Lahood Window Furnishings

Visit our stunning showroom (104 Mt Eden Road) to be inspired by Auckland’s widest selection of fabric samples for custom made curtain and blinds from top design houses in NZ and Internationally.

Experience the comprehensive selection of motorised and manual blinds and shutters to see what suits your space and lifestyle.

Showroom Features

Largescale curtain fabric and furniture displays: Help you visualise home settings. 

Curtain Gallery: Explore and compare the impact of fabrics, linings, headings, tracks and rods on the look and functionality of curtains and roman blinds.

The Blinds Gallery : Explore and contrast the comprehensive range of motorised and manual blinds, shutters and awnings on display. Auckland’s only Luxaflex gallery, we have their most comprehensive range available.

Wallpaper & Soft Furnishings: Discover our extensive offering of wallpaper, rugs, cushions, throws and bedding to help you achieve a cohesive aesthetic to your décor. 

Have a coffee and a chat to one of our design consultants about turning your home décor vision into an elegant reality.

Let’s create elegant spaces together. Our friendly and experienced team of design consultants is ready to bring your ideas to life. We offer a free, in-home design consultation across greater Auckland. We’ll meet with you, assess your needs and ensure the perfect solution for custom curtains and blinds to transform your windows.
Book your free, in-home consultation today and discover elegance materialised.

We have a simple step-by-step process to turn your vision into a stunning reality

Our experienced team of design consultants is ready to bring your ideas to life. We offer a free, in-home design consultation across greater Auckland.

We’ll meet with you, assess your needs and ensure the perfect solution for custom curtains and blinds to transform your windows.

Book your free, in-home consultation today and discover elegance materialised.

1. Your needs and vision

Your perfect window transformation starts with understanding your needs and vision. Fill out the form with your details and we'll call you to personally answer any questions and schedule a complimentary in-home consultation.

2. Inspiration at home

Our friendly design consultant will bring a selection of samples, ready to discuss the ideal solution based on your space's function, your desired aesthetic, and existing décor. They'll also take precise measurements and send you a no-obligation quote within 1-2 days.

3. Custom made just for you

Once you approve, we custom make your curtains or blinds exactly as specified, keeping you informed throughout the production process. Made with the highest standards and backed by a 2-year workmanship guarantee, your purchase comes with complete peace of mind.

4. Expertly installed

Our professional in-house team will install your new window treatments, ensuring a flawless fit and finish. They'll also share best practices for care and maintenance, leaving you ready to enjoy your transformed space.

Lifting the mood of every room

Create elegance in every room with our Interior Design Service

We go beyond transforming window. With a flair for fabric, colour and style, our award-winning Interior Design Service can make your design dreams a reality. From a simple one-room colour consultation to a transformation of your entire home, we can help you make elegance materialise.

Feel free to select just one, or all of our services.

• Concept design and space planning
• Specification of materials, finishes, fixtures and fittings
• Colour consulting (interior and exterior)
• Lighting planning and selection
• Window coverings, upholstery and soft furnishings
• Source furniture, objects, artwork
• Final styling

Our Interior Design Process

We have developed a simple, step-by-step process that seamlessly guides you through the stages required to achieve your vision. Whether you prefer to work directly with us, or entrust the collaboration to your architect, builder, or other design professionals, we adapt our approach to ensure everyone involved is heard and understood.

1. Defining the Brief

Upon receiving your initial inquiry, we schedule an initial meeting, either in our showroom or at your project site. This first step allows us to connect with you, understand your aspirations and goals, and identify any budgetary or physical constraints impacting the project. If you are collaborating with an architect or builder, we'll also review their plans during this meeting. With a clear understanding of your vision and project parameters, we will then provide a comprehensive fee proposal for our interior design services. This proposal will outline the steps necessary to transform your vision into reality.

2. Creating the Concept

On acceptance of the fee proposal, we develop a concept; a core idea that will inform all our design decisions. We will prepare a mood board and concept themes, which we will present to you before deciding on the final direction for the detailed design plans.

