Established in 1926 SELECTING YOUR WINDOW FURNISHINGS

Photo: Wilson Concord Blind Photo: Wilson Broome II Blind Photo: Wilson Luxury Casa

Photo: Wilson Concord Blind When renovating or rejuvenating a room, window furnishings are often overlooked, however they play a key role in the look and feel of a room and home. They not only impact the atmosphere of a home, but also the value as well as the temperature and energy efficiency of the room. Photo: Wilson Broome II Blind Photo: Wilson Luxury Casa

Types of Window Furnishings

Types of Window Furnishings When selecting your window furnishings, there are a few things that need to be taken into consideration: - Style / Ambiance - Glare Control - Privacy - Functionality - UV Protection - Light Control These will all have an impact on the type of window furnishings you should select, then it comes down to colour / style and design.

Colours

Colours When selecting colour, there are also factors that need to be taken into consideration. Consider how much impact / statement the window furnishing will have in the room. Are you Safe or adventurous with colour? Safe : match to existing fixtures e.g. flooring, mantel and paint colours e.g. White walls + white binds = low impact & Safe White walls + dark binds = high impact & Adventurous

Blinds Photo: Wilson Mercury II Blinds

Blinds Photo: Wilson Mercury II Blinds Blinds offer a contemporary look and offer light control, heat and glare protection with added bonus of being able to roll up and away practically out of sight. They are a more minimalist option in window furnishings.

Curtains Photo: Wilson Broome II Drapery

Curtains Curtains offer a more full window treatment look by creating impact. They can frame a window, add warmth movement and texture. There are also many more fabric options and curtain finish styles to choose from. Photo: Wilson Broome II Drapery

Or Both Photo: Wilson Mercury II Blind, Aruba Sheer Drapery & Aruba Sheer Blind

Or Both Or you can have both! Photo: Wilson Mercury II Blind, Aruba Sheer Drapery & Aruba Sheer Blind Sheers offer a softer look and provide daytime privacy, which can be paired with a Blockout Blind to provide night-time privacy, insulation and protection from the sun.

Blind Types Photo: Wilson Mercury II Blinds

Blind Types ROLLER BLINDS Low maintenance and neat, they can be linked together for wider windows. Modern and minimalist look. Rolls up and out of the way. Photo: Wilson Mercury II Blinds

Blind Types ROLLER BLINDS Low maintenance and neat, they can be linked together for wider windows. Modern and minimalist look. Rolls up and out of the way. DUAL ROLLER BLINDS Combine a blockout with a screen, sheer blind or translucent blind. Provides both privacy and light control. Photo: Wilson Mercury II Blinds

Blind Types ROLLER BLINDS Low maintenance and neat, they can be linked together for wider windows. Modern and minimalist look. Rolls up and out of the way. PANEL BLINDS Contemporary solution ideal for sliding doors. Doesn t disappear when not is use as much as roller or roman blinds. DUAL ROLLER BLINDS Combine a blockout with a screen, sheer blind or translucent blind. Provides both privacy and light control. VERTICAL BLINDS Great light and privacy control as you can rotate to direct sunlight. Economical choice, but less options in fabric. ROMAN BLINDS Softer looking blind option that pulls up and out of the way as required. Photo: Wilson Mercury II Blinds

SINGLE ROLLER BLINDS DUAL ROLLER BLINDS Photo: Wilson Mercury II Blinds Photo: Wilson Boston II Blinds

Blind Styling Options Photo: Wilson Mercury II Blinds

Blind Styling Options Pelmets Great addition over a blind to not only cover the componentry and offer a neat finish, it also has energy efficiency benefits as they stop airflow around the window and trap the air in. Available in a variety of options as below. Fabric Covered Pelmet Bonded Matching or coordinating fabric used on the Pelmet. Blind fabric is bonded straight to the pelmet more of a modern look. Can be done on a straight, square edge pelmet or curved edge. Pelmet Cassette / Metal / Plastic Offers a sleek and more modern look. Available in a variety of colours and finishes. Fabric Covered Pelmet Padded Matching or coordinating fabric used on the Pelmet. Padding is added to give a softer appearance. Piping can also be added for a classy touch. Photo: Wilson Mercury II Blinds

Blind Styling Options Bottom Rail - Metal Metal bottom rails for a neat, sleek and modern finish. Bottom Rail - Concealed Concealed bottom rails for a neat finish. Bottom Rail - Plastic Available in multiple colours. Photo: Wilson Mercury II Blinds

Curtain Heading Options Photo: Wilson Broome II Drapery

Curtain Heading Options PENCIL PLEAT Gathered heading for a more informal look. Flexible fullness with the gather tape and suits softer fabrics. Photo: Wilson Broome II Drapery

Curtain Heading Options PENCIL PLEAT Gathered heading for a more informal look. Flexible fullness with the gather tape and suits softer fabrics. TRIPLE PINCH PLEAT Three pleats evenly spaced creating nice fullness and a neat drape and stacking to the side. Offers a neat, formal and classic look. Photo: Wilson Broome II Drapery

Curtain Heading Options PENCIL PLEAT Gathered heading for a more informal look. Flexible fullness with the gather tape and suits softer fabrics. EYELETS Modern and minimalist look but makes any fabric drape beautifully. Takes up less space when stacked to the side. TRIPLE PINCH PLEAT Three pleats evenly spaced creating nice fullness and a neat drape and stacking to the side. Offers a neat, formal and classic look. S-Track / Wave Fold Smooth continuous wave or S shape. Contemporary and modern style offering a great drape and neat side stacking. Photo: Wilson Broome II Drapery

