Quality Blinds Melbourne

Our Venetian blinds are available in Aluminium, PVC and Timber. We recommend Aluminum or PVC for their strength and durability.

ALUMINIUM VENETIANS

Aluminium venetians are available in 25mm slat louver size, offering complete light control whilst maintaining heat protection. With a vast array of colors to choose from, all components are colour coordinated. Sophie’s Blinds use only the Faber Aluminium Venetian as it is the best in its field. Faber Aluminium Venetian slats are made of a special aluminium alloy and are baked enameled to retain their original colour and brightness. The Faber Aluminium Venetian in a range of profiles including Classic and Elegance profiles with a more square finish, and the Softline profile, with a more curved finish. Aluminium venetians can be installed in almost any window cavity, allowing a perfect fit every time Features of Aluminium Venetians:

• Wide selection of colors
• Classic/Elegance profile: traditional square profile
• Softline profile: unique rounded profile
• Complete block-out/transparent aluminium louvers
• No fading, bubbling, warping or peeling
• Nylon cord drawing system
• Tilting wand operation
• Invisible spring loaded brackets
• Tie off cleat supplied with every blind and installed
• C-Style base rail on Elegance profile
• Fully enclosed base rail on Softline and Classic profile

PVC VENETIANS PVC Venetians are made from a strong resistant and durable plastic. They have been specially developed to better handle typical Australian conditions. They are designed to reflect the light and heat, rather than absorbing it and causing unwanted damage. PVC Venetians offer a traditional classic look with a wood grain feel called Embossed, or a flat feel effect offering a more modern sleek feature called Smooth. Features of PVC Venetians:

• Wood look-alike colors or plain
• 50mm slat comes in Embossed and Smooth
• 63mm slat available in Smooth in 3 colors
• Pre-Stretched nylon cord
• A maximum width of 2750mm for slat, bottom rail & fascia
• Minimum blind size is 180mm. Blinds under 400mm blinds are made by hand.
• Blinds less than 250mm are tilt only.
• Stacking height is approximately 15% of drop
• Face or Recess fitting available depending on window type
• Top fascia covers headrail
• Suitable for wet areas
• Can be immersed in water and easily cleaned with a mild detergent
• Fire retardant
• Environmentally friendly

Vertical blinds were the first modern day window furnishing and was traditionally applied more commonly in the industrial sector, although went on to be the most popular and affordable domestic blind ever utilised throughout Australia. Verticals are available in both the more modern slim slat at 89mm and 127mm for a more classic look. Incredibly easy to operate and maintain, they are dust and mould resistant, anti-fade and flame retardant. With a wide variety of fabric and colors to choose from, Vertical blinds enable full control over light and privacy. Sophie’s Blinds Verticals feature an original tracking system, with self aligning carriers that guarantee each slat hangs in sequence. Features of Vertical Blinds:

• Wide selection of fabrics and colors available
• Chain operation
• Block-out/ transparent fabrics available
• Hardwearing, durable & low maintenance
• Flame retardant
• PVC non-rust bottom weights and chain/chainless
• Cost efficient

Shutters are a solid frame, holding within it horizontal or vertical panels that are referred to as louvers. These louvers can be fixed or operable, although in most cases operable is preferred for internal window coverings. Interior shutters usually hinge on either side of the window opening, and swing inwards to allow access to the window or to allow light to enter the room. The rotating slats open and close to enable light control, visibility and airflow. Shutters are described using different terms such as traditional shutters, Californian shutters or Plantation shutters. Full height shutters can be made with a horizontal divider rail which separates the upper and lower portions of the shutter. Basswood is a stable and reliable interior timber shutter, and is the most widely used material for shutters in the global market. There are other shutters available through Sophie’s Blinds including Fauxwood, Cedar and Aluminium. Features of Shutters:

• Standard selection of colors too choose from
• A variety of finishes available
• Resistant to warping, workable and durable
• 64mm & 89mm and 114mm slat sizes available
• Choice of operation – traditional tilt bar or hidden strip

