Plantation Shutters can be hinged, bi-folding or sliding to give more versatility with light and privacy control. They also offer a good architectural line to the window or door with easy maintenance. Shutters can be made for all types of windows and doors.

Our base colours for our plantation shutters are Bright White, Super White, Classic White and Vanilla. We also have a limited range of custom colours available. Contact us to find out more.

Typically, the lead time for plantation shutters is between 6 and 8 weeks, as they must be built around your unique specifications.

Empire Window Furnishings boasts both Australian-made and imported plantation shutters.

Empire Window Furnishings’ Plantation Shutter blades come in three sizes: 89mm, 63mm and 112mm.

Yes, our plantation shutters can be engineered around shaped windows, as long as they’re not too oddly-shaped. Contact our sales support team to find out more.

Indeed there is: curtains are fabric panels that are most often sold in pairs. You’ll find curtains in a wide range of widths, lengths, fabrics, colors, and patterns, making them a versatile and popular choice for every room of the home, even bathrooms and kitchens. While blinds lift up and down with a cord or lifting mechanism like shades do, they differ in that blinds are not a solid length of fabric.

Curtain choice is based on your overall design decor. If you are looking to create a more suitable home environment, then purchasing curtains for all of your ground floor windows is ideal.

Typical decorator fabrics that are suitable for curtains include linens; silks and faux silks; cotton and cotton-blend chintz, which have a shiny coating; warp sateens, which are smooth and heavy; drapery antique satins with characteristic slabs; and brocades, with raised, tapestry-inspired motifs.

Measure the width of the rod from left to right. A common rule for displaying curtains properly says the curtains finished width should be at least 2 times the width of your window (if not more – sheers can be 3 times the window width) to achieve a look of proper fullness.

Yes. There are different thickness levels when it comes to curtains which determine the amount of light that can be blocked.

It is suggested to change your curtains every season as the temperatures normally fluctuate. However, you can wash the same sets of curtains and re-hang them if you prefer.

Awnings are great for providing sun and rain protection and for making a building more aesthetically pleasing. If you own a small business, awnings can bring attention to your business, increase outdoor seating areas, and provide a great space for signage. Homeowners often choose awnings to improve the overall look of their home and increase the usability of their patio and similar outdoor spaces.

With a few top-tier exceptions, most types of outside awning fabrics are sold as water-repellant and not 100% waterproof. Plus, because awnings are typically open on three sides, blustery winds can send water (or snow) sideways underneath the canopy. That said, an outside awning still provides excellent overall weather protection for your property.

Hiring an experienced and quality-oriented awning company will go a long way in ensuring your outside awning enjoys a long working life and looks great through even the worst Australian winters. So it’s important to do a bit of background research! Begin by reading online testimonials and location reviews. Ask a prospective company for references of work similar to the type you are considering and a photographic portfolio of before, during, and after an inside or outside awning was installed.

A professional awning company will walk you through all of the facets of purchasing and installing inside and outside awning materials. However, it’s important to note that although color matters, the type of fabric you choose will play a larger role in heat control. The darker a fabric is, the warmer it tends to get underneath, but the type of fabric you choose has a larger impact on how hot or cold it will feel in the awnings’ shade.

Most awning manufacturers will warranty their products for five years, depending upon the type of fabric included. But with proper care, cleaning, and maintenance, an outside awning can last upward of 15 years, with some frames slated as lifetime purchases. At Empire Window Furnishings, we offer a range of maintenance and restorative services in addition to product sales and installations.

• Privacy: Blinds offer access to views of the outside while allowing the ideal level of privacy.
• Light control: Different styles enable adjustable levels of light filtration, whether you prefer pooling sunlight, shade or a total blackout effect as the day progresses.
• Temperature control: With insulating properties, many types of blinds can help keep warm air in or out, depending on the season
• Practicality: For quick and convenient adjustments, blinds are available with several easy-to-operate mechanisms, including cords, chains and wands as well as spring-assisted systems and fully motorised solutions.
• Aesthetic appeal: Blinds complete a room and complement other design features thanks to a range of colour, material and texture options.

