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12 years12 yearsalice_oroalice_oro posted:
Curtains - ready made or made to measure??

old post but I'd like to add www.portiere.com.au to the list

12 years12 yearsalice_oroalice_oro posted:
painting vertical blinds

Have you considered covering them with fabric wallpaper or bonding a white canvas over them instead?
let me know how it all turns out for you

12 years12 yearsalice_oroalice_oro posted:
Suggestions for blinds

I like white timber venetian blinds. Classic look and cheaper than shutters. Provide greater control of light. Rollers are great but provides less light control.

12 years12 yearsalice_oroalice_oro posted:
Window coverings

Deb17's is a great approach

12 years12 yearsalice_oroalice_oro posted:
What window/sliding door Dressings

Yes there are so many options out there. Double roller blinds are great. Have you had any quotes yet?

12 years12 yearsalice_oroalice_oro posted:
What window/sliding door Dressings

Hi Jadielee 87. There's so much you can do and it really depends on so many factors. Here are some of my ideas.
4 large windows: Sunscreen roller blind - You…

12 years12 yearsalice_oroalice_oro posted:
Hi Everyone @ HO forum. Sharing my soft furnishings skills

Hello Everyone,
My name's Alice and I'm excited to join the conversation here at homeone. I've got skills with soft furnishings, textiles, window coverings, curtains, blinds etc and can share…

13 years13 yearsalice_oroalice_oro posted:
Tilt & Turn Inward Opening Windows - Flyscreens and Curtains

That would look lovely. Ceiling curtains are so classy.

13 years13 yearsalice_oroalice_oro posted:
Curtain cost estimate

For what you are after, custom made, I normally guestimate anything from $800 to $1500 per window - about 2.3m wide by 2.13m high.

13 years13 yearsalice_oroalice_oro posted:
Tilt & Turn Inward Opening Windows - Flyscreens and Curtains

Hi Mark, I can't help with the flyscreens but certainly with the curtain ideas. Do you have a photo of link for the types of windows you are using?…

13 years13 yearsalice_oroalice_oro posted:
WHITE BLINDS

No as long as you dust them off regularly or even vacuum they are easy maintenance. I've worked with lots of white blinds and curtains in the past and…

13 years13 yearsalice_oroalice_oro posted:
Help me find a solution

It would look nice from the outside, if you had white timber shutters or timber venetians. The venetian blinds can be screwed to the bottom as well to minimise…

13 years13 yearsalice_oroalice_oro posted:
"Designer" curtain rails

I haven't come across any DIY kits for what you are after sorry. They are a bit tricky and require special components. You could buy the components from…

13 years13 yearsalice_oroalice_oro posted:
How to measure your curtains???

If you still need the info, the standards for curtains are as follow:
- curtain should be installed 10cm above the architrave (for light and insulation purposes.) the bracket is aligned…

13 years13 yearsalice_oroalice_oro posted:
Curtains - do the have to be hung in pairs?? Pic added

Hi renobliss, would love to see what you decided to go with. Freedom have nice curtains too.

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My name's Alice and I'm excited to join the conversation here at homeone. I've got skills with soft furnishings, textiles, window coverings, curtains, blinds etc and can share…

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