A Roman blind is a length of material which when drawn up, gathers into horizontal folds from the bottom. Romans are also referred to as Roman Shades and are usually opened with a cord mechanism, but in recent times made with chain operation allowing the user to adjust the height of the covered area. The control cord runs vertically alongside the blind either right or left, depending on accessibility or customer preference. Romans are all corded and come with standard cord lock, double cleats and brackets for hanging. The Romans cord mechanism runs vertically on the back of the blind, running through evenly spaced horizontal stiffener rods or eyelets, and then attaches to the bottom of the blind. The Classic Roman with aluminium back battens provides a very slim crease or pleat on the fascia of the blind, with an even crease repeated from top to bottom. For a more contemporary look, Romans can be made with half rounded wooden battens on the front and rear of the blind. Specifications for Roman Blinds:

• 42mm headboards with adjustable Velcro tape
• 70mm lathe pocket to base
• Panels are calculated by the drops to ensure equal spacing throughout
• Top panel will be larger than the other panels to allow blind to stack beneath
• Cord & cleat operation with cord lock, chain drive, one touch & motorized operations available
• Back battens are stitched on every fold
• Aluminium back battens have on every fold a clear spline insert to face
• 70mm lathe pocket to base
• There is swivel cord lock or heavy duty cord lock
• Wide selection of block-out and translucent fabrics available

NOTE: All Roman blinds settle after installation. The type of fabric, its weight and size of the blind will affect the extent to which the blind settles out. As this is unpredictable, the final drop may vary by up to 20mm. We recommend face fitting and the blind to be made wider and longer to reduce the amount of light filtering through.

Curtains are available in many different styles, fabrics, textures and colors. Sophie’s Blinds offers heavy drapery or sheers with eyelet, pencil pleat, pinch pleat, box pleat styles, as well as tab top. Curtains can be maneuvered via cord draw system on tracks, hang free or tie backs. Lined curtains offer superior thermal and acoustic insulation, especially suitable for bedrooms and theatre rooms. Curtains accessories are available, with padded pelmets, padded tie backs, rope style tie backs, side drapes and valances, Austrians, Swags & Tails.

Motorisation is available on most blinds. Motorised blinds come with a hand held remote control which offers the flexibility to individually control the blinds or all blinds can be operated together from the same handset. Blinds can be hard wired to a simple wired wall switch. They can also connect to any home or office automation system. Sun sensors are available so the blinds can operate as the sun comes onto the window or can operate at pre-set times via timer switch.

Roller blinds are a practical and affordable blind for everyday use, with the ability to suit any application and any décor. Roller blinds are designed for light or heat control and privacy. Roller blinds can be applied to almost all window types, making it the most versatile on the market to date. Sophie’s Blinds has mastered the double roller façade, disallowing light gaps and pin-point coverage.

• Wide fabric styles & colour range available
• Chain operation / Motorised operation
• Anodized oval/ round bottom rail finish in various colors
• Aluminium tube 38mm & 43mm
• Excellent insulation ability - reducing energy consumption
• Hardwearing, durable & low maintenance
• Flame retardant
• Cost effective

Selecting your Roller Blind:

• Screen Roller: Simultaneously providing protection from harmful ultraviolet sunlight, and glare reduction.
• Light-Filtered Roller: Resists some heat, filters light sustaining total privacy.
• Blockout Roller: Fabric offers 100% light blockout for maximum privacy and darkness when required
• Double / Duet Roller: Double the heat resistance, insulation and privacy.
• Motorised Roller: Rather than controlling your blind by hand, it is controlled via remote control.
• Roller Blind Pelmet: Aluminium round cassette head box in various colours.

This revolutionary sheer elegance blinds provides exceptional light control, with a striking selection of fabric designs and a choice of colors that will enhance any room setting. The Vision blind features two layers of translucent and opaque horizontal striped fabric. The front layer moves independently of the back allowing the stripes to glide between each other, creating an open and closed effect. A single chain is utilised to slide the opaque and translucent woven stripes past each other. The same chain is used to raise or lower the blind to any height, in the same way the classic Roller blind would. The Sheer Elegance Vision blind will also roll up fully into the attractive headrail to reveal an uninterrupted view to the outside.

Sophie’s Awnings offer a range of different styles including Automatic, Fixed Guide Awning, Strap Down Awning, Rope & Pulley, Crank-Operated, Channel Guide and the Folding Arm Awning. The variety of awning styles means that you can select a style to suit each unique situation. Awnings are designed to be long lasting and low maintenance and are available in a range of fabrics and colors. Most awning styles are available in canvas or translucent mesh, which both repel the harsh Australian UV rays. Most awnings have a flap or valance at the bottom of the blind that can be made with a straight or scallop finish.