Four ways to transform a suburban home with louvres
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14 October 2024
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4 min read
Can one enjoy a summer afternoon spent in the backyard, sunlight filtered to perfection, a gentle breeze rolling in, and complete privacy in the middle of suburbia? It’s the kind of outdoor experience every homeowner craves, and every specifier seeks to deliver. For 18 years, Louvre Solutions has been making this dream a reality, turning ordinary suburban homes into sanctuaries of style, comfort and functionality. Led by directors Erin Shields and Craig Rogers, the Canterbury-based company has grown to have agents nationwide, ensuring homeowners across New Zealand can enjoy the benefits of its cutting-edge louvre systems.
At the core of Louvre Solutions is a commitment to merging innovation with style. The company’s advanced, automated louvre systems provide privacy, protection, and energy efficiency at the touch of a button while maintaining a sleek, contemporary aesthetic. With clever features such as moisture sensors that automatically close blades once rain is detected, Louvre Solutions continues to be a pioneer in design.
Top 4 reasons to add louvres in your next suburban project:
1. Privacy without compromise
In suburban settings where homes sit close together, maintaining privacy without sacrificing the flow of fresh air is crucial. Louvre systems strike a balance between a clean, minimalistic design with slimline 180mm wide blades that allow for airflow while providing much-needed privacy.
These systems ensure homeowners can enjoy their outdoor space without feeling exposed to their neighbours. Whether it’s a patio, a balcony, or a backyard, louvres create a personal oasis where privacy is paramount, but the breeze still flows freely.
2. Protection from the elements
Weather in New Zealand is anything but predictable, but that doesn’t mean outdoor living should be limited to sunny days. Louvre Solutions’ systems provide excellent weather protection, offering shelter from rain, wind and harsh sunlight. What sets these systems apart is the interlocking blade design, which, when combined with an integrated gutter system and moisture sensors, creates a watertight seal.
This means homeowners can protect their outdoor spaces from the elements without sacrificing the sleek aesthetic. Whether covering an outdoor entertainment area or shading windows, these systems keep the weather in check while allowing for cool breezes and sunlight when needed.
Louvre Solutions' motorised, adjustable blades are designed with convenience in mind—giving homeowners the ability to control ventilation, light and privacy at the touch of a button.
3. Improve lighting, ambience and airflow
Transforming a suburban home is as much about ambience as it is about functionality. Louvre systems offer dynamic control over lighting and airflow, creating calming and comfortable outdoor environments. During the day, blades can be adjusted to invite natural light while shielding from direct sun, making spaces cool and inviting.
As the sun sets, integrated LED lighting options—including flush-mounted downlights in white or RGB colour or white strip lights around the perimeter frame—can take centre stage. Wired into the same remote control as the louvres, these lighting features allow homeowners to set the perfect mood for evening gatherings or quiet nights outdoors.
4. Year-round entertaining
For all architects and designers, maximising living space is always a priority. Louvre opening roof systems are one of the most versatile outdoor roofing options, offering the ability to open or close the roof depending on the weather. Made from durable, powder-coated aluminium, these roofs provide shelter in the rain and full exposure when desired, making year-round entertaining possible.
With a vast range of colours available from the Dulux powder coat collection, these custom-made systems allow designers to seamlessly match the outdoor space to the interior aesthetic, turning patios into seamless extensions of the living room.
Why consider Louvre Solutions for your next project?
When it comes to transforming suburban homes, Louvre Solutions has earned its reputation as an industry leader. From privacy to protection, lighting to luxury, they offer a fully customisable experience that ensures specifiers can deliver on their outdoor designs.
The company's motorised, adjustable blades are designed with convenience in mind—giving homeowners the ability to control ventilation, light and privacy at the touch of a button. And with agents and installers spread throughout New Zealand, from the North Island to Queenstown, Louvre Solutions’ innovative systems are accessible to homeowners and specifiers nationwide.
For nearly two decades, Louvre Solutions has remained at the forefront of outdoor louvre technology, evolving with new automation and style trends to meet the needs of modern living. Its clever systems don’t just enhance outdoor spaces—they transform them into a private, stylish and comfortable oasis.
If you’re looking to add privacy, weather protection, and a touch of sophistication to your next suburban project, contact Louvre Solutions on ArchiPro today to explore the possibilities.