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When choosing curtains for a living room, consider your requirements for both style and functionality.

Once you’ve decided on an overall style, it’s time for the fun part. Order some samples of our curtain fabrics and we’ll send them straight to your home. We recommend sticking them to your window and looking at them at different times of day so you can see the fabric with and without sun.

Lined curtains combine the aesthetic of a sheer curtain with the insulating and blackout functionality of a blackout curtain. Our lined sheer curtains share a single track with your chosen sheer curtain fabric attached to a blackout lining. You can choose from white, off white or ivory lining options to pair with your sheer curtain fabric selection. 

Blackout curtains are especially good at keeping your home warm in winter and cool in summer.

Wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling curtains are best for this as they provide the most complete barrier to convection temperature changes, and also help stop draughts entering the main area of the room.

It’s totally up to you how your curtains look, but we think curtains touching the floor is a great idea. It makes rooms feel taller and helps with thermal efficiency. We have two options on how your curtain will finish; hover or puddle. Hover will finish just off the floor and puddle will finish on the floor.

Sheer Curtains are very much still in style and have been for quite some time. Fundamentally Sheer Curtains elevate your space and make your space feel grand. We offer a range of styles called 'headings' here at Shadey to suit any home. Our pleated curtains (double & triple pinch pleat) are best suited to traditional homes and our S-Fold curtains are a more modern heading but suit any space. S-Fold curtains are the most popular heading style as the organic waves of the fold provide a luxurious elegance to your home.

Layering products on windows or doors is very popular to enhance the functionality and aesthetic of your space. You can install a roller blind, honeycomb blind, venetian blind or a roman blind on the window to provide blackout functionality for your space and have a sheer curtain mounted above. A popular option is to ceiling mount a sheer curtain, while a roller blind is mounted on the window below. 

To measure your curtains, consider the area you want the curtains to cover – not just the windows. Then it’s simply a matter of measuring the height and width. We take care of making sure that measurements are adjusted to allow for installation of tracks. Remember that S-fold curtains have a 30% stack – that means that when the curtain is open 30% of the track length will be covered by your curtain stack (for centre open, this would be 15% each side). Take a look at our full guide to measure for curtains.

If you’re someone who is sensitive to light and wakes up easily, then blackout curtains could definitely help with sleep. Our lined sheer curtains also provide the same blackout function but with the aesthetic of a sheer curtain.

For the most complete light removal, we recommend curtains be installed wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling. 

At Shadey we supply a custom curved curtain track and curtain together so they fit perfectly. Curved curtains are a perfect solution for those spaces where two windows or doors meet in a corner. Elevating the space with a curved curtain provides the ultimate coverage as well as luxury. All of our curved curtains are a 90 degree bend.

If you have light grey walls, then you can choose to match the walls or go with a contrasting colour.

White offers a gentle contrast which will lighten the room, while dark greys and charcoals (particularly in blackout fabrics) offer a moody yet cozy vibe. We also have plenty of shades of grey if you want to try to colour match – but remember to account for the material looking different during the day compared to the night.

We recommend matching the under tones of your wall though – so if you have a warm grey, look for warmer under tones, and if you have a cool tone grey look at cool under tones.

An S-fold curtain is a style of curtain where the top (or heading) is bent in the shape of an S, or long wave, that continues along the full length of the curtain. This contemporary style suits both modern and heritage homes.

DIY curtains are definitely a thing – and you don’t need intense DIY skills. Even if you’ve never used a drill before, hanging made-to-measure curtains is an easy DIY activity to get started on. Take a look at our helpful guide on how to install curtains.

The instructions for cleaning your curtains will depend on the material you’ve chosen. Check out the individual product pages for instructions as they can differ based on fabric composition and fabric type.

Installing your curtain track and hanging your curtains is easy. All you need is a drill, a step ladder and about 30 minutes. Follow our guide to installing curtains to learn how to hang your curtains.

Curtains can be more expensive than other window treatments like roller blinds, however they offer a much more elevated style choice and have plenty of benefits. You can save money on curtains and still achieve professional results by buying them made-to-measure and then installing them yourself in 30 minutes or less.

