: Costs, Sizes and What to Know Before Buying
A folding arm awning extends out from a wall on hinged arms, with no posts underneath, and folds back flat against the wall when you do not want it. That combination is what sets it apart from every other shade…
How Much Do Roller Shutters Cost in Australia? (And Are They Worth It?)
Roller shutter pricing is driven by four things: the size of the opening, whether the system is manual or electric, the mounting situation, and whether a licensed electrician is needed. Those four account for most of the difference between two…
External Window Shutters: How to Choose Outdoor Shutters That Handle Australian Weather
External window shutters sit outside the glazing, allowing them to block sun, wind, and rain at the window rather than after they have already reached the glass. That is the one thing no internal covering can do, and it is…
Window Shutters: The Complete Guide to Every Type for Australian Homes
Window shutters are solid or louvred coverings fitted inside or outside a window to control privacy, light, heat and, in some styles, weather and security. The category is broader than most people expect: an internal plantation shutter and an external…
