Curtains & Roman Blinds in Melbourne

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Enrich your interiors with quality custom Roman blinds and curtains

Bring your interior spaces to life with bespoke curtains and Roman blinds. Melbourne-based SOM Blinds has an impressive range of fabrics and colours you can explore in our Burwood showroom. Our design consultants will help you select the best custom window treatments to suit your decor and lifestyle from a broad range of options, including sheer curtains and lined Romans. Our premium blinds and curtains are made to measure using high-quality fabrics and accessories. Forget about manually operating heavy curtains or managing cords with Roman blinds—our window furnishings can all be motorised or fully automated for extra convenience.

Not sure where to start? Take advantage of our personalised service—our experienced team would love to help you find the perfect custom-designed curtains and Roman blinds to suit your unique style and transform your home.

What are Roman blinds, and can they be used with curtains?

Features of Roman blinds

Stylish, practical and versatile, Roman blinds are made from a single piece of fabric that creates neat, horizontal pleats when raised and a smooth, flat surface when lowered. Perfect for privacy and light control, they can be adjusted to the height you need using a cord or chain and can also be motorised. Their soft appearance adds a touch of elegance to any room.

Why pair Roman blinds with curtains?

Although curtains and blinds have different functions and advantages, this doesn’t stop you from getting the best of both worlds and using them together! Combining curtains and Roman blinds gives you the benefits of both products, especially if you are looking for privacy and light control on the same window at different times of the day. Pairings that work well include blockout blinds with sheer curtains, or curtains with sunscreen blinds.

Options for combining Roman blinds and curtains

SOM Blinds offers quite a few options to choose from, and each combination has its own advantages and style. Pairing Roman blinds and curtains can increase the level of privacy and energy efficiency in your home while giving you more ways to control light. Our in-house interior design consultant can advise you about which pairings will work best in your space and the style guidelines we recommend you follow when combining two furnishings.

Types of Roman blinds for Melbourne properties

Our Roman blinds are custom-made and designed to fit your windows perfectly. Choose from an extensive selection of colours and patterns to create a timeless look while effectively controlling light and privacy in your home. Roman blinds are incredibly versatile, and seamlessly complement any interior design style and decor. Three of the most popular options we offer include:

Blockout Roman blinds

Opt for full privacy and versatility with blockout Roman blinds that shield your spaces from intrusive sunlight but allow natural light to enter whenever you choose. They are sewn from luxurious fabric, with textures and neutral hues to match your existing decor.

Light-filtering Roman blinds

Our light-filtering Roman blinds are lightweight and easy to operate. They reduce glare and create a soft, relaxing ambience inside your home. Choose the perfect fabric to match your interior colour scheme and furnishings from our vast selection of patterns, colours and prints.

Sunscreen Roman blinds

Ensure year-round comfort in your home with sunscreen Roman blinds. Made from durable fabric, sunscreen Romans can help regulate the temperature while adding a sophisticated touch to your interiors.

Advantages of Roman blinds in Melbourne homes

Timeless and classic

Roman blinds can transform your entire room’s interior with their classic and timeless look. They can be manufactured from a variety of fabrics and styles, making them an appealing choice. Roman blinds are the perfect alternative to traditional curtains if you want to achieve a more minimalist interior design look. While curtains can sometimes be heavy and overwhelming, Roman blinds are simple and neat. They can be installed above your window or mounted onto architraves—the choice is yours.

Privacy and shade

Shading your windows can be an important element in creating the ideal atmosphere in your home. Roman blinds help control how much light enters your room, especially when the fabric is lined. Lining is optional and can serve a variety of purposes. A block-out liner can keep your home cooler and more shaded than standard liners, which generally allow much more light to enter. Lining will also protect your fabric from sun damage and fading, Roman blinds are excellent for maintaining your privacy while introducing a sense of class and sophistication inside.

Safety and simplicity

Choosing motorised Roman blinds over manually operated ones makes your Romans much easier and quicker to open each day. Manual Roman blinds have cords and rings, which can become a choking or strangling hazard and larger Roman blinds can be heavy to lift using cords or chains. Motorised Roman blinds are a safer option for children and pets.. All our motorised blinds can be controlled with a remote control or mobile device or via your home automation system—the safest and easiest option for the whole family.

Energy-saving benefits

When the hot Australian summer arrives, keep the sunlight at bay with Roman blinds. They help to keep your rooms feeling cool and comfortable, reducing your need for air conditioning. When those cold winter days come along, your Roman blinds can also help keep your interiors warm by minimising heat escape. Just how effective the energy-saving properties of your Roman blinds will be depends on your choice of fabric. Consult the SOM Blinds interior designer about which fabric will work best for your space.

