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Why Roller Blinds Are Still The Best Choice For Most Australian Households

17 August 2021

Felicia Carr

Australians love summer, and there is nothing quite like a cool afternoon breeze drifting through your windows after the blistering hot midday sun has passed its apex. Of course, you want to enjoy that breeze without having to endure the last remnants of the sun's light, so most people look for one type of window covering or another. Sometimes, the idea of getting something as basic and simple as roller blinds might seem unappealing, but the more research you put into it, the more clear the choice becomes. Here are a few reasons why roller blinds are still the best choice for most Australian households.

Strong Without Being Obtrusive

One reason why roller blinds are better than, say, curtains, is because they block the sun's light without being a heavy presence in the room. Curtains are large, imposing features that are impossible to hide in a room, and many people just find that they are a little bit overbearing on the overall interior design. Roller blinds can block out the sun to much the same effect while also being able to be withdrawn back into a neat little roll that makes them disappear when you don't need them. The simplicity of it is hard to beat.

Cheap And Accessible

Money is not a dirty word when it comes to interior decoration as many people just can't afford to spend tens of thousands of dollars on fixtures, and that is perfectly fine. You don't need to spend thousands on roller blinds when you can find great, reliable options for just hundreds of dollars for your whole home. That doesn't mean your options are limited either; there is a whole range of colours, styles and little decorative features that you can choose from to make your blinds different from all the other houses on the street.

Easily Interchangeable

The great thing about roller blinds is that if you do end up wanting to remove them and upgrade to something better later on, then they are very simple to take out or update. The attachments used are very minimal, and there is very little stress or weight on the studs in your wall. The installation process of roller blinds is a lot quicker than you think because of this, and you can virtually guarantee that it will all be done in one day, and generally just a fraction of that day as well. However, that is only when done by professionals, so don't try to do it on your own. 

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