How to Choose Curtains
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Fabric Weight
Sheer/voile: light, airy, daytime privacy. Lightweight cotton/linen: casual, breathable, natural look. Midweight polyester blends: durable, easy-care, best value. Heavyweight velvet/brocade: formal, excellent insulation, sound dampening. Avoid silk for north/west-facing windows in Australia — UV degrades it quickly.
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Lining Options
Unlined: budget, less protection. Thermal lining: acrylic-coated, improves energy efficiency. Blockout lining: three-layer, near-total light block, best heat retention. Dimout/triple-weave: woven, softer feel, blocks most light without coating.
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Heading Styles
S Wave: modern, flowing wave pattern with even folds — creates a clean, contemporary look. Pinch Pleat: classic tailored pleats stitched at the top — formal and elegant, in Double (two folds per pleat) or Triple (three folds, fuller and more formal) at the same price. Knife Pleat: sleek, streamlined pleats for a refined, modern finish. All three styles work with our track systems (Slim Fit, Square, and Motorised).
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Room-by-Room Guide
Bedroom: blockout lining + Pinch Pleat or S Wave. Living room: linen or poly blend + S Wave or Knife Pleat. Kitchen: midweight, easy-clean fabric + Knife Pleat. Home office: sheer front + blockout on double track.
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Colour and Pattern
Match curtain warmth tone to wall warmth tone. Light colours open up small rooms. Solid colours and textures age better than bold prints. When in doubt, choose a neutral tone one shade deeper than your walls.
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Track Selection
Slim Fit: low-profile track, ideal for minimalist spaces. Square: robust profile, suits heavier fabrics. Motorised: remote-controlled operation, perfect for hard-to-reach windows or wide spans. Available in white and black to match your interior.
Questions
- What is the difference between thermal and blockout lining?
- Thermal lining is a single acrylic-coated layer that improves insulation but still allows some light through. Blockout lining is a three-layer construction (white-black-white) that blocks nearly all light and provides better heat retention. Blockout is heavier and more expensive.
- What heading styles do you offer?
- We offer S Wave, Pinch Pleat, and Knife Pleat. S Wave creates a modern flowing look, Pinch Pleat is classic and tailored (choose Double or Triple folds at the same price), and Knife Pleat gives a sleek streamlined finish. All work with our Slim Fit, Square, and Motorised track systems.
- Which fabric is best for an Australian west-facing window?
- Polyester blends or solution-dyed acrylic fabrics resist UV fading best. Avoid silk and natural fibres on west-facing windows — Australian afternoon sun is intense and will degrade them within 1–2 years. Add blockout lining as a UV shield for the face fabric.
- How can I preview curtains in my room?
- Use our room preview tool to copy a prompt for a real Blink fabric and colour into your preferred AI image tool. Previews are approximate; check fabric photographs and specifications before ordering.
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Curtain Maintenance & Care
vacuum with soft brush attachment, handheld steamer, mild detergent, soft cloths