Sheer Curtains elevate your interior space with flowing fabric from wall mounted or ceiling mounted brackets. During the day, sheer curtains maintain privacy so neighbours can't see through while letting in sunlight to brighten your space. At night, if you have an interior light on you can see inside to an extent depending on the style of fabric. If privacy is important, you can pair a Sheer Curtain with a Blackout Roller Blind which is a popular combination. 

If you’re choosing a face-fit or wall-mount option for your curtains, then you can choose any height for them that you think will suit your space, however a common rule that some people use is the place the track halfway between the ceiling and the top of the window. 

To clean roller blinds, wipe clean with warm soapy water and damp cloth. For general maintenance, a quick dusting with a feather duster will do the trick.

Yes! Installing two roller blinds together is a common way to install roller blinds as it gives you complete light and privacy control.

You can either install a double roller blind, or install one blind in a recess and the other as a face fit.

Vertical blinds are made to last with all of our components made with hardy materials. The tilt and opening control are simple operations with cord or wand. We include a 5 year warranty on all of our custom made blinds including vertical blinds for peace of mind into the future.

Honeycomb blinds are an excellent choice of window furnishing. They are great at increasing the energy efficiency of your home, look great and come in a range of different colours.

All of our roller blinds are made to order, meaning they're completely unique just to you! Our lead times can vary in November & December so check the lead times shown on the product pages above the "Customise to Order" button. Order before December 3rd for guaranteed pre-Xmas delivery. Once completed, they'll be picked up by our delivery courier and shipped direct you. Shipping times may vary depending on your location within Australia, however if you're located on the east coast, they'll normally be at your door within 1-2 business days.

Light filter honeycomb blinds let light into your home while providing privacy both day & night. They're transluscent, but when down you can't see outside.

Venetian blinds are popular window furnishing comprised of horizontal slats that can be tilted to varying angles to allow for privacy or light control. We have a few ranges of venetian blinds at Shadey based on the material of the slats. We offer PVC Venetian, Aluminium Venetian & Basswoood Venetian material options. 

Our PVC Venetian Blinds are made to last and are backed by our 5 year warranty. All of our blinds are custom made exact to your specifications so they'll fit perfectly and stay that way for years to come.

Joining two or more roller blinds together is a great option for a wide space like sliding or bi-fold doors. Furnishing this type of space is best with our Linked Roller Blinds. If you're looking to join two roller blinds on a single window, so you can pair a blackout roller blind with a sheer sunscreen or light filter roller blind, then our Double Roller Blinds are for you.

Roller blinds are incredibly versatile so it's hard to go wrong, however there's a few key considerations when selecting the best type for you.

Fabric type: Do you want to maximise light control, privacy or your view outside? There's a fabric type available to suit any of these considerations at Shadey. If you're needing complete privacy and block morning light our range of blackout roller blinds are the perfect solution. If you're after day and night privacy, though would love to let sunlight into your home during the day, our range of light filter roller blinds are the way to go. Lastly, if you're not concerned with night privacy but want to maximise day time sunlight while reducing UV, then our range of sunscreen roller blinds our the perfect option.

Made to order: All of our roller blinds here at Shadey are made to order here in Australia. Don't settle for pre-made roller blinds which aren't made to your specifications, get your blinds custom made to the millimetre from us at Shadey. It only take a few minutes to measure your windows and even quicker to customise on our website. Before you know it, your roller blinds will be on the way direct to you. 

Vertical blinds can get a bad rap sometimes as they're connected to drab accountants offices from the 1950's. However, vertical blinds are gaining popularity as they're so versatile and are really affordable. The vertical slats provide great light control & privacy when required as well as covering a large span. We can make vertical blinds that span over 5500mm in width and 3650mm in height.

See our measuring guide for vertical blinds to learn how easy it is to get started.

Honeycomb blinds do an excellent job of keeping heat in winter, and keeping the heat out in summer.

This makes them great for both warm and cool climates.

Their unique cell design traps a layer of insulating air in between 2 layers of material providing excellent thermal efficiency.

All of our blind options at Shadey are manufactured right here in Australia. Our production lead times can vary in November & December so check the lead times shown on the product pages above the "Customise to Order" button. Order before December 3rd for guaranteed pre-Xmas delivery. Depending on your location within Australia, shipping can vary from 1-3 days in metro areas. This applies to all of our blinds including; roller blinds, double roller blinds, linked roller blinds, honeycomb blinds, roman blinds, venetian blinds & vertical blinds.

