Brisbane Blinds

Choosing Window Treatments that are Energy-Efficient – Perfect for your Brisbane Homes

Clint Brisbane Blinds — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 09:18:12 +0000

Installing window treatments are the smartest way to save energy consumption. They are proven to make you energy bills dramatically go down especially from heater and air-conditioning during winter and summer months. They provide insulation during the cold winter months as well as keep away the heat during the summer. The benefits of preventing the sun’s heat during hot summer seasons include, reduced energy consumption, lower energy bills, less fading of your interior furnishings and a more steady and comfortable temperature inside your home.

The energy efficiency of window coverings is measured in R-values, like insulation. The higher the R-value, the more it will protect your home from heat loss; making your rooms comfortably warmer. When looking for window treatments that will block out the hot sun, you’ll want to consider the “shading coefficient” of different alternatives. The Shading Coefficient is a measure of the ability of the window treatment to lessen the solar heat gain. The lower the number, the less solar heat will enter your home and the lower your energy bills will be.

There are several window treatments available in the market today that are energy-efficient. Honeycomb cell shades or Duettes and wood/faux wood blinds are the best in conserving energy rather than roller shades and aluminum blinds. Cellular or honeycomb construction. The cells of a honeycomb shade really trap the cold air, decreasing the intensity of the temperature as it goes in the room. And this, in turn, helps lessen the amount of heat that’s drawn to your windows. Honeycomb shades have R-values between 2.0 and 4.8, and shading co-efficient between 0.44 and 0.21.

Other window treatments that are energy efficient are window quilts, draperies, roman shades, hardwood shutters and wood blinds. Window quilts offer air and moisture-tight fabric along with 4-sided seals. Draperies and Roman Shades can be thermally lined to increase efficiency depending on fabric, lining and pleating. Hardwood shutters and wood blinds are proven to be effective too in energy conservation because of its insulating capabilities.

Shy Blinds is a window fashion expert distributing products that are energy efficient. They provide professional solution and quality service, together with their reputable supplier, to meet every need in window treatments. Shy Blinds have a team of experts to help you with your inquiries. Covering the Gold Coast, Shy Blinds’ team offers a range of products that are energy efficient. To find out how the team at Shy Blinds can help transform your home with the latest in Window Fashions, call 1300 760 127 or visit http://www.shyblinds.com.au

Organic Venetian Blinds – Newest Trend of Window Coverings by Luxaflex for your Brisbane Homes

gracegold-admin — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 03:29:24 +0000

Bamboo Venetian Blinds

Due to unstoppable climate changes and weather dysfunctions, a lot of manufacturing industries now in all fields are getting more and more concern about their companies’ environmental sustainability; including the window fashions industry in Brisbane. They are now producing window treatments made from organic and natural materials; making these the newest trend in window fashion industry.

When we say window treatments that are made from organic, natural materials, these are the type of window coverings made of non-toxic, environmentally sustainable, natural reeds, bamboos, grasses, and other natural plant fibers. Once gathered, these materials are woven into wonderful patterns without the use of too much chemicals, dyes, or other harsh processing; and are then custom-made into stylish window shades according to manufacturer’s specifications. The chemicals used to process these raw materials, dyes, or other harsh processing are excreted by the manufacturer or factories and disposed onto bodies of water which can majorly affect our eco-system.

Organic Venetian blinds are the most practical and trendiest blinds nowadays; not to mention its price that is very reasonable. It does not jeopardize the ambience it can deliver to your interior design like those blinds that are expensive. It gives your home a sophisticate style but will not cost you more. Wooden venetian blinds are the most common organic type; available in oak, timber, bamboo and many other natural woods. Black leather venetian blind is also available nowadays, which is made up of 50mm natural leather skins. Among other organic venetian blinds is 35mm Hardwood Venetian and Metal blinds, in long and standard drop.

Oak Venetian Blinds

Shy Blinds in Brisbane is proud to be a distributor of window coverings that are organic in nature and very environmentally-friendly. Within the business, Shy Blinds applies the principles of reduction, reuse, and recycle. They only deal with manufacturers who have dedicated to reduce ecological impact practices such as Luxaflex. They also support the mission of the Australian Green Building Council who has a dedication to patronize a sustainable property industry by encouraging the adoption of green building practices.

