Explore fresh window furnishing trends for the modern Melbourne home
Whether you’re at the exciting stage of building a new home or renovating your current one, choosing the right type of window treatments as early in the process as possible may be more valuable than you think. Making the right choices early will ensure you have all the wiring and construction details right and can add unique character and visual interest to your home interior while providing effective light and privacy control, improving energy efficiency and a host of other benefits.
Find inspiration to personalise your spaces by opting for a bold new touch or a subtle, timeless finish with these window furnishing ideas that cover the latest trends for Melbourne homes.
Five of the best window furnishings to consider
Curtains, blinds and shutters have a significant impact on the look and feel of your rooms, adding depth and transforming them from plain and ordinary to elegant, welcoming or homely. Each type of window covering has distinct advantages, and some coverings are more popular or versatile than others.
Here’s a roundup of the five best window treatments for your Melbourne home:
1. External Venetian blinds
External Venetian blinds are timeless window coverings that can instantly enhance the look of your property. Their signature horizontal slats are made from aluminium. Motorised external Venetians are steadily gaining popularity among Melbourne homeowners–these blinds work well for heat control, effectively helping to regulate the temperature inside your home. They are also very simple to operate, and their elegant design offers a modern finish to your home’s exterior.
2. Honeycomb blinds
3. Roman blinds
Romans are among the all-time favourite choices for window treatments, and it’s easy to see why–they have a timeless, minimalist look, are very simple to operate and maintain, and can be made from a broad selection of different fabrics, styles and prints to match a vast range of interior design choices. Roman blinds are made to fit neatly onto your windows, meaning they don’t take up any additional space which makes them ideal for windows where there is minimal space around them for curtain stacks.
4. S-Fold curtains
5. Aluminium shutters
Plantation shutters are highly durable and a classic choice to dress up your windows. They’re also among the most highly sought-after window treatments for Melbourne homes. Shutters made from aluminium are waterproof and ideal for alfresco areas as they can withstand humidity without compromising their structure and finish. Because aluminium shutters are powder-coated, they’re less likely to chip and scratch, staying in mint condition for many years.
Timber plantation shutters are our preferred option if you’re looking for internal shutters.
The latest window furnishing trends
1. Smart controlled window furnishings
Convenience at your fingertips with smart home technology is now more prevalent than ever before. Smart window coverings are no exception. Install smart plantation shutters, external blinds, curtains or awnings, and control them all with a single tap or touch of a button via an app on your smartphone or tablet. Not only is this feature incredibly easy to use, it’s especially useful if you’re away on holiday or keen to improve your energy efficiency at home.
2. Textured fabrics
Fabrics made from a blend of organic cotton and recycled yarn are becoming increasingly widespread as recycled yarn is not only environmentally friendly but can emulate the softness of raw fibres. Textures can range from soft and luxurious to crushed looks and velvets. They do well in complementing a variety of colour palettes, including neutral and pastel tones, or rich shades of red and mustard.
Pair your textured fabrics with blockout curtains and combine them with roller blinds or Romans to achieve a dark and calming room at night.
3. Artistic prints
4. Versatile shading systems
Honeycomb blinds are growing in demand among homeowners in Melbourne for their versatility—they can be opened from either the top-down or bottom-up. Because of this, they offer more light and privacy control options while still looking elegant. Each blind can be opened to varying degrees from either the top or bottom, allowing you to control the amount of natural light that enters to create the ambience you want. Ideal for hard to reach highlight windows, our honeycombs now come with a motorised option.
External awnings, such as folding arm awnings, are rising in demand as they improve and maximise the use of outdoor living spaces and conveniently fold away when not in use.
Skylight blinds are another great option. External skylight blinds are best motorised for ease of use and can have sun sensors to trigger them automatically–they’re excellent at reducing heat gain. Internal skylight blinds are ideal to provide ample light control in bedrooms.
5. Visually connecting indoor and outdoor spaces
Practical and on-trend window furnishing solutions
Ensure your window treatments are suitable for your home by consulting with an expert. SOM Blinds is a Melbourne-based window furnishings and motorised blinds specialist with over two decades of experience, including whole-home fit outs for new homes and renovation projects.
Our design consultants offer expert advice based on many years of experience working with interior designers, architects and builders.
Whether you’re looking for eco-friendly fabrics for your curtains or award-winning blind and awning brands, SOM Blinds offers a broad range of the best custom-made window treatments available. Contact us on 03 9808 1807, or make an appointment to visit our showroom in Burwood to view our extensive selection of blinds, curtains, shutters and awnings for your Melbourne property.
