Bunbury Blinds and Curtains supply a variety of indoor window coverings
Enhance your home interiors with Bunbury Blinds and Curtains
Blinds and curtains are some of the elements that make a difference inside a home.
Indeed, blinds, curtains, and other window furnishings can be meticulously chosen, especially if you want to highlight an object in your home, add privacy, or completely block out light.
That is why, when it comes to finding high quality window coverings for your home,
Bunbury Blinds and Curtains offer a variety of window treatments and hardware with which you can customise your indoor blinds, curtains, and other window coverings.
Keep reading to know more about the different types of blinds, curtains, and other modern window furnishings that will suit your preferences and the interiors of your home.
Let’s begin with the different types of blinds.
Before you begin selecting the blinds that will be installed in your home, it is important to know the primary purpose of the blinds.
It is important to know the primary purpose of blinds beforehand to select a suitable window furnishing that suits your preferences, budget, and home.
Whether you want to improve the look of your home or increase your privacy, Bunbury Blinds and Curtains can help you.
Variety of Blinds to choose from
Venetian Blinds
This type of blind is an excellent choice if you have small windows and single doors. They are simple and modern window furnishings that can be customised to your preference. They’re also great for providing privacy and letting in natural light without glare.
Vertical Blinds
They have perfectly straight lines that make them look simple and sleek. This type of window covering is suitable for any size of window and is simple to operate. You can also choose to part them in the middle or open them from side to side.
Roman Blinds
This type of blind can add a touch of elegance to any room, especially those with large windows. Roman blinds are made of thick fabric, which makes them more effective at providing privacy and blocking out light. Roman blinds can be pricey, but they can be customised and are an excellent choice for a strong and elegant looking window treatment.
Sheer Blinds
These are made of a transparent weave that allows you to see outside. Sheer blinds are also a good choice for rooms where you spend a lot of time, such as the living or dining room because they let in soft light. As a result, if you want a modern and minimalist look for your window furnishing, this is a great choice.
Corded Blinds
These are a type of window covering that is suitable for high windows. Unlike cordless blinds, corded blinds allow you to operate your high windows with minimal effort. However, keep corded blinds out of the reach of children to avoid strangulation hazards.
Panel Glide Blinds
Another type of window blind that is suitable for large windows. This window covering is a modernised version of vertical blinds with wide panels. They also provide full access to the door opening as well as a nice view outside.
Roller Blinds
This type of blind is like roman blinds, but roller blinds are a more modern version. They have a string on each side that is used to roll the blinds up and down. This type of window covering has translucent features, which allow roller blinds to let in light while blocking the view of an outsider peeking inside.
Temporary Blinds
They are also known for paper blinds. If you’re on a tight budget, these blinds are a good option. Although temporary blinds do not last long, they are a type of modern window furnishing that is aesthetically pleasing, inexpensive, and simple to install when compared to other blinds.
Bespoke Blinds
This type of blind is made to measure. This means that you can customise everything about your window covering, from the material you want to use to the colour and design of your blinds.
Pleated Blinds
They are also known as Honeycomb blinds due to their ‘honeycomb’ fabric pleats. This structure acts as insulation, keeping your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. This type of window furnishing allows you to have blinds that are soft and delicate in appearance.
Window blinds also have features such as Blackout Blinds, which means you can have your chosen blinds go blackout, as well as other options such as transparent and sheer.
However, not all blinds, such as Venetian and Sheer blinds can be blacked out, but they do have some materials that block out the heat.
Blackout blinds behind curtains don’t just blocks out the heat but also increase the privacy that you want for your room.
They are ideal for rooms in your home that require a dark setting. For instance, a television equipped living room, bedroom, or theatre/media room.
Now that we’ve finished with the first window coverings, you might want to consider installing window blinds in your home. We are happy to inform you that we provide blind installation. Simply fill out the contact form and we’ll get back to you.
Window Shades
Bunbury Blinds and Curtains also provide other types of window treatments. Window shades are one of them.
Window shades, like blinds and curtains, perform the same functions. Its purpose is to reduce the amount of light that enters your home, while also providing the privacy you require.
