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21 Aug 2023
How to achieve effortless style with wave pleat curtains
Thinking about new window treatments? Find out why wave pleat curtains are currently in such hot demand for Kiwi homes.Wave pleat curtains, often ...
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28 Jul 2023
Can you use the same curtains in every room? Pros and cons
Are you wondering whether it's acceptable to have the same curtains in every room of your house? We all want our home decor to look cohesive and put ...
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26 Jun 2023
2023's top 10 curtain fabrics
Looking for inspiration for your curtains and Roman blinds? Check out our list of the most popular fabrics selected by our clients in the first half ...
Tags: Fabric Trends Curtains Inspiration
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1 May 2023
Winter home upgrades: Tips for curtains and blinds
Winter is around the corner, and you know what that means - chilly temperatures and less natural light in your home. But don’t worry, we’ve got ...
Tags: Curtains Advice Tips Guides
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15 Apr 2023
To puddle or not: Choosing the perfect curtain length
Should my curtains touch the floor? This is one of the most common questions received by our consultants, so we’re here with the answers in this ...
Tags: Curtains Guides Advice Tips
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25 Oct 2022
How to clean your window treatments
Spring cleaning is a good thing, but some methods can do more harm than good! We share our do’s and don’ts for cleaning your window treatments in ...
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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 ...
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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
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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
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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 ...
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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
Read More...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
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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 ...
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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
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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
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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
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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Read More...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 ...
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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
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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 ...
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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 ...
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