With so many different types of blinds to choose from, it’s important to focus on the most important factors when making a decision:

• Product specifications: For the best results, opt for high-quality products that fit properly and tick all the boxes, from style and convenience to privacy and comfort.
• Customer service and installation: Choosing and fitting blinds can be a frustrating experience without the right support. Look for excellent service and experienced installers to make choosing blinds a breeze.
• Cost: It’s important to find blinds that work well for your space without busting the budget.

At Empire Window Furnishings, we’re eager to help you find the right solution at the right price. Give us a call at 1300 950 654 or visit your local store to see how we can help.

In terms of Venetian and vertical blinds, it’s common to choose blinds that match the window trim or are slightly darker. However, fabric styles like Roman blinds and roller blinds can work wonderfully in an accent colour that suits the room. The specific colour you choose for your blinds will be a personal style choice, and we’re happy to help you arrive at a decision you love during an in-home consultation.

Roller blinds are extremely easy to clean and most can be dusted or vacuumed using a brush attachment. However, specific cleaning instructions will vary depending on the fabric and design of your blinds.

Plantation Shutters look great and have many practical advantages over other window furnishings. Having a horizontal louvre makes it easy to control light and privacy. They block out 90% of light when closed and the frame of a shutter prevents movement so there is no rattling or moving in the wind. They also add real value to your home and may be able to be recoated if you change your decor later.

Plantation Shutters can be hinged, bi-folding or sliding to give more versatility with light and privacy control. They also offer a good architectural line to the window or door with easy maintenance. Shutters can be made for all types of windows and doors.

This varies according to the time of year but generally 10 to 12 weeks. When the factory is quiet, faster lead times can be achieved. Always talk to us if you are in a hurry and we can see where the factory is up to.

Yes. Our trained and experienced shutter installers who check measure your opening and install the shutters when manufacturing is complete.

You can put any of the shutters in the bathroom provided they are not going to be getting a lot of water on them. If it is above a spa or in a shower area and going to be getting wet regularly, it is best to use an aluminium shutter.

Plantation shutters have a weak point where the blade pivots on the stile. In timber shutters it is unlikely that this connection will last very long when exposed to full weather. Various shutter retailers sell plantation shutters in western red cedar for external use, sometimes even carrying a one year warranty but the reality is that they will deteriorate over time. A better solution is to use aluminium shutters for this purpose, where their inherent strength and low maintenance makes them ideal.

This varies according to the time of year but generally 10 to 12 weeks. When the factory is quiet, faster lead times can be achieved. Always talk to us if you are in a hurry and we can see where the factory is up to.

Yes. Our trained and experienced shutter installers who check measure your opening and install the shutters when manufacturing is complete.

Window screens keep pests out of your home and business while still allowing air flow when you open your windows. Window screens can also provide other benefits.

Window screens not only keep bugs and other pests from being a nuisance and keep those disease-carrying pests outside, but they also offer other benefits depending on the type of screen that you use. Specialty screens can provide:

• Enhanced durability
• UV protection
• Air filtration
• Improved air circulation

The type of window screen you should choose depends on the functionality of what you’re wanting. All window screens are made to keep pests and bugs out. However, other types of window screens are manufactured to offer additional benefits. Contact us and we’ll help you find what you’re after.

You should replace your window screen when there are holes or tears too large to mend. You should also consider replacing your window screen if it doesn’t fit tightly within your window frame and when it is no longer providing it’s intended purpose.    

Compact roof systems can be freestanding or linked to an existing outdoor space attached or detached from your home.

Yes, they can be wirelessly controlled.

Alpha Roof Systems offer a built-in gutter option for optimum drainage, allowing water to flow out through the aluminium columns supporting the front beams.

Typically, the lead time for plantation shutters is between 6 and 8 weeks, as they must be built around your unique specifications.

Empire Window Furnishings’ Plantation Shutter blades come in three sizes: 89mm, 63mm and 112mm.

Our plantation shutters enjoy a 20-year manufacturer’s warranty. Come to think of it, you should enjoy that, too.

There are four mounting options for our plantation shutters: hinged, fixed, sliding and bifold.