Luxaflex Window Fashions brand is one of the most widely known and respected window covering brands in Australia. Its wide range of products have been sold and supported by the Hunter Douglas Group in Australia for over fifty years. Throughout that span of time the brand has been equal with quality craftsmanship, innovation and value in the window coverings market.

Shy Blinds have a team of experts to help you with your inquiries. To find out how the creative team at Shy Blinds can help transform your home with the latest in organic Window Fashions, call 1300 760 127 or visit http://www.shyblinds.com.au for free in-home consultation and measurements.

The Versatility of Silhouettes – Making your Brisbane Homes a Cozy Place to Live In!

gracegold-admin — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 09:57:38 +0000

Luxaflex Silhouette Shades

Silhouette Shades are considered a superb trend for windows transforming any types of Brisbane homes in most elegant manner. Silhouette blinds are a combination of all the major advantages of shades, draperies and blinds into a single outstanding design. They are characterized by their ability to let some natural light shine through the window even when the blinds are closed. One famous manufacturer of Silhouette Shades is Luxaflex.

The classy and exquisite look of Luxaflex Silhouette Shadings is formed by the combination of welding 3 polyester fabrics together to form soft horizontal vanes suspended between two sheer facings. There are many benefits that silhouette blinds can give to your Brisbane home. They can provide privacy and light control precision; even have lots of lovely fabric choices available ranging from two to three inches vane sizes. Designer colors are available in full palette varying from subdued to intense hues.

Luxaflex Silhouette Shades

Its soft floating textile slats between thin, transparent fabric are as light as silk, as decorative as a curtain, and as practical as a venetian blind. Luxaflex Silhouette Shadings are everything you’ve ever wanted for your windows because they have been designed to satisfy all your window fixture needs. It is no longer necessary to combine drapes with blinds to achieve beauty with practicality; Luxaflex Silhouette Shadings provide you with all the ideas and answers in one elegant, simple creation; even offers protection to the interior from harmful UV rays up to no less than 96% when closed.

Although these window fixtures appear too soft and delicate, they are deceptively strong. This is achieved by using 100% polyester, anti-static fabric, which is color fast and heat set. Their fabrics are anti static and soil-resistant making a clean up a breeze. Not to mention, the hardware components that are color-coordinated for your convenience; and shapes are created with specialization having motorized options. When Luxaflex Silhouette Shadings is lowered, the vanes are easily adjusted. They can be opened for a full, soft focus view, closed for privacy or tilted for light control.

Shy Blinds is a window fashion company that provides residents of Brisbane, expert solution and advice to all their window treatment problems. They are a proud distributor of Luxaflex Silhouette Shadings and most Luxaflex products. All Luxaflex products are made to measure. Regardless of the size and shape of the window, they can provide the perfect solution.

Shy Blinds have a team of experts to help you with your inquiries. They offer in-house measurement and installation for perfect fit on your windows. Covering the most parts of Brisbane, Shy Blinds’ team offers a range of products from Luxaflex. To find out how the team at Shy Blinds can help transform your home with the latest in Window Fashions, call 1300 760 127 or visit http://www.shyblinds.com.au.

Wooden Venetian Blinds – Giving your Brisbane Homes a Classic Touch

gracegold-admin — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 16:04:36 +0000

: Cedar Wood Venetians

If you want to give your rooms an elegant touch but not spending too much on window fixtures, then venetian blinds is the best window treatment for you. It is practical but still gives your home a sleek and sophisticated look without compromising the health and economy of your family; protecting you from harsh sun rays and lowering your energy bills. There are two types of venetian blinds according to what is it made; one is the aluminum Venetian and the other is the wooden Venetian blind.

Wooden venetian blinds may cost a little more than the aluminum venetians. If you prefer to give your home a classic, timeless touch to it, wooden venetians suits you best. It showcases any Brisbane home, giving it an elegant look that can really give your room some value and an expensive punch. They also offer a warm and inviting look to any décor. Interior designers have always go for wooden venetian blinds because they know how beautiful having it as window fixtures.