3. Developing the Design

With a confirmed design concept aligned with your goals, we will further refine it, showcasing detailed material and colour palettes plus proposed fixtures and fittings etc. At this stage we check colour brushouts, fabrics etc on Site and make changes where necessary

4. Detailing Specifications and Costings

At this stage, we prepare detailed specifications and costings for all elements. This is the critical stage, where we finalise all details before moving to final specifications and procurement.

5. Supervising on Site

On-Site Site supervision allows us to make sure the design is built as documented. We are available as much or as little as required to ensure the end result is as designed.

Offer clients a touch of elegance

We believe collaboration delivers the most satisfying results

Partner with Lahood Commercial and achieve enhanced outcomes for your clients. Backed by over 40 years of expertise and an unrivalled range of custom curtains and blinds we collaborate with homeowners, businesses, architects, designers, and builders to bring visions to life.

We offer a comprehensive end-to-end service catering to diverse projects from high-end homes and apartments to educational institutions, commercial spaces, and a wealth of other projects.

From elegant interior curtains and blinds to commercial-grade exterior shade solutions and additional options like glass tinting or frosting, we ensure you can confidently deliver the perfect results for your clients every time.

Our services

Collaborative end-to-end process

Lahood understands the unique needs of architects, builders, and developers when it comes to commercial projects. We offer a streamlined, collaborative end-to-end process, ensuring you receive high-quality window treatments that enhance both project aesthetics and functionality.

1. Early involvement

• Understanding your vison: The earlier we can get involved in a project the better we an assist on the perfect end solution. Call or submit an online enquiry (ability to upload plans) and we will meet to gain a full understanding of your vision and needs. We will advise on suitable product and provide a detailed quote.
• Technical Expertise: Where required we will mark-up floor plans to specify technical details such as recessed boxes and wiring for motorisation.
• Apartments and Multi-dwelling residences: We will work with the property developer on a comprehensive homeowner package which reflects the customer’s personal taste, plus protects and strengthens the overall building aesthetics.

2. On-site collaboration

• Seamless collaboration: We will meet with builders and electricians on-site during the building phase to ensure accurate placement of such elements as wiring, recessed boxes, and tracks for seamless integration of window treatments.
• Transparency and communication: We will keep all parties informed about manufacturing lead-times to help keep the project running smoothly.3. Installation
• Professional installation: Lahood has its own professional team of experienced installers to ensure your window treatments are fitted with the utmost care.
• Operational guidance: The team will ensure the window treatment looks and functions perfectly and provide advice on operation plus product care and maintenance.

4. Post sale support

• Meeting Expectations: At Lahood, our commitment to your satisfaction doesn't end with installation. We stand by our promise to deliver exactly what is specified for your project. In the rare event that any aspect does not meet your expectations, we offer an unconditional guarantee to rectify it at absolutely no cost to you.
• Quality Guaranteed: With our focus on quality materials and skilled personnel throughout manufacturing and installation, we confidently provide a 2-year guarantee on all workmanship.
• Ongoing partnership: We value long-term relationships and are here to support you with any future window treatment needs.

Finishing touches make the difference

Professional installation

We never underestimate the skill needed to ensure your window treatments are fitted with the utmost care. For this reason, we have our own professional team of experienced installers. From single windows to extensive commercial projects, we will ensure that your product is perfectly fitted to bring your vision to an elegant reality.

How we work

Step 1: Seamless Communication

Our dedicated design consultant or commercial manager will keep you in the loop throughout the manufacturing process of your window furnishings. As soon as the production phase is complete, our professional installation team will reach out to schedule a convenient time for the installation.

Step 2: Installation Excellence

On the agreed installation day, expect nothing less than professionalism and precision from our team. They'll give you a heads-up with a courteous call or text 30 minutes before their arrival. With careful attention to detail, they'll ensure your product is flawlessly installed, making sure it not only looks stunning but also operates seamlessly. They will also provide valuable insights on operation, especially if it's automated, along with tips for the care and maintenance of your beautiful new window treatments.

My Personal Guarantee

To support our total commitment to you, I offer you "THE LAHOOD PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE".  
I truly believe it will be of real value to you and will highlight why so many people, just like you, choose to enjoy the Lahood Experience.

