Celebrate Spring with Granada from Camengo!

Granada Collection

Its watercoloured features, vibrant colours, Andalusian accents, all underlined by an irresistible joie de vivre...Granada creates a light and refreshing décor, simple and sunlit.  Granada tells the story of a bright, springtime feel with zesty colours, softened lines and natural materials. The Granada collection invites you to feel at home, in delightfully reassuring surroundings.

All the colours of Spring can be found in this collection. An infinite range of greens, punctuated with yellow. A palette of blues : aquamarine, Mediterranean, lagoon alongside geranium red and the mandarin of orange-groves in Alhambra.

Almeria seen in the drapery above features exotic palms, drawn with brush-strokes, in feminine and harmonious colours.

The Granada collection is very versatile with the ability to mix and match the complimentary patterned fabrics and colourways easily into a co-ordinated interior colour scheme.

Latest Bryan & Petersen Display Home - Curtains & Romans

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The new display home for Bryan and Petersen will shortly open in Shortridge drive Lucas. This has a mixture of Roman Blinds in the bedrooms, full length/ width curtains in the Master and Rumpus and the Marco Sheer in the living area floor to ceiling. Another great build from Bryan and Petersen showing off their exceptional design and build quality .[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][us_gallery ids="6353,6354,6355,6356" indents="1"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zdtgWuFi5U" video_title="1"][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Sheer Linen Curtains for Privacy and

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Window Furnishings, in addition to looking great and finishing a room, are also extremely practical.  One of our favourite choices to dress a window are sheer curtains – curtains that are simple and unlined that you can just see through when the light shines on them.  Sheers can look contemporary or more classic depending on the fabric and heading that you select, shown here is S-fold a more modern approach.  One of our favorite fabrics is Marco Flinders range, which is used in this rear living space.   Shown in these images are full length, wall to wall sheer linen curtains.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][us_gallery ids="6269,6270,6268" columns="4" indents="1"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link="https://youtu.be/-zdtgWuFi5U" video_title="1"][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Sheer Curtains - A softer approach to your interior window furnishings.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Curtains can be used to frame a window, layer a room or add warmth, movement and texture. Traditionally only seen in bedrooms and formal living areas, there’s a growing trend for sheer and motorised curtains in open-plan living spaces. Those following the block 2018 would have seen continuous use of  sheer curtains from the ultra fine to the 100% linen the choices are endless.  With muted colours to floral-inspired prints.  We will be seeing a shift towards ‘beautiful’ fabrics and a softness that moves us away from minimalism. Organic grey shades now offer a modern update on cream and white, and richer hues can be introduced to complement a room’s colour palette. The only rule, there are no rules, whether you want puddling or just kissing the floor let your sheer curtain choice be you.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][us_gallery ids="5963,5987,5985,5979,5988,4344,958,1483,3909" img_size="us_350_348_crop"][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Alexa controling Blind and Curtains

You have seen it on The Block, Alexa controlling TV and Lighting, but Alexa can also control your window furnishings.  Use Alexa to lower or close your blinds and curtains using simple voice controls.  But the real opportunities allow you to turn your home into a Smart Home, controlling your windows furnishings to be controlled by the use of the industry IFTTT.  IFTTT (If This Then That) is the easy, free way to get your apps and devices working together. This tool connects services to create new experiences, such as weather apps offering the ability to detect sunrise and opening shades – offering a seamless experience to make your home a Smart Home.  Things you can do include "If the temp is >30Deg, then lower the blinds in the lounge" or "One hour before dusk lower your blinds and close the curtains".  These options provide a great way to save on heating costs as summer approaches.

Controlling your shades is now more convenient than ever before with the new Automate™ Shades skill for Alexa. Just ask Alexa and open and close your shades with the power of your voice

Integrating Google Home with your Automate™ shades gives you a more convenient and easier control via a simple voice command. Use your Google phone for shade control on the go

Boat Blinds in Hobart

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We offer a number of boat and yacht solutions from curtains, pleated blinds (cut shapes), roller blinds and venetians.  We use both small factor "I" beam and mini track for curtains, pleated blinds from our perfect fit range and small form factor roller blind with lock down or wire guides for our roller blinds either chain or spring control.