The benefits of this window fixture go beyond its visual beauty. It does not only benefit the financial situation of the homeowner, it also contributes to lower the energy costs, heat and air-conditioning bills. Wood is considered as a natural insulator making wooden venetian blinds a beneficial part of your décor. Wood provides a room a warm feeling; In the case of wooden venetian blinds that mood of warmth can be applied to the temperature and ambience of the room. In add up in giving warmth and beauty to a room, these blinds also provide privacy.

: White Venetian Blinds for your Bathrooms

Wooden venetian blinds benefits consist of variety of wood color options to choose from. Another advantage of wooden venetian blinds is that they look gorgeous from both the inside and outside of your house regardless of the wood tone you choose. Wooden venetian blinds suggest the benefit of slat size selection. When purchasing wooden venetian blinds you have a choice of width for the slats in the blinds. Width sizes usually range from 1″ to 2 1/2″. In general, wooden venetian blinds with large slats are used in a room with a modern design. Smaller slats seem to look perfect in rooms that are decorated in a more traditional look. You can also get vertical wooden venetian blinds in various wood tones. Other wooden venetian blinds benefits include their availability and affordability. They are also durable and easy to care for. A feather duster, dry cleaning cloth, or weekly vacuuming is sufficient for keeping the blinds looking good.

Looking at sample windows with wooden venetian blinds can help you decide which width you prefer. Shy Blinds offers wooden venetian blinds from Luxaflex; Timber Venetians and Woodmates (a nice alternative product that has the same feel as real woods). Luxaflex has been recognized for its excellent service in providing professional solution for all your window treatment inquiries; servicing most parts of Brisbane. Shy Blinds is Queensland’s proud distributor of Luxaflex products, giving residents an idea for all their interior décor. All Luxaflex products are made to measure; regardless of the size and shape of the window, they can provide the perfect solution.

Shy Blinds have a team of experts to give you ideas how to achieve the design of rooms you want. They offer in-house measurement and installation for perfect fit on your windows. Covering the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and the Gold Coast Shy Blinds’ team offers a range of products from Luxaflex. To find out how the team at Shy Blinds can help transform your home with the latest in Window Fashions, call 1300 760 127 or visit http://www.shyblinds.com.au.

Silent Gliss – Proud Maker of Panel Glides for your Brisbane Homes

gracegold-admin — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:00:17 +0000

2500 Panel Glides by Silent Gliss

Silent Gliss marks itself as the global leading supplier of motorized and manual curtain and blind system to the high-end market of Brisbane, to most parts of Australia and abroad. Their products are designed for contract and retail markets that appreciate innovative products and outstanding quality service. Silent Gliss have so many revolutionary and innovative products and they guarantee a quality service to all of it. One product Silent Gliss is so proud of is the 2500 Panel Glide.

2500 Panel Glide is very decorative and versatile you can even put your own fabric materials. They are manageable and economical to remove and replace. Gliders allow for silent operation to take virtually any fabric including customers’ own material. It has a unique system of two or more channel sliding panels ideal for use as a window covering, wall dressing or a room divider. Panels can be arranged according to individual taste: single, center or pair stack or unconnected panels that have individual movements.

These unique and innovative panel glides can be operated in so many ways, all depends in how you may want to use it; available in hand, cord and electrical operation. It’s so easy to install, can be mounted to perfectly fit ceiling or wall, to cover windows, or be as room dividers. They are environment friendly and accurate in energy saving, reducing about 95% of glare of harmful UV rays of the sun; which is so ideal for Brisbane climate conditions.

2500 Panel Glides by Silent Gliss

Shy Blinds is a window fashion company that provides residents of Queensland expert solution and advice to all their window treatment problems. They are a proud distributor of Silent Gliss 2500 Panel Glide and most Silent Gliss products. All Silent Gliss products are made to measure. Regardless of the size and shape of the window, they can provide the perfect solution. 2500 Panel Glides are available in standard colored such as anodized aluminum or white powder coated; built also to customize paints.