Ideal for small spaces

Roman blinds can make your interiors appear more spacious. Curtains can be bulky and need extra room to stack alongside your window when opened. If your room size is limited, Roman blinds are a great alternative. Roman blinds fold neatly and do not take up any extra space, leaving your window frame and immediate surroundings in full view.

Easy to operate

Manual Roman blinds are simple to operate, but motorised blinds are the ultimate effortless solution. The benefits of motorisation go beyond controlling your blinds through a remote control; you can control them even in your absence. Automated blinds have become more than a convenience for those who have difficulty physically operating blinds or those whose blinds are installed on difficult-to-reach windows.

Types of sheer curtains for Melbourne properties

Sheer curtains are made from lightweight, see-through fabrics that filter sunlight, producing a warm and inviting glow. Sheer curtains are available in different colours, patterns, prints and textures, and their translucent fabric helps you use natural light in your room. Sheers are more about style and ambience than privacy, which is why they are often paired with block-out blinds or lined curtains. They are generally easy to clean—dust can be shaken out of them or, depending on the fabric, they can be gently washed with a mild detergent. Sheer curtains are extremely versatile, making them a favourite choice for window furnishings. At SOM Blinds, our sheers are made from 100% linen, linen blends, polyesters or recycled polyesters.

Linen sheer curtains

The organic weave of linen has a natural look and texture perfect for sheer curtains. Linen is breathable and allows beautiful filtered light to enter your home. Linen can, however, look more casual so may not be the right option for wrinkle-free curtains. Easy-care linen sheers are a good choice for layering with other window treatments such as romans, shutters and roller blinds.

Polyester and linen blends

Polyester blends are a great alternative to linen if you are looking for a more affordable fabric option that is easy to care for. If you don’t love the naturally creased look of 100% linen, then a poly blend can be a good option, as many blends mimic linen’s textured appearance. Using a blend also minimises the risk of fabric shrinkage, especially in more humid conditions.

Design options for sheer curtains

When choosing sheer window coverings, four factors affecting the design need to be considered:

Height

The height of the curtains is based on the room’s ceiling height, and they can be installed on the ceiling or face-fixed to the wall. Installing curtains from ceiling to floor, or as high as possible on the wall, can create the illusion of more height in windows and rooms. This approach is also practical, as it helps to block out more light and increases insulation.

Length

We recommend full-length sheers as they provide the best light control, privacy, insulation and aesthetic appeal. The clearance, or distance between the bottom of the curtain and the floor, depends on the style and fabric of the curtain. For example, S-fold or wave-fold curtains generally look best with a clearance of 10 millimetres which allows the curtain to hang perfectly.

Alternatively, you may prefer the popular look of pencil-pleat linen sheers pooling or ‘puddling’ on the floor by 20-100 millimetres. This is a good option for 100% linen curtains due to the variation in length as the fabric expands or contracts during very humid or dry weather. However, while puddled sheers can look very elegant, they gather dust and the hem may get dirty, especially on hard floors in busy living spaces where you are opening and closing them daily. Puddled curtains also need to be physically dressed or adjusted to look like the images you see in magazines.

We can design your sheers to the length that best suits your home and fabric choice.

Width

The width of your curtain depends on how much of the glass you want to clear and the heading type. Before you decide, consider how your room will be used along with its furniture and views. Curtain track placement needs to take into account the ceiling height above the window, wall construction, curtain weight and overall aesthetic—there is no one-size-fits-all solution.

Stack

Curtain stacking refers to the space occupied by the curtains when fully open. Curtains can stack on both sides or just one side of the window and can also be free flowing, meaning they can be moved along the track or rod in either direction. For a practical design solution, consider the direction of door and window openings to enhance the room’s functionality. Our team can help you select the style that best suits your home decor.

Curtain Tracks

There are many options available for curtain tracks ranging from purely functional tracks hidden in pelmets to highly decorative—either manual or motorised. Speak to our team about what will work best, especially if you are combining Roman blinds with sheers or other window treatments. Different types of curtains and fabrics work better on different tracks and we offer a huge range from many different suppliers.

Advantages of curtains for Melbourne homes

Light control

Managing the amount of light that enters your home is simple and straightforward with curtains. Fabric and texture play an important role in how effectively natural light can be controlled. Curtains also help to block out the sun’s rays or bright lights from the outdoors, protecting your TV or computer screens from glare. Using block-out curtains can create a calm, restful environment to assist relaxation.

