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Window Furnishings Ballarat

When choosing window furnishings for your Ballarat home or office, you may feel a bit overwhelmed. We are blessed with so many choices when it comes to window furnishings, but that means it can be hard to know where to begin, that’s where we can help! At our Ballarat showroom we have many window furnishings for you to see and a wide range of fabrics and colours to suit your style, your space and your budget.

Types of Ballarat Window Furnishings

Ballarat has a wide range of beautiful homes and buildings, including classic heritage listed homes, Victorian period style commercial buildings, and modern contemporary homes and offices. The range of styles means your choice of window furnishings also varies. At Davidson’s Blinds and Shutters we have many options for you to choose from.

Roman Blinds – are blinds made with soft folds of fabric which lie flat against the window and stack neatly together when closed. Roman blinds are a great choice for Living Rooms, Sitting Rooms and Waiting Rooms, as they create a lovely ambience in the room.
Venetian Blinds – are horizontal slats one above the other and can be tilted together to control the amount of light entering. Available in both a timber and aluminium options.
Roller Blinds – are a stiffened fabric attached to a timber or aluminium roller mechanism. Our roller blinds are available with Blockout, Sunscreen and Light Filtering options and can be used as a single roller blind, or as a dual blind.
Vertical and Pleated Blinds – are vertical slats that are all linked together. Venetian and pleated blinds are ideal for wide windows, sliding doors or bay windows.
Panel Glide Blinds – are blinds made in separate pieces, so one can be opened or all panels can be opened together. They are a great choice for large windows, sliding doors and bi-fold doors.
Shutters – Davidson’s range of timber shutters are available in natural timber or synthetic options. We have four styles available including hinged, fixed, bi-fold or sliding, with manual control or remote control.
Custom Made Blinds – If you have a unique space, unusual size windows, or a particular style you like, our team at Davidson’s Blinds and Shutters can make your blind or shutter to suit your individual requirements.

The Benefits of Ballarat Window Furnishings

Window furnishings have very practical benefits including adding privacy to your room, protecting your furniture and floors from the harsh sun’s rays, keeping rooms cooler in summer and warmer in winter, especially when we can get minus temperatures during the Ballarat winter months. Window Furnishings can also add elegance and style to any home or office. You can choose a bold colour to make a statement, or use a minimalist look for a more conservative style. The right window furnishings can also improve the value of your home or office, which is ideal if you are selling in the competitive Ballarat market.

For more information on any of our window furnishing products, please contact our team on 5333 3066, visit our Ballarat showroom at 617-619 Howitt St.

Window Security Screens

It’s always an exciting time purchasing, building or renovating your home or office. When you’re investing a lot of time and money into this, you want to make certain that your property is maintained and protected the best way you can. Window Security Screens are a fantastic way to provide superior protection to your home or business, while also providing many other benefits for you.

What are the Main Benefits of Window Security Screens?

At Davidson’s Blinds and Shutters we provide the highest quality Invisi-Gard window security screens which are made of 316 Marine Grade Stainless Steel. The mesh screen quality provides the ultimate protection for your family, your staff and your clients, while also exceeding all relevant Australian and Industry Standards.
Our window security screens are designed first and foremost to protect you from would-be intruders. Our screen quality has been professionally tested against heavy impact, extreme difficulties in cutting and have additional lock features for extra added security.
Due to window security screens being exposed to the harsh elements of wind, rain and sun over long periods of times, the design of the screen and the mesh have been constructed to prevent rust and corrosion, therefore they won’t compromise your safety or your family’s safety.
With beautiful sunshine or heavy rainfalls, your home or business can be exposed to unwanted pests, such as flies and mosquitoes. Window security screens can allow your home or office to be protected from these flying bugs, while still enhancing natural ventilation by allowing fresh air to enter the room.
The high quality thickness of the mesh of our window security screens provides you with added privacy, by stopping people from peering through your windows, while also maintaining your view of the outside.
The security screen durable mesh also keeps your residence and commercial building a lot cooler by reducing the suns damaging rays from entering your property. This in turn improves the energy efficiency and can save you money.
All of our window security screens are supported by a 15 year warranty if maintained to manufacturer’s instructions, therefore you know your purchase is of the highest quality.

