<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>Custom Blinds - Direct to the Public - Gold Coast, Australia</title><link>https://www.customblinds.com.au/</link><description><![CDATA[Custom Blinds RSS]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2022 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate><managingEditor>reception@customblinds.com.au (Custom Blinds)</managingEditor><generator>Custom Blinds</generator><language>en</language><docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs><atom:link rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" href="https://www.customblinds.com.au/"/><item><title><![CDATA[Which Blind or Curtain is Best for My Window Shape?]]></title><link>https://www.customblinds.com.au/blog/matching-window-shapes-to-blinds</link><guid>https://www.customblinds.com.au/blog/post/view/post/115492</guid><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;

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Square windows



The best blinds and curtains for square windows

Square windows are popular in Australian homes because they&rsquo;re simple and versatile.

They&rsquo;re great for letting in plenty of natural light and cool breezes. Because of that, you&rsquo;ll want to choose blinds or curtains that aren&rsquo;t restrictive and easy to open.

Venetian blinds

Venetian blinds are one of the best options for square shaped windows as they can let in plenty of light an...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2022 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB174/blogImages/628ffd04d69f9.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="336019"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outdoor Blinds FAQs - What Gold Coasters Should Know]]></title><link>https://www.customblinds.com.au/blog/outdoor-blinds-faqs</link><guid>https://www.customblinds.com.au/blog/post/view/post/115382</guid><description><![CDATA[Why choose outdoor blinds

Gold Coast homes love outdoor blinds and awnings.&nbsp;

They look great, and they help protect your home from the elements. And, with Australian-made suppliers like Ziptrak, you know that your outdoor blinds are built for the right conditions.&nbsp;

Considering outdoor blinds or awnings for your home? Get a free measure and quote for your blinds on the Gold Coast or surrounds.

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Outdoor blinds FAQs &amp; helpful information

Can outdoor blinds block rain?

...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jun 2022 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB174/blogImages/627ad6754c574.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="581871"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blinds and Curtains to Keep the Heat in This Winter]]></title><link>https://www.customblinds.com.au/blog/blinds-and-curtains-to-keep-the-heat-in-this-winter</link><guid>https://www.customblinds.com.au/blog/post/view/post/115094</guid><description><![CDATA[In Australia, one of the top ways heat escapes homes is through doors and windows.&nbsp;

In winter, you can keep your home warm by using blinds and curtains to retain heat and save on energy bills. And oppositely, you can use them to keep your home cool in summer.

To keep your home warm in winter using curtains and blinds, use the following steps:


 
 Measure your blinds and curtains to make sure they completely block outside elements
 
 
 Open blinds and curtains during the warmest parts ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB174/blogImages/6253a5d7ee916.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="346680"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queensland Laws and Mandates on Blinds April 2022 | Homeowners and Renters]]></title><link>https://www.customblinds.com.au/blog/queensland-laws-and-mandates-on-blinds-april-2022</link><guid>https://www.customblinds.com.au/blog/post/view/post/114798</guid><description><![CDATA[Blinds are curtains are a great addition to any home because they can:


 
 Regulate temperature
 
 
 Reduce outside noise
 
 
 Control lighting of rooms
 
 
 Increase privacy in homes
 


And while nearly all Australian homes have curtains, blinds, shutters, or all of the above, there are safety risks involved.

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Blind and curtain laws and standards Australian homeowners and renters need to be meeting

When installed incorrectly, blinds and curtains can pose risks to both children and...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2022 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB174/blogImages/6233d60669c07.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="278196"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 Simple Tricks to Stop Blinds Knocking Against Your Window]]></title><link>https://www.customblinds.com.au/blog/6-simple-tricks-to-stop-blinds-knocking-against-your-window</link><guid>https://www.customblinds.com.au/blog/post/view/post/114362</guid><description><![CDATA[You can&#39;t beat that sea breeze on a hot Gold Coast day. That&#39;s why we choose to live here, right?

But how annoying is it when your blinds keep blowing in the wind and coming back down to bang against your windows or walls?
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6 Simple tricks to stop your blinds from being noisy in the wind

Use padding

Your roller blinds have a bar on the bottom of them that&#39;s hitting against your window or wall, creating that aggravating noise.

You can easily reduce the loud impact of you...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB174/blogImages/6203217832fe7.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="340258"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Quick Steps to Clean Your Electric Blinds]]></title><link>https://www.customblinds.com.au/blog/3-quick-steps-to-clean-your-electric-blinds</link><guid>https://www.customblinds.com.au/blog/post/view/post/114163</guid><description><![CDATA[Motorising your blinds doesn&rsquo;t mean that it&rsquo;s going to be harder to keep your home clean.

It&rsquo;s easy to clean electric blinds because it&#39;s not too much different to cleaning your manual blinds.