This project at the Derwent Sailing Club removed the old curtains and replaced them with single roller blinds, using our 32mm roller system the fabric was from the Louvolite in a total blockout fabric.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][us_gallery ids="5382,5383,5384" columns="4" indents="1" img_size="us_350_348_crop"][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Motorise Curtain Tracks

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Love curtains, don't want the hassle of opening/closing them, consider a motorised curtain track, to add a bit of luxury and easy of use.  Open and close them from your lounge chair, or use one of our smart hub solutions to link to the weather and daylight hours and have them automatically close if the temperature drops or if its dusk.  You can even use Alexa or Google Home  Just ask the curtain to open or close while you're lying in bed.

We have a number of different solutions depending on Budget/Requirements.  Motorised tracks support standard curtains configuration including pinch pleat, reverse box pleat or the more popular s-fold option.  Call in and discuss your curtain requirements and how we can automate your home.

 

 

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Anti-Ligture Curtain Track

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Unique Anti-ligature Fixed Curtain track

Curtains reduce the risk of self-injury and suicide, eg p5 psychiatric clinics and prisons. With curtains, a more normalized environment can be created, they also allow the user to control the light flow or darken the room. Textiles have a great impact on acoustics. Noise is a major problem and can effect health negatively. Our Anti-ligature curtain track  provides a safe curtain solution. The curtain rail has a unique and patented design that makes it impossible to use as an attachment point.  Mounting with safety screws means that no larger parts can be unloaded, except for the curtain hangers. This means that no loose parts can present a risk of self-injury or are used as weapon to injury health or justice staff.

Our full range of Curtain, Blind and other anti-ligature accessories can be found in our commercial area of our anti-ligature area of the website.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][us_gallery ids="5107,5106,5105" columns="3" indents="1" img_size="thumbnail"][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Child Safe Roller Blinds

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Spring Assists returns to roller blinds

The latest release from Blindware brings back chain free roller blinds in a big way,  Concerned with the children and the chocking hazard that roller blind chains present, then consider the ZeroGravity option from Taylor and Stirling.

Chainless roller blind or spring assists have never been more exciting, with the recent launch of ZeroGravity,  it has never been clearer why Spring Assist technology will always have very clear advantages over traditional geared systems.

What is ZeroGravity?
A brand new roller blind technology that is exquisite in it's simplicity. The weight of the blind always remains perfectly has been balanced with the
fabric, over the entire operating range- creating a masterpiece of effortless operation.  Unlike traditional spring  roller blinds zero gravity roller blinds wont spin around at the top if you let them go, they will just stop at this point.

With the removal of chain from the roller blinds, you immediately remove traditional dangerous choke points from your roller blinds.  We can also retrofit the system to existing roller blinds bring a fresh new look to your roller blinds and removing unsightly chains from your walls, and provide a much safer child friendly environment.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6Be8cNieVM" video_title="1"][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Work experience and how it has impacted our latest student-

We have had the pleasure all week of teaching and training our latest work experience student

Leticia Glynn.

She has experienced anything from, measure and quoting, sewing, using the air compressor and staple gun to construct a divider wall screen, an electronic Interior Design consultation in PDF form based on a client brief, fabric selections and visual merchandising.

Questions-

What was the best part of your experience working at Taylor and Stirling? Being able to be hands on with a project and seeing the outcome come to life.

After your experience has this made your passion for Interior Design more eager to get out there in the big wide world?  Yes! Because I am eager to keep learning and develop my skills further. It has got me thinking a lot more about taking more steps in the right direction.

Would you say your understanding of fabrics has now broadened? Definitely, I did not know much about fabrics and curtains when I first started. I can see that there is a lot of involvement throughout the process especially in some products more than others.

Would you like to try any other fields in Interior Design to confirm which avenue you would prefer to go down? I am interested in colour and lighting as well.