Shy Blinds have a team of experts to help you with your inquiries. They offer in-house measurement and installation for perfect fit on your windows or mount on walls and ceilings. Covering Brisbane and most parts of Queensland, Shy Blinds offers a range of products from Silent Gliss. To find out how the team at Shy Blinds can help transform your home with the latest in Window Fashions, call 1300 760 127 or visit http://www.shyblinds.com.au.

What is Architella?

gracegold-admin — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 07:00:02 +0000

We already know that Duette honeycomb shades are made from a cellular fabric that provides great insulation. The honeycomb compartments captures the air, keeping homes warm in winter and cool in summer; while also reducing energy bills and reducing the carbon footprint of households. They are known for their versatility to fit any shape of windows including bay windows and semi-circular ones; even can be operated into almost any direction. But how this differs in the latest product called DUETTE® Architella?

Duette Architella Profile

DUETTE® Architella Fabric is the newest improvement in Duette Shades which takes one honeycomb and nestles it inside the other cell, providing three distinct air pockets. This innovative changes result in a type of window covering that has truer color, crispier pleats and superior efficiency in energy-saving. This product is believed to be the most beneficial, most energy-saving and innovative window shade in Australia.

Having the kind of weather conditions like Australia have especially during summer months, it is very important to have a window covering like DUETTE® Architella at home. The added inner layers of the Architella fabric are designed to provide an extra barrier against the harsh Australian sun that can wash out colors; allowing the truer colors of the shade and maintain its original beauty. The inner TruPleat structure keeps DUETTE® Architella its crispness and consistency.

DUETTE® Architella’s availability in design and functionality is very vast so residents of Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast have a lot to choose from. They are available in translucent block out fabric which has a duo tone design with a natural white outside to generate a consistent view from the inside while offering better-quality light reflections.

They are available in different operating system for ultimate convenience: traditional top-down, bottom-up, combined top-down – bottom-up; Duo-lite system wherein a second fabric may be added; ULTRAGLIDE® System where the shade has a constant cord length enhancing child safety; Vertiglide system which are perfect for sliding doors; EasyRise system that have a continuous cord loop and can be motorized; and PoweRise system that is a battery operated motorized blind.

Shy Blinds offer a wide range of DUETTE® Architella Shades and have a team of experts to help with all your inquiries regarding this latest innovation from Duette Shades. Covering the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and the Gold Coast our team offers excellent, flawless service and expert solutions to all your window treatment needs including in-house measurements and installation. To find out how the team at Shy Blinds can help transform your home with the latest in Window Fashions, call 1300 760 127 or visit http://www.shyblinds.com.au/?page_id=64. Those in Brisbane are recommended to visit Concept Window Fashions (Brisbane’s Largest Luxaflex dealer) – call 07 3264 6111 or visit http://concept.luxaflex.com.au/au/en/sb.cn

Dim-Out Blinds – Silent Gliss’ Finest

gracegold-admin — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:43:07 +0000

If you’re going to look at a Dim-out Blinds, at it’s most basic,this style of window covering is simply a squared sheet of fabric, attached to a roller tube; restricted to being lowered or raised, stopping at midway position. Like any roller blind, it is the most popular selling style of all time, offering the simplicity people have always desired. It takes up very little space inside windows and can be rolled up into a very small unobtrusive appearance.

Apart from a heavy duty curtain, dim-out blinds are the most efficient solution in blocking out sunlight. In commercial situations they are mainly used for functional reasons where room darkening is a necessity – conference rooms, audio visual, medical (X-rays etc.), and also for hotel bedrooms. In domestic scenes they are used primarily in bedrooms/children’s’ rooms where light access and light pollution are a problem.

Silent Gliss Dim-out Blinds are available in both motorized and manual mechanisms. The systems are designed with a two-part head box and side channels for ease of installation and servicing. The side guides and base bar include a gasket/ seal to shield the fabric and to prevent any additional light seepage. Silent Gliss Dim-out Blinds are available in a wide choice of flame retardant and non-flame retardant textiles that suit all applications. They also have vast selection of blackout and brownout fabrics depending on the level of room darkening that is required.

