Selecting Coastal Window Furnishings
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Luxaflex Window Fashions Head of Product and Marketing Diana Altiparmakova explores how to choose the perfect window furnishings for coastal homes.
Large windows, abundant natural light and a strong connection to the outdoors are hallmarks of many Australian coastal homes.
However, the very elements that make beachside living so appealing, including intense sunlight, glare and UV exposure, can also present challenges when creating a comfortable and functional home.
Selecting window furnishings for a coastal property requires a considered approach to both style and performance.
Coastal homes are often designed to maximise natural light and take advantage of beautiful outlooks, but comfort and functionality are just as important. The right window furnishings can help soften glare, improve privacy and create a more comfortable living environment, without taking away from the bright, airy feel that makes coastal homes so appealing.
Layering window dressings can be particularly effective in coastal homes. Pairing a roller blind with Luxaflex Sheer Curtains, for example, allows homeowners to adjust light, privacy and softness throughout the day. The roller blind can provide greater glare control and privacy when needed, while the sheer curtain helps diffuse natural light and add a relaxed, coastal feel to the room.
Fabric selection also plays an important role, with performance fabrics helping to reduce glare and regulate indoor temperatures, while colours and textures inspired by the natural landscape can enhance a calm coastal aesthetic.
For homeowners seeking more sustainable design choices, consider products that combine performance with sustainability. One example is Luxaflex Equascreen, which is made using 50 per cent recycled ocean-bound plastic and is available in coastal-inspired shades including dune, seafoam and snow.
By considering light control, privacy, texture and sustainability together, homeowners can create a coastal retreat that feels beautiful, comfortable and functional all year round.
About Luxaflex Window Fashions
Luxaflex® Window Fashions offers the nation’s largest range of quality window coverings for inside and outside the home. The suite of products includes blinds, shutters, soft shades and awnings – all with a focus on innovation, durability and style. Visit luxaflex.com.au.