Window Security Screens Free Measure and Quote

Our team at Davidson’s Blinds and Shutters can come to your home or business to provide you with a free measure and quote of your window frames throughout your property. Our staff are highly experienced to also discuss matching of your existing decor, or recommend new colours to suit your style. We can provide our free measure and quote service to Ballarat, Daylesford, Creswick, Hepburn Springs, Ballan, Elaine, Buninyong, Gordon, Clunes, Bacchus Marsh or anywhere within 50 kilometres of Ballarat. To arrange a free window security screen measure and quote please call us on 5333 3066, or please visit our showroom at 617-619 Howitt Street Wendouree.

Free Blind Measure and Quote

It’s always an exciting time moving into a new home or office, or renovating and updating your current decor to a more modern style. When choosing blinds and shutters for your residence or commercial building, it can sometimes be a little overwhelming knowing what style or colour to choose, that’s where Davidson’s Blinds and Shutters can help by providing our free blind measure and quote service.

What is a Free Blind Measure & Quote?

For more than twenty years Davidson’s Blind’s and Shutters have been helping their customers with their blind and shutter solutions. Our free measure and quote service is provided by our experienced staff and colour consultants who come directly to your home or office to provide their expert advice on what blinds and shutters would match your individual style and budget.

What is involved in a Free Blind Measure & Quote?

Our friendly staff come to your home, office or building site to sit with you and discuss your needs. We will then walk through your home or office to actually see the windows or space requiring blinds or shutters and provide a personal consultation about what colours, style, product and energy efficiency would be your best options. Our staff can also bring along fabric and colour samples to match your existing decor, or a new style that you had in mind.

Who is our Free Blind Measure & Quote Service suitable for?

Our free blind measure and quote is ideal for first home buyers, designer homes, period homes, commercial buildings, large commercial projects, small offices, or anyone renovating or updating their exterior blinds, internal blinds, shutters or awnings.

Where is our Free Blind Measure & Quote Service offered?

Our experienced staff can visit homes and offices in Ballarat and in the surrounding areas within 50 kilometres including, Daylesford, Creswick, Hepburn Springs, Ballan, Elaine, Clarendon, Bacchus Marsh, Buninyong, Gordon, Clunes, Smythesdale and Scarsdale to name a few.

How can I receive a Free Blind Measure & Quote?

There are a number of ways to get this wonderful free blind measure and quote including;

Call our team on 5333 3066.
Visit our large showroom at 617-619 Howitt St Ballarat.
Email us on enquiries@davidsonsblinds.com.au
Complete our Contact Form on our website at https://davidsonsblinds.com.au/contact-us/

We look forward to providing you with our free personalised in home or office consultation. All of our blinds, shutters, awnings and fittings also come with our 4 year warranty, so you can be reassured you are receiving a high quality service and product every time!

Sliding Security Doors

Australians love to entertain! Whether we are celebrating a special event, or just having family and friends over for a BBQ, it’s always great to have good company and a laugh. To make use or your indoor and outdoor areas and to make more space for your visitors, we suggest installing Sliding Security Doors. Sliding security doors are a fantastic way to improve the aesthetics in your home and are ideal to make better use of your outdoor entertaining area, regardless of the weather.

Why Choose Sliding Security Doors?

