Two things come up again and again in Pakenham. The first is drapes that were included with the house and have been sitting there for years after they should have been replaced. These curtains may be heavy, sun-faded, or simply not appropriate for the space. It's rarely a dramatic decision; usually it's someone finally getting around to a room that's bothered them for a while. The second is architecture: a lot of Pakenham's older homes near the town centre and larger properties out on the rural fringe have higher ceilings, bay windows, or French doors that a rigid blind was never really going to suit as well as fabric that drapes properly. Australian Window Covering handles both as routine work, with free in-home measure and quote visits typically booked within days.
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A few cafes and small restaurants along Pakenham's main strip have chosen to use curtains rather than blinds for their front windows and eating rooms. This choice is more about mood than functionality. Fabric softens a room in a way a blind doesn't, and for a café trying to feel warm rather than clinical, that difference matters to how customers actually experience the space. It's a small design choice, but one that shapes how long people linger over a coffee. We fit these the same way we'd fit a home, with free measure and quote and consistent manufacturing if a business needs the same look across multiple windows.
Blockout curtains are a common straight swap for old, faded curtains in bedrooms that need proper darkness restored, and a popular choice when the original curtains simply weren’t doing the job to begin with.
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There’s one that works for double curtains, which are great for bay windows and living rooms. They give a soft look during the day and full privacy at night. Practical for the sort of window shape that we see a lot in the older housing stock of Pakenham.
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Sheer curtains are the go-to for cafes and high-ceilinged living rooms wanting light and softness without losing brightness, particularly where a room already gets plenty of natural light and just needs a gentler finish.
View Sheer CurtainsWe measure accurately, discuss fabric alternatives that are appropriate for the room and its lighting, and provide you with transparent, obligation-free pricing before leaving. You won't need to make follow-up calls to get a quote, and you can take your time to decide without any pressure. We back every curtain and blinds installation job with our price-match promise and offer up to a 10-year warranty on selected ranges.
Our curtain fitting work extends well past Pakenham, covering Frankston on the bay and further round to the Mornington Peninsula, where salt air and constant sun exposure call for more weather-resistant fabric choices than an inland home would need. If you’ve got family or friends in either area, we’re happy to quote multiple properties together. We also supply and install blinds across Pakenham, so it’s one call whether you need curtains, blinds, or both in the same house.
Are your old curtains finally due for a change, or does your café front window need some warmth? Book a free measure and quote with Australian Window Covering and we'll come to you, wherever in Pakenham you are.
Here's What Our Valued Customers Are Saying
Highly recommend Australian Window Covering, Abi our rep was fantastic, as was the quality and price of the blinds and sheers.
Abi was professional and provided great advice and options, wouldn’t hesitate in using them again.
Vivek is a genuine professional in window coverings. He is fair in this business unlike others. I am a regular customer of this company. I use this company six times, all were good.
I Am 100% happy about their products, customer service etc. I’ll use them again and again… Thank you guys.
Top notch customer service and GREAT range of blinds available at very affordable and competitive prices. Responsive and reliable customer service.
Excellent company to deal with, very prompt with measures, quotes and installation. Highly recommend Australian Window Covering despite issues of lockdown.
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