We asked the team at The Interiors Group, specialists in flooring and window furnishings, to share their expert advice. Whether you're updating the bedroom, living room, or bathroom, here are their top window covering recommendations for renters.
Bedrooms & Living Areas
Triple Weave Curtains
Triple weave curtains—also known as dim-out curtains—are a smart, year-round choice for bedrooms. Thanks to their insulating properties, they help regulate room temperature while offering a soft, stylish look. Ours are UV-resistant and mould-resistant, helping to keep your home healthy and your curtains in top condition. Better yet, they’re machine washable, saving you the hassle and expense of professional cleaning.
Blockout Curtains
For maximum light control and privacy, blockout curtains are a must-have—perfect for bedrooms, TV rooms, or spaces facing busy roads. They block both natural sunlight and artificial light like street lamps and headlights, making them ideal for shift workers or light-sensitive sleepers. Bonus: they also help reduce outside noise and improve energy efficiency throughout the year.
Our Preston blockout curtains are one of our most popular readymade options, thanks to their great quality and affordability. Starting at just $74.99 a pair, they’re a fantastic fit for renters.
Roller Blinds
Roller blinds bring a modern, minimalistic look to any space and are incredibly practical. They’re easy to operate, budget-friendly, and come in a wide variety of colours and fabrics to suit any interior.
Blockout roller blinds offer excellent light control and UV protection, helping to keep your home cool in summer while protecting your furniture and flooring from fading. They’re also low-maintenance—just give them a quick vacuum or wipe with a damp cloth to keep them looking fresh.
Bathrooms
Bathrooms present unique challenges when it comes to window furnishings. You need to factor in privacy, light, moisture resistance, and space constraints—all while keeping style in mind.
Because bathrooms are often smaller and naturally darker, the right window covering can help brighten and visually enlarge the space. Just as importantly, they need to stand up to the humidity and be resistant to mould and mildew.
Venetian blinds
Venetian blinds are a top pick for bathrooms thanks to their moisture resistance and versatility. With a simple tilt of the slats, you can easily control light and privacy. Their slim profile is perfect for compact spaces, and they’re a breeze to clean—just use a soft cloth or vacuum with a brush attachment on low suction.
We offer a stylish range of venetian blinds to suit all tastes and budgets. Just be sure to go with aluminium or Ecowood options, as natural Basswood can warp or grow mould in humid conditions.
Roller blinds
Another fantastic option for bathrooms, roller blinds are clean, compact, and cost-effective. For the best of both worlds, try pairing a sunscreen roller blind for daytime privacy and light, with a thermal blockout blind for night-time privacy and insulation.
Roller blinds perform well in moist environments and are easy to maintain—just vacuum with low suction or spot clean with a damp cloth when needed. Our readymade and custom-made roller blinds are available in a wide variety of sizes and colours, making it easy to find the perfect fit for your space.
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