Will you be starting any projects and activities from home now that you have a better understanding of how it all goes together? I would like to rearrange and reconstruct my bedroom and then move to the lounge room. I have talked to mum lately about our lounge room and how I feel the space would benefit from a slight makeover.

 

              

:-Pictured above shows the beautiful divider wall screen that Leticia assisted in making-

THIS WEEK’S HOT TIPS & TAKEAWAYS- From Leticia.

1)- I have learned how to “break the rules” in design. What I mean is to go against what once may have been considered a rule and then make it work in a space. I feel this made tasks more challenging and rewarding.

2)- When finding your own style, you don’t always have to follow the trends.

3)- I will always take into consideration the client brief as I am there to guide and inspire to the best of my ability.

 

Leticia did a fantastic job of her electronic Interior Design consultation so we wanted to share that with you all on how much she has learnt, taken in and already been studying up on in her own time.



 



 



 

Please head to or Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for inspiration. Here you will find our products and services available.

www.taylorandstirling.com.au

UP NEXT-

What it takes to create a great colour pallet.

 

Written by Shandelle Cooper.

Motorised Wire Guide Awnings, powered by Somfy

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Motorised wire guide external blinds provide a great window covering, stopping the heat gain during the summer months, and but also can provide additional heat trap during the winter and stop condensation building up that occurs on many double glass windows. Here we have a great fabric in Ricky Richards Outlook Mode fabric with a 10year warranty motorised with every reliable Somfy motors.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][us_single_image image="4854" align="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link="https://youtu.be/sJ3-QWT1KNU" video_title="1"][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Interior Inspiration

Interior inspiration-

What has Taylor and Stirling been up to? Well we have lots to tell you. Firstly, we have plans for some new décor product adventures. One of them has already surfaced and creating a lot of interest. This would be our new interior lamp shades. Combining our love for fabric and art we now have a selection of unique shades to pep up your space. Teamed up with a soft sheer in your room it is sure to be a conversation starter. (please see below)

Speaking of sheers, we are loving what is available to us now and how they are being used. In the recent past sheers served a purpose of filtering the light that passes from outside into our homes or space. The fabric available was a wide variety of course ranging from hessian like textures into a delicate lace pattern or even a combination.

In today's era we are experiencing a more softer plain like fabric selection that do the same thing, filter the light. Except these days they are also softening the interiors of our rooms that is simple, soft and luxurious. Harsh like spaces are being transformed just by adding a simple sheer. Sheers are becoming increasingly popular now that the look and feel is more modern rather than some of the harsher products that used to be available. This is exactly what we need!!

Who would have thought that such a simple and effective move can make such a transformation? Installing sheers that are slightly larger than the window size ensures that you get a fuller, softer look when the treatment is closed.

We have come to know that you can do this with paint colour, however when combing the two together whether it be a dark paint colour you can then team it back with a soft colour on a soft sheer fabric and really do wonders to your space.

HOT TIPS-

1)- Find a colour and texture that softens your space correctly and compliments your wall colour.

2)- Take the sheers off the width further if you have the space. Depending on the width of the window it could range from 200mm to 300mm and upwards. This will allow more light to come through as the fabric won’t cover the window as much if they are open.

3)- Don’t be scared to be bold with your paint colour because the sheers will soften it or vice versa.

4)- Relax, enjoy and love life.

 

Please head to or Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for inspiration. Here you will find our products and services available.

UP NEXT-

Up next we will show you our new photo shoot on “Softening the Harsh”.

Stay tuned as it will be worth the wait.

 

Written by Shandelle Cooper

 

Announcing Veri-Shades Availability in Ballarat & Hobart

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A brand new concept in window furnishings which we are now able to Ballarat and Hobart - Veri Shades a cross between a vertical blind and sheer/blockout curtain.

