Window Coverings Blog
Update on COVID-19 and Classic Blinds & Shutters
Update on COVID-19 & Classic Blinds & ShuttersUpdated 31st March 2020. Key Updates: We are trading as normal Production of our locally made Aluminium Plantation Shutters has not been affected Showroom visits are welcomed by appointment only. Give us a call on...
Six Signs That You Should Look Elsewhere For Window Coverings
6 Signs That You Should Take Your Business ElsewhereAs a customer, engaging a company that fails to meet your expectations can be a huge headache. Whether it be chasing up a faulty product or an appointment they just never turn up for, this is your time and money...
Why We Make Aluminium Plantation Shutters
Why We Make Aluminium Plantation ShuttersWhy do we make our premium shutters in Aluminium rather than PVC? As PVC plantation shutters have not been around as long as other types of plantation shutters we don’t have a long history to look back on. However PVC windows...
The 7 Problems To Consider In Choosing The Right Curtains
Choosing the Right Curtains Choosing The Right Curtains – What Do You Need To Consider? We use our curtains, blinds and shutters every single day. We open them in the morning while half asleep, absentmindedly adjust them to keep the sun off the TV, and pull them...
Classic Blinds & Shutters Showroom Newcastle
Unsure whether plantation shutters are suitable for your home? Want to see the look and feel of the curtain fabric before you choose? Visit the Classic Blinds & Shutters Showroom on 154 Parry Street, Newcastle West. View the full range of our products, styles,...
How To: Clean your Blinds and Shutters
How To Clean your Blinds and Shutters Updated Sep 25, 2019 | By Bev Fidler Have you recently invested in brand new blinds and shutters for your home? Do you want your window coverings to stay looking fresh and clean? As manufacturers of high quality, locally...
Design Advice: Trends of Winter 2017
Design Advice: Trends of Winter 2017 Updated Sep 25, 2019 | By Bev Fidler With a chill in the air and the darker evenings upon us, it’s time to review the trends for autumn 2017. Classic customers love our Aluminium Plantation Shutters – we love hearing from...
Dual Roller System: Combining Sleek Style with Privacy
Dual Roller System: Combining Sleek Style with Privacy Updated Sep 25, 2019 | By Bev Fidler Offering both practicality and style, a dual roller blind system is the ideal window treatment for those wanting a simple yet private way of life. Layering a beautiful...
Overwhelmed by your New Build or Renovation?
Overwhelmed by your New Build or Renovation?Updated Sep 25, 2019 | By Bev Fidler Whether you are selecting new fixtures, choosing your colour scheme or attempting to remain within your budget, building or renovating your home can be a very stressful process. We...
Meet our new member of the team – Ross Stringer
After plenty of lengthy discussions and management meetings, our owners, Bev, Stephen and Ginny, have decided to appoint an Operations Manager who will oversee the future growth of Classic Blinds and Shutters. We met with Ross, our new Operations Manager, to discuss...
Industrial Metallics
Metallic fabrics, fixtures and fittings have been around for a long time, however the appreciation of the modern industrial aesthetic has ignited a flame within designers around the world. A recent trend is to utilise metallic fabrics in window coverings.
How To: Window Coverings in Kitchens
Window Coverings in KitchensUpdated Sep 25, 2019 | By Bev Fidler Kitchens truly are the centre of the home… An area where children raid the fridge, homework is spread over the benchtops and water is splashed everywhere. In this sense, it seems obvious that the...