How to Choose the Right Window Blinds for Your Home
Choosing window blinds can feel a bit overwhelming with so many available options, but with a little guidance and expert advice, it’s easier than you think to find the perfect blinds solution for your home. With over 40 years’ experience in custom curtains and blinds Lahood® can take the stress out deciding which blinds are right for your space and style. Our goal is to make the process simple, enjoyable, and tailored to your unique needs and style.
When selecting window blinds, consider factors such as the room’s purpose, the amount of natural light, your privacy needs, and your home’s overall style. As Auckland’s sole Luxaflex ®Gallery Store we offer an extensive range of Luxaflex blinds and shutters all designed to combine beauty and functionality, and with customisable options to suit your individual needs. Plus, with motorisation options, you can enjoy the convenience of operating your blinds at the touch of a button or even scheduling them to adjust automatically throughout the day. See below for the exclusive Luxaflex discount currently available.
Let’s explore four popular Luxaflex blind options to help you find the ideal fit for your space:
For a modern, discreet look, roller blinds and sunscreens are the way to go. With blockout, light-filtering and translucent fabric options they can provide the right level of privacy and light in every room. Space-saving, hardwearing and easy to clean, they are particularly perfect for high usage areas such as kitchen and bathrooms.
Why Choose Roller Blinds or Sunscreens?
• Discreet Design: Roller blinds neatly roll up into a compact size, making them almost invisible when not in use. For the ultimate in discreet designs, try recessed or concealed finishes, where the completely disappears when not in use.
• Light and Privacy Control: the blinds come in a choice of choice of blockout, light filtering or sunscreen fabrics, meaning you can unify your home with one style of window covering, yet every room can receive the individual treatment it requires.
• Versatility: If you want the versatility of day-time screening, but night time privacy, opt for our dual bracket system which combines a sun screen with a black-out fabric.
Best Spaces for Roller Blinds and Sunscreens
• Living rooms or lounges: light-filter fabrics add ambience with a gentle filtered, natural light.
• Bedrooms and Media rooms: blockout fabrics work best here offering room darkening and privacy for optimal sleep.
• Kitchens & dining: space-saving and easy-care toller blinds are a great option here. opt for the sunscreen fabric to enable the most visibility whilst still providing protection from harmful UV rays.
Shutters are a beautiful combination of functionality, durability and elegance. They are custom made exactly to the specifications of your windows and doors, adding unique value and architectural aesthetics to your home.
Why Choose Shutters?
• Durability: Made from high-quality materials like timber, Polysatin®, or aluminium, Luxaflex shutters are built to last (20 year warranty on Polysatin ®shutters), adding long-term architectural value to your home. Weatherwell Aluminium exterior shutters are the most secure and durable shutter available.
• Versatile: Custom-made to your exact measurements they can be tailored to fit a wide range of window shapes and sizes. Available in hinged, sliding or bi-fold options they can fit small kitchen windows or large patio door areas. Plus, with automation on the PolySatin range, even those hard-to-reach windows are not a problem.
• Light and Airflow Control: Adjustable louvres allow you to control light, privacy, and ventilation effortlessly.
• Low Maintenance: Polysatin® shutters are particularly easy to clean and resistant to moisture, making them ideal for humid spaces.
Best Spaces for Shutters
• Living rooms and bedrooms for their timeless charm and light control.
• Bathrooms and kitchens, especially Polysatin® options that handle moisture well.
If energy efficiency is a priority for you, cellular blinds (also known as honeycomb blinds) are a brilliant choice. Their unique honeycomb structure traps air, providing an insulating barrier that keeps your home cooler in summer and warmer in winter.
Why Choose Cellular Shades?
• Energy Efficiency: Their honeycomb structure traps air, providing excellent insulation to keep your home cool in summer and warm in winter.
• Light & Privacy control : Choose from Blockout, Translucent and Sheer fabrics depending on the level of privacy and light required. Day-night shades also available which combine blockout and light flittering fabrics in the one shade.
• Sound Absorption: The cellular design also helps reduce outside noise, creating a quieter indoor environment.
• Versatile Opening Options: in addition to the traditional Bottom-up blinds, you can also choose the Top-down option where the shades only cover the bottom half of the window, allowing light and a view at the top and privacy at the bottom.
Best Spaces for Cellular Shades
• Bedrooms for temperature and sound regulation and optimal sleep conditions- opt for the blockout fabric.
• Living areas – where comfortable temperature control plus privacy are important.
4. Venetian Blinds: Venetian blinds are a go-to option for those who want precise control over light and privacy. With adjustable slats, you can angle sunlight just the way you like it or close them entirely for a cosy, private space.
Why Choose Venetian Blinds?
• Precise Light Control: Tilt the slats to adjust light and privacy levels throughout the day.
• Durability: Made from high-quality materials like aluminium or timber for long-lasting performance.
• Aesthetic Options: Available in a range of finishes, from classic timber for a warm feel to sleek aluminium for a modern edge.
Best Spaces for Venetian Blinds
• Kitchens and bathrooms, especially aluminium options that are resistant to moisture.
• Studies or home offices for adjustable light control.
There’s never been a better time to invest in high-quality Luxaflex blinds. This February (2025), we’re offering an exclusive discount on all Luxaflex blinds and shutters plus motorisation (excluding exterior awnings and shades). Whether you’re updating a single room or outfitting your entire home, now is the perfect opportunity to opt for custom-made window blinds from Lahood. Explore our full range of Luxaflex blinds here.
At Lahood, we know every home is unique, and our experienced consultants are here to help you navigate the options. To chat with one of them, visit our Auckland showroom at 104 Mount Eden Road or click below to book a complimentary consultation online.