• Sliding security doors provide an excellent way to enclose your patio, verandah, or outdoor area by expanding your outdoor space, making entertaining easier all year round.
* Sliding security doors improve the security in your home as they are made from a world class standard of 316 Marine Grade Stainless Steel and Architectural Grade Aluminium. The strength of the wire means they are extremely strong and highly corrosion resistant and have been professionally tested to withstand attempted forced entry from knives, sharp tools, or jemmy attacks from screwdrivers or levers.
• Sliding security doors provide uninterrupted views in your home, which is especially ideal if you live near the lake, mountains or in coastal areas.
• During warmer weather or on those humid days, sliding security doors allow you to maintain the flow of air throughout your home, letting in the breeze but keeping out debris which can be blowing around outside.
• Sliding security doors can be custom made to suit your exact requirements. A full range of high quality powder coated finishes are also available to match your existing door and window frames.
• When sliding security doors are matched with Davidson’s Patio Blinds, you can be assured that your outdoor entertaining area will comfortably cater for all your visitors, while also sheltering them from the wind, rain, or extreme sunshine.

How to Maintain Sliding Security Doors

All of our sliding security doors are supported by a 15 year warranty if maintained to manufacturer’s instructions. Sliding security doors only require minor maintenance to keep them looking great. Your sliding door screens should only ever be washed down with a soft bristled brush, using mains water (not bore water, tank water or recycled water) and very mild detergent. Rinse screens thoroughly with mains water to remove all detergent residue. Lubrication of the main lock and auxiliary locks should only ever be done using graphite powder. The following link provides a detailed maintenance program for your screen; https://www.invisi-gard.com.au/patio-screen-enclosures

Sliding Security Doors For Any Home

All of our Sliding Security Doors are designed to adapt to existing patio and screen enclosure structures. If you are building a new home they can also be engineered and made to suit one or more areas in your new house.

If you would like more information about sliding security doors, or you would like to visit our showroom to see this wonderful product, please visit us at 617-619 Howitt Street Wendouree, or please call us on 5333 3066.

Dual Blinds Ballarat

Davidson’s Blinds and Shutters have a wide range of dual blinds available to provide Ballarat homes and businesses with a stylish choice for their window coverings. Whether you are building a new home or office, or renovating your current one, we have many choices of modern dual blind designs and fabrics to suit any room or decor.

Dual Roller Blinds

Dual blinds are available in our popular roller blind range. Dual roller blinds also commonly called Day/night Blinds or Double Roller Blinds, are a wonderful solution for providing differing light control and privacy, while also keeping rooms cooler in summer and warmer in winter.

Dual roller blinds provide the benefits of two roller blinds on the same mechanism. One blind can be a total block out option which is fantastic for providing privacy and darkness. Blockout blinds are especially ideal when watching movies, or if you require complete darkness in your room due to day time sleeps for younger children, or for night shift workers. You then team the blockout blind with one of our sunscreen blinds or light filtering blinds. Both these blind options provide shade and light control by reducing the amount of light entering the room, without blocking the view. They also protect your furnishings from damage due to the sun’s harmful rays.

Why Choose Dual Blinds?

Dual blinds are perfect for wider windows, sliding doors, or for contemporary or period homes and offices. Our Ballarat team can come to visit you to provide a measure and quote service, so you can be certain that your dual roller blind system will work and fit perfectly to any window.

Although dual roller blinds are on the same mechanism, each blind can be independently operated, as each have their own chain, so you have full control of the amount of light you want entering the room, depending on the weather, sun glare and what situation you are using the room for.

Dual Blind Options

Due to having two blinds one in front of the other, you can mix and match the fabric, style and colour of each blind, allowing you to compliment furnishings, homewares, or the paint colour you have in the room. At our Ballarat showroom we also have a choice of fabric options available, from our budget range with over 35 colour choices, to our executive range which adds another level of luxury to any room.

Dual roller blinds can be cord operated, or we also have a motorised option available. The motorised option is a great choice by being completely child safe and eliminating the use of hanging chains.

Our Ballarat Showroom

At our Showroom at 617- 619 Howitt Street Ballarat, we have dual roller blinds available to see, fabric samples to view and many friendly staff who have the knowledge to assist you with your choice. So please come and visit us, we are open Monday through to Saturdays!

