Lana from Three Bird Renovations talks all things window coverings for House 5

Luxaflex Aluminium Shutters

Introducing the new Luxaflex Aluminium Shutters, combining beauty, durability and versatility to transform any home. Made to measure, easy maintenance, and built with strength and security in mind, Luxaflex Aluminium Shutters create a modern style for both the indoor and outdoor spaces.

Luxaflex Aluminium Shutters also allows you to customise your window coverings to your styling needs by choosing the colour, panel configuration and blade size. There is also the option of fixed or moverable panels which allows for easy function and styling in any room inside or outside of the home. With 3 security options available, Flush Bolt, Security Bold and Lockable Bolt, both your design and safety needs are met.

What's even better is that there are four standard powder coat finishes along with two timber wraps which offer the look of the traditional timber shutter, with the durability of aluminium. If it is a custom colour finish you are after, we can match a colour sample and have it applied as a powdercoat.

PolySatin™ Shutters with Smartview™

Luxaflex PolySatin™ Shutters are the modern alternative to traditional wooden shutters and are virtually maintenance free. PolySatin Shutters will not warp, shrink, chip, peel or fade, and will never need painting, making it suitable for both inside and outside the home.

SmartView™ is a patented gear driven system for one-touch control and an unobstructed view. This system completely eliminates the traditional rear or front tilt bar, and with no cords, it is the perfect child and pet-friendly option.

Most plantation shutters have a tilt-bar running vertically down their centre or at the rear of the louvres. It's this tilt-bar that allows for simple, one-touch control, opening and closing the louvres.

The optional SmartView operating system performs the same function as a tilt-bar, but is hidden on the back hinge side of the panel.

Features of SmartView include:

• Louvres can be closed tightly in both directions. This method has eliminated unsightly staples or gears which tend to break or rust.
• One-touch control to open and close the shutters.
• Clean, contemporary look.
• Hidden gear system reduces depth requirements.
• Improved uniform closure.
• Available in 64mm, 89mm and 114mm. 
• Louvres can be closed tightly in both directions. This method has eliminated unsightly staples or gears which tend to

Selling Houses Australia - Playing Ghost Busters in Miles End

The LifeStyle Channel’s Selling Houses Australia Episode 7 Season 8

The Story: When Carol and Michael bought their 100 year old cottage, they thought they had the perfect renovator. Then they discovered the ghost! Every time they fixed things up, the sulky spook showed its displeasure. Their renovation costs have spiraled out of control and they’re desperate to sell up, buy a cheaper place and use the rest of the funds for their wedding. Can our team turn ghost busters and evict the sulky spook to the land of the spirits?

The Problem: The problem wasn't really a ghost, but instead it was the endless list of half-done renovations. With a traditional house like this, one would expect the inside to be full of character, which it definitely lacked, and it had no street appeal whatsoever. The home also had a completely out of character spiral staircase, and complete wreck of a backyard.

The Solution: Inject character into the home. The barren front lawn full of nothing was transformed into a beautiful traditional formal garden. It became a place to relax and unwind, with attractive water features. Street appeal was created by giving the home and walls a new coat of paint.

The endless list of unfinished jobs that needed a finishing touch were tackled, and the out of character spiral staircase was too costly to remove, so instead was disguised by painting the staircase the same black colour as the black wall, which minimised the impact of the modern feature.

The modern kitchen felt very disconnected from the classic looking house, so a look of modern heritage was added into the kitchen. And the backyard was transformed from an unfinished wreck of a shed into an entertaining area.

The team from Luxaflex installed NEWSTYLE® Polyresin Shutters in White throughout the home. The Polyresin Shutters were a perfect match for the home as it brought an elegance into the traditional home. The Polyresin Shutters created the perfect mix of contemporary and traditional, and complimented the mismatch wall colours of each and every room in the home. They are also set to withstand time, as they are guaranteed to not blister, peel, flake, corrode or flake.

Luxaflex NEWSTYLE® Polyresin Shutters are energy efficient as they are completely adjustable, allowing you to fully control the solar energy entering your windows and doors. Their macrocellular construction creates effective dead-air insulation, and coupled with the vinyl’s low conductivity they greatly reduce heat exchange. Luxaflex Newstyle Polyresin Shutters reflect inbound solar rays back to the outside during summer, but can be opened to allow the warming sun into your home in winter, thereby reducing air-conditioning costs and making the shutters very versatile for any home.

All Luxaflex® Window Coverings were supplied and installed by Luxaflex® Gallery dealer Solomons Flooring at Gepps Cross, SA.

