http://www.classicblinds.com.au Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:20:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [caption id="attachment_557" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Custom colour - Deep Ocean?"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_558" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Effective Privacy screen"][/caption] We have just finished a number of jobs where we have used Aluminium Plantation Shutters to create Privacy screens. The first images show how useful Shutters can be around a spa - leave the louvres open for ... http://www.classicblinds.com.au/privacy-screens/ After at least 7 years at Glebe Rd we have at last found a new showroom. At least 4 times the size of our Adamstown shop, we are able to display and offer an extended range of window coverings and soft home furnishings.  154 Parry St Newcastle West, near to Gamers ... http://www.classicblinds.com.au/we-are-moving-to-parry-st/ I have recently noticed a lot of Plantation Shutters on TV - appearing in the background of many commercials and TV dramas. The majority seem to have the central control bar. A control bar is required as the method to open and close the louvres. Just about all of the ... http://www.classicblinds.com.au/plantation-shutters-and-central-control-bars/ http://www.homeimprovementpages.com.au/article/create_a_feature_wall_with_blinds This is an interesting concept - using the colour and texture of a fabric blind to create a feature wall. I would think that we would have to secure the bottom of the blind in order to prevent any irratating sway? The article also suggests using timber weave blinds - we ... http://www.classicblinds.com.au/creating-a-feature-wall-using-blinds/ [caption id="attachment_462" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Plantation Shutters in the bay window"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_463" align="alignright" width="288" caption="Flapping vertical blinds awaiting replacement"][/caption] Plantation Shutters Newcastle One of our hard working staff members has recently replaced her ageing vertical blinds with Classic Plantation Shutters at her home in Newcastle. Chris likes to leave her windows open at ... http://www.classicblinds.com.au/replace-out-dated-vertical-blinds-with-plantation-shutters/ A great combination of these productsWe have used Aluminium Plantation shutters to provide a flexible privacy screen to each side of the deck. The louvres  move to provide either a more weather protected space or increased ventilation. This client has experienced intense glare and heat not only onto to her deck but ... http://www.classicblinds.com.au/how-to-turn-your-deck-into-a-year-round-living-space/ [caption id="attachment_418" align="alignnone" width="350" caption="Security Shutters used in office"][/caption] The office at our factory has recently been renovated - thanks to an army of white ants! We have installed Security Aluminium Plantation Shutters through out the office - we are able to control the glare away from our computer screens, improve the ... http://www.classicblinds.com.au/thinking-about-security-grills-for-commercial-premises/ These clients in Hamilton Newcastle have had a great experience with our locally made Aluminium Plantation Shutters. Today we  received this feedback from Gai and Geoff Roarthy "I have already recommended your company to all my work colleagues and friends. The service received is fantastic and the product is great" Classic ... http://www.classicblinds.com.au/customer-feedback/ When making any purchases at Classic Blinds and Shutters, (plantation shutters, roller and roman blinds and exterior blinds) simply present your Meyer One card and collect points for the Meyer loyality scheme. http://www.classicblinds.com.au/meyer-one-card-holders/ We have lots of experience in helping clients work out the options for their new builds. There are many approaches available and we work hard to establish exactly which window coverings will look and function best for you. Ideally we like to work with you early on from plans, co-ordinating ... http://www.classicblinds.com.au/building-a-new-home/