2019 Blind Trends

With a new year comes new trends in blind colours and styles. Whether you are wanting to freshen up your current window furnishings, or you are selling your home and are looking to increase the resale value, knowing the 2019 blind trends will allow you to keep your home modern and stylish.

Here’s our top 5 blind trends for 2019;

Smart Blinds – Also known as Electric Blinds or Motorised Blinds. Are becoming a hugely popular addition to any home due to advancements in technology and particularly their safety features, as they have no chains or cords. Smart blinds can be operated via a remote control, or through an App on your phone, or through voice activation via Amazon Alexa or Google Home. Smart Blinds are a very convenient way of saving time, as they are operated with one single command, or a touch of a button.
Black Blinds – This year we will see a rising trend in black blinds of all shapes and styles, including roller blinds, roman blinds and venetian blinds. Television programs such as “The Block” have made black a very popular choice in home styling and decor, which therefore increases its popularity with viewers. Black blinds can make a dramatic and bold statement in any home and when matched with black homewares, can add a lot of sophistication to any room.
Natural Fabrics – With people being more environmentally conscious, we are seeing an increase in the use of natural materials and colours when choosing window furnishings. Blinds made of linen, bamboo and cotton are very popular and we have also seen an increase in the use of natural wood finishes, such as Natural Timber Shutters. Blinds colours such as brown, beige, cream or green are also a very popular choice and can provide a natural calming effect in any room. When these natural colours and materials are complimented with natural wood furniture, flooring or homewares, it can provide a beautiful stylish balance within your home.
Patterns/Textures/Embossing – Our range of blind styles and materials are continually increasing which means our customers have a larger choice of patterned and textured blind fabrics to suit their individual needs. Social media such as Instagram and Facebook means our customers are researching home styling and interior decorating and are becoming more confident choosing patterned and textured blinds when styling particular rooms, such as their living rooms and bedrooms. Natural prints such as leaves, trees and flowers are popular and are a great way to add colour into your home, especially when choosing blind colours such as red, yellow or blue.
Energy Efficient Blinds – With home costs always increasing, so many of our customers are choosing Energy Efficient Blinds to help save money and to protect themselves and their furnishings from the sun’s harsh rays in summer and to maintain warmth in their home in winter. Our energy efficient blinds are available in a full blockout option, a sunscreen option, or a light filtering option, depending on how much light you are wanting to enter into your room. Our friendly staff can provide you with more information to help make your choice a lot easier.

So if you’re planning on redecorating, or just want to switch to the latest styles, please call us on 5333 3066,
or come and see our Showroom at 617-619 Howitt St Ballarat, we would love to help!

Merry Christmas from Davidson’s Blinds & Shutters

Our team at Davidson’s Blinds and Shutters have had a very busy and enjoyable year. We would like to say a huge “Thank You” to our valued customers for all your support, it’s been a pleasure to provide you with our services this year and for the past 20 years.

Throughout 2018 we have seen some new trends in blinds and shutters, but we have also seen some oldies making a comeback;

Roller Blinds continue to be one of our highest selling blinds. Our most common purchases are neutral colours like cream and greys, but a number of our customers have also chosen bold colours such as red and yellow to add some brightness and style to their home or office.
Patio Blinds & Sun Blinds have increased their popularity. Aussies love to entertain so we are seeing many customers request patio blinds and sun blinds to enclose their outdoor areas, so they can enjoy the company of family and friends all year round.
Motorised /Electric Blinds – With technology advancing rapidly and many of us becoming time-poor, we have seen a huge increase in the sale of motorised blinds. Most of us have a mobile phone, so when combined with electronic blinds or shutters, can help make our lives so much easier and simpler.
Pattern Blinds are also on the uprise. With the introduction of home renovation shows such as The Block and House Rules, we are seeing customers become more confident in styling their homes and offices and choosing printed fabrics to add some creative flair and class.

Our team have enjoyed assisting customers with their window furnishing purchases and sharing our knowledge to help make choices suiting their individual style and needs. During the Christmas period our team will also be having some quality time with their family and friends, so our Ballarat Showroom will be closed from Friday 21st December and re-open on January 2nd.

