Paperback House, Northcote - External Venetians
By SOM Blinds
Motorised external venetians are a great solution where energy efficiency is a priority.
Ben Callery Architects knew they were an ideal option for Paperback House, Northcote. The motorised external venetians provide a shading system that allow this family to manage privacy, lighting and imporive the energy efficiency of their home. The shape of the blades selected provide superior light block and is our preferred option when specifying external venetians to be used on bedroom windows. Looking to passive design the rear addition has been designed to enable cross ventialtion to minimise energy consumption. The use of the external venetians as a shading system enhances the effect of cross-ventilation as it allows shading at the same time as allowing airflow through the open blades. The modern addition to this period Melbourne home creates a fun, vibrant atmosphere perfect for a young family. The downstairs sheers soften the façade while providing much needed filtered light into the family living space, perfect for reducing screen glare. Architect Ben Callery Architects
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SOM Blinds deliver custom-designed motorised blind and window furnishing solutions.
Our designers work together with you to ensure results that combine style with function and are made to last.
While our design team will make sure your home or project will look beautiful we will also work with you to make sure your home is more comfortable to live in, maximising energy efficiency and reducing reliance on mechanical heating and cooling.
Sustainability is important to us and many of our clients and we achieve this by supplying appropriate, quality window furnishings that will stand the test of time. We like to think we're providing our clients with classic pieces and not fast fashion.
SOM Blinds came about in 2002 and has become an industry leader in Melbourne manufacturing and supplying automated blinds and window furnishings.
Our unique SOM60 Motorised Blind System was developed by founder Bernie Sombekke and an electrician friend who was an early supplier of home automation.
He was looking for a window furnishing supplier who would not just supply products but was willing to provide his clients with great service with the knowledge and ability to back this up with expert technical support as well.
At SOM Blinds we have always had a huge focus on providing a level of service that keeps our clients recommending us and it works.
We source the very best window furnishing products from suppliers in Australia and internationally to compliment our blind range.
We don’t offer a limited range as we want to make sure we supply the very best solution for your home or project. The same with fabrics we don’t limit the supplier’s whose ranges you can select from. We have access to all of the fabric wholesalers so we will help you find the perfect fabric for your home or project.
What makes SOM Blinds different? The SOM Blinds team, they consult, advise, design, measure, source and install. We spend time getting to know you and your team. We work together to come up with the results your home or project deserves.
SOM Blinds is a local family operated business and we love what we do.
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