Grand Designs Australia

SHADE FOR DAYS

With summer nearly here, keeping the sun offyour windows and out of your home is a priority. “Shading the home is one of the most important aspects of making your house comfortable as well as energy-efficient,” says Simon Meyer, managing director of Blinds by Peter Meyer. “There is an extensive range of interior and exterior products that can have a huge effect on how warm your home stays in winter, and also how cool you can keep the home in summer.”

A shade structure is a highly visible feature, so it’s important it complements the overall aesthetic of your home and the surrounding features. A well-chosen shade solution will add value to and become a stylish component of your property. “By choosing the right shading solutions for windows, homeowners can live more comfortably without necessarily using their air conditioner — meaning you save money and help the environment,” says Jenny Brown, marketing manager of Luxaflex Window Fashions.

“Consumers are now very aware of their impact on the environment

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