It’s that time of year in New Zealand - woollen coats, puffer jackets and knit caps nation-wide are coming out of storage and making their way to the front of the closet. These winter staples will keep us warm and cosy when we go out - but what about maintaining our comfort when we stay home?

It all comes down to insulation.

But even in a well-insulated home, it’s possible to be losing more than 45% of your heat through the windows. By choosing the right window coverings you can prevent a significant amount of that heat loss - making a massive difference to the warmth and comfort of your family.

Recently, Consumer NZ conducted testing across all sorts of window coverings to determine what type was the best at retaining heat in the home. They found the best window insulator — by a wide margin — was cellular, honeycomb blinds. Honeycomb blinds significantly outperformed all other blinds as well as every type of curtain including heavy lined, floor-length drapes.

In fact, they concluded that if you are looking to refresh your window coverings, “your best bet is replacing them with honeycomb blinds.”

A Full Spectrum of Light-Control Options

Beyond insulation there are many benefits of Duette Shades. 

Diffuse

Duette Shades in translucent fabrics diffuse incoming sunlight, softening it and bringing it deeper into a room. Popular for the kitchen and lounge, this effect is called daylighting. In addition to reducing glare and improving visual comfort, daylighting can often save energy by reducing the need for electrical lighting. You can achieve effective daylighting with sheer and translucent Duette fabrics.

Blockout

With a range of blockout fabrics, Duette Shades excel in media rooms, bedrooms or anywhere people choose darkness. LightLock provides the next level in ultimate room darkening with patented side channels that restrict the halo effect.

The Best of Both Worlds

Duo-Lite teams two separate fabric panels in one clever and seamless design, offering the ultimate day and night light and privacy control all in one headrail system. A combination of blockout and sheer fabric is a clever choice for a day-night two-in-one shade configuration.

UV Protection

New Zealand is infamous for its intense sun and UV. Duette Shades in translucent fabrics block the effects of UV rays, keeping your family and furnishings safe while allowing the warm glow of natural light into your home. 

Elegant Design

Available in a wide variety of colours, textures, fabrics and opacities, Duette Shades adapt to any decor. Their linear shape looks crisp and clean; the honeycomb profile creates interesting shapes with tones of highlight and shade on the blinds themselves. Whether you’re after warm neutrals or cool tones to complement your interior, you’ll find it in the range.

Ambient Noise Softening

Duette Shades honeycomb technology helps to reduce everyday ambient sound - perfect for bedrooms or nurseries. Sound energy is absorbed within the Duette honeycomb cells, dulling exterior noise by up to 55% even with translucent fabric. 

Clean Living

Duette Shades are made from anti-static, dust-resistant fabric that repels dirt and dust. Ideal for anyone with allergies or a sensitivity to dust. Cleaning Duette Blinds is a snap, letting you breathe a bit easier.

Optimise Your Windows For Year Round Comfort

Book a FREE consultation with our product experts today. 

Whether you prefer an in-store or in-home consultation, our team of experts is ready to help. We’ll guide you through product solutions, fabrics, and materials to suit your taste and needs. We know that every home is unique, which is why we offer a free measure and quote service to ensure that your window coverings fit perfectly and complement your space.

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