Hi, are you wanting the blinds to give privacy, block light or filter sun or make a design statement. Do you really need this blind as it is ok to leave some windows undressed depending on your answer to the above question. Multiple blinds on one window tend to be a bit unsatisfactory in terms of blocking light and keeping in the warmth. If you are in a cold climate, a curtain is preferable with a double track with a light filtering sheer that can be pulled back to allow access. This may however not fit with the rest of the room or the look you were going for. It may be a good idea to bring in a consultant but remember you can purchase made to order blinds online and save heaps. They send samples for you to check colour etc. Depending on your window style - if you have modern box frames inside the box looks neater but lets in more light. The online companies usually give advice on how to measure for the different styles of blinds. Good luck

To organise the best window treatment for your home, with each room having different aspects and different purpose, all need to be considered, along with personal preference: If the window faces East, morning sun needs to be considered This is where see-through blinds first found prominence, then shutters with variable blade rotation. If the window faces North, winter sun will penetrate the room, but summer sun will generally pass overhead. In cooler parts of Australia, these rooms become a magnet for the family and visitors. A Westerly facing window will bear the brunt of afternoon sun, so silver-backed blinds which radiate the heat can be a necessity. A South facing window will have little or no sun, so making these rooms cosy, keeping the appeal inside is a good way to start. Although I have only mentioned blinds and shutters in particular, these finishes can give a cold sterile feel, so to add curtains, decorative blinds or even pelmets over the blinds and shutters soften the scene and make the room more appealing. In certain situations, curtains can be hung in winter to limit heat loss, then packed away over summer when the outside scene becomes more relevant.g in winter to limit heat loss, then packed away over summer when the outside scene becomes more relevant.

Yes an external blind will interrupt that wonderful second story view, if it has to be down all day. There is not a deck outside that window, so a vergola would not be easy to install, unless it is double storey height. A fixed awning may work. But may have to be large to cover the part of window that is letting sun onto stairs. REtractable awnings, may have times, that they can not be extended because of strong winds. I have had good results with window tinting.

Hi all, I am building a new house right on the coast (N3 wind rating) and the winds can get pretty nasty at times. I need an outdoor blind that you can still see through, as there is a wonderful view, but I need one that can withstand pretty strong winds etc as well as giving sun protection. The house faces north west. These would need to be installed on the outer edge of the balcony. I am thinking of getting motorised blinds that can somehow be operated by an App, so I can put up or down when I’m away from home. I believe that some have a wind sensor and can automatically retract when the wind gets to a certain strength? Anyone have any suggestions? Photos of renders attached.