All of our products are custom made to your exact specification and as such pricing is variable, however for a 600mm wide Light Filter Honeycomb Blind, the cost is $181.

Roman Blinds are great option for blackout coverage of your windows. The panelled designed suit both traditional and modern homes and are best mounted above your window frame to maximise light coverage. We offer over 90 fabric & colour combinations in our blackout roman blind range.

Sheer sunscreen roller blinds are the best option when you want to see out of your windows but not allow people to see in. But remember, this is only true during the day. Sheer sunscreen roller blinds allow you to see into whichever side is brighter, so at night with the lights on people will be able to see inside unless you add an additional blind or curtain.

Basswood Venetian Blinds are sturdy in their construction with basswood being a very hardy wood. Our range of painted Basswood Venetian Blinds provide a range of colour options as well as wood look finishes to suit any space.

Shadey offerings light filter honeycomb blinds as well as blackout. Blackout honeycomb blinds offer complete privacy day and night, as well as maximum light removal. Light filter honeycomb blinds offer complete daytime privacy. At night you might be able to see some very slight shadows for objects very close to the window, however compared to other light filter blinds, honeycomb blinds will reduce this due to their double layer of material and unique cell design.

Sheer sunscreen blinds are blinds that you can see out of, but people cannot see in during the day. They have a similar appearance to flywire.

Another window covering option that lets you maintain your view while offering daytime privacy is a sheer curtain.

Both options allow one way viewing into the area that is more brightly lit. During the day, this is usually outside. However with the lights on at night, this means people outside can see in. If nighttime privacy is important, it’s important to add a blackout blind.  

Roman Blinds provide a timeless design aesthetic and great functionality to any home. Our Australian Made Roman Blinds are made to last and are backed by our 5 year manufacturing warranty.

Linked Roller Blinds are a fantastic solution for sliding or bi-fold doors which contain multiple vertical breaks in the window or door. By linking multiple roller blinds together using our handy componentry you achieve minimal gaps between your blinds and can control multiple blinds from a single control chain.

Roller blinds are the cheapest blinds, however that doesn’t mean they have to look cheap.

Made-to-measure roller blinds ensure that your blinds have a perfect fit, and they are also available in a wide range of colours and fabrics from smooth and simple to luxuriously textured.

What are the differences between cheap and expensive blinds?

A give away of cheap blinds is that they don’t fit the window properly.

Made-to-measure blinds are usually only fractionally more expensive than pre-cut blinds, however because they are made to fit perfectly to your windows they end up looking far more expensive.

While pre-made blinds might be a bit cheaper, made-to-measure blinds offer far greater value in the long run.

There are not many disadvantages of honeycomb blinds. The main downside is that compared to roller blinds, honeycomb blinds are more expensive. But with DIY measure and install honeycomb blinds from Shadey you can save money on expensive installation.

It’s easy to do yourself. Even if you’ve never used power tools before, this is the perfect project to get started.

Roller blinds are a popular choice and for good reason. They are a sleek and practical window covering that is often cheaper than alternatives. They are also available in a range of fabrics and colours.

Honeycomb blinds are having a moment thanks to an increased focus on sustainability – as well as an ever increasing emphasis on keep electricity bills low!

Roman blinds are also making a comeback with next generation fabrics that make them easy to care for while adding texture to a room. Aluminium Venetians blinds are also back in vogue thanks to a reimagining of vintage interior styles, while Venetian blinds in all styles are a timeless option that gives the ability to increase and decrease daylight.

And of course roller blinds will always be in style thanks to their slim profile.

Aluminium Venetian Blinds consist of metal slats corded together, as a result there's gaps between each slate. If your goal is to maximise thermal insulation, a Honeycomb Blind is a great option as the unique cellular design ensures to keep your home warm in winter and cool in summer.  

To install roller blinds to a door, use a face fit installation method. Remember to account for space for the door to open. Take a look at our roller blind guide for face fit installation.

PVC Venetian Blinds are a breeze to install. It only takes 5-10 minutes to install the brackets and slot your blind in. See our complete guide to see how easy it is.

