Sunday, 12 June 2016

Maximise the Visibility of Your Business with Custom Curtains in Melbourne

custom curtains melbourneThe necessity of having a particular brand being the most visible and easiest to recognise is a pivotal aspect of the success of the company. The same goes for small businesses on main streets across the country, often competing to have the most visible shopfront possible. There are literally thousands of ways to ensure that your shopfront is clearly noticeable too, such as through lighting, painted signs or triangle frames, just to name a few. One of the most effective, however, is through the use of custom curtains in Melbourne.

But have you ever considered the impact that custom made curtains and drapes in Melbourne can make on a business? An intelligent use of curtains or blinds can create a distinctive, vibrant look for your business, as well as being practical and sheltering your in store customers from sunlight. They can also provide valuable security qualities, helping to protect your business’ assets and allowing you to work in private if need be.

Crete Blinds has a fantastic range of designer fabric blinds that can easily incorporate any of your brand imagery, as well as vital details such as website URL and contact numbers. They manufacture all of their curtains and drapes in Melbourne. They can also create blinds to fit normal and uniquely shaped windows, creating a professional look for your business whilst ensuring that passers by can easily recognise your business name.

drapes melbourneThey have wide experience in working with restaurants, too. They have installed hundreds of elegant and attractive drapes in Melbourne that not only advertise a restaurant, but also protecting patrons from severe sunlight. Their curtains and drapes are all made to the highest standard possible, and are handcrafted from start to finish right here in Melbourne. Because of this, you can rest assured knowing that, whatever type of blind or curtain that you purchase from them, that it will be created to last you for a long time to come.


Crete Blinds are the experts when it comes to tailored business solutions for blinds, curtains, and drapes. They can consult directly with you to see which particular product is best suited for your business. They also do complete interior fittings, and manufacture all of their products on site, ensuring that your blinds or awnings will be of the highest quality. Contact them today, or visit their website, to arrange for a free measure and quote. They can also provide you with their own qualified interior designer, who will be able to maximise the appearance of your product.

Tuesday, 7 June 2016

What to Look For When Buying Custom Made Curtains in Melbourne

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Custom made curtains in Melbourne are a great way to create the dream interior design that you have always wanted, as well as protecting your home from prying eyes and extreme weather conditions. They also look good and can add real value to your property. With custom made curtains and drapes in Melbourne now coming in an extensively wide variety of materials to choose from, it's important to know what to exactly to look for when you invest in your new window furnishings.

With all of the different materials suiting differing, dedicated purposes, making the choice can be a daunting prospect. Below we’ve included two non-negotiable points that you should enquire about when purchasing your custom drapes in Melbourne. Knowing these three points will help you make an educated decision about your purchase, and also ensure that your curtains will look great and also fit their intended purpose.

Protection from Ultraviolet Radiation

Ultraviolet radiation is not only harmful to our skin, but it can also cause discolouring of both your blinds and verandah decking, as well as generating a huge amount of heat. Many fabrics on the market today will offer protection from UV radiation, however the percentage of rays that will be effectively blocked can differ. You should always invest in fabrics that block at least a minimum of 85% of UV radiation.

This is why Roman blinds can be a great alternative, if completely cutting out the heat and the harmful rays is your sole reason for investing in window furnishings. Roman blinds are easy to use, look fantastic due to their wide range of available colours and patterns, and in most cases can block out up to 98% of harmful UV rays. Whilst not technically a curtain, they are easily made to create that distinctive and authentic drapery look.

Soft vs hard fabric

Having proven to be a fantastic way to keep privacy to a maximum and block out the sun, whilst also looking fantastic in an outdoor setting, curtains are now available in two distinct types of fabric. Soft fabric, as the name suggests, is comprised of a much more lighter material, which can filter through light, without completely blocking it all together.

Hard fabric is a bit thinner, and can in some cases be a more attractive design, however will require stitches to keep the curtain taut and resistant to creasing. These stitches can be easily undone if exposed to high traffic areas. With hard fabrics, they are often protected using special products prior to purchase to stop them from wear and tear.

Depending on what you want from your interior design, hard fabric blinds could prove to be a great choice, if you are wanting only privacy. However it’s advisable to choose the more durable softer fabrics blinds if your home experiences constant threats of high traffic, such as a family with younger children.

As the leading provider of unique and brilliant custom made curtains Melbourne wide, Crete Blinds are best placed to consult and advise you on which types of materials will best suit your outdoor setting. Contact them today by visiting their website to see what they can do for your property, and to arrange a free quote and measure.

Thursday, 2 June 2016

Revitalise Your Company with Our Custom Made Curtains and Blinds in Melbourne


curtains in MelbourneOffice interiors have fast become a necessary investment for any business or company, with a positive image and working environment becoming an important facet of corporate life. Studies have shown that an attractive office space can boost the morale of employees, increasing productivity in turn. One thing that can help is the addition of custom made curtains and blinds in Melbourne.

Equally as important is the impression your office interior makes on prospective or existing clients. A company that neglects their office space is likely to mean that they also neglect the quality of their work or services provided. Curtains in Melbourne are a great way to add a positive atmosphere to the workplace, and our impressive range of vertical and fabric Roman blinds are tailored specifically to benefit your office.

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Choosing the right type of blind or curtain, however, isn’t simply about picking a nice colour and an attractive design. There are many important aspects to consider when looking to ensure that your office has a fresh, positive look, such as the colour and what type of blind is used. Below we have listed four of the more important things to think about when looking at revitalising your office interior, these are:
  • Colour
Our great range of curtains and curtain accessories come in a wide variety of different colours and shades for you to choose from. It’s important to choose a colour that both suits your company’s image, whilst also vibrant enough to create a working environment rich in culture.
  • Type of Blinds
Businesses with shop front windows will need to choose whether they want to appear sophisticated or make a huge impact on their prospective customers. Roller blinds are great for a more corporate view, whereas decorative Roman or vertical blinds will make sure your business is noticeable.
  • Maintaining Office Views
Your office suite has fantastic, inspiring views of the city landscape, and they don’t need to be sacrificed when choosing blinds for your business. Screen blinds now come in a fine mesh that is effective in cutting out harsh sunlight, whilst allowing for a clear view outside of the office. Vertical blinds are also a great way to allow for outside visibility, and also cut out the harsh rays from the sun.

Crete blinds has considerable experience in fitting vibrant curtains and blinds to your office interior. They have benefitted hundreds of businesses across Victoria by providing them with curtains and blind solutions to provide their office suite with a positive image, and we can do the same for your business. Visit their website today, and deck out your office space in style.