Window treatments take more punishment in a family home than almost anywhere else, between sticky hands, pet fur, steam and the general wear that comes with a house that's actually lived in rather than styled for a photo. The fabric you choose also plays a bigger role in indoor air quality than most people realise until allergies or asthma become part of the conversation. Here's what actually holds up across homes on the Mornington Peninsula, and the reasoning behind each recommendation.

Some projects are straightforward. Others begin with sheets of paper spread across the showroom floor.

For a recent workspace project with Saint Social and AKI Design, we needed to create a custom radial curtain track to form a separate seating area within the space.

Because of the size and shape, it wasn’t possible for it to be transported in one piece. It required a full-size template, careful coordination with the designer and a precise installation to keep the curve consistent.

The finished result looked simple, but a lot of planning happened before the curtains ever went up.

When it comes to choosing curtains or blinds, most people focus on fabric, style, or colour. But one of the most important parts of the process, and often the most frustrating for homeowners, is pricing.

At Evans Curtains and Blinds, we’ve made a conscious decision to do things differently. Here’s why transparency in pricing matters, and what it means for our clients.

After decades fitting curtains and blinds across Melbourne's Mornington Peninsula and Bayside, we've learned to see trends differently.

Not as fashion cycles. As real decisions, on real windows, with real consequences.

Some of what's trending in 2026 is genuinely worth doing. Some of it looks great in a showroom and causes problems six months later. Here's the honest version.

The certifications, the numbers, and the honest answer to whether the quality is actually there.

I have been in this industry for many years. In that time I have watched a lot of things get labelled sustainable without much to back it up. So when recycled fabric started appearing in the ranges we were being shown by our fabric reps, I was cautious.

What changed my mind was getting the samples in hand and doing the reading on what the certifications actually mean. Here is what I found.

Not something a curtain business would normally say. But sometimes it is genuinely the right advice.

Window furnishings look simple from the outside. In practice, there are a lot of moving parts. And timing matters more than most people realise.

Over the years, some of our best outcomes have come from slowing the process down. Some of our trickiest situations came from moving too quickly. Here is what I have learnt.

Every summer, we see the same thing happen in homes across Melbourne. Rooms heat up fast, and most of the time, it starts with the windows.

The right furnishings can make a noticeable difference, so here’s the advice we give our clients when they ask what actually works.

When selecting curtains and blinds, many homeowners are drawn to options that are considered high-end.

While these window furnishings can look impressive, performance over time depends on more than appearance. In Melbourne homes, factors such as strong sun, colder winters and varying insulation standards all influence how materials behave.

Research shows that up to 40% of a home’s heating energy can be lost through windows, which makes window furnishings an important part of both comfort and efficiency.

The following are three commonly requested options that do not always perform as expected.

Most people come to us after speaking to a few companies.

By that point, they’re usually not confused about products , they’re unsure who to trust.

When it comes to choosing curtains or blinds, most people focus on fabric, style, or colour. But one of the most important parts of the process, and often the most frustrating for homeowners, is pricing.

At Evans Curtains and Blinds, we’ve made a conscious decision to do things differently. Here’s why transparency in pricing matters, and what it means for our clients.

Too often, homeowners face quotes that feel confusing: inflated “discounts”, postcode pricing, or pressure to sign on the spot.

At Evans Curtains and Blinds, we do things differently. Because when you’re investing in your home, you deserve honesty, not guesswork. Transparency builds trust, and that’s something we’ll never compromise on.

Let's start by looking at what blockout curtains and blockout blinds are, and how they differ from other types of curtains and blinds. Very simply, blockout curtains and blinds are designed to fulfill a specific range of functions. They are manufactured using different materials to essentially provide the best options for dealing with issues such as privacy, noise, light control and room...

At Evans Curtains and Blinds, we take both the design aesthetic, and practical requirements into consideration when recommending window furnishings to our clients. 

From identifying the right type of curtains and blinds, to finding fabrics and colours that will coordinate beautifully with your home’s decor — Evans Curtains and Blinds will guide you through the design process to create stylish bespoke window furnishings that are perfect for your space.  

Now that you've decided on curtains as a window furnishing for your home, it's time to choose the right curtain fabric. With a huge array of design, colour and textures available, customers have more choice than ever to add individual personality to their curtains. Each fabric has different properties, and consideration of the function, durability and aesthetic appearance are all crucial to...

Should I go for curtains or blinds? This is a question we frequently hear from our customers at Evans Curtains and Blinds. It’s important to note that many different factors come into play when deciding between curtains or blinds. At the end of the day, this decision ultimately depends on the visual appearance, functionality and purpose you want your new window furnishings to achieve.Key factors...