5 REASONS TO BUY AUSTRALIAN MADE CURTAINS & BLINDS

More Than Curtains have always been committed to supporting Australian business and products. With increasing demand for lower prices, much of the window coverings industry is outsourcing manufacturing overseas. Why should you buy Australian made curtains & blinds?  REASON #1: JOBS FOR AUSSIES Australian made products keep hard working Aussies employed, ensuring jobs for future…

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PAIRING DIFFERENT WINDOW TREATMENTS IN THE SAME ROOM

White s-Fold blockout curtains with matching Roman blind

Many clients ask if using different window treatments in the same room will look weird. We assure them it can look amazing when done right.  There’s no such thing as a ‘standard’ window. We encounter so many different shapes, sizes and types of windows in homes… often in the same room! You may need different…

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CREATING THE HOTEL LOOK AT HOME

Silver blockout & bronze sheer double s-fold curtains

In these times of restricted travel, the ‘Luxe Hotel’ look is an incredibly appealing option for the home. This means home can feel like a luxurious holiday every day! But how do you create the hotel look at home? It’s quite easy if you follow a few simple rules. LAYER UP Most high-end hotels with…

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HOW TO SPOT CLEAN YOUR CURTAINS & BLINDS

Almost every client of ours asks us how to clean curtains & blinds. Not all window treatments can be laundered, so we’ve put together a few tips for spot cleaning and caring for your fabrics. The products mentioned in this post are our favourites to use and have not been sponsored in any way. WASHING…

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TRENDS FOR YOUR WINDOWS

Grey s-fold curtains

There’s so many choices out there when it comes to window furnishings, it can be hard to know where to begin. That’s why you call in the professionals like MTC! There’s some gorgeous trends for your windows, and we wanted to show you what’s new and fabulous. CURTAINS Think curtains are so 10 years ago?…

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CURTAIN PROJECT: KELLYVILLE

Vine patterned ivory sheer curtains with beige pelmets

This curtain project was in a newly built Metricon home in north west Sydney and was a referral from a designer we collaborate with frequently; Lyn Hughes of Designing Inside Out. The brief was to supply s-fold curtains to sit in front of face mounted roller blinds.  There were four expanses we were looking at: two stacker…

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BMAA SUPER EXPO 2019

We’ve just returned from the sunny Gold Coast and The BMAA (Blinds Manufacturers Association of Australia) Super Expo! It was an opportunity for industry professionals to see & share what’s new and innovative in window coverings. It was a fantastic trip and we’ve seen some things that we think you’ll be as excited about as we are!…

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THE PINCH PLEAT HEADING

Black & White leaf patterned double pinch pleat sheer curtains on black rods

The pinch pleat is what we traditionally associate with curtains. Some consider it a little old-fashioned, but pinch pleats are experiencing a revival. If your home is traditional, a pinch pleat is the perfect heading style for your curtains. Pinch pleats work beautifully on all types of fabrics. Depending on the fabric, they can be…

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THE VELVET REVIVAL

Soft, glamorous & luxurious… velvet is one of those fabrics that represents everything lush. It goes in and out of fashion, but is currently experiencing a huge revival in home décor. Traditionally, it was made from pure silk, however modern synthetics are able to create spectacularly soft velvets that are far more user-friendly and cost-effective.…

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