Window shades are also a good modern window furnishing inside your home because they do not have slats. This gives your windows a smooth appearance.
Window shades are a versatile type of window furnishing because they allow you to choose different levels of opacity based on your light preferences, as well as your ideal design and colour.
Here are some window shades that you might be interested in knowing about.
Cellular Shades
They have small pockets of air that resemble a honeycomb, and their purpose is to help insulate your home’s temperature from the outside. Cellular Shades are ideal if you want a window covering that saves energy.
Natural Shades
They are made from natural materials such as bamboo, jute, grass, and other earthy materials, which are then woven together to form a beautiful window shade. This type of window furnishing creates a cosy, relaxing atmosphere.
Roller Shades
This type of shades is an excellent choice, especially if you want a window covering that makes your home look modern and sleek. When not in use, roller shades have a single panel of fabric that is barely noticeable.
Sheer Shades
This is a type of window furnishing that gives your home a delicate and soft appearance. Sheer Shades are ideal for use in living rooms, and kitchens. Natural light can also enter due to the sheer’s soft fabric design.
Roman Shades
One of the many types modern window furnishings that can add an elegant, and traditional look to your home. This window shade can be also customised with your choice of fabrics, colours, and opacities.
Solar Shades
This type of shade is ideal for rooms in your home that receive a lot of direct sunlight. These window coverings help to block light, reduce glare, protect you from harmful UV rays, and keep your furniture from fading in the sun.
You can contact Bunbury Blinds and Curtains through the contact page for assistance in selecting the right window shades for your home.
When it comes to choosing window blinds. The materials used must first be understood, as each has advantages and can affect the function of your window furnishings.
There are numerous materials that can be used for window blinds, but here are some of the most common and well known materials, as well as their benefits.
The Materials Used in Window Blinds:
- Aluminium- One of the most common materials used for blinds is aluminium. They are cheap, bendable, and rust resistant. So, if you want a sleek and minimalist look for your home, go with aluminium for your blinds.
- Plastic- PVC is a common plastic material used in blinds. They are cheap, versatile, and provide a vibrant and suitable contrast or complement to your interior design.
- Wood- Wooden blinds add a natural touch to your home while also looking elegant and luxurious. You can also customise the wood, colour, design, and tones. However, wood materials are a little pricey, but if you want multipurpose blinds, this material is highly recommended.
- Fabric- Fabric materials are flexible. They look good indoors and complement your interior design. By choosing fabric, you can select from a wide range of colours and patterns for your blinds.
- Bamboo- If you want to go for a natural look with your blinds, bamboo is a great choice. This type of material is long lasting and ecofriendly. Bamboo blinds are ideal for summer because their slats are close enough together to block out sunlight while also allowing summer breezes to pass through.
Now that we’ve covered the first two indoor window coverings, let’s move on to the Shutters.
Shutters
Shutters are another type of window covering. Bunbury Blinds and Curtains provides this type of window covering to help your home achieve a minimalist and classic look.
Shutters, like other window coverings, provide privacy and security while controlling the amount of light that enters a room. Shutters are also a good investment because they last for many years.
There are two types of shutters: interior shutters and exterior shutters.
But first, let’s learn about interior shutters.
Here are some of the ideal indoor window shutters you could have.
Plantation Shutters
This type of shutter is a popular option. Especially if you want to make your home look and feel more relaxed. During hot summer days, this type of shutter allows a cool breeze to enter. Furthermore, if you want more privacy and aesthetic appeal, you can combine plantation shutters with curtains.
Roller Shutters
This type of shutter is the most popular and widely used, because it provides excellent security and insulation. As a result, if you need multipurpose shutters, roller shutters are the best option.
Shaker Style Shutters
This type of shutter is versatile, because they can be used in a variety of ways. They have flat and solid panels that block out direct sunlight. So, if you want simple and modern window furnishing, shaker style shutters are the best option.
Café Style Shutters
They are also known as half shutters. This type of shutter only covers a portion of the window. So, if you want more privacy while still allowing light into your home, this modern window furnishing is excellent.
Roller Shutters
This is one of the most popular and well known type of shutter, because they can be used not only in windows but also in other areas such as garages. This is also inexpensive and simple to use.
