Buying Guide

Choose with clarity.

A guide to product types, light control, measurements, materials, and mounting options for custom window coverings.

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Custom window coverings in a calm modern interior

Getting Started

Four steps to a considered choice.

01

Choose the Product

Begin with the form and function you need. Drapes, shades, and blinds each offer a different approach to light and privacy.

02

Define Light and Privacy

Consider how the room is used and how much daylight and privacy are needed throughout the day.

03

Measure the Window

Choose an inside or outside mount before recording the width and height.

04

Customise and Order

Select the material, size, lining, control, and finish for the space.

By Function

Designed around the way a room is used.

Better Sleep

Blackout drapes, shades, and cellular shades for restful interiors.

Soft Natural Light

Sheer curtains and light-filtering shades that soften daylight.

Privacy

Blinds, shades, and layered drapes for considered privacy.

Large Windows

Custom and motorised solutions for tall or wide openings.

Adjustable Light

Zebra shades, sheer shades, and aluminium blinds for flexible control.

Layered Windows

Sheers with drapes or double-layer Roman shades for depth and softness.

Product Types

Compare form, function, and light control.

Product Best For Light Control Character
Drapes Bedrooms, living rooms, large windows Light filtering, room darkening, blackout Soft, architectural, finished
Sheer Curtains Living rooms, dining rooms, layered windows Sheer or light filtering Airy, relaxed, refined
Roller Shades Bedrooms, offices, modern interiors Light filtering, solar, blackout Clean, restrained, minimal
Zebra Shades Living rooms, offices, everyday spaces Adjustable light and privacy Practical, modern, versatile
Sheer Shades Living rooms, bedrooms, refined interiors Adjustable softened light Soft, tailored, elevated
Cellular Shades Bedrooms, bathrooms, energy-conscious spaces Light filtering, room darkening, blackout Quiet, insulating, modern
Roman Shades Bedrooms, kitchens, decorative windows Light filtering, room darkening, blackout Tailored, soft, timeless
Woven Shades Living rooms, dining rooms, natural interiors Light filtering, privacy, blackout liner Warm, tactile, organic
Aluminium Blinds Kitchens, offices, everyday privacy Fully adjustable Structured, functional, timeless
Rods & Tracks Drapes and sheers Not applicable Technical or decorative finishing

Light Control

Four levels of light.

Sheer curtains softly filtering daylight

Sheer

Softens sunlight while keeping the room bright and visually open.

Light-filtering roller shade in a bright living room

Light Filtering

Brings in daylight while reducing glare and adding daytime privacy.

Room-darkening roller shade reducing daylight

Room Darkening

Reduces incoming light without creating complete darkness.

Blackout curtains creating a dark bedroom

Blackout

Designed for stronger light control, privacy, and sleep.

Mounting

Inside or outside the frame.

01

Inside Mount

Installed within the window frame for a clean, integrated appearance. The frame must have sufficient depth for the selected product.

02

Outside Mount

Installed above or beyond the frame for additional coverage and stronger control of light and privacy.

Personal Support

Guidance before you order.

Share your window photographs, approximate measurements, room type, and preferred level of light control. Our team can help identify the most suitable product and mounting approach.

  • Window photographs
  • Approximate width and height
  • Room type
  • Privacy or blackout requirements
  • Preferred style or reference images
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Collections

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