But, before you grab a sponge and fabric cleaner, read the next few steps to avoid damaging your motorised blinds.

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Custom-fitted Motorised Blinds on the Gold Coast

Gold Coast homes are becoming a lot smarter.&nbsp;

With products like Google Home, Apple&rsquo;s HomePod,...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2022 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB174/blogImages/61e888acc90f6.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="239852"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guide to Buying Outdoor Blinds and Awnings in South East Queensland]]></title><link>https://www.customblinds.com.au/blog/guide-to-buying-outdoor-blinds-and-awnings-in-south-east-qld</link><guid>https://www.customblinds.com.au/blog/post/view/post/113995</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The Gold Coast is known for its awesome weather.&#160;Though lately, it&#8217;s become hard to predict with rain, storms, and days that go beyond 40&#8451;.</p><p>That's why many homeowners choose to use outdoor blinds and awnings.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jan 2022 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB174/blogImages/61c13ad7e6541.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="539572"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 Blinds or Curtains for Arched Windows]]></title><link>https://www.customblinds.com.au/blog/4-blinds-or-curtains-for-arched-windows</link><guid>https://www.customblinds.com.au/blog/post/view/post/113477</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Arched windows are stylish, unique, and add character to homes, until you cover them with the wrong blind or curtain fitting.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB174/blogImages/6181ba93bfa14.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="350404"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Home Decorating Tips Which Will Immediately Refresh Your Home]]></title><link>https://www.customblinds.com.au/blog/5-home-decorating-which-will-immediately-refresh-your-home</link><guid>https://www.customblinds.com.au/blog/post/view/post/113278</guid><description><![CDATA[Bringing new life into your home can be easy when you know how to. Read below to discover five simple steps that you can take to get started with home decorating and your custom blinds journey.

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Pick a theme and stick with it

Theming your house is easy once you know how to.

But it&rsquo;s super important to create the feeling that you want. Some of the popular Australian home decorating themes of 2021 include:


 
 Hamptons&nbsp;
 
 
 Mid-century modern
 
 
 Minimalist
 
 
 Industri...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB174/blogImages/615e835c62f6f.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="420094"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Easy Steps to Care For and Clean Roller Blinds]]></title><link>https://www.customblinds.com.au/blog/3-easy-steps-to-care-for-and-clean-roller-blinds</link><guid>https://www.customblinds.com.au/blog/post/view/post/112998</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Roller blinds aren&#8217;t Aussie favourites just because they look great. They&#8217;re super easy to care for, here are three easy steps you can take today.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB174/blogImages/6137f3a31e7d1.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="177621"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Blinds or Curtain Ideas for Your Bedroom]]></title><link>https://www.customblinds.com.au/blog/5-blinds-or-curtain-ideas-for-your-bedroom</link><guid>https://www.customblinds.com.au/blog/post/view/post/112584</guid><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;

The battle between functionality and style never ends when decorating your home. Take a look at the breakdown below for some help in deciding which blinds are best for you.

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Some things to consider:

There are more options now than ever before for stylising your windows with curtains, blinds, and shutters. Before making any decisions, you should consider what purpose you&#39;ll need the blinds to fill. To make it a bit easier, you can ask yourself the following:


 Do you need...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB174/blogImages/610b332ad5ab1.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="432704"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorised Blinds: Yes, They're Worth It]]></title><link>https://www.customblinds.com.au/blog/are-motorised-blinds-worth-it</link><guid>https://www.customblinds.com.au/blog/post/view/post/112340</guid><description><![CDATA[No longer a feature exclusive to high-end homes, many Australians are installing motorised blinds in their homes, and here&#39;s why:

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Motorised blinds are safer

If you&#39;re a parent, you&#39;ve probably been through the stressful child-proofing process throughout your home.

Your curtains and blinds were probably towards the top of your safety checklist with the cord which poses a choking hazard.

No cord means no choking hazard, there&#39;s no tempting chain or cord to tug and sw...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB174/blogImages/60ef937a5e393.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="316659"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Blinds Can Help You Save On Your Energy Bills]]></title><link>https://www.customblinds.com.au/blog/how-blinds-can-help-you-save-on-your-energy-bills</link><guid>https://www.customblinds.com.au/blog/post/view/post/112339</guid><description><![CDATA[Energy bills can sting - here's how the right blinds can help you.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB174/blogImages/60ef915b5cadd.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="395881"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorised Blinds: Your Questions Answered]]></title><link>https://www.customblinds.com.au/blog/motorised-blinds-your-questions-answered</link><guid>https://www.customblinds.com.au/blog/post/view/post/112338</guid><description><![CDATA[
 Motorised blinds aren&#39;t as common as they could be in Australian homes. At Custom Blinds and Shutter World, we&#39;re aiming to change that.