Reduce noise and dust

Some curtains absorb sound energy and vibrations much better than glass, wood and metal. Certain fabrics are denser than others, making them even better at sound insulation. Heavy curtains can help prevent noise pollution and dust from entering your home. However, curtains gather dust particles when your windows are open, so depending on the fabric and type of curtain, it may be necessary to have them dry cleaned, vacuumed or washed regularly.

Heightened privacy and security

Curtains are one of the most effective ways to manage and maintain privacy. In rooms such as the bedroom or living room, where privacy is most important, curtains can create a beautiful ambience while still protecting the interior from the outside world. Motorising your curtains to open and close automatically is extremely convenient and creates the impression that your home is always occupied in your absence.

Energy efficiency

Window treatments such as curtains perform well in limiting the amount of sunlight that enters your home, which helps keep your indoor areas cool. Cooler interiors protect your furniture, flooring, paintings, photographs and frames from sun damage. During winter, your curtains can help retain the warmth generated indoors, improving your home’s energy efficiency and reducing your heating and cooling costs in the long term.

Versatility and flexibility

Curtains are an extremely versatile choice for home and office interiors. The diverse selection of colours, fabrics, prints, patterns and designs means you can easily achieve a one-of-a-kind look for each room, if you wish. Choose layered curtains for added depth, or keep it elegant and simple with a single layer of sheer white curtains. As curtains are fully customisable in shape and size, they are suitable for covering most windows.

Accentuates room design

Curtains can enhance the appearance of your rooms, and you can attain different looks and styles with varying lengths and widths. For example, rooms with vaulted ceilings work well with curtains, creating an outstanding feature in the room. Mounting your curtains behind pelmets can hide hanging hardware such as curtain rods or tracks to give your room a clean, streamlined finish. SOM Blinds offers a wide range of decorative curtain tracks to choose from.

Add a pop of colour

Inject a zest for life into your living spaces with solid, stark or brightly coloured curtains, depending on the type of look you’re aiming for. When selecting bright colours, it’s important to be mindful of shades that complement each other and those that do not. SOM Blinds has an in-house interior design consultant to help you choose the right combinations, even for rooms with neutral colour schemes.

Why choose SOM Blinds for your curtains and Roman blinds?

Motorisation and home automation

We highly recommend integrating the control of your curtains and Roman blinds with your home automation system. We can help you integrate and automate your window furnishings to work perfectly with your home automation setup. Our technicians have worked with most home automation systems available in Melbourne, including CBUS, Control4, KNX, Fibaro and Dynalite.

Quality selection of fabrics and designs

When it comes to fabrics, the options are endless! We work closely with industry leaders and designer brands to offer you the most diverse and up-to-date ranges. From the latest designs to premium quality fabrics and materials, you name it and we’ll source it. We don’t limit your choice to a few brands or colours—we are here to help you find the perfect fabrics and colours for your home.

Local manufacturing of roller blinds

We manufacture all our internal motorised roller blinds using components developed and made in Melbourne. We’ve also developed a high-quality motorised blind system that is guaranteed to last a lifetime. Because we manufacture all of our own manual or motorised roller blinds, we’re able to easily replace the fabric, especially if you want a change of colour down the track. Making our own blinds also gives us ample flexibility and control over turnaround times.

Customised recessed pelmets

Recessed pelmets are a great option for increasing energy efficiency. However, they need to be sized and constructed correctly for them to be effective. We can advise you and your design team about how to achieve the most effective pelmets for your windows.

Passionate experts

We are passionate about Roman blinds and curtains, and our expert team is always available for consultation. Our in-house designers can advise your electrician and builder about the correct wiring requirements for your motorised window furnishings, while our interior design consultant can show you the latest trends. We make every effort to help bring you the best Roman blinds or curtains solution tailored for your home.

Find the perfect curtains and Roman blinds in Melbourne

With over 20 years of industry experience, you’re in good hands with the SOM Blinds team. We supply and install both manual and motorised curtains, Roman blinds, plantation shutters and a wide range of other window furnishings. We also work closely with builders, architects and interior designers to ensure your window furnishings perfectly match your decor and lifestyle.

Book an appointment to browse the products in our showroom in Burwood and speak to one of our design consultants, or we can visit you in your home or office. We service properties in the Melbourne area from Port Melbourne to Sandringham, including Brighton, Caulfield, Glen Iris, Malvern, Camberwell, Kew and Glen Waverley.

Contact our team to discuss your ideas and to make an appointment today.