Tricky Window Guide. carpets + blinds. Find the perfect window coverings for those tricky shaped windows and doors.

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1 Tricky Window Guide Find the perfect window coverings for those tricky shaped windows and doors.

INTRODUCTION At Fowlers Carpets + Blinds you can browse a wide range of products, receive the best technical advice, high quality customer service and be able to select and match the style and colour

2 INTRODUCTION At Fowlers Carpets + Blinds you can browse a wide range of products, receive the best technical advice, high quality customer service and be able to select and match the style and colour of your flooring and window coverings. As a result of Fowlers Carpets + Blinds buying volumes we pass on the discounts we receive from the manufacturers to customers making Fowlers Carpets + Blinds one of the lowest cost providers of flooring and window coverings in Sydney. We hope this guide helps you to find the perfect window furnishings for your home. If you need help call us today: Or visit us at: 11 Exchange Parade Narellan CARPET VINYL TIMBER OAK BAMBOO LAMINATE BLINDS SHUTTERS

important terms to understand. REVEAL FITTED This means the window covering is fitted inside the window frame or architrave.

3 We are here to help. Call us today: Visit us today: 11 Exchange Parade Narellan IMPORTANT TERMS Before we discuss the different types of window shapes there are some important terms to understand. REVEAL FITTED This means the window covering is fitted inside the window frame or architrave. FACE MOUNTED This means the window covering is fitted outside the window frame or architrave. MULLION A mullion is a vertical element that forms a division between units of a window, door, or screen. REVEAL FITTED FACE MOUNTED MULLION CARPET VINYL TIMBER OAK BAMBOO LAMINATE BLINDS SHUTTERS

4 Triangle Windows 1. Triangle windows are probably the hardest shaped window to cover, especially when they need to be fitted inside the window reveal. Here are our recommendations: REVEAL FITTED (inside the window architrave) Plantation Shutters Vertical Blinds

5 Porthole / Round Windows 2. Porthole or Circular windows present a few challenges with it comes to window furnishings, especially when they need to be fitted inside the window reveal. Here are our recommendations: REVEAL FITTED (inside the window architrave) Plantation Shutters

especially when they need to be fitted inside the

6 Semi Circle Windows 3. Semi circle windows like the one at the top of this window in our illustration, also present a few challenges when it comes to window furnishings, especially when they need to be fitted inside the window reveal. Here are our recommendations: REVEAL FITTED (inside the window architrave) Plantation Shutters

fabrics for roller blinds, romans and venetian blinds. Fabric can vary from 1800-3000mm in width.

fabrics is 1800-3000mm, so we recommend linked rollers.

7 Large Windows + Sliding Doors 4. Windows that are 3000mm wide or larger are challenging because there is a limit to the width of fabrics for roller blinds, romans and venetian blinds. Fabric can vary from mm in width. Here are our recommendations: REVEAL OR FACE FITTED Linked Rollers The maximum fabric width for most fabrics is mm, so we recommend linked rollers. When we use this option we use industry leading componentry so that the gap between the linked blinds is approx mm. We also line the join up with a vertical mullion, to give extra privacy. Vertical Blinds Panel Glides

8 Corner Windows 5. Corner windows are common in modern homes especially along the front of the house. Here are our recommendations: Plantation Shutters (ideal because we can use a corner bracket as shown in the shutter photo below) Roller Blinds * Venetian Blinds * Thru Blind * We measure using a Thru and Butt idea to get maximum privacy for our customers. Butting Blind

with awning opening have shallow or narrow reveals.

deep enough to house reveal fitted blinds.

blinds and the following options are recommended: FACE

9 Windows with shallow reveals 6. Some windows such as cedar windows and aluminum windows with awning opening have shallow or narrow reveals. They can be difficult to cover as the reveal is not deep enough to house reveal fitted blinds. Here is our recommendation - we have to face mount the blinds and the following options are recommended: FACE MOUNTED (outside the window architrave) Roller Blinds Roman Blinds Cellular Blinds Venetian Blinds

there are a lot of parts that encroach into

Here is our recommendation - we have to face

are recommended: FACE MOUNTED (outside the

10 Louvre Windows 7. Louvre windows are exceptionally difficult as there are a lot of parts that encroach into the blind space in the reveal. Here is our recommendation - we have to face mount the blinds and the following options are recommended: FACE MOUNTED (outside the window architrave) Roller Blinds - roll over position Roman Blinds Cellular Blinds Venetian Blinds

Our Window Coverings Team Blind Expert: Adam Zahra Adam has over 10 year

Adam can advise you on the right window furnishing for your home and will then

Blind Expert: Leonie Farrell Leonie is our blinds and shutters sale support

11 Our Window Coverings Team Blind Expert: Adam Zahra Adam has over 10 year experience selling and installing blinds and shutters. Adam can advise you on the right window furnishing for your home and will then ensure that are installed perfectly. Blind Expert: Leonie Farrell Leonie is our blinds and shutters sale support manager. Leonie will manage your blind and shutter installation from beginning to end. Leonie looks forward to welcoming you when you visit our showroom.

12 Our Window Coverings Range Vertical Blinds Venetian Blinds Roman Blinds Vision/Multi Shade Blinds Panel Glides Cellular Blinds Fauxwood Shutters Timber Shutters Zip Screens Alpha Awning Folding Awning Traditional Awnings

13 Window Furnishings Price Guide This price guide is designed to help you to determine what window furnishings you can afford with your budget. This guide shows the approximate cost for a standard 3 and 5 bedroom Australian home. Budget Range Product Options Average spend for a 3 bedroom home Average spend for a 5 bedroom home $ Vertical Blinds Single Roller Venetian Blinds - Aluminium $1-2k $2-5k $$ Day Night Roller Venetians - Timber Roman Blinds Multi Shade Blinds $2-5k $4-6k $$$ Cellular Blinds Vision Blinds $4-8k $7-12k $$$$ Shutters $5-10k $10-25k Recommended Option - standard 3 bedroom home 3 Shutters across the front of your home - approximately $1500 (assumes average 850x1800 size windows) Roller Blinds on all other windows - approximately $1000 approx $2.5k

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15 CALL US NOW Book a FREE in home window coverings consultation! 11 Exchange Parade Narellan

How to measure for Blinds

How to measure for Blinds As with most blinds, it is important to accurately measure the window on which the blinds will be installed. The following guide will explain how to measure your window correctly