Peter Lahood
Managing Director

Your guarantee of reliability & integrity

You can relax in the knowledge that Lahoods have been in the business for over thirty years. During that time we’ve built up the skills, experience and systems to delight thousands of people. We know what we do inside out and because of this, you can be assured we do it well.

Your guarantee of workmanship

Your job will be treated with the utmost care and attention to detail … and it starts at the consultation stage. We only employ consultants with a high level of experience and the decorative flair to help and advise you. Right from the outset we have the quality of the finished job in mind. Each step of the manufacturing process is controlled from pre-make up fabric inspection, all the way through to the finished installation.

Your guarantee of price

You’ll know from experience that quality usually costs a little more … but in the long run it always pays off. We can’t “guarantee” to be the cheapest, but we can guarantee that the price you pay will be more than fair for the job delivered and price you are quoted will be the price you are invoiced – with no hidden or additional charges of any kind.

Your guarantee of delivery to specification

Our aim is your total satisfaction with the finished job and that means giving you exactly what’s detailed in our proposal … to specification. If any aspect of the job does not meet specification, we unconditionally guarantee to put it right for you – absolutely free.

Workmanship and fabric guarantee

Lahood Window Furnishings offer a 2 year guarantee on workmanship. If you have any queries with your order, please contact our office as soon as possible.  Please note that due to the harsh New Zealand sunlight and general atmospheric condition, fabrics are subject to fading or movement.

Our suppliers will not guarantee their product against these conditions, so we regretfully cannot cover any claims against these problems.

Curtain Care and Cleaning

The care instructions below are a guide only. We always recommend you consult specialists in cleaning curtains. We are happy to refer you to companies we know will give you a great result.

Fabrics may be subject to wear, fading, mildew or shrinkage according to use and prevailing conditions such as sunlight etc. and consequently cannot be guaranteed against all conditions.

Fading - Although modern dye-stuffs are extremely efficient, there is no such thing as fabric that will not fade to some degree. To keep fading to a minimum all curtains should be lined (or have a protective sunfilter) and not used as a ‘blind’ to sunlight. All upholstery should be kept out of direct sunlight.

Shrinkage - Fabric is never completely stable. Fabrics breathe and absorb moisture, resulting in stretching or shrinking. Up to 5% shrinkage is possible. Even fabrics purchased as shrink-resistant or pre-shrunk may still shrink up to this amount. Fabrics placed over or near heating and cooling vents may react to a much greater degree.

Mildew - Window coverings placed in rooms with no direct sunlight may experience mildew. It is recommended that care is taken to clean moisture away from the affected windows and regular airing of the room.

Fabric Care - All fabrics benefit from care and attention. Dust and chemical fumes are always present in the air and badly soiled fabrics deteriorate rapidly. Regular vacuuming of fabrics removes most dust that builds up. Always check on the appropriate cleaning methods for your curtains before washing. Fabrics you should Dry Clean - Dry cleaning is safest for all fabrics such as chenilles and all heavy-weight tapestries, brocades, damasks and textured weaves. All velvets must be dry cleaned.

Acrylics - Dry cleaners must be clearly warned when a fabric includes acrylic yarns. Permanent damage may occur at temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius.  

Washing - Dry cleaning is often the recommended form of cleaning. Be aware that fabrics will always lose some integrity when washed. The best method of washing is hand washing in the bath. - First loosen drawstrings and remove hooks, weights and other metal fittings. It is essential that furnishing fabrics are not washed or spun for longer or at a hotter temperature than is really necessary. - All fabrics should be rinsed thoroughly. If correctly spin dried, the fabric should retain sufficient moisture to help smooth it out, regain its shape and minimise shrinkage. If washing by hand, first dissolve detergent fully, avoid rubbing but squeeze fabric gently.  

