Nestled just 30 minutes outside of Melbourne’s CBD, Taylors Hill offers a quiet residential suburb. This stunning new build showcases a home designed with both style and functionality in mind. Featuring Norman’s Soluna Roller Shades, Bruce from My Shutters and Blinds highlights how innovative applications bring comfort, light control, and modern elegance to every space.
“Everything we do with Norman is made to measure so it will fit perfectly in the customers windows.” – Bruce
Upon entering, it’s evident that the homeowners have considered every detail. From the decor to the layout, everything flows seamlessly. Bruce shares his admiration for the owners and their vision, which perfectly aligns with the versatility of Soluna Roller Shades. These shades provided a solution for every room, catering to the unique needs and desires of the family.
“We bring all these goodies [Norman Sample Bags] with us — lots of different sample fabrics, we look at these options with the customer and we choose something that is going to tie with the room.” – Bruce
One of the standout features of the living-dining room is the large window, which at first glance, seems to lack any window furnishing. Bruce explains that this is one of the benefits of Soluna Roller Shades. When fully rolled up, they offer an unobstructed view, seamlessly blending into the background. For this sizeable window, Bruce chose the SmartRelease option, a semi-automatic system where a simple pull of the cord gently lowers the shade to the window’s base, ensuring ease of use.
“One of the home-owner’s prerequisites was that they didn’t want to notice the shade when it wasn’t being used.” – Bruce
Moving upstairs, Bruce highlights the motorised shades installed above the staircase. This hard-to-reach window required a practical solution, and Norman’s motorisation was the perfect fit. Known for being the quietest on the market, these motorised shades can be effortlessly controlled via remote, app, or voice command, adding a touch of modern convenience to the home.
“It’s one of the quietest motors on the market actually again that’s why I love using Norman.” – Bruce
Bruce recommended the PrecisionLift cordless operating system for frequently used rooms like the craft room, children’s rooms, and the movie theatre. This lift system is incredibly easy to use with a simple touch and is free from cords which could harm children and pets. In the craft room, PrecisionLift is paired with LightGuard channels to minimise light leakage and glare, creating an ideal environment for the homeowner’s creative endeavours.
“We used Norman’s LightGuard system with the Soluna Roller Shade to take away that glare and finesse the space.” – Bruce
Perhaps the most impressive application is the LightGuard 360 system, providing complete blackout by incorporating bottom, top and side channels that wrap around the edge of the roller shade. This feature was a game-changer in the children’s rooms, helping to create an optimal sleep environment. It was also a perfect choice for the movie room, ensuring a glare-free experience during daytime movie sessions.
“You don’t want to wake the little ones when you come in to operate the shade and the PrecisionLift system makes that easy.” – Bruce
This Taylors Hill house tour shows how thoughtful design and innovative window furnishings can transform a home. The collaboration between the homeowners, Bruce, and Norman’s Soluna Roller Shades has resulted in a space that is not only stylish but also highly functional, meeting the diverse needs of a modern family.
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