{"id":163,"date":"2015-09-16T08:46:00","date_gmt":"2015-09-16T08:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blindsonthenet.com.au\/blog\/?p=163"},"modified":"2015-10-05T07:10:47","modified_gmt":"2015-10-05T07:10:47","slug":"blinds-in-adelaide-whats-hot-and-whats-not","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blindsonthenet.com.au\/blog\/blinds-in-adelaide-whats-hot-and-whats-not\/","title":{"rendered":"Blinds in Adelaide: what\u2019s hot and what\u2019s not?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re looking for specimens of the most functional and cutting edge blinds Adelaide<\/a>\u00a0undoubtedly has many examples; the SA capital is home to every imaginable property style from quaint heritage homes to contemporary apartments, with a huge spectrum of windows and their associated window coverings, to match.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs summer approaches, the heat is really rising in the city\u2019s window coverings market,\u201d noted one commentator. \u201cAnd blinds seem to be the product of choice.\u201d<\/p>\n

This demand is being driven by a number of factors; earlier this year Adelaide was ranked number five among the world\u2019s most liveable cities by the annual Liveability Ranking from the Economist Intelligence Unit. Not surprisingly the city is undergoing something of a property boom in some quarters, with the associated rise in home renovations and new fit outs clearly noted by market observers. One of the outcomes of this state of affairs is renewed interest in home furnishings, among them, window treatments and blinds in particular.<\/p>\n

Given the extremes of summer sun for which the \u2018city of churches\u2019 is known, one of the most prominent reasons for blinds\u2019 growing popularity in Adelaide is that they offer unique light control and\/or energy saving benefits. For example, roller blinds, when constructed using an appropriate fabric, have a highly effective blockout function. In fact when it comes to roller blinds Adelaide<\/a> is a growing market. Whether single or dual, roller blinds enable homeowners to control the amount of light entering their interiors, reducing demand for expensive cooling measures such as air conditioning during the summer months.<\/p>\n

\"Roller<\/p>\n

According to one market expert, \u201croller blinds are a strong seller in\u00a0Adelaide\u00a0not just because they\u2019re cost effective, practical and stylish, but because of their energy efficiency properties.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAdelaide consumers are also very self-educated about the fabric used in their blinds in terms of energy efficiency, with many opting for block out fabrics, making these one of the most popular blind fabrics in the Adelaide market. Sunscreen fabrics are also being favoured in South Australia as they help control heat and light while also optimising outside views. Meanwhile translucent fabrics, which provide daytime privacy while diffusing the light entering the room, are also in demand, particularly in vertical blinds and roller blinds, while sheer fabrics are another option, although many Adelaide home owners opt for some form of blockout addition to their sheers in order to reduce excesses of heat and light.\u201d<\/p>\n

Adelaide homeowners are also well informed about the range of standards that fabrics should ideally meet. Most good quality blind fabrics are designed to withstand Australia\u2019s harsh climate and usually come with a warranty, fire retardant and non-flammable properties; dust resistance, stain resistance, UV and fade resistance, bacteria and mould resistance.<\/p>\n

Observers of the Adelaide market are also reporting growing uptake of motorisation. As mentioned in previous posts, blind motorisation offers numerous benefits:-<\/p>\n