Everyone loves curtains, they’re elegant, soft, and stylish – but they’re either open or closed.  Veri Shades have the feel of curtains with the versatility of blinds.

these give you the softness and style of curtains with the versality of vertical blinds.  The soft fabric hangs beautifully.  There are no weights of chains so you can walk through them anywhere, whether they’re opened or closed – they just sway out of the way and settle back into place.  Controls on the Veri Shades allow you to adjust light levels depending on the position of the sun or privacy required.  Turned one way, the opaque fabrics provide privacy and light blocking.  Turned the other way the mesh fabric lets more light through.  The Veri Shades can also be fully drawn back for full sunlight.  Veri Shades can span up to six metres.  Available in both manual or Motorised.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][us_gallery ids="4513,4514,4515,4516,4512"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link="https://youtu.be/62EqNSRkXz4" video_title="1"][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Plantation Shutters a great design option

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But which Material is best for your Plantation shutters

They can make your property look better than ever, plantation shutters are a great option when it comes to function and style. They also be manufactured to suit different shapes from Oval, Arched and Sloped. They can even help you cut down on your monthly energy costs because of their energy efficiencies, saving money is always a good thing.

If you want to make the most out of your plantation shutters, however, you have to make a point to invest in the right material. Plantation shutters aren’t all the same. They’re frequently made using materials such as poplar, basswood, pvc (polyvinyl chloride, Thermalite (dense polymer foam) and Aluminium.

Poplar Plantation Shutters

Poplar is a timber that’s known for its tough texture, however its is quick growing timber and thus has much winder grain, this can be unstable in certain conditions.  While cost effective, we don't recommend shutters made from Poplar timber.

Basswood Timber Plantation Shutters

Basswood is a resilient soft timber that’s frequently called “lime" timber, many Chinese shutters are made from basswood, its also a plantation timber.  But not all basswood shutters are constructed the same, some are just screwed and glued where the better models are constructed with Mortise & Tenon joints and timber is cut on the cross cut providing a structurally stronger blade.

Teak Timber Plantation Shutters

Teak is a hardwood is not only dimensionally stable, stronger and finely grained, it is eco-friendly. Our teak shutters materials are hand sanded and painted/stained multiple times, resulting in a super-premium, translucent finish.
Prescription Wood Conditioning, controlling the moisture levels to the destination city , ensuring the wood's long term structural integrity.

Western Red Cedar Plantation Shutters

Made in Australia you can have the ultimate timber plantation shutter, these style of shutters can be used in when area and outdoor.  Ideally left in their natural state with an oil finish.

PVC Plantation Shutters

PVC or Polyvinyl chloride is a popular synthetic polymer. People often refer to it simply as ‘PVC'. Our PVC shutter have increased its strength by installing Aluminium into the blades and styles to provide additional strength , avoid shutters without additional support in the blades as these have a tendency to move and warp.

Thermalite Plantation Shutters

Thermalite have the look and feel of wood with several major advantages. Made from dense polymer foam, Thermalite is a solid, non-toxic synthetic material. Being 100% made from renewable synthetic material, no natural resources are destroyed in the manufacturing process. Thermalite is water resistant, fire retardant and provides over 2-3 times the insulation of wood and vinyl shutters making it the ideal choice for both internal and external applications such as bathrooms, balconies, kitchens or anywhere around the home.

Aluminium Shutters -Aluminium plantation shutters are a greater choice for outdoor areas as its a sturdy metal that’s a popular choice thanks to its corrosion resistance.  Depending on the style the can be virtually wind proof and can enclose your outdoor area.

Plantation Shutters come in a variety of colours or can be customised to match your own paint colours.  For high to reach areas or just purely for easy of use you can motorised your shutters to control them via remote control or via voice.

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Retractable Roof

Large Roller Blinds

Large roller blinds - do you have large windows and dont want multiple blinds, we can do roller blinds to 3.8m wide and 3m drop. These blinds are in a new building in Ballarat, There are 4 bays of blinds each individual blind 3.4m wide by 2.8m drop. All blinds are powered by #Somfy motors. So call in and have a look as we have our large blinds on display and discuss your individual needs.



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Lumex Louvoured roof and Louvre privacy systems

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Lumex Louvered roof the ultimate opening roof system.

Lumex louvered aluminium opening louvre roof is the ultimate in louvred opening roof systems. Lumex is engineered to the highest quality, all aluminium construction with rust free advantages for coastal areas.

