Blinds - alternatives?

Hi there,

I'm looking at finding a relatively cost-effective alternative to the blinds I currently have in an investment property. Tenants have just moved out so using this window to replace carpet with laminate, paint throughout and ideally have these blinds fixed.

The closeup image is of the kitchen, not sure if a different type of blind would be required here given it's just above the sink? The current blinds as you see go up and down. The other two are throughout the living area. They're not exactly the most aesthetically pleasing.

Had a look online and roller blinds look quite good and are reasonably priced. Any recommendations/suggestions are appreciated. Also an idea on install costs/or recommended party to do this.

Thank you

 

Matchstick blinds are really inexpensive and can look really good in the right setting. They let through a nice light

 

Are those apartments I can see through the window?

if so, I would stick with aluminium venetian Blinds as they can help with privacy as well as let light in.

 

Roller blinds would be my pick rather than Venetians.

 

I have a surprising cheap, good looking, and easy solution.

get the ikea blinds like this.
LISELOTT Roller blind, white, 80x195 cm - IKEA

to make custom size, all you need is use a mitre saw from Bunnings to cut the rolled blinds in one go...
Ozito 210mm 1600W 8¼" Compound Mitre Saw

so get the ikea blind which is just slightly longer than the width of the window...

you will need wall mate, and some screws.

 

@wylie - with 48 windows, don't forget to ask No Bull for a discount!

@Nigel - as a developer and property manager, I highly recommend roller blinds for simplicity and a streamlined modern look. You have a lovely outlook on the balcony and could consider a translucent version instead of full blockout. I have used No Bull more than a dozen times and have always been happy.

 

Roman blinds for the kitchen imo.
Roller blinds for hung windows and vertical(curtains) for sliding doors is my guess.

 

Wouldn't that Frey the edges? How do you move the mechanism?

 

you will have a clean cut if your mitre saw is fully at speed when you cut it.

no it will not damage the mechanism because [if I remember correctly] it is on one side only, you cut the other side.

I have one installed in the laundry window, and it works !

However if your window is very wide, the Ikea one might not be long enough.

 

Have to get started on a reno this week. am tempted to go down the curtain route bc they're more foolproof, especially eyelet curtains. Done the math also and roller blinds = $1800, curtains = $700.

Considering this MERETE Room darkening curtains, 1 pair, white bleached, 145x250 cm - IKEA and this in the bedrooms HILLEBORG Block-out curtains, 1 pair, grey, 145x250 cm - IKEA

Not normally a fan of curtains but when hung high (these curtains are 2.5m), they elevate the perceived height of the room.

Question: is it a problem having different coloured curtains in the bedrooms vs the living room?

 

I think it is OK, i.e. sometimes only bedroom has carpet...
light blocking sometimes is essential in bedrooms, and it will be weird for living room...