At Shadey, we offer an extra long 5 year warranty on all honeycomb blinds so you can have peace of mind for years to come.

Nothing. We believe here at Shadey that custom made window furnishings are simple to install and ensures you save lots of money. Our easy to follow guides allows you to install your custom made vertical blind in minutes. All you need is a step ladder & a drill to expertly fit your new blinds.

When deciding if roller blinds or Roman blinds are better, it’s all down to personal choice and what you want to achieve. Roller blinds are better for a sleek finish with minimal presence in a room, while Roman blinds are a good option when you want to add more texture and personality in your designs.

Putting two roller blinds together is a popular furnishing option called a double roller blind. Our double roller blinds come in two fabric combination options. Pairing a blackout roller blind with either a light filter roller blind or a sheer sunscreen roller blind. This allows a window to have the required blackout privacy with the day time privacy while allowing light to enter your home. 

Our double roller blind brackets are slimline at only 70mm depth so you can install both inside the recess or outside without taking up too much space.

PVC Venetian Blinds are incredibly durable and water resistant making them a great choice throughout the home including wet areas like bathrooms. PVC Venetian Blinds can be a great alternative to plantation shutters if you're wanting a great budget option with a similar aesthetic.

Basswood Venetian Blinds are extremely resilient due to basswood's hardy properties. This ensures the slats won't bow or warp. Here at Shadey we offer a 5 year warranty to cover any manufacturing issues.

Roller blinds fitted to the face of your window frame (outside the recess) are called face fit roller blinds and are a very common method of installation. If you don't have a window frame (square set window) you can also mount the roller blind to the wall.

Face fit roller blinds have the brackets drilled into a wall (or a window surround that faces the same way as the wall). Face fit roller blinds with a back roll is the best installation for reducing light and maintaining the temperature inside your home. See how easy it is to install a face fit roller blind using our helpful guide.

Honeycomb blinds are easy to maintain, all they need is an occasional dust to keep them looking great.

Whether honeycomb blinds are worth it is personal preference, however we think the benefits of honeycomb blinds are well worth the additional cost, especially  when you can save money by measuring and installing them yourself.

Roman Blinds are a versatile product and can be mounted inside or outside the recess of your window. However, we always recommend installing your Roman Blinds outside of your window recess so you can cover your entire window. When your Roman Blind is fully open, the panels of the blind are folded behind each other so depending on the height of your window, the blind could exceed the depth of your recess.

If you'd like to install a blind within your recess and have a seamless finish, we'd recommend a Roller Blind or Honeycomb Blind which takes up only 50mm & 25mm of depth within your recess respectively.

Light filter blinds allow in light but still offer both daytime and nighttime privacy.  At night it may be possible to see some soft shadows or vague silhouettes, however privacy is maintained.

Light filter blinds have an appearance similar to a frosted window, allowing light in while obstructing views and maintaining privacy.

You can choose light filter roller blinds, light filter roman blinds and light filter honeycomb blinds.

At Shadey, our roller blinds are manufactured right here in Australia. We offer a curated selection of roller blind fabrics and high quality componentry to ensure you get the best fit for the best price and quality.

Honeycomb blinds and cellular blinds are the same. Both names come from the honeycomb shaped cells that make up the blind.

Installing double roller blinds is a simple process that takes only 5 minutes, it's as easy as installing a single roller blind. Shadey supplies the blinds and all components to make installing a breeze. Just install two brackets and slot in the two blinds, one after the other. See our complete double roller blinds installation guide for the full process.

Aluminium Venetian Blinds are a breeze to install. It only takes 5-10 minutes to install the brackets and slot your blind in. See our complete guide to see how easy it is.

Honeycomb blinds are incredibly in-style. In 2024 honeycomb blinds had a 500+% increase in search on Google as more Australians have learned about the benefits of these smart and efficient blinds. 

Aluminium Venetian Blinds are a classic window furnishing for many reasons. Key reason for this is that they're incredibly easy to clean with a feather duster or a cloth. Also due to their composition they're rust, water & mould resistant making them a great option for wet areas.

Aluminium Blinds however are susceptible to dent over time if consistently impacted over time, if used heavily a great alternative is our range of PVC Venetian Blinds which provide more rigidity with the same water resistant qualities. 

