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Bob Burns Blinds - The history behind the name Bob Burns Blinds is now in their third generation of blind manufacturing. Bob Burns Blinds has come a long way since 1954, when Bob made his first Venetian blind in his Edwardstown shed. Finding a niche in the market, Bob set up a small workshop on South Road and started to manufacture venetian blinds, roller blinds (then called Holland blinds), awnings, curtains, tracks, and security doors. It wasn t long til the business grew to three generations involved in the manufacturing of interior and exterior blinds as well as The Progress Bob Burns Blinds are proud to introduce Inspire Curtains and Blinds as the next addition to their proud family business. Inspire brings a new vision, a unique state of the art showroom where customers can come and see the best quality indoor and outdoor blinds, curtains and accessories. A member of the Fashionline Network the largest independent blind manufacturer group in the Australian window coverings industry gives Bob Burns Blinds & Inspire the opportunity to secure the best value from local suppliers, share ideas, technology and keep up with market trends. Bob Burns Blinds & Inspire is aware of the importance of the energy saving ideas to conserve energy and reduce your power bills. Motorisation and automation of window covering products for that difficult to reach windows/sky light is all now possible. Whether you re looking for yourself or on behalf of a client, you ll find our showroom a handy place to discover the latest trends and fashions for the window furnishing industry with the help and advice from our friendly, experienced staff. Bob Burns Blinds & Inspire also can offer one on one time with our Interior Designers who can share with you their ideas on how to best to create that new LOOK or be part of a Inspire Information Session held on Saturdays just ask our friendly staff to book you in. What to expect from us Bob Burns Blinds & Inspire is South Australia s leading window furnishing manufacturer with over 60 years experience manufactory the highest quality. We pride ourselves on our personal and reliable service starting with the phone enquiry to booking the FREE MEASURE and QUOTE with one of our experienced consultants visiting you at your home and to the final stage of the installation by our professional installers.
3 generations & going strong! In This Guide Roller Blinds... 4 Blinds...5 Curtains...6 Design & Style...7 Cellular Blinds/Panel Glides...8 Plantation Shutters...9 Motorisation...10 Exterior Awnings... 11 Zip Screens... 12 Roller Shutters... 13 Security Doors...14
Roller Blinds Bob Burns Blinds roller blinds are designed to harmonise with the decorative style in any room. They are available in many different trims and fabrics ideal for either contemporary or traditional aesthetics. Roller blinds are a smart, inexpensive solution for any window, and offer a high level of privacy with top quality materials in plain or self-patterned styles. KEEP COOL STAY WARM. Our wide range of materials provide a great insulation for your home during summer and winter. These energy saving fabrics cut the glare out which provides protection from fading of furnishings and carpets. Roller blinds are known for their longevity and now with new wipe clean fabrics in fade-resistant colours, the Roller blind will last and give you an even more economical option for your windows. Block Out? Light Filtering? Sunscreen? So what is the difference? Block out is a solid material with different compositions which blocks out all light and gives 100% privacy. Light filtering allows natural light to come in, whilst still providing privacy. Sunscreen is polyester coated mesh. It comes in 3%, 5% and 10% openness. Sunscreen material restricts light and glare from coming in but allows you to still see out depending on where the light is. Sunscreen Roller Blinds Do you need privacy during the day but have large windows with views that you don t necessarily want to block out? To improve privacy and insulation combine fabrics in a double blind. This is a slick solution providing double the benefits. Add a pelmet to finish that designer look. Roller Blinds Key Features & Benefits Creates privacy Easy to clean Economical Many colours to choose from Suited to all window applications including wet areas Colour match bottom rails, ball chains, and clutch and brackets Colour co-ordinate with your other window treatments Greatly improves insulation Can match Dulux color range and shine & uniformed look when matched with other soft furnishings Can be used in combination with other blind types in a double blind 4
Blinds Venetian Blinds Bob Burns Blinds Slimline (25mm) Venetians are made of.175 mm thick high tensile aluminium. The result is a unique window decoration, combining style with function. The Slimline Venetian allows you to control the amount of direct sunlight entering the room. Venetian blinds are available in a large range of fashionable colours to suit the modern decor. Change the look of any room in your home with splashes of colour to make a bold fashion statement. The modern Venetian blind won t obscure your view. Made with a narrow profile and compact finish, and displaying a minimal stack height when raised. Slimline Functional Durable Modern technologies Minimal stack height Timber or synthetic Available in 50mm or 65mm Slats Roman Blinds Roman blinds provide a contemporary, elegant and sophisticated style to enhance any interior space. Timber Venetians For a stylish option, our timber or timber-look Venetians will give you that wow factor, and will blend seamlessly into a modern or traditional setting. Available in many colours, textures and woodgrain looks, they come in 50mm and 63mm slats. These superior blinds are crafted with quality components, are easily cleaned and maintained and will last the test of time. Available in light filtering, block out and sunscreen fabrics, and designed with clean horizontal folds that stack neatly to add a distinctive touch to any room. Romans can be operated by chain, cord & cord lock. There is a wide range of colours and materials to