 We believe that one of the biggest things holding homeowners back is the misconceptions surrounding motorised blinds.

 Keep reading to see some of the most common questions surrounding motorised blinds and answers that will solve common misconceptions.

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 #1: Are Motorised Blinds Hard to Clean?

 One of the most common misconceptions tha...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB174/blogImages/60ef8f434fd65.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="177176"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Choosing Blinds to Maximise Light in Your Home]]></title><link>https://www.customblinds.com.au/blog/choosing-blinds-to-maximise-light-in-your-home</link><guid>https://www.customblinds.com.au/blog/post/view/post/112337</guid><description><![CDATA[
 Letting in natural light is one of the best ways to keep your rooms bright and save money on electricity.

 More than that, natural light is beneficial to your health and it&#39;s the best way to lift a room&#39;s spirit in your home.

 It&#39;s likely that most rooms in your home have a window of some sort, but the type of blind or curtain attached to that window could make all the difference in maximising the light in your room.

 Keep reading below to discover our favourite blinds to max...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB174/blogImages/60ef8c9cef83d.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="326339"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[CARING FOR YOUR OUTDOOR BLINDS]]></title><link>https://www.customblinds.com.au/blog/caring-for-your-outdoor-blinds</link><guid>https://www.customblinds.com.au/blog/post/view/post/101672</guid><description><![CDATA[Outdoor shade blinds can improve the functionality and look of your al fresco area significantly!

Because they add such value to enjoying a year round outdoor lifestyle, it is important that the Blinds are properly maintained to ensure a lifetime of enjoyment!

Caring for shade blinds requires less effort than clear PVC blinds, and is relatively straightforward. Shade blinds carry less risk of being scratched or clouded by poor handling, but they still need regular upkeep to ensure they last...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2018 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frequently Asked Questions]]></title><link>https://www.customblinds.com.au/blog/frequently-asked-questions</link><guid>https://www.customblinds.com.au/blog/post/view/post/98961</guid><description><![CDATA[
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 Here are the answers to some of the questions we get asked regularly..&nbsp;

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 Q. Where is your showroom?

 A. Custom Blinds is located at 1/8 Ereton Drive, Arundel QLD 4214 (opposite Harbour Town and across from JSW Powersports).

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 Q. What are your trading hours?

 A. We are open from 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 12:00pm Saturdays and closed on Sundays and Public holidays.

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 Q. What products do you have?

 A. At Custom B...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2018 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB174/blogImages/5ae2be791f46c.png" type="image/png" length="19596"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ziptrak - The trusted solution for outdoor protection]]></title><link>https://www.customblinds.com.au/blog/ziptrak---the-trusted-solution-for-outdoor-protection</link><guid>https://www.customblinds.com.au/blog/post/view/post/98498</guid><description><![CDATA[Custom Blinds is an authorised retailer for&nbsp;Ziptrak&reg; on the Gold Coast.

Ziptrak&reg;&nbsp;outdoor blinds instantly create a brand new space in your home, ready to entertain family and friends at a moment&#39;s notice.

Protected at any time of the year, with a sense of seclusion and sanctuary, you&#39;ll spend more time enjoying life outdoors.
Benefits of Ziptrak&reg; blinds:


 Allow you to control airflow, light and temperature whilst remaining connected with nature
 Provide prote...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2018 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB174/blogImages/5ab04c5a1eb0f.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="138815"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Before and After - Bermuda 2000 Series Aluminium Shutters]]></title><link>https://www.customblinds.com.au/blog/before-and-after---bermuda-2000-series-aluminium-shutters</link><guid>https://www.customblinds.com.au/blog/post/view/post/98279</guid><description><![CDATA[Custom Blinds and Shutter World are proudly partenered with Uniline, who design, manufacture and supply interior and exterior products.

Uniline was established over 40 years ago and has long been synonymous with providing high quality systems, components and fabrics for the wholesale market.

One of our favourite products is the Bermuda 2000 Series.

The Bermuda 2000 Series has been designed with a fully adjustable louvre that offers a contemporary, modern, functional and aesthetically...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2018 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thermalite Shutter Installation in Hope Island, QLD]]></title><link>https://www.customblinds.com.au/blog/thermalite-shutter-installation-in-hope-island--qld</link><guid>https://www.customblinds.com.au/blog/post/view/post/97987</guid><description><![CDATA[
 Custom Blinds recently installed a house lot of Thermalite Shutters at this home in Hope Island, QLD.

 This happy customer was thrilled with the installation completed by our professional fitters, and gave us some images to support &quot;a job well done&quot;!

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 Here&#39;s a bit of background on Thermalite Shutters and why they would be suitable for you!..

 Thermalite Shutters have the look and feel of wood with sever...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2018 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB174/blogImages/5b2cbf9927282.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="56701"/></item></channel></rss>