As we usher in the New Year we would like to wish you all a very safe and happy Christmas and hope your celebrations include lots of fun and laughter.
See you in 2019!

Motorised Indoor Blinds for your Home or Office

For more than 20 years our team at Davidson’s Blinds and Shutters have been servicing the Ballarat and Daylesford regions, helping customers choose the right colour and style of blind to suit their home or office. We offer a wide range of custom made and ready made blinds, and we also provide traditional cord blinds or motorised indoor blinds. You may have heard about motorised blinds (also called “Blind Automation” or “Electric Blinds”), but you may not have all the information to make a choice. We would like to help make your decision a lot easier by explaining motorised blinds in more detail.

What are Motorised Indoor Blinds?

Motorised blinds are the ability to open and close your blinds with the touch of a button, via a remote control or App on your phone, or with voice activation through a third party voice assistant such as Amazon Alexa or Google Home.

Why Would I Choose Motorised Indoor Blinds?

• Improved Safety – Motorised blinds means no more chains or cords. This can be of great benefit for safety especially if you have young children or pets and are worried about having to watch them closely around dangling cords.
• Saves Time – Motorised blinds save a lot of time as you control your blinds with one single command or touch. You can do this at your home or office, or even when you’re out using your phone.
• Improves Aesthetics – Automating your blinds can improve the overall style in your home or office. There are a wide range of motorised blind styles, fabric options and colours available to suit any decor.
• Extra Convenience – You can program your entire home or office to be synced to one remote control and also program your blinds to a timer, to open or close at a time of your choice.
• Enhanced Security – Since your blinds can be programmed to open and close, this is ideal if you are away from your home or office, or if you’re on holidays and want people to believe you’re still around, by programming them to open and close at a set time.
• Energy Saving – Motorised blinds can help retain warmth in winter and reduce the heat in summer. This means less time using your air conditioners and heaters.

What Indoor Motorised Blind Options Are Available?

• Indoor motorised blinds are available in a range of blind styles including venetian blinds, roller blinds or roman blinds.
• Blinds can be operated through a remote control, an App on your phone, or through voice activation such as Google Home or Amazon Alexa.
• Our team can custom make indoor motorised blinds to suit your window size and style.
• You can also motorise many of your current indoor blinds. Just ask one of our friendly staff about the type and size of the blinds you have and whether this is available.
• Indoor Motorised Blinds can be battery powered or hardwired. Battery powered is more cost effective, although hardwired options are becoming more popular as our customers are enjoying their reliability and convenience.

The luxury of being able to control your blinds with a touch of a button or your voice, is very appealing to many people. As technology advances, motorised indoor blind options are also dramatically improving. Their motors were in the past considered quite noisy, but now they make little noise and are promoted to be a quiet option. Their cost is also more affordable due to a range of choice and products available. It you would like more information, please visit our Ballarat Showroom at 619-619 Howitt Street Ballarat, or please call us on 5333 3066.

A Guide to Blind and Shutter Terminology

When purchasing blinds and shutters for your home or office, we realise the terminology or jargon used can be a little confusing. At Davidson’s Blinds and Shutters we would like to share our knowledge with you by explaining some of the most common words used in the industry and the meaning in simpler terms.

Types of Blinds & Shutters;

Roller Blinds – A stiffened fabric blind equipped with a rolling mechanism which can be rolled up or down.

Roman Blinds – are made with soft folds of fabric that lie flatly against each other when opened.

Vertical & Pleated Blinds – Blinds with vertical slats which tilt together up to 180 degrees to allow light to enter the room.

Panel Glide Blinds – are similar to Vertical Blinds, but they are individual panels and each panel can be opened individually, altogether, sideways, or to one or both sides.

Venetian Blinds – Blinds with horizontal slats which tilt together to control the light you want to enter the room.