suit all homes. Match your roman to your other window treatments and also bond your curtain choice to match your cushion, drapes etc. Vertical Drapes A practical and stylish choice for sliding doors, sloping ceilings and angled windows. They have the appearance of a drape but operate like a blind, giving you the best of both. Elegant Technologically advanced Available in light filtering and block out fabrics Available in wide range of colours With many different colours and textures they will enhance your home décor. Available in 127mm, 89mm wide blades, with or without chains on the bottom weights. Add to the versatility of vertical drapes with smart looking pelmets. Verticals come with a standard wand control to make operating much earlier and provide child safety. New vibrant, stylish and energy saving materials are available to enhance your room and help your pocket. Stylish Excellent for sliding & patio style doors Great for angled windows Wand control for convenience and safety 5
Curtains Bob Burns has a wide selection of curtains to suit any Adelaide home. With Adelaide s biggest display of curtain material you can choose from our contemporary range of fabrics, and wide selection of colours, florals, textures and patterns perfect for any home. Top quality sheers, block outs, coated and separate linings are all available and complement our large range of tracking systems. We offer many types of headers to give you that flawless look. Pinch pleating is the most common style used today, a more traditional look is our swags and tails design, and if you would like a new modern contemporary elegant look there is our Wave Fold Curtains. To complete that unique look we can make pelmets to hide tracks or poles and create a more tailored finish to your window treatment. Pelmets can be made with matching covering fabrics, styling and detailing can be added with trims and other effects. So if you re after a particular type, fabric or sized curtain, come into our showroom and we will work with you to create exquisite curtains for your house. Key Features and Benefits Custom designed to suit your home and reflect your personal style Custom made to fit each window perfectly Choose from a distinctive range of quality fabrics in a large array of colours, patterns, textures and finishes For a flawless elegance why not create full and matching window dressings by combining custom made blinds with custom made curtains We stock premier fashion ranges from all the major fabric manufacturers 6
Design & Style In house Interior Designer Our in house designers specialising in professional solution for renovations and/or new construction, heritage through to contemporary styles can help you with ideas and how best to fulfil your needs to create that new look specialising in residential and commercial interior decor and/or design services. FREE in house design sessions You can bring your plans or questions and spend time with our designer discussing latest trends and looks. Please call our office or go online to our website and book your spot www.inspirecurtainsanddesign.com.au Personal one on one sessions at your home or at our Inspire Show Room. Please call to make an appointment. Wallpaper Wallpaper can add that instant colour and subtle style to a room. Contemporay patterns and chic florals as well as graphic murals all give your room texture and depth that just painting doesnt. Wallpaper can be used on just one wall to make a feature in a room or all walls to give character and warmth. With so many different wallpapers in our range, why not come into Inspire Curtains and Design and have a look while enjoying a coffee and speaking with our friendly staff. Inspire Curtains and Design only employ experience, professional wallpaper hangers to give you the confidence that your room will look its best. Make it Match Padded Headboards Wallpapers Rails Rings Sashes Lamps Pelmets Cushions Blinds Components 7
Cellular Blinds / Panel Glides Cellular blinds are a versitile energy saving window furnishing with insulating properties, designed to control temperature without compromising style. Easy to operate, either by a cord & chain or spring, cellular blinds are available in a range of colours and patterns. They are also available in light filtering and blockout materials, with either single or double cell honey comb layers this makes them an excellent choice when insulating your home. Cellular blinds can work with all different sizes and shapes of windows and can have the top down and bottom up, standard cord control, spring operated or cord lock, & day/night applications. Key Features and Benefits Fashionable and energy efficient Suits any shape or sized window Available in a wide range of colours Superior insulating qualities Available in light filtering, block out and sunscreen fabrics Available in single or double honeycomb Panel Glides For a fresh, innovative way to furnish your windows then consider panel glides for a sophisticated alternative. Panel glides are designed for versatility and perfectly suit sliding doors and windows, and can act as room dividers. Available in block out and translucent fabrics designed to achieve privacy or to assist in light control. Key Features and Benefits A stylish approach to window dressing Available in block out or light filtering fabrics, for privacy or light control Can be used as a sophisticated room partition When designed with larger panels, this practical system creates an effective stylish approach to furnishing your windows or room. Sheer Elegance Sheer Elegance blinds combines the elegant light diffusion of sheer fabric with the stylish practicality of a privacy blind. The contemporary bold horizontal stripes effortlessly move from transparency to dim out. Sheer Elegance can be adjusted sensitively to provide immediate privacy or transparency, or the blinds can be fully retracted to provide a clear view to the outside. 8 This revolutionary window blind provides exceptional light control and comes in a striking selection of fabrics, including light filtering and block out fabrics, and in a choice of colours that will enhance any room setting. These blinds can also be motorised.