Silent Gliss prides itself as the world’s leading supplier of motorized and manual curtain and blind system to the high-end market of Brisbane and Sunshine Coast, all across Australia, even abroad. Their products are designed for contract and retail markets that appreciate innovative products and outstanding quality service. Silent Gliss have so many revolutionary and innovative products and they guarantee a quality service to all of it.

: Silent Gliss Dim-Out Blinds

Shy Blinds is a window fashion company that provides residents of Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast, an expert solutions and advice to all window treatment problems. They are a proud distributor of most Silent Gliss products and all are made to measure regardless of the size and shape of the window.

Shy Blinds have a team of experts to help you with your inquiries. They offer in-house measurement and installation for perfect fit on your windows or mount on walls and ceilings. Covering the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and the Gold Coast our team offers a range of products from Silent Gliss. To find out how the team at Shy Blinds can help transform your home with the latest in Window Fashions, call 1300 760 127 or visit http://www.shyblinds.com.au.

Timber Venetians by Luxaflex – A Rich Wood Collection for all Brisbane Homes

gracegold-admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:07:21 +0000

If you prefer to give your home a classic, timeless touch to it, wooden venetians suits you best. Wooden venetian blinds may cost a little more than the aluminium venetians but it definitely showcases your home, giving it an elegant look that can really give your room some value and an expensive touch.

Timber Venetians by Luxaflex

They also offer a warm and inviting look to any décor. Interior designers have always go for wooden venetian blinds because they know how beautiful having it as window fixtures and as part of the whole interior design itself. Brisbane interior designer Sarah Huckstepp believes that they provide a wonderful additional to any room “Natural timber is timeless and many of my clients find that timber venetians work well with their natural floors”

Luxaflex, a pioneer in manufacturing window fixtures offers its clients a choice of 25mm & 50mm timber venetians made from either Western Red Cedar or North American Basswood. Luxaflex Timber Venetians lend themselves in many decorating styles from country to modern themes and bring special mood, ambience and richness to your interiors. They are popular across Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast and are in high demand.

Timber Venetians by Luxaflex

Countrywoods Basswood 25mm and 50mm adds traditional warmth to every home with a rustic ambience. Basswood is highly recommended for those who do not need variation in timber toning. These venetians are made up of a series of horizontal timber slats strung together between a head and bottom rail. The slats can be tilted through 180 degrees by tilt cords; and is raised and lowered with pull cords. Luxaflex Countrywood 25mm is available in either oiled, lacquered, standard paint or stain or perfectly buff waxed. It is guaranteed to function smoothly and easily, allowing you to control light and privacy efficiently.

Countrywoods Cedar 46mm is made to last; in style, in quality and in appearance! Owning a Countrywoods Cedar Venetian is like treasuring a piece of quality craftsmanship. They are made with so many color variations, enough to easily blend with your other home furnishings; not to mention the rich finishes too, which are either oiled, e-cote lacquered or painted to perfection. Countrywoods Cedar Venetians are made from Western Red Cedar; from the finest close grained, kiln-dried, plantation timber. The metal components with the blind ensures durability and smooth, flawless operation.

Timber Venetians by Luxaflex

Luxaflex has been recognized for its excellent service in providing professional solution for all your window treatment inquiries; servicing most parts of Australia. Shy Blinds is a proud distributor of Luxaflex products, giving residents an idea for all their interior décor. All Luxaflex products are made to measure, regardless of the size and shape of the window.

Shy Blinds has a team of experts to help you with your inquiries. Covering the entire Luxaflex range on the Sunshine Coast its team offers a range of products from regarded suppliers. To find out how the team at Shy Blinds can help transform your home with the latest in Window Fashions, call 1300 760 127 or visit http://www.shyblinds.com.au . Those in Brisbane are recommended to visit Concept Window Fashions (Brisbane’s Largest Luxaflex dealer) – call 07 3264 6111 or visit http://concept.luxaflex.com.au/au/en/sb.cn

Vertilux Premium 118 Blackout – Roller Shades For Ultimate Privacy

gracegold-admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:04:03 +0000

Most people want blinds or any window covering that can stop light from coming inside the room; while some prefer window covering that give them ultimate privacy. There are a lot of ways in order to get these client’s needs: unwanted light and privacy. One great way to do it is to install a Vertilux Premium 118 Blackout Roller shades. Your conventional roller shade has an opaque type of fabrics used; therefore it can not stop lights from entering a room. The common roller shade available in the market are made up of not so thick fabrics that can only help in combining shades and lights for your room, giving it a soft tone; never a total blackout.

