Blinds have evolved over the years to keep up with fashion styles and décor trends. There are many options available, from the raw materials and fabrics used to manufacture custom blinds, to the myriad of stunning styles on offer. At The Curtain Cabin, we are ready to guide you in choosing the perfect custom blinds for your space.
We take into account aspects such as light-filtering or blockout requirements, the overall look and feel, as well as long term durability and suitability to the space among other requirements. Let our beautiful window blinds add splendid aesthetic appeal to your home or office.
Types of Blinds
- Full outside view (daytime)
- Effective heat and glare control
- Easy operation – motorised or manual
- Glare reduction – no compromise on views
- Avoid in areas where night time privacy is required (unless used in conjunction with blockout blind/curtain)
- Pelmet can be added to enhance aesthetics
Roller Sheer
- Perfect in areas where full light control and privacy is required.
- Available in different colours and textures.
- Operation: A plastic chain mechanism, or a wired or wire-free battery operated motor.
- Best in areas where total privacy or light control is required.
- Avoid in areas where natural light and daytime views are required.
- A pelmet can be added for aesthetic appeal.
Roller Blockout
- Allows natural light to filter in while still providing day and night time privacy.
- Available in different colours, textures and in plain or patterned fabrics.
- Operation: A plastic chain mechanism, or a wired or wire-free battery operated motor.
- Best in areas where privacy is required without having to blockout light.
- A pelmet can be added for aesthetic appeal.
Roller Translucent
- Available in wood, wood alloy and aluminium.
- Characterised by horizontal slats which are tilted to control light and privacy.
- Can also be lifted fully to allow full view.
- Available in different colours.
- Best in areas where a combination of light control, privacy and views required.
- Avoid in areas where the blind has to be lifted regularly (such as sliding doors).
Venetian Blinds
- Constructed with two layers of transparent and opaque fabrics.
- Interchangeable between full privacy and full view with a single control.
- Operation: Plastic chain mechanism, or wired/wire-free battery operated motor.
- Best on smaller windows.
- Avoid on larger windows or doors where the blind will be lifted regularly.
- Available in a range of striking colours
Vision Zebra Blinds
- Honeycomb structure creates extra insulation within a room.
- Light filtering to complete blockout depending on type of fabric chosen.
- Operation: Cord control with cordlock.
- Can be adapted for skylight use.
- Best in areas with limited space within which to install the blind.
- Works well in most applications.
Honeycomb Cellular Blinds
- Wide format blinds for larger areas (sliding doors / office dividers).
- Vertical blinds are ultra durable and affordable.
- Available in a range of patterns and colours.
- Avoid in windy areas with limited stacking space.
- Operation: Cord or Wand.
- Light filtering to complete blockout (fabric dependent).
Vertical Panel
- Made with heavy duty fabrics suitable for outdoor environments.
- Maximises use of outdoor areas with heat and glare reduction.
- Offers a degree of weather protection (not full weather protection).
- Full day time privacy (no night time privacy).
- Operation: A crank or motorized system.
- Avoid in areas where full weather protection is required.
Outdoor Blinds
- Available in different profiles, shapes and colours.
- Available for recess and face fit applications.
- Used mostly with roller blinds.
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