With the Lumex aluminium opening louvre roof you can have complete control over the sun and rain at touch of your fingertips.  Increase the comfort and practicality of outdoor BBQ, pergola, alfresco area or or keeping your cafe customers covered by controlling the amount of shade, light and rain.  Each aluminium louvre roof comes with mortorsied opening and closing system and provides infinite placement options. Our Louvered Roof Systems are designed for flexibility to suit your lifestyle and is as changeable as the Hobart or Ballarat weather.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_tabs][vc_tta_section title="Features" tab_id="1529225655701-d27e31b4-3574"][vc_column_text]

• Actual blade width 211mm


• Wind rated to N6


• Maximum span up to 4500mm


• 130-degree rotation for maximum adjustment


• Stainless Steel fixings


• Anti-rattle design


• Deep valley to control water flow


• Flat straight lines giving you a modern look.


• Wide gutter to reduce overflow

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• Custom Design to fit in existing frame


• Attach to wall with 120mm strong posts


• Custom Design freestanding


• Fixed panels also available

Louvoured Privacy Screen

• 200mm vertical aerofoil louvred.

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• Domestic


• High Rise Apartments


• Retail Premises


• Entertainment Precincts


• Cafes


• Restaurants & Bars


• Office complexes


• Public Amenities

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• Fully motorised system


• Fingertip control


• 130-degree adjustment of blade position

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• High grade architectural quality extruded aluminium


• Available in a range of standard powder coated colours


• Stainless Steel fittings

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NCE style caravan blind repair

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Repairing Caravan Blinds

We are getting asked on a regular basis to help with repair of caravan blinds that were manufactured by NCE or equivalent, these have a pleated fabric with a silver backing and a fly screen fabric linked in a dual control.  Yes we can repair them, both the fly screen and the pleated fabric, we an also offer a re-string service.  We can replace the pleated fabric with new fabric from the Louvolite range.  There is a very large range of fabric available including translucent and blockout fabrics.

We are seeing caravan blinds come in with the pleated fabric completely delaminating from the original silver backing of the blind.  For us to do the caravan blind repair you will require to send the complete system to our work shop, if you want to repair it yourself, we can send you the pleated fabric to suite, but you will need to measure the fabric you require after the system has been pulled apart.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][us_gallery ids="4200,4201,4202,4203" img_size="thumbnail"][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Save Energy Save Money

Insulating Cellular Shades Provide Savings on Heating and Cooling Costs

Want to save up to 32% on your heating cotsts ? Honeycomb or cellular shades have a cell shape that creates pockets of energy saving insulation.  The cell construction traps air and makes it more difficult for the heat energy to transfer in and out of the window, improving energy efficiency and reducing your  heating and cooling i both winter and summer.

Understanding the Terminology of R-value.

You may have heard of it before, but haven’t understood what exactly it stands for. The R-Value is a measure of how well a material’s resistance is to heat flow and how well it resists heat gain or loss. Let’s make it simple, the higher the R-Value your material has, the better insulation that you will receive.

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Motorised Roman Blinds

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Are you sick of lifting your roman blind with chain or cord, are they too big and heavy?, or do you just want to try something new?

We can motorise your roman blinds with a retrofit motor.  We can either use 240V or 12V motor, the beauty of the 12v motor is that it won't require an electrician to get your roman blind working.

As to the 12v motors, they come in various sizes and we have had great success with 12v system not requiring charging for some time.  In one instance we installed the motors in October 2016 and the client has only just charged the motors in June 2018, that's 20 Months without a charge.

And if you want the ultimate you can now talk to your blinds through Alexa and Google Home.

Have a look at the following videos that shows how quiet the motorised roman blinds are, call in now and discuss how we can get your romans motorised.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link="https://youtu.be/CbFnhIaVJSE" video_title="1"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link="https://youtu.be/PfLLvUQhyVI" video_title="1"][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Test Post from Taylor and Stirling Blinds, Curtains & Awnings

Test Post from Taylor and Stirling Blinds, Curtains & Awnings
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