Vertilux Premium 118" Blackout

The Vertilux Premium 118 Blackout is more than it appears to be. They are a thicker grade of fabrics (used in roller shades) than you normally see with other common roller shades. This type of fabric, when used in a window covering, is specially made to practically block lights from entering the room. The special fabric used is thick enough that no light can pass through. Due to the thickness of the fabric, it only do not stops light from getting inside, but it can also be great in providing privacy you have always wanted.

The Vertilux Premium 118 Blackout Roller shades are not only a wide option for total light blocking with flame retardant properties. It is more than a fabric that will hang flat and roll up straight onto the tube. Premium 118 Blackout is a material that the industry has been waiting for to control the light on larger windows, and perform like a roller shade should (providing ultimate privacy), all in one. While it may look like a very simple product, Premium 118 Blackout is truly outstanding.

Australia prides in having the best there is in providing window solutions; that is having the leader in innovative and excellent window furnishings, the Vertilux. Having a team of experts, cutting edge designers, engineers and architects; Vertilux prides its way to perfecting the trend, innovation and excellence and breathing new life into window coverings. They also deliver ultra-high performance window features that respond to the lightest sensors or flick of a button.

Shy Blinds is a proud distributor of Vertilux that offers a broad selection of Roller Blinds, Vertical Blinds, Roman Blinds, Venetian Blinds, Sheerviews, Pleats and Panel Glides. Shy Blinds and its team of expert provide endless solution to all your window treatment needs. Its costumer service representatives are always willing to go over your inquiries and have you toured around the showrooms so you can choose among the different designs and styles of the fabric available.

Covering the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Shy Blinds’ team of professional window fashion designers offer in-house measurements and installations for free. To find out how the team at Shy Blinds can help transform your home with the latest in Vertilux Window Fashion, call 1300 760 127 or visit http://www.shyblinds.com.au.

Luxaflex Smartscreen External Sunscreens – Leaders in Sun Control

gracegold-admin — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 08:40:01 +0000

Luxaflex Smartscreen External Sunscreens offer a fresh and creative option that combines the soft appearance of fabric with a practical operating system of a roller blind. They are so versatile; available in a wide variety of modern colors designed to suit most Australian exteriors. Those in South East Queensland (Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and Gold Coast) love the outdoor so much so it is necessary for them to invest on sunscreens for their home because they know what benefits they can get from it.

Luxaflex Smartscreen External Sunscreens

External sunscreens are outdoor blinds with open weave fabric that do not distract the view when raised down but rather reduce the glare and lets you enjoy the view outside. Outdoor blinds with open weave fabric have many advantages such as glare reduction, reduced energy costs and daytime privacy while allowing you to enjoy your view.

Made from open weave fabric called SolShade, Luxaflex Smartscreen External Sunscreens can reflect up to 69% of the sun’s heat before it even enters the house, reducing temperature by 5-15 degrees Celsius; keeping your interior cooler and reduces your energy consumption from air-conditioning bills. This makes this product so in demand in places or countries with sub-tropics weather, like Queensland, Australia; where the sun and temperature is sometimes too extreme. Unaffected by extreme temperature changes, Luxaflex Smartscreen External Sunscreens function using discreet stainless steel cables or sleek aluminum side channels and can be powder-coated to suit any external façade of the building.

Luxaflex Smartscreen External Sunscreens

Luxaflex Smartscreens External Sunscreens are so convenient; they can be installed as motorized with a control system to ease the lowering and rising of the shades. And with correct tensioning and rolling of the sunscreens, these awesome Luxaflex product will assure consumers longevity and durability; ability to take the toughest of treatments, while looking as good as new after many years of external use. They are available in a wide range of different fabric colors and patterns which are resistant from harsh elements such as water, mould and fungus. Its fabrics are made from an extensive selection of PVC coated polyester materials.