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Saving money is easy with our Prestige awnings!

Saving money is easy with our Prestige awnings!

Did you know that the best way to keep your house cool is to keep the sun off your windows? Once the sun hits the windows, internal window furnishings can help to reduce heat in your room, however a far more effective approach is to install an awning to the outside of that window.

Aluminium awnings give up to 95% heat deflection and canvas awnings around 75% – 85% heat deflection.

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Imagine how much cooler your home would be with an awning and imagine how much less you would need to use your air-conditioning over summer! Reducing your energy costs has never been so important. Our canvas fabrics are also water repellent so you can keep your undercover area drier too.

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Did you also know that well placed awnings can also reduce heat loss from inside your home over winter, or retract back to give you the sunlight back when you need it.

We love helping our customers with solutions to their sun and heat issues in their home.

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Email us at info@prestigeblinds.com.au to organise your free onsite measure and quote.

Our custom made awnings are very popular, let us show you why!

 

 

Cord Safety for Children!

Steps for protecting children

It’s hard to imagine that children are at risk in your own home with corded window furnishings. We love our little ones so let’s do everything we can to keep them safe.

Take these simple steps to ensure that blind and curtain cords/chains are out of reach of children.

  • Check your blind and curtain cords, even
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Your business logo on your blinds or awnings!

Your business logo on your blinds or awnings!

Do you want to stand out and be seen by new customers?
Are you looking at a way to promote your brand either inside your office or to drivers passing through your area? Would you also like the added benefit of a new window covering for shade or privacy?

Then why not consider having your logo printed on your office … Continue reading

Renovate with confidence!

Did you know that around 50% of our customers are in renovation mode? Renovating a property has gained in popularity due to TV Reality shows, but more importantly because cosmetic updates are quite economical in comparison to the return on investment you could receive on the value of your home.

Adding new blinds will freshen up the look of your … Continue reading

Transform your home with beautiful contemporary shutters

Custom made shutters are extremely decorative yet so versatile. It’s no wonder they have been an extremely popular product choice for customers for many years.

Shutters have such varied benefits ranging from privacy and light control, and ventilation.

The louvres on the shutters can be made as fixed or adjustable, depending on your needs.

Shutters can be hinged or bifold … Continue reading

Motorised Blinds and Awnings, the way of the future!

Imagine having cost effective motorised solutions to control your internal or external blinds or awnings!

Motorising your blinds or awnings has become very affordable and consumers are starting to appreciate the benefits as well. Not only is it extremely convenient to be able to control the light and sun in your living areas by remote control, it creates a sense … Continue reading

Automate to save staff costs

This article was originally published in Restaurant and Catering Magazine

With wage costs continuing to put pressure on those in hospitality,creative juices start to flow about how to reduce some of those costs without losing customer service.

Awnings have always been popular with cafes and restaurants in their alfresco dining areas or larger outdoor dining areas for many hotels or … Continue reading

Choosing the right window furnishing for your property

So you’ve just bought a new home! Or perhaps you’re about to put your home up for sale. Either scenario will require you to look at your window furnishings as this is easy way of maximising value to your home for a relatively small investment.

With so many options now for internal window furnishings, it can be hard to know … Continue reading

Blinds, Curtains and General Child Cord Safety for Children

Loose blind and curtain cords can kill.

Fix them out of reach so children are out of danger.

Steps for protecting children

Take these simple steps to ensure that blind and curtain cords/chains are out of reach of children.

Check your blind and curtain cords

  • Do this anywhere where you might be staying on holidays or even renting
  • Check for
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Maximise your outdoor seating

The following article was originally published in the March 2014 Restaurant & Catering Magazine.

Cafe and restaurant owners know too well the benefits they receive from have an alfresco dining area, but are often left wondering whether the extra council fees involved will give them the return they need.

An alfresco dining area increases the area you have available for … Continue reading