Installing blinds yourself is incredibly easy. You only need a measuring tape, a pencil and a drill. Shadey provides everything else including screws.

Installing a blind is much easier than putting together IKEA furniture. Roller blinds for example only use 2 screws on each bracket, plus on for a chain anchor.

Even if you’ve never used a drill before, this is a great project to get started on power tools with.

Double Roller Blinds offer a unique solution at an affordable price. Having two roller blinds mounted on or inside a window recess with a single bracket provides great functionality and seamless style. Choose your blackout fabric and pair with your choice of sheer sunscreen or light filter fabric. During the day you can have your sheer sunscreen or light filter blind down allowing light into your home while maintaining privacy and at night you can lower your blackout blind to provide complete blackout and privacy.

Roller blinds are the most popular type of blind by far.

They are the cheapest to buy, they are the most cost effective, they also have the most minimalistic design meaning the impact your home the least. They are also the easiest to install  - they only require 2 screws on each side (plus another one to anchor your control chain).

Older blinds can be lethal for children if they do not have the control chain anchored to the wall.

Shadey provides chain anchor clips to safely secure control chains to the wall.

Some states are implementing minimum rental requirements that require all window coverings with chain-style controls to have these anchors installed.

If you have older blinds that don’t have this incredibly important safety feature, it is definitely time to upgrade.

Basswood Venetian Blinds are a breeze to install. It only takes 5-10 minutes to install the brackets and slot your blind in. See our complete guide to see how easy it is.

Honeycomb Blinds provide some of the best thermal benefits due to the unique cellular construction and also blackout functionality. We have a range of blackout colours to select from, each of them provide full blackout. We also have a range of light filter honeycomb blinds which are translucent, but without blackout function.

To install roller blinds, you simply need to drill the brackets into the window frame or wall, then pop in the blind.

Follow our full instructions for installing roller blinds.

We have multiple control options for each linked roller blind style. Regarding number of linked roller blinds, we offer either 2 panels or 3 panels. When customising your linked roller blind we have all the combinations of control options available. 

Installing linked roller blinds is very similar to installing roller blinds just with the inclusion of our linking brackets and only takes a few minutes. If you are linking 2 or 3 blinds to a single control, you'll receive the appropriate componentry to mount the blind and link them together. Pay close attention to the labelling of the blinds you receive to know which blinds are on the left, middle or right. 

See our helpful install guide for linked roller blinds here. 

Sheer sunscreen blinds allow diffused light into your home during the day and offers daytime privacy, while still allowing you to enjoy your view. However, at night if you have a light on inside you'll be able to see inside. We have sheer sunscreen fabrics available in Sheer Sunscreen Roller Blinds, Sheer Sunscreen Linked Roller Blinds & Double Roller Blinds.

Our shutters have a variety of design options to suit any window. The main consideration is whether to mount the shutter within the recess or outside the window. If using a complete frame design, the Small L Frame is most suitable for a recess fit shutter as it's the slimmest available. To ensure the shutter sits within the recess without the frame protruding out of the window frame, a depth of 65mm is required from the window or any window hardware like a winder. 

If your recess depth is less than 65mm, then a face fit mount is the best mounting method with a Medium L Frame. As the shutter is mounted outside of the window recess, the shutter blades move freely within the frame and obstructions are not an issue.

To learn more, take a look out our measure guide for shutters for all the information.

Our shutters are calculated based on your custom measurements and are priced per square metre. Just enter your measurements in our customiser and you'll be provided with instant pricing. We have an option of an imported shutter at a lower price point or if you're needing quality shutters quick, we have an Australian Made option available. Our shutter pricing is very competitive and is backed by our 10 year warranty.

All of our products are made to allow DIY installation. However, we do offer a limited installation service within metro Melbourne. If you'd like to enquire, contact us and our team will book in your measure.

We have an Australian Made option available, yes. These are the same PVC shutter material as the imported shutter, just made in Australia. Our Australian Made option is priced at $465 per square metre

Plantation shutters are very hardy with a rigid structure and simple operation. Our shutter blades are reinforced with an aluminium core to prevent damage or warping. All our shutters are backed by our 10 year shutter warranty for peace of mind.