8 of the best window furnishings to buy right now

Eyes may be the window to the soul, but windows are the soul of the home. A source of light, air and outlook, windows are the unsung heroes of any well-designed interior scheme. As such, choosing the right window furnishings is essential to achieving a polished and elevated appearance.

Blinds by Peter Meyer is a family-owned and operated Australian business that specialises in the finest selection of premium custom-made interior and outdoor blinds and awnings. Blinds by Peter Meyer fuses cutting-edge technology with the latest trends to produce an extensive range of sophisticated blinds, awnings, curtain rods and tracks, and retractable patio roofs to suit a variety of tastes and projects. Naturally, Blinds by Peter Meyer is now recognised as one of Australia’s leading blinds manufacturers, and these are some of the best products you need to know about right now. 

Combining whisper-quiet coated curtain rods with exclusive two-component patented technology gliders and rollers, the Silent Gliss Metropole curtain rod is an uniquely designed product that allows curtains to move smoothly and silently. Having no need for curtain rings, it combines the usability of a curtain track with the look of a curtain rod. There is also a large range of optional decorative finials.

Reducing energy costs and improving interior temperature control via sustainable methods are important considerations in modern homes, and Simply Cell honeycomb blinds have insulation functionality that has a positive effect on the climate of your room to keep it warm in winter and cool in summer. Available in a range of innovative systems, the 20mm designer blinds with small stack heights fit small recesses and offer a design solution that will complement most residential and commercial architectural styles. The Simply Cell fabric release has 190 trendy colours and patterns in a wide range of light filtering and day/night options.

Using only the highest quality components, the Silent Gliss heavy duty roller blind system is a hardworking product that caters to windows up to 3.4-metres wide and five metres tall. Featuring a super smooth planetary geared chain operation and Swiss-engineered system, the Silent Gliss roller blind is a slick product perfect for contemporary homes. All Blinds by Peter Meyer products are available in motorised and manual options.

Made from the finest natural timber and expert-picked 4.2mm thick blades, Simply Cedar Venetian blinds are hand-assembled, custom painted and stained by the Blinds by Peter Meyer team to ensure a high standard of craftsmanship. The cedar used for these products is PEFC-certified and sourced only from Canadian government-regulated forests that plant three trees for every one removed.

Simply Roman Blinds by Peter Meyer provide excellent insulation and, when raised, form an elegant pelmet to ensure a stylish visual no matter the arrangement. Simply Roman blinds allow heat, light and privacy control with a block-out or light filtering effect, and can be used alone or in conjunction with curtains, or fitted inside or outside the window recess.

Designed especially for city living, Urban Natural Weave blinds are a natural-look product with a superb translucent quality that is available in Roman, roller and moving panel varieties. Providing 90% UV blockage and great heat retention, these woven blinds are a tactile piece that complement coastal, Hamptons and country-style homes with ease.

VertiTex II is an alternative to external shading systems or roller shutters. They can be used inside and out, and are available in a wide range of fabric types for filtering light and privacy to suit your individual needs. This product comes in square and round architectural profiles that adapt to suit all building facades, while the patented Opti-Flow System ensures the fabric position is always perfect. This product also features tiny 75mm and 92mm cassettes that enable blinds to span up to a massive six-metre width.

The crisp, minimal cubic cassette shape of the Weinor Kubata outdoor awning complements all architectural styles and features optional integrated LED spotlights. This award-winning design showcases how cutting edge technology and premium componentry can be translated into timelessly elegant indoor-outdoor solutions.

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