Plantation Shutters Key Features and Benefits We can alter the shape to suit your window Comes in 10 standard finishes or custom stain Shutters are available in premium woods, PVC or aluminium so we can cater to every need and budget. Our maximum width per panel is 950mm which is wider than most of our competitor s We produce shutter blades that are straighter than other brands owing to finger joints reverse grain technology Can be sliding, hinged or bi-fold In recent years, plantation shutters have become an increasingly popular option for homes across South Australia and internationally. They are an excellent option that can suit classic, modern or traditional home designs. Bob Burns Blinds offers plantation shutters that are made from premium poplar or basswood, sourced from sustainable forests. This is a low density and light coloured hardwood timber. All our plantation shutters have a fine texture and the lack of tint allows for the ultimate flawless finish. Plantation shutters are also available with a rich timber stain for those wanting to add a further touch of class. Pack Paint for hardwearing & easy cleaning. They look fantastic in any room. Polyresin Shutters are the modern alternative to traditional wooden shutters and are virtually maintenance free bringing a touch of elegance to any room, using a revolutionary technology to create a matte lustre look of a freshly painted finish great for wet areas will not warp, crack or chip. 9
Motorisation Communicate with Confidence ARC communication protocol by Rollease Acmeda ensures Automate motorised shades are reliable, expansive, and easy to use paving the way for the window coverings of tomorrow s smart home. CLEVER COMMUNICATION Automate Motorisation utilises a new Radio Frequency platform called Automate Radio Communication - ARC. The ARC communication protocol utilises a 433mHz radio frequency, well known for strong, reliable communication in the connected home devices space. Automate ARC protocol also features bi-directional communications which empowers users and connected systems to experience shade control like never before. RS485 - Serial Interf ace to 3rd party automation. Voice Controlled Systems Now with Acmedas new Pulse System incorporating the intelligent app controlling your automate shades is now more convenient than ever before, with the new intelligent home assistant Alexa by Amazon, HomePod by Apple and Google Home. Automate Awning Sensors Our solar powered wind, sun & rain sensor will naturally react to the elements to automatically open or close your awning, so you don t have to. An intuitive motion sensor detects sudden movement and automatically goes into protection mode closing the awning. Automate Paradigm+ Remote Paradigm+ remote controls offer modern features including LCD displays, individual, group and ALL control and recision levelling, giving users complete control from an elegant hand held remote. Available in single or 15 channels. 10
Exterior Awnings Auto Guide Awnings One of the most popular types of exterior blinds are auto guide awnings, traditionally seen on windows offering shade from the sun and a degree of privacy. Now available in a wide range of plain colours as well as the longstanding stripe. You could opt for the traditional cotton/polyester canvas with green backing, or consider the new acrylic weaves that show colour on both sides. Auto guide awnings are also available in a range of sunscreen fabrics so you can protect your home and your family from the heat and glare of the sun without obscuring your views. Provides shade from sun-glare and heat and some privacy Available in sunscreen fabrics Available in a wide range of solid colours and stripes Folding Arm Awnings Folding Arm Awnings are useful for outdoor areas of any size. They can fit any size of patio area and provide protection from the elements, shade from the sun and blend in with a range of home design. Folding arm awnings are reactive they can have a tilt mechanism which allows you to shade your area whenever you require, and a wind sensor that self retracts meaning less work for you. You can manually control your folding arm awnings or motorise them. Folding arm awnings operate best in moderate conditions so it s best to place them out of spots exposed to extreme wind or rain or add a wind & sun sensor. Provides protection from the elements Tilt mechanism Can be motorised Verandah Awnings The automatic verandah awning is an effective solution on a moderate budget. If you re by the sea you can opt for stainless steel parts for extra protection and all hoods are available in powder coated colours. Choosing between manual operation on a spring, crank handle or cord and pulley. You can add extra stopping heights to maximise the function of your verandah automatic awning. Provides privacy and shade from the elements Good solution for a moderate budget Stainless steel parts available Powder coated colours 11