Sheers - Polyester nets and voiles may be damaged by machine washing but they are very easy to wash by hand and this should be done at frequent intervals. Before wetting, gently shake out any dust that may have accumulated. Then dip the fabric in lukewarm water, using any recommended soap or detergent, to which a small amount of ammonia can be added. To remove stubborn ingrained dust, soak nets in the ammonia solution overnight before washing. Avoid the use of bleaching agents. Rinse the fabric in clean, lukewarm water, pad gently in a towel and hang over a rack to dry, avoid creases. Finally, press lightly using a warm iron on the wrong side of the fabric. Do not use steam or an iron hotter than 110 degrees Celsius. Do not dry clean. Cotton lace can be machine washed at temperatures not exceeding 40 degrees Celsius and preferably inside a pillowcase to prevent damage. Washing by hand and a very thorough rinsing is, however, recommended. White cotton lace, which contains an optical brightener, should be washed in detergent. Cream cotton lace should be washed in a pure soap powder.

Caring for Thermaldrapes - Most Thermaldrape fabrics are both washable and dry cleanable. However because of the construction some are best dry cleaned only. Please ask for advice if unsure. Warm hand wash and rinse. Do not wring or tumble dry. Drip dry, hang curtain with fabric side down over the line. Hang in direction of drop and distribute weight evenly. Avoid wet coated surfaces touching each other. Do not use pegs.

Care categories

VELVET/COTTON Do not wash. Dry-clean only (P) (30).  Velvets should be steamed not pressed.  Must not iron.  Possible shrinkage 3%.

RAYON ACETATE SHANTUNG Do not wash. Dry clean only (P) (30°). Warm iron. Possible shrinkage 3%.

COTTON/LINEN PRINTED OR DYED  Warm hand wash. Gently pull into shape. Do not bleach. Do not tumble dry. Hot iron when damp. Dry cleaning is recommended (P) (50°). Possible shrinkage 3%.

POLYESTER/COTTON POLYESTER BLENDS Warm hand wash. Do not bleach. Do not rub. Drip dry. Warm iron. Dry cleaning is recommended (P) (30°). Possible shrinkage 3%. 

ACRYLIC MOD ACRYLICWarm hand wash. Do not bleach. Do not rub.  Drip dry. Cool iron. Do not steam. Dry cleaning is recommended (P) (30°).

ACRYLIC FOAM COATED COTTONS OR MAN-MADE FIBRES Warm hand wash.  Do not bleach. Drip dry in shade, fabric side down. Avoid wet coated sides touching.  Cool iron on fabric side only. Dry-cleaning is recommended (P) (30°).Possible shrinkage 3%.

INDIAN COTTONS - Washable or Dry cleanable (Non pile fabrics only). Protect from sunlight. Vacuum regularly using low suction. Rotate reversible cushions regularly. Dry cleanable (P) (60°). Wash in warm water with mild soap powder. Cold rinse and dry flat in shade.  Avoid direct sunlight. Use warm dry iron only – no steam.

DRYCLEAN ONLY UPHOLSTERIES - Protect from sunlight. Vacuum regularly using low suction. Rotate reversible cushions regularly. May be spot cleaned with dry-cleaning solvent.  Professional cleaning recommended (P) (60°).

WOOL - Clean with petroleum distillate base solvents using soft cloth.  Wipe with a gentle sweeping motion. Do not rub. Pre-test a small area before proceeding. Do not use water based detergent type solvent cleaners as they may cause excessive shrinkage and water stains may remain.  Remove overall soilage by vacuuming or brushing lightly.

VELVET NYLON - Warm hand wash or machine wash at 40°. Cool rinse, short spin. Do not wring.  Cool iron on reverse of fabric only. Do not dry-clean.

COTTON/LINEN PRINTED WITH METALLIC INKS - Dry-cleaning is recommended test.  First solvent cleaning on a low temperature and a short cycle. Possible shrinkage 3%.

MULTI PURPOSE FABRICS - Used for both drapery and upholstery. Protect from sunlight. Vacuum regularly using low suction.  Rotate reversible cushions.  Dry cleanable (P) (50°) (non pile fabrics only) Wash in warm water with mild soap powder.  Cold rinse.  Drip dry or dry flat in shade.  Do not tumble dry. Warm iron when damp.

If you are unsure of the fibre content of any fabric you have bought, please ask for advice.

Blind Care & Cleaning

The care instructions below are a guide only. We always recommend you consult specialists in cleaning & servicing blinds. We are happy to refer you to companies we know will give you a great result.