Now that we’ve covered the first three indoor window coverings, let’s move on to Curtains and Drapes
In addition to the blinds, window shades, and shutters. Curtains and drapes are also types of window coverings. Furthermore, curtains and drapes can be combined with other types of window coverings.
We are somehow aware of how curtains and drapes can benefit our homes.
However, continue reading to learn more about these two.
Let’s begin with the interior curtains.
Here are some curtain styles that you might like for your home.
Curtain Styles
Rod Pocket Curtains
This curtain has a top panel that is sewn to form a pocket. These window curtains are simple to use because all you do is insert the curtain rods into the pocket. They are also made of soft fabric, so you can put a double layer on top if you want.
Grommet Curtains
These are the most popular and well known style of curtain due to their modern, casual, and minimalistic design. These window coverings are commonly used in bedrooms and living rooms. They resemble Rod Pockets in appearance, but the difference is that it has open rings, requiring strong window hardware to support them.
Pleated Curtains
They are a traditional curtain style that works best in a formal setting. This type of window furnishing is made with thicker fabrics and comes in a variety of pleat styles.
Window Scarf Curtains
They are an excellent choice if the primary purpose is to add aesthetic appeal. This style of curtain is ideal for living rooms because it has a single long fabric that hangs in front or on one side of the window.
Sheer Curtains
They are ideal for adding a delicate and soft touch to your home. They diffuse the light coming in through the window and are also affordable and versatile, allowing you to choose the design and colour you want.
Custom Made Curtains
They are basically window curtains that are custom made, which means you have the option of choosing the materials, colour, length, and design of your curtains.
Valance Curtains
These styles of curtains are decorative window coverings. It is best suited for use in the kitchen or as a decorative piece in your dining room. Valance curtains are also versatile because they come in a variety of styles.
Double Curtains
They are a type of privacy curtain because they allow you to have two layers of curtains in one window for added privacy. This type of window curtain is commonly found in bedrooms and living rooms.
Sun Blocking Curtains
They are also a type of privacy curtain. Because its purpose is to prevent heat and glare by blocking out any sunlight that may enter your room, as well as to provide privacy.
Thermal Curtains
If you’re looking for heat insulation curtains, thermal curtains are a great option. Thermal curtains are much thicker than blackout curtains, which means they better insulate interiors against the heat of the Sun.
Bunbury Blinds and Curtains offers curtain installation if you want a professionally installed curtain in your home. Simply contact them through the contact page, and they will assist you with your curtains.
Drapes
Now that we’ve finished with curtain styles. Let’s move on to the last type of interior window covering: drapes.
Aside from providing privacy and blocking sunlight from entering your home, curtains and drapes also add aesthetic appeal to any areas of your home where you place them.
These two modern window furnishings can beautify unappealing areas of your home.
So, here are some drapery styles you might like.
Goblet Pleat Drapery
Because of the ‘wineglass’ feature at the very top, goblet pleats drapes have a sophisticated appearance. This adds a decorative touch to your drapes. As a result, they are suitable for living rooms.
Rod Pocket Drapery
These styles of drapes are both classic and casual in appearance. So, if you want to have simple drapes, this is the best choice.
Pinch Pleat Drapery
These drapes are more formal than rod pockets. These drapes are also classic in appearance and come in a variety of pleat styles to choose from.
Ripple Fold Drapery
They are a popular modern window furnishing because of their sleek appearance. This type of drapery is also simple to use and operate.
Grommet Drapery
Like the ripple fold, Grommet drapes are modern window furnishings. This type of drape is also simple to use because it has large rings embedded in the fabric through which a rod can be pushed. So, if you want drapes that are simple to open and close, grommet drapes are the best option.
Drapes, like other window treatments, can be blackout, sheer, thermal, energy saving, lined, pleated, or extra long. So, you have an option in terms of how your drapes will look.
Window Treatment Hardware
Now that we’ve finished all the indoor blinds, curtains, and other window furnishings.
Here are some of the window treatment hardware that are commonly used in window coverings.
- Curtain Rods
- Window Cords
- Window Latch
- Window Cranks
- Window Bars
- Sash Lifts