Zip Screens Australian life is known, and envied internationally for its focus on outdoor living with barbeques, verandahs, pool areas and pergolas all being the focus for family gatherings and meals with friends. For the ultimate protection and privacy when entertaining outdoors, home owners can opt for the zipscreen system which shelters them from sunlight, wind, rain and insects in both Summer and Winter seasons. With hidden interlocking parts, the zipscreen system has self-aligning side channels and each one is custom-made to give you the perfect fit. The zip system is inside the side channels and not visible. Residential and commercial properties can both benefit from the zipscreen system which is strong, durable and comes with enclosed box covers and controls to suit your requirements. Key Features and Benefits The ultimate in protection and privacy Provides shelter from the sunlight, wind and rain Provides protection from insects Custom built for a perfect fit Strong, durable and incredibly stylish 12
Roller Shutters Providing security against burglars and vandalism, whilst also protecting against extreme weather such as high winds and heavy rain, roller shutters really do ensure your home is kept as safe as possible. Available in cyclone and fire rated models. Style wise, roller shutters are made from aluminium and come in a range of colours therefore can be made to blend in with the style of your home. In addition to keeping you safe they insulate your home from the heat and the cold. You can choose to operate your roller shutters from inside your home, either manually or on a fully automated basis. This can be with a 12v battery or solar operated motors which is either hand remote controled or wall switch controlled. Also available in 240v hard wired to your house. Many people who choose to install roller shutters also experience a dramatic reduction in noise and light levels that filter into the home from outside resulting in a quieter home and deeper sleeps! Key Features and Benefits Provides security against vandals and burglars Protects against extreme weather Available in a range of colours to complement your home Can be operated manually or automatically Choose from battery powered or solar operated 13
Security Doors You can t avoid the fact that burglaries and home invasions primarily occur through windows and doors. Fitted security doors are therefore an excellent investment to keep you and your family safe against any unwanted intruders. There are several different styles of security doors. A security door that will best suit your home needn t look unattractive or unwelcoming. So What is the Difference? Types of Mesh Available Standard Mesh (wire) is fiberglass and gives protection from flies and mossies Tuff Mesh is a woven aluminium mesh which is strong and durable. RVM (restricted vision mesh) is a aluminium sheet with slated holes for restricted vision as you can see out but the visitor can t see in. Come into our showroom and see for yourself our extensive range Types of Locks Available Standards Austral single lock with snib Triple lock one handle with three locks for extra security Sliding doors have a slim lock with snib Standard fitting has 3 hinges and a single lock and fiberglass mesh. All doors can be upgraded for extra security. Extras : Key alike, dog door or colour match Don t let this happen to you!! 6BA CG105AB ML45AB ML85 Security & Safety Child safety is very important to Bob burns Blinds & Inspire. Cords and chains can be a potential hazard to small children who may become entangled in them. There are several safety devices available to either remove the cord loop or limit its access when selecting new blinds, you can ask advice from the consultants about these products or other options instead of cords to operate the blinds. Things to remember if you have babies or young children in the home. - Make sure your children cannot reach any blind or curtain cords. - Make sure the bottom of any blind or curtain cord is at least 160cm above the floor. - Babies cots and children s beds should be positioned well away from windows and all blind cords. - Make sure your child cannot climb on furniture and reach blind or curtain cords. 14
Security Doors Invisi-Gard Doors Stainless steel mesh which gives you unrestricted view with the strength of stainless steel. All doors come with 3 hinges and triple lock for extra security. Aussie Shield Pressed Aluminum which allows for privacy and view. With slanted holes for light assisted view. You can see who is at your door while they can t see you. New Decoview Doors Decoview is revolutionising the security screen industry by bringing together stunningly designed decorative laser cut panels with high level home security. Standard Security Door Tested to Australian standards with 7mm thick aluminum, this is the entry level door which will give you security and can be upgraded to stronger mesh. Cast Grille Are poured into a mould and can be of different shapes and styles. They have a large range of styles which can suit traditional to contemporary homes. AUSSIE SHIELD Key Features and Benefits Keep intruders out Come in a variety of attractive designs Door style, mesh and lock type can be mixed and matched to your specific needs and budget Doors come with a Bob Burns Blinds solid warranty 15
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