Design that frames your life beautifully
Made-to-measure curtains and blinds, crafted to suit your style and budget.
With decades of experience in bespoke window treatments, Deborah Still thoughtfully designs curtains, blinds, and shutters to suit both your home and your lifestyle. From fabric selection to installation, Deborah handles every detail with care, resulting in window coverings that truly reflect the spirit of your space.
Window treatment services for Canterbury, Otago & beyond
Custom window treatments – including selection, measure, manufacture and installation
Bespoke curtains – custom-designed for your space and made to measure for a perfect fit
Blinds and shutters – elegant, practical solutions with clean lines tailored for privacy, light control, and style
Residential and commercial – collaboration with architects, project managers and craftspeople
Budget planning and documentation – itemised quotes to help with decision-making. Beautiful, bespoke window coverings don’t have to be costly.
Finishing touches – Assistance with the final details that enhance window treatments, like artwork, rugs, furniture, cushions, and lamps.
How do I choose the right curtains or blinds?
To create window treatments that feel truly yours, Deborah will take you through a few key questions to begin.
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The shape and style of a window is the first consideration when assessing covering options. In New Zealand, the most common types of windows in New Zealand are awning (hung from the top and open from the bottom); casement windows (hung from the side and open outward like a car door); sliding windows, bifold and bay windows (common in older houses). Increasingly picture windows and ‘tilt and turn’ windows are popular choices for New Zealand homes too.
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This is where your intentions for the space are essential to understand. If it’s a suntrap in winter, destined for lazy Sunday afternoons with a book, but also needs to be darkened on long summer nights, there are a number of curtain or blind options you could consider.
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Something else to consider with curtain and blind selection is the solar gain that is generated from double glazing, now standard in New Zealand. With larger windows and minimal eaves now popular in contemporary house design, the right window coverings can prevent excessive indoor heat accumulating.
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Floaty white linen curtains might not be the right choice when sharp claws or chocolatey fingers are on the move! Ease of opening and closing the blind or curtains is also a consideration for young ones.
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If choosing curtains, the heading style is as important as the fabric choice in defining the mood of a room. It will inform the amount of space a curtain will occupy when fully drawn open.
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Generally, you want to keep the style of your curtains or blinds consistent from room to room so this is an important decision to make early on. A traditional home with a very high stud and ornamental features might suit voluminous velvet curtains that puddle on the floor, while a more contemporary home might suit a crisp, clean blind design, or a simple, low-volume curtain that sits neat against the floor.
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With decades of experience in designing curtains and blinds, Deborah can help you make the most out of your budget. For example, a Roman blind is a great way to include an expensive designer fabric in your space, without needing a lot of it.
Ready to bring your windows to life?
Let’s talk about your bespoke curtains and blinds. Fill in the form and Deborah will be in touch to discuss ideas, fabrics, and tailored solutions for your home.