Venetian Blinds

• Dust can be easily brushed off at regular intervals using a clean, soft cloth, duster or a vacuum cleaner with brush attachment.
• To dust, tilt the slats up and then down (but not entirely closed) to reach the entire top and bottom surfaces.
• To vacuum, use the brush attachment and tilt slats as per above.
• Slats may be wiped over with warm water and mild detergent.
• Raise the blind when opening and closing windows.  Do no open or close the window by putting your hand through the slats.

Vertical Blinds

• For removal of dirt and grime, simply wipe fabric blades with a sponge soaked in lukewarm water or a little mild detergent.
• Dry gently with a clean cloth.
• There can be significant variations between fabrics used in vertical blinds, therefore we recommend that you clean a small area as a test first.
• For metallised fabrics clean using a feather duster or soft cloth.  Where necessary wipe using a damp cloth with mild detergent.  Softly dab dry using a soft cloth.

Rollershades (Including Sunscreen blinds & Panel Glide systems)

• Dust regularly with a feather duster or vacuum with a low suction attachment.
• Stains or smudges can be removed with lukewarm water and a little dishwashing detergent on a sponge.  The sponge should be squeezed almost dry.
• Small marks can be removed by a light rub with a gum eraser or fresh bread.
• For metallised fabrics clean using a feather duster or soft cloth.  Where necessary wipe using a damp cloth with mild detergent.  Softly dab dry using a soft cloth.

Natural Weave Woven Wood Blinds

• Dust regularly with a duster or vacuum with low suction attachment.
• Small marks can be removed with a light rub with a gum eraser.
• Dry cleaning and washing is NOT recommended.

Duette Shades

• Dust regularly with a feather duster or vacuum with a low suction attachment.
• Spot clean the fabric by gently blotting with a damp cloth or sponge.  Use lukewarm water, mild detergent and light pressure.

For entire shade cleaning: (note for Nightfall DO NOT immerse in water, spot clean only)

• Immerse in warm water & mild detergent.
• Move around gently for five minutes.
• Rinse with clean water.
• Tilt shade to allow excess water to drain.
• Reinstall shade in window, open fully to allow to dry.

Soft Shadings (Silhouette & Luminette)

• Dust regularly with a feather duster or vacuum with a low suction attachment.  Use short horizontal strokes clean from top to bottom.  Avoid pulling or stretching the sheer fabric.
• Should wrinkles occur they will usually go away in a short period of time.  Slight wrinkling, puckering or bowing are inherent to textile products and should be accepted as normal acceptable quality.
• For deep cleaning we recommend your Silhouette/Luminette be professionally cleaned.

Timber Blinds

• Dust can be easily brushed off at regular intervals using a soft cloth, feather duster or a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment.
• Oiled cedar blinds require re-oiling every 12 months to rejuvenate the appearance and stop the timber drying out and cracking.
• Blinds finished with ‘e-cote’ lacquer require regular application of silicon-free furniture polish applied with soft cloth.

NOTE:  Do not allow timber products to come in contact with water.

Woodmates Blinds

• Dust regularly with a feather duster or vacuum with a low suction attachment.
• Wipe with a damp sponge or cloth.
• Woodmates are fully washable but DO NOT at any time immerse the headrail.

Shutters

• Dust can be easily brushed off at regular intervals using a soft cloth, feather duster or a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment.
• Oiled cedar shutters require re-oiling every twelve months to rejuvenate their appearance and stop the timber drying out and cracking.
• Cedar shutters finished with ‘e-cote’ lacquer require regular application of silicon-free furniture polish applied with a soft cloth.

NOTE:  Do not allow timber products to come in contact with water.

Awnings

• Fabric Awnings.  Brush awnings when dry to remove dust and dirt.
• Regularly hose down and allow to dry.  It is inadvisable to roll up an awning when wet.  There is no problem if you must roll the fabric away wet, but at the earliest opportunity it is advisable to unroll the fabric and allow to dry.
• Aluminium Awnings can be washed with mild detergent and water or hosed down to remove dust and dirt.