Curtain Heading Options PENCIL PLEAT Gathered heading for a more informal look. Flexible fullness with the gather tape and suits softer fabrics. EYELETS Modern and minimalist look but makes any fabric drape beautifully. Takes up less space when stacked to the side. TRIPLE PINCH PLEAT Three pleats evenly spaced creating nice fullness and a neat drape and stacking to the side. Offers a neat, formal and classic look. INVERTED PLEAT Modern take on a pleated curtain, offering the fullness of a pinch pleat with the modern look and drape of an eyelet S-Track / Wave Fold Smooth continuous wave or S shape. Contemporary and modern style offering a great drape and neat side stacking. Photo: Wilson Broome II Drapery

TRIPLE PINCH PLEAT PENCIL PLEAT Photo: Wilson Flinders Drapery Photo: Wilson Boston II Drapery

INVERTED PINCH PLEAT PENCIL PLEAT Photo: Wilson Morocco II Drapery Photo: Wilson Tuscany Drapery

Curtain Styling Options Photo: Wilson Broome II Drapery

Curtain Styling Options Tracking & Finials Choice of tracks or poles to hang curtains. Photo: Wilson Broome II Drapery

Curtain Styling Options Tracking & Finials Choice of tracks or poles to hang curtains. Tracks Tracks allow for a corded mechanism to open and close the curtains and also allow for automated systems to be used. As cords are used, they need to be installed correctly for child safety. Poles and Finials Photo: Wilson Yvonne II Leaf Poles are required for eyelets, but can also be used for other curtain headings when paired with rings. Easy to use and install and you don t need to worry about cords for child safety. Poles do not allow for automated systems. Finials are the decorative end caps for the poles and can be a statement piece or neutral. Photo: Wilson Broome II Drapery

Curtain Styling Options Pelmets & Valances Great addition to finish off the look of curtains for a true custom made look. Also has energy efficiency benefits as they stop airflow around the window and trap the air in. Typically available in a variety of options as illustrated. Photo: Wilson Broome II Drapery

Curtain Fabric Types Photo: Wilson Broome II Drapery

Curtain Fabric Types Levels of Blockout Blockout > 100% Dimout >86% <100% Light Filtering <86% Coated Uncoated Linings Triple Weave Sheers Broome II Yvette II Linings Luxury Casa Aruba Photo: Wilson Broome II Drapery

Curtain Fabric Types Coated: Coated fabrics are ideal for bedrooms to blockout the maximum amount of morning sun. Typically textural designs in large colour palettes. Does not require lining as it is already 3 pass coated. BLOCKOUT Photo: Wilson Broome II Drapery

Coated - Blockout Photo: Wilson Broome II Drapery

Curtain Fabric Types Uncoated: Woven decorative fabrics that are available in a vast array of designs and colours. In order to provide insulation from the heat and cold and to blockout the light, they need to be paired with linings. DIMOUT Photo: Wilson Broome II Drapery

Uncoated - Dimout Photo: Wilson Yvette II Drapery

Curtain Fabric Types Linings: 3 pass plain coated fabrics that offer great insulation. Also a must for blocking out light if uncoated fabrics are selected for drapes. They also add to the fullness of a curtain. BLOCKOUT Photo: Wilson Broome II Drapery

Linings - Blockout Linings used behind an uncoated fabric Photo: Wilson Tuscany Drapery

Curtain Fabric Types Triple Weave: 3 layers of fabric woven; plain sateen weave in colour on one side, face of fabric on the other with a black layer woven in the middle. Room Darkening, not blockout. Washable and dry cleanable, no lining or ironing required. Ideal for domestic and commercial use. DIMOUT Photo: Wilson Broome II Drapery

Triple Weave - Dimout Photo: Wilson Luxury Casa Photo: Wilson Luxury Casa

Curtain Fabric Types Sheers: Light and semi transparent fabrics. Provide daytime privacy and can be paired with blinds or drapery. SHEER Photo: Wilson Broome II Drapery

Sheers - Sheer Photo: Wilson Sabre Sheer Photo: Wilson Hugo Sheer

Blind Fabric Types Blockout Translucent Screens Sheer Blinds Boston II Boston II Enviro Collection Husk Photo: Wilson Mercury II Blinds

Blind Fabric Types Blockout: Blocks out the light and harmful UV radiation. Offers the maximum protection from light, heat, glare and UV. Blockout fabrics also provide great thermal properties. Available in a variety of designs, textures and colours. Also available in coordinating translucent versions so you can have both on a dual roller. BLOCKOUT Photo: Wilson Mercury II Blinds

Photo: Wilson Broome II Blinds

Blind Fabric Types Translucent: Offer privacy during the day and some protection against UV, while allowing some natural light to filter through into your room. Available in a variety of designs, textures and colours. Also available in coordinating blockout versions so you can have both on a dual roller. TRANSLUCENT Photo: Wilson Mercury II Blinds

Photo: Wilson Boston II Blinds Photo: Wilson Broome II Blinds

Blind Fabric Types Screen Fabrics: Offer daytime privacy and some UV Protection. Screen fabrics come in a variety of openness factors which will determine the view through, light through and UV protection. SCREEN Photo: Wilson Mercury II Blinds

Photo: Wilson Enviro Collection PVC Free Screens

Blind Fabric Types Sheer Blind Fabrics: Offer daytime privacy while allowing for more of a view through to outside. SHEER Photo: Wilson Mercury II Blinds

Photo: Wilson Husk Sheer Blinds

Established in 1926 For more information on our fabrics go to our website www.wilsonfabrics.com.au To find your local retailer who sells our fabrics, please go to our store locator on our website http://www.wilsonfabrics.com.au/storelocator.aspx