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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.

Exterior Patio Blinds

Coming into the warmer months we begin to spend a lot more time in the great outdoors. Australians love to entertain but sometimes the weather means it can be a little difficult to have our Aussie BBQ when it’s windy, raining or extremely hot. That’s where Davidson’s Patio Blinds can be the solution. Patio Blinds are the ideal way to enclose your patio, balcony, pergola or verandah to create the perfect outdoor entertainment area all year round.

The Advantages of Patio Blinds (also known as Cafe Blinds or Bistro Blinds)

Extend Your Space – Patio Blinds can enclose your outdoor area to make a much larger space for you to use in all seasons. Whether you’re entertaining friends or clients, celebrating a party, or just needing extra room for your children to play, patio blinds can add another room to your home or office, which is fully protected to withstand the elements.
Protection from Wind, Rain or Insects – There’s nothing more frustrating then the wind, rain, flies or mosquitoes ruining your celebrations. The benefits of Patio Blinds are they can be fully closed to shelter you and your guests or clients from the cold weather, dust and insects.
UV Protection – Patio Blinds keep your home or business cooler by reflecting more than half the heat that would enter your house or office. They can also protect your furniture and furnishings from fading due to sun glare. When the mercury rises they also provide additional shade and keep the area cooler and comfortable.
Privacy – Patio Blinds come in a clear PVC option which allows you to maintain the open space and view, but there are also solid coloured canvas options or block out options to enclose your area and maintain full privacy.
Noise Control – With the Patio Blinds closed you can block out noise from external sources such as loud neighbours or traffic.

Custom Style – Davidson’s Patio Blinds are available in a wide range of colours, fabrics and textures to suit everything from older style period homes to more contemporary businesses. Regardless of your style our consultants can customise blinds to suit any area, making your space more functional and impress your visitors.

Versatile – Patio Blinds come in a variety of options including Spring operated, Rope & pulley system, Gearbox driven, Manual control or Motorised remote control. Our expert staff work with you to determine what option is the most suitable for your home or office.

Why Choose Davidson’s Patio Blinds

Davidson’s Patio Blinds are made from high quality fabrics and materials and are guaranteed with our written 4 year warranty. They are designed to be user friendly and compliment all homes and business. If you are unsure what style to choose, then we offer a free measure and quote service, or you are welcome to call our friendly staff on 5333 3066, or come and visit our Ballarat Showroom at 617-619 Howitt St Wendouree.

The Benefits of Roller Shutters

Installing Davidson’s Exterior Roller Shutters to your home or office is a fantastic way to keep warm and help reduce energy costs. Exterior roller shutters can reduce heat loss by up to 70%, which makes a much warmer building and saves you money in the long term.

Make a statement with coloured blinds

Although neutral coloured blinds are a very popular choice for many of our customers, choosing a brightly coloured blind can make a statement in a darker room and add a lot of style and sophistication to your home or office.

Shutter Blinds Ballarat

When people research online for window furnishings, at Davidson’s Blinds and Shutters we have noticed that they may search for the term “shutter blinds”, but this may not take them to the information they want, as shutter blinds are two completely different terms.
Let us explain in more detail.

Blockout Blinds Ballarat

As winter approaches the temperatures in Ballarat reduce dramatically, meaning our heaters become one of our best friends! This also means the cost of our electricity bills increase, but a great way to keep the heat in your home or office, is by installing Blockout blinds, also known as Blackout Blinds.
Blockout blinds are a fantastic way to insulate your home or office and save you energy costs, but they also have many other benefits, so let us explain in more detail why blockout blinds are a great choice for your window coverings.

Warmth – As mentioned blockout blinds improve the temperature in your room by keeping in the warmth during colder days and reducing the load on your heater,. Although during hot weather they also reflect heat and reduce the sun glare in your room, making your home and office cooler. Due to these energy saving benefits, blockout blinds can help improve your energy efficiency and reduce the cost of your electricity bills.

Darkness – Blockout blinds are made of a 100% blockout fabric and when fitted correctly they completely block out the amount of light entering the room. Due to having zero light transmission, blockout blinds make the room darker meaning they are perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, TV and movie rooms. Many people also use blockout blinds in their office or study as they also help reduce the glare on computer screens. Blockout blinds are also suitable in children’s rooms to help them sleep longer, for light sleepers, for shift workers and those needing day naps, or for use in built up areas where street lights can shine in and affect your sleep.

Privacy – Unlike translucent blinds and sunscreen blinds which you can see through at night when lights are on, blockout blinds provide the perfect privacy. They are made of a strong thicker fabric which people can not see through during the day or at night. This is ideal if you are working at your office late in the evening, or if you are wanting privacy from neighbours, or if you are just needing added security.

Noise – Due to being made of a thicker lining and having insulation properties, blockout blinds can help reduce noise from entering and leaving the room. This is of course ideal when using in movie rooms, meeting rooms in your workplace, or in bedrooms to reduce the level of noise from the outdoor environment such as traffic.

Stylish – Blockout blinds are available in many styles, colours, patterns and textures, so at Davidson’s Blinds and Shutters we have the perfect blind to match your decor. Our blockout blinds also come with a UPF Rating of 50+, are mould, mildew, fade, dust and fire resistant and come with our 4 year written warranty, so you know you are buying quality.

Versatile – Blockout blinds can be used on their own, or they can be used in a dual blind set up with our popular sunscreen blind, to allow light to enter during the day, then pull down the blockout blind in the evening to create darkness. Blockout blinds are also very effective when used with curtains and we also have them available in a range of blind styles including roller blinds, roman blinds, vertical blinds or panel glides.

If you are interested in purchasing blockout blinds, then please come along to our Ballarat store and see our showroom at 617-619 Howitt Street Wendouree. Our friendly and experienced staff can assist you in choosing the right style to compliment your decor and furnishings. We also make custom blockout blinds to suit any size window, so you can be assured they will fit perfectly every time!