Everscreen External Fabric Range

Everscreen external fabric range combines a 2 x 2 basket weave construction which provides great strength and stability even when the fabric is rail-coated (turned sideways). With an on-trend contemporary colour palette of darks, greys and neutrals, you can find a fabric colour to suit almost any exterior decor.

Everscreen external fabric range now also allows for different levels of privacy by offering two different openness options. For complete privacy, the 1% openness option is available in 5 colours. For daytime privacy without compromising view, the 5% openness option is available in 13 colours. The Everscreen range suits a wide variety of exterior trends and privacy needs, and is available for contemporary drop awnings. 

Photon One Solar Powered Motor for Luxaflex® Evo Awnings

Take energy efficiency to a whole new level in your home by harnessing the power of the sun with the Photon One Solar Powered Motor for Luxaflex® Evo Awnings. 88% of a home’s heat gain in summer occurs through the windows and for the first time a truly energy efficient solution is now available.

The Photon One solar motor awning is powered by a 24v DC battery that recharges through sun light. This means no wired technology is needed to operate it because the built in battery pack recharges from the sun. As little as 2-3 hours of direct sunlight is required to charge the battery for enough power for several day's operation.

The motor’s simple integrated design features a discreet solar panel which can be angled for maximum energy collection, which can vary from one home to the next. What’s more, it requires no costly electrician to install.

Suitable for use with straight drop awnings, the solar-powered motor is ideally used with the entire Luxaflex® Evo Awnings Range.

Selling Houses Australia - Baulkham Hills

The LifeStyle Channel's Selling Houses Australia Episode 6 Season 9

The Story: Michael is the sole owner of the house in Baulkham Hills, a boom area where properties like his are selling for over a million dollars. With retirement looming, Michael thought that this was his chance to cash in - but not everyone was as keen on his home as he was, and it just languished on the market.

Michael believes the problem is that his house is old and tired and is competing with many new builds. Also, the street number 95F makes people think that the home is on a battle-axe block. So it is time to transform his home from ordinary to extraordinary.

The Problem: Michael had done everything right to try to sell his property. He gave it a new paint job, a new roof, and it was clean and tidy. The main issue was that the house was just ordinary. In a saturated market such as Baulkham Hills, standing out of the crowd is essential - something that his house did not do.

The Solution: Transform ordinary to extraordinary by injecting some style into the house. This forgettable house needed a little floor adjustment to get the most out of it. The office in the master bed dressing area was moved, and turned into a room of its own. One of the doors leading to the garage was blocked off, making the office a room of its own right and not a walk through.
Now that the office was out of the dressing area, there was no need for a second walk-in robe. By demolishing this, the floor space and shape of the family room was increased.

Laminate was used in the kitchen, hall and family room, while all the luxury areas like the lounge and bedrooms were carpeted. This helped the floor plan flow and connected each area of the house together.

The kitchen had good bones, but looked tired. A massive respray brought the kitchen back to life. Luxaflex Duette Shades in LiteRise and Vertiglide operating systems in 20mm Architella Elan Translucent fabric (Daisy White) were installed. The Duette Vertiglide was the ideal solution for the kitchen sliding door. The fabric runs from side to side, vertically suspended from a single track system, therefore is the best solution for sliding doors or as a sliding room divider, whilst also providing superior energy efficiency in heating and cooling.

A modern palette of grey on the walls and bold tones in the bedrooms brought the interior up to date, and Luxaflex Duette Shades in LiteRise operating system in 20mm Architella Elan Translucent fabric (Daisy White) was the perfect neutral match for the bedrooms.

The light-blocking pergola was removed, and replaced with the Luxaflex Garda Folding Arm Awning to allow light into the house on those darker days. The Garda Awning was an ideal solution for sun protection over the expansive entertaining area of the backyard. With an oval design, the Garda awning added an elegant appearance to the Baulkham Hills home.

All Luxaflex® Window Coverings were supplied and installed by Luxaflex® Gallery dealer Master Quality Shades in Castle Hill, Sydney.

Summer Interior Design Trends

Australian designers are blurring the lines between indoors and outdoors this summer, with home interiors set to be inspired by nature.
Dulux’s colour trends for summer 2016 include a collection of muddy pastels and natural greens –earthy, botanical colours that lend themselves to a natural and organic vibe, which most homeowners can feel confident using at home. 
Follow our top two tips to incorporate these trends into your décor this summer, whether you’re renovating or not. 

1.    Be smart with your outdoor space

Even if your outdoor space is confined to a small courtyard or terrace, you can still enjoy a bountiful garden. Just go vertical! Multiple pot plants on the ground is not always manageable in small spaces, and vertical gardens are on the rise (literally!). Choosing plant varieties that grow up as opposed to out is a smart choice, so avoid plant types like Yukkas or Ferns.

When it comes to your decking, small apartments and terraces can benefit from narrow awnings with a long projection, such as the new LUXAFLEX® Ventura Terrace Awning. As awnings also serve to shade the house from direct sunlight, this will also maximise the use of outdoor spaces for a greater proportion of the year.

2.    Bring nature in

More and more Australians are bringing their outdoors in, with smarter designs that maximise their outdoor areas, as a natural extension of their homes. The Australian climate, combined with our love of entertaining in the warmer months, has seen us turn courtyards and terraces into second living rooms. 

However, for a more subtle touch of nature this summer, consider painting a bold, green feature wall in your living room, or incorporate emerald plants and accessories like lamps, candles and vases into your room or work space. 

You can also channel the natural vibe with Luxaflex® Pirouette® Shadings, which allow you to see your garden from inside, letting light and greenery in, but retaining a sense of privacy, as well as a tranquil and relaxed environment at home.

Nisse Awning

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The Nisse is a compact sized full cassette awning. Designed to be unobtrusive, the Nisse Awning is capable of covering an area of 5 metres wide and 3.5 metres projection, making the Nisse Awning a versatile and modern addition to any home. The increasingly popular small sized compact full cassette awning offers strength and durability against the harsh Australian environment while keeping the consumer’s home cool and protecting against harsh UV radiation.

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