Sun Blinds – The traditional Australian canvas sun blind covers your external windows to block out sunlight.

Patio Blinds – are external blinds designed to enclose your patio, verandah and outdoor living spaces.

Timber Shutters – are beautifully crafted horizontal shutters to add style to your interior windows.

Roller Shutters – Solid custom built shutters installed over your exterior windows which provide security and fire protection to your home or office.

Folding Arm Awnings – are external blind coverings which shade windows and outdoor living areas, especially in hard to access places.

External Shutters – Horizontal shutters which are designed to add style to your home or office windows.

Types of Fabric;

Total Blockout – means the fabric completely blocks out the amount of light entering the room.

Light Filtering– also known as Translucent. Provides a soft filtering light to enter the room. You can’t see out of them and you can’t see through them if you’re outside.

Sunscreen – Blocks out 95% of the sun’s rays. Great for privacy as you can see out of them, but can not see through them if you’re outside.

General Terminology;

Custom Made – are made to order blinds and shutters based on your individual requirements, style and measurements. You can choose your size, style, colour and fabric. Our custom made blinds and shutters are 100% Australian made, so you can be assured of their quality.

Ready Made – are a fast and more affordable option. Ready made blinds and shutters are “off the shelf” meaning they are ready made standard sizes, colours and fabrics. We can trim blinds to match your specifications, but your choice of style and colour is limited.

Tilt Rod Mechanism – A strip of wood or metal attached to all the blades in a blind, allowing them to rotate together, or individually. The rod is manually used.

Motorised Control System – are motorised remote controlled easy to use systems.

Spring Operated System – rely on a spring tensioned clutch mechanism to hold the fabric in its position. Great for blinds with heavier fabrics, or larger blinds.

Self Aligning Cord Guides – are guides installed to your blind or shutter to ensure they raise and lower without skewing.

We hope we have helped you understand more about blinds and shutters, for any further information please call our friendly staff on 5333 3066, or visit our Ballarat showroom at 617 – 619 Howitt Street.

Choosing the Right Blinds for Wet Areas in your Home

When choosing blinds for wet areas including your kitchen, bathroom and laundry, it is important to choose blinds and fabrics that are resistant to damp environments and moisture. Certain blind fabrics such as cottons, are susceptible to mould and are not suitable in areas where water and steam are present. At Davidson’s Blinds & Shutters, we have more than twenty years experience helping our clients choose the most suitable blinds for wet areas and we would like to share some of our recommendations with you.

Venetian PVC Timber Range Blinds
Our range of PVC timber blinds are perfectly suited for bathrooms, kitchens and laundry windows. Natural timber blinds can absorb moisture and buckle so they are not ideal for wet areas, but our PVC range of timber lookalike blinds, resist moisture and provide a stylish alternative. Our PVC range offers a wood look style, as well as white or off white, depending on your preference and colour scheme.

Venetian Aluminium Range Blinds
If you are looking for a low maintenance and water resistant blind, then our aluminium venetian blinds are perfect for the wet areas in your home. They provide a versatile and stylish choice and are not easily damaged by steam, moisture of water. They are also easy to clean which is an added bonus.

Timber Shutters
Also know as plantation shutters. At Davidson’s we offer a range of stylish synthetic timber shutters which can add elegance and style to your home. Our range of synthetic timber shutters are water resistant making them perfect for wet areas. When they are closed, timber shutters also provide excellent privacy making them ideal for bathrooms. They also come in a wide range of colours and styles to suit your needs.

Roller Blinds
Our standard range of roller blinds are made of a polyester fabric with an acrylic coating, making them perfectly suited to wet areas in your home. These blinds are mould, mildew, fading, dust and fire resistant, so they are suited to the wet areas in your home.

We hope you have found this information helpful, but please come into our Ballarat show room or call us on 5333 3066 if you have a particular fabric, colour or style you like, as some of our fabrics are treated to resist moulds and moisture, making them also suitable for bathrooms, kitchen and laundry areas.