Watch Selling Houses Australia every Wednesday, 8.30pm AEDT on The LifeStyle Channel, only on Foxtel. 

Selling Houses Australia – Road kill to riches

The LifeStyle Channel’s Selling Houses Australia Episode 8 aired last night.

The Story: Grace and Michael Steven have more in common than just their wedding rings, they are both butchers by trade. Life was good for this couple, their business was growing and they bought their federation house in 2005 with plans to renovate. Shortly after moving in, their lives took a big turn. Grace became pregnant with their first child, quickly followed by their second, third and fourth! Their once successful business has gone belly up, leaving them with a debt of epic proportions. Grace and Michael want top dollar and their home has been on the market for eighteen long months.

The Problem: Grace and Michael’s home is a large federation semi, with many beautiful features but not only is the house is run down, it backs onto a very busy six-lane highway! They needed buyers to see past the busy road, were the Selling Houses team able to transform this home from road kill to riches?

The Solution: Luxaflex Newstyle Polyresin Shutters in white were installed in the casual lounge area to match the existing shutters in the formal lounge. Luxaflex Roman Shades were installed in Kruger fabric in colour Vanilla as they matched the horizontal lines in the shutters and gave more character to the windows. Luxaflex Roller Blinds also in Kruger fabric in colour Vanilla were used in the back room study area as this part of the house didn’t have as many features, but continuity was kept by keeping the same fabric as the Roman Shades.

Front Lounge Room - After

All Luxaflex Window Coverings were supplied and installed by Luxaflex Window Fashions Gallery, Park Shutters & Blinds in Five Dock, New South Wales.


Selling Houses Australia airs every Wednesday, 8:30pm on The LifeStyle Channel, only on Foxtel.

The Perfect Shutters for your Beach House

LUXAFLEX NEWSTYLE® Polyresin Shutters are perfect for homes near the water. The polyresin is colour fast with UV stabilisers, designed with strength and durability. The shutters are water resistant, making them ideal for installation in humid environments. They can be used inside or outside the home and will withstand wind, sun and rain.

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Luxaflex Basswood Shutters: A Natural Beauty

Want a consistent look for your entire home, that is low on maintenance? Then its time to look at the premium quality and natural beauty of LUXAFLEX® NEWSTYLE® Basswood Shutters.

The shutters are suitable for most windows, from small to large, as well as to cover sliding doors, or even as a room divider. Choose from four paint finishes or an impressive 22 stained finishes for the ultimate choice when it comes to interior design.

For more information: www.luxaflex.com.au

Save money at the Luxaflex Window Fashions Winter Sale

Visit your local LUXAFLEX® Window Fashions Gallery to save money on top quality window fashions during the current winter sale.

Popular window coverings such as the Luxaflex DUETTE® Architella Shades, SILHOUETTE® Shadings, LUMINETTE® Privacy Sheers and LUXAFLEX NEWSTYLE® Basswood Shutters are now 20%[i] off, until the 18th July.

To find your nearest participating Luxaflex Window Fashions Gallery call 13 LUXAFLEX (13 58 92).

Download the catalogue.

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[i] 20% off Manufacturer’s List Price on LUXAFLEX® Products as shown in the Luxaflex Window Fashions Gallery Winter Energy Reductions 2010 catalogue. Excludes cost of installation. Not available with any other offer. Offer starts 4 June 2010 and ends on 18 July 2010. Only at participating Luxaflex Window Fashion Galleries throughout Australia - call 13 58 92 to confirm participating Galleries.

Luxaflex Newstyle® Polyresin Shutters

Offering the traditional look of Plantation Style Shutters without the maintenance problems, LUXAFLEX NEWSTYLE® Polyresin Shutters are made in Australia and manufactured from a unique Polyresin compound which has many features that combine to minimise the total cost and life-cycle impact upon the environment, when compared to alternative materials.

Polyresin is a colour fast compound with UV stabilisers, designed with strength and durability in mind and is virtually maintenance free. Luxaflex Newstyle Polyresin Shutters are water resistant and will not warp, shrink, peel or fade or need re-painting.

The Shutters are custom made to your exact window requirements in state-of-the-art computerised production facilities, providing a perfect fit and a quality Luxaflex Window Fashions experience every time.

For further information visit http://www.luxaflex.com.au/

Luxaflex Shutters in House and Garden April Issue

As seen in House and Garden Magazine in April. LUXAFLEX NEWSTYLE® Polyresin Shutters are durable and moisture resistant to enhance any room in your home.

Find out more here.