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27 Jul 2022

Roller blinds: A complete guide

Versatile, hard wearing and cost-effective - it’s no wonder roller blinds are a favourite in Kiwi homes. They can provide great benefits in ...

Tags: Roller blinds, Guides,

16 Jun 2022

Top 8 curtain fabrics for 2022

If you’ve ever stepped into one of our showrooms, you’ll know that there’s a huge range of fabric to choose from when designing your curtains ...

Tags: Fabric, Trends, Curtains, Inspiration,

17 Jan 2022

2022 trend forecast

We dive into some of the interior design trends set to make waves in 2022, and share our pick of window treatment trends to look out for this year. ...

Tags: Trends, 2022,

29 Oct 2021

Layering window treatments

Layered window treatments are extremely popular at the moment, with many clients opting to combine products to achieve the perfect result. We often ...

Tags: Inspiration, Guides,

30 Sep 2021

New showroom in Matamata

Choosing your window treatments just got easier! We have exciting news to share: Curtain Design now has two locations to choose from with the ...

Tags: News,

1 Sep 2021

Curtain lining: Which type is best for your home?

You’ve probably heard of blockout and thermal curtain linings - but do you know the difference between them? In this article, we break down the ...

Tags: Tips, Curtains, Fabric, Linings,

23 Jun 2021

Building a new home? 5 top tips for success

Window treatments often get overlooked when planning a new home - yet they have a huge impact on the end result. Here are five key things to consider ...

Tags: New Homes, Building, Tips,

6 Apr 2021

Best window treatments to keep your home warm

Did you know that up to 45% of your home’s heat is lost through the windows? Window treatments can make a huge difference to how warm your home is. ...

Tags: Tips, Heat retention,

1 Mar 2021

The essential guide to window treatments

Not sure what window treatments are right for you? Don’t know a Roman blind from a Venetian? We’ve made it easy with this handy guide.Check out ...

Tags: Window Treatments, Guides,

13 Jan 2021

7 window treatment trends for 2021

Wondering what the new year holds in store for interiors? Here are some of the window treatment trends we’ll be keeping an eye on in 2021. Warm ...

Tags: Trends, 2021,

25 Jun 2020

Top 6 James Dunlop curtain fabrics - June 2020

James Dunlop's Rhea Culliford has released her top 6 curtain fabrics from any of the James Dunlop brands. We have collated them here for you to ...

Tags: Trends, James Dunlop, Curtains,

19 May 2020

Curtain fabric trends - May 2020

In this blog post we take a look at the most popular fabrics we're selling in May 2020. Looking for the latest trends and inspiration for your ...

Tags: Fabric, Trends, Curtains,

29 Jun 2018

Thermal Roller Blinds

Warming up your home.Client "I want a thermal roller blind"Me "Are you looking to warm your home up?"Client "Yes we are!"My reply in the video.I just ...

Tags: Roller blinds, Tips, Heat retention,

10 May 2018

Made in New Zealand vs. Assembled in New Zealand

Open letter to our clientsIn the window treatment industry, most of the components are sourced from overseas suppliers. Shipped to New Zealand and ...

Tags: About Curtain Design, Curtains, Window Treatments, ,

7 Feb 2017

Importance Of Curtain Linings

The importance of curtain linings for curtainsMore often than not people, specifically homeowners ignore the importance of curtain linings. Little do ...

Tags: Linings, Curtains, Tips,

2 Feb 2017

Window Treatments for a Bay Window

Window treatments for a bay windowBay windows are an architectural feature that adds a tremendous amount of class and elegance (not to mention ...

Tags: Tips, Window Treatments, Curtains, Roller Blinds, Venetians, Roman Blinds, Shutters, Thermacell Blinds,

26 Jan 2017

Considering double glazing? Try this first

Keeping your home warmer without double glazing Double glazing has been a widely recommended solution to insulate windows. It is true that windows ...

Tags: Tips, Heat Retention, Window Treatments, Shutters, Thermacell Blinds,

20 Jan 2017

Is It Time To Replace Your Window Treatments?

Is it time to replace your window treatments?For the most part, you really don’t have to worry about cleaning or maintaining your window ...

Tags: Tips, Window Treatments,

11 Jan 2017

Top Tips When Building A New Home

Top Tips When Building a New HomeWhoever said "planning is the key" was certainly a wise man. When it comes to building a new home, this is certainly ...

Tags: New Homes, Tips, Budget,

29 Dec 2016

Curtain Fabric Types

Types of FabricsPolyesterA high percentage of curtain fabric these days have either a portion or are entirely made up of polyester. It is a man made ...

Tags: Curtains, Fabric, Tips,

12 Dec 2016

2017 Real Estate Market Outlook In Hamilton and Waikato

Rupert Bain from Harcourts gives us an insight into 2017 and what we might expect from the Real Estate market in Hamilton and the Waikato.

Tags: Real Estate,

2 Dec 2016

Curtain Design Photo Shoot

The Curtain Design team headed out to get a photo shoot done for some new marketing material. Watch us pull our best Marilyn Monroe impression.

Tags: About Curtain Design,

20 Oct 2016

Gratitude

A big thank you to our hard working staff at Curtain Design for all they do. We wouldn't be where we are today without their help and efforts.Our ...

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13 Oct 2016

Tip when building a new home

A great tip from Nate at Sentinel Homes if you are thinking of building a new home in the near future.His top tip is to know what is specified and ...

Tags: Tips, New Homes,

14 Sep 2016

Motorised Roller Blinds

Is it time for you to motorise your roller blinds?For a hassle free system that only runs of batteries this could be a great option.If you want to ...

Tags: Roller Blinds, Motorisation, Window Treatments,

22 Oct 2015

Curtain Fabric Charles Parsons Mikado

A simply elegant design from Charles Parsons that we have fallen in love with.Mikado is a jacquard fabric with a burnished flowing leaf pattern. A ...

Tags: Charles Parsons, New Curtain Fabric,

22 Sep 2015

Curtain Fabric Charles Parsons Nairobi

This new curtain fabric is a collection of three different animal prints. The fabric itself is printed on a softblock base cloth so provides the ...

Tags: Charles Parsons, New Curtain Fabric,

10 May 2015

Window Treatments on a budget

When it comes down to it, a window that has not been furnished is simply not complete. Not only does it not look good, but will also fail to provide ...

Tags: Cost Effective, Budget, Window Treatments,

25 Mar 2015

What are window treatments?

What are window treatments?Window treatments are basically an interior decorating element placed around, on, in or over a window to enhance the ...

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