Our base colours for our plantation shutters are Bright White, Super White, Classic White and Vanilla. We also have a limited range of custom colours available. Contact us to find out more.

Empire Window Furnishings boasts both Australian-made and imported plantation shutters.

Yes, our plantation shutters can be engineered around shaped windows, as long as they’re not too oddly-shaped. Contact our sales support team to find out more.

Yes, our aluminium shutters are lockable for increased security and protection.

We have three blade sizes available for our aluminium shutters: 89mm, 63mm and 112mm.

Our aluminium shutters all come with a 10-year warranty on parts and manufacturing.

Our aluminium shutters come with hinged, fixed, sliding and bifold mounting options.

Our aluminium shutter colour range includes Silver, Gloss White, Matte Black, Cream and Wood stain, though custom powder-coated colours are available. Contact our sales support team for more information.

Yes, they do have some acoustic benefits, but will not block out all sound.

Yes, our roller shutters contain fire retardant properties for increased protection.

Yes, our roller shutters help protect your home against burglary.

All our roller shutters come with a 5-year warranty.

You have the choice of Manual, Motorised with remote, Motorised wall switch and Battery control options for your roller shutters.

Empire Window Furnishings’ Timber Blinds come with a 5-year warranty on parts and manufacturing.

Our timber shutters currently come in Paulownia Wood & Basswood options.

Choose from Standard White & Woodstain colour options for our timber shutters.

Choose between three blade sizes for the timber shutters: 89mm, 63mm and 112mm.

You can choose to have hinged, fixed, sliding and bifold mounting options for your timber shutters.

Yes, our roller blinds are Australian made.

Our roller blinds all come with a 5-Year Warranty.

Yes, there are motorised options available – check out our full range here: https://www.ewf.com.au/products/blinds/roller-blinds/

Yes, our roller blinds can be operated using an app.

Lead time for our roller blinds is typically 2-4 weeks.

Choose between 63mm, 50mm and 25mm slat sizes for our range of Venetian blinds.

Yes, our Venetian blinds are all Australian made.

All our Venetian blinds come with a 2-year warranty.

Timber, Aluminium, PVC materials are available.

No, our Venetian blinds can’t be motorised.

89mm and 127mm slat sizes are available.

Yes, our vertical blinds are all Australian made.

Our vertical blinds all come with a 5-year warranty.

The maximum panel size for our panel blinds is 850mm.

The minimum size for our panel blinds is 450mm.

Our panel blinds come with a 5-year warranty.

Our Honeycomb Blinds come with either 25mm or 38mm cell sizes.

Yes, cordless options are available for our Honeycomb Blinds.

Yes, day and night options are available.

Yes, our Honeycomb Blinds can be motorised.

Yes, our Zebra Blinds are Australian made.

Yes, there are options available for Zebra Blind motorisation, check out your options here: https://www.ewf.com.au/products/blinds/zebra-blinds/

Our Zebra Blinds come in both light filtering and blockout options.

Our Zebra Blinds come with a 2-year warranty.

The lead time for our external aluminium Venetian Blinds is typically around 8-10 weeks.

Yes, our external aluminium Venetian Blinds come in 63 mm and 89 mm sizes

Yes, our external aluminium Venetian Blinds include wind and sun-sensored options for your convenience.

No, our Roman Blinds don’t yet come in a motorised version.

Light filtering & Blockout fabric options are available for our Roman Blinds.

Yes, our Roman Blinds are Australian made.

Yes, we have motorised curtain options available. Find out more about it here: https://www.ewf.com.au/products/curtains/.

Our curtains come with S Wave, Double Pinch Pleat, Triple Pinch, Inverted Box Pleat and Knife Pleat heading styles.

Yes, soak the curtains in cold water. Then wash carefully, according to the type of fabric. If hand-washing, make sure the detergent is thoroughly dissolved before submerging the curtains. Do not rub or wring the curtains, air-drying is best.

Yes, our Veri Shade range is proudly Australian made.

Yes, Veri Shades can be motorised for your convenience.

Yes, Veri Shades are very easy to clean, they can be wiped down with a damp cloth, a feather duster or even hand washed and dried.