Monday 24 June 2013

Top Reasons for Choosing Plantation Shutters for Sydney Properties

The window offers much more than provide ventilation to your home’s interior. It also serves a decorative purpose. That’s why when choosing a window covering, your choice must be made out of careful planning and consideration. The blinds and shutters you choose should complement your window’s design. They must also provide some energy efficiency to your Sydney home.

Today, the use of decorative and energy-efficient window covering solutions has seen a growth in use. Plantation shutters are some of those types of window covers that have grown in popularity for the following advantages:

  • ♦ Great decorative window cover for homes that have either contemporary or traditional styles and designs.

  • ♦ Plantation shutters are available in different colours and finish to suit any home and office styles.

  • ♦ They offer energy efficiency by providing users control over natural ventilation, insulation and lighting.

  • ♦ They require low maintenance and they are easier to clean than other types of window coverings.

  • ♦ Plantation shutters are known for durability and long-lasting use.

Choosing the right window blinds supplier

Choosing the right window covering solutions provider is just as important as choosing the right kind of window blinds and shutters for your home. There are quite a number of companies offering window coverings out there. That’s why you need to select only those that majority of homes and businesses in Sydney rely on.

One such company is Davonne, the leading provider of plantation shutters in Sydney. Davonne offers homeowners and builders the following advantages:

  • ♦ Davonne offers window shutters direct from manufacturers, allowing them to offer solutions at incredibly low prices.  

  • ♦ They offer some of the widest range of materials for window shutters including, PVC, aluminum, Western red cedar and basswood.

  • ♦ Strict quality measures for each of their products before they are sold in the market to guarantee highest standards and quality

  • ♦ Manned by some of the most knowledgeable consults in the industry who truly listens to what the customers need, making sure that their best interest is prioritised.

For more information on plantation shutters from Davonne, call 02 8355 4040 today.

Sunday 9 June 2013

Guide to Window Blinds Shopping in Sydney


Here’s a practical guide to choosing the right set of door and window blinds that suit your Sydney home or business.


For French doors
As a rule of thumb, window blinds material for French doors should be consistent with those already installed in the room. Blinds that have small slats are ideal, as well as those with woven wood shades. If you prefer to completely control the amount of light that enters the room, it is recommended to use blackout roller blinds or honeycomb shades.

For windows that offer great views
If you have a large window that provides you with a scenic or panoramic outside view, it is recommended to use a shade that pulls up as tightly as you need. Honeycomb shades also work extremely well. You may also want to check out the top-down/bottom-up types.
For arches
For arch windows, one of the popular window treatments is the honeycomb shade, which can be made to correspond to the shape of the window quite nicely. Although horizontal blinds can be customised to fit arch windows, they can be a bit costly.

For bay windows
Most types of window blinds can work quite well with bay windows. However, it’s recommended that a sheetrock is placed between the windows to avoid having gaps between the blinds.

For second story windows
For the windows upstairs, it’s recommended to use the top-down/bottom-up type of blinds. They allow you to cover the bottom half of the window for privacy, leaving the upper half free for light to shine inside the room.

For sliding doors
Vertical blinds are highly recommended for sliding doors, although they may be less preferred these days. However, for consistency, you may want to choose vertical blinds only when the other blinds in the room are of the same type. These types of window blinds may be installed over the glass or within the frame.

For other types of window blinds that best suit your style, visit Davonne of Sydney or call 02 8355 4040 today.