Total Blockout Blinds
The Importance of Total Blockout Blinds: A Guide to Manual and Motorised Options
When it comes to creating the perfect ambiance at home or in the office, controlling light is key. Total blockout blinds provide complete darkness, ensuring privacy, comfort, and energy efficiency.
Why Choose Total Blockout Blinds?
Complete Darkness: These blinds effectively block all external light, making them perfect for uninterrupted sleep, media rooms, or enhanced privacy.
Energy Efficiency: By keeping sunlight out, blockout blinds help regulate indoor temperature, reducing the need for heating or cooling.
Privacy: Enjoy full privacy in spaces like bedrooms and bathrooms by preventing any outside view.
UV Protection: Protect your furniture and interiors from harmful UV rays, reducing fading and prolonging their lifespan.
Optimal Light Control with Pelmets and Side Channels
To achieve maximum light blockout, consider installing blinds with pelmets and side channels. This setup prevents light from leaking around the edges, ensuring total darkness.
Ideal Spaces:
Bedrooms
Offices
Media rooms
Manual vs. Motorised Options
Manual Blinds:
Manual total blockout blinds offer a cost-effective, simple solution operated by hand.
Max Width: 2200mm
Max Height: 3m
Motorised Blinds:
For added convenience, motorised blinds can be controlled with the push of a button or through smart systems like Alexa.
Max Width: 2500mm
Max Height: 3m
Power Options: Choose from retractable battery or hard-wired solutions.
Motor Choices:
Somfy Motors: Renowned for smooth, quiet operation, Somfy motors offer top-notch performance and reliability.
Solid Motors: Durable and precise, Solid motors provide another excellent option for seamless control of your blinds.
Whether you opt for manual or motorised, total blockout blinds bring privacy, comfort, and style to your space.
Skylight Motorised Blinds
Embrace the Sun and Shade: Skylight Motorised Blinds by Apollo NZ
Sunlight has been regarded as an essential element in architectural design, filling our spaces with natural light and giving rooms a more open and inviting feel. Skylights, essentially windows installed in roofs, are popular solutions to incorporate more of this natural light into our homes and offices. However, managing the amount of light entering the room becomes crucial to maintain comfort and temperature control. This is where Apollo NZ’s Motorised Skylight Blinds emerge as a game changer, providing versatile solutions to harness the benefits of natural light seamlessly.
Skylights add an architectural aesthetic, infusing spaces with brightness and creating a spacious ambiance. However, the incoming sunlight can sometimes be glaring, and the warmth can escalate to uncomfortable levels, especially in peak summer months. Apollo NZ Skylight Blinds offer solutions that blend style with functionality, allowing users to control light and temperature effectively.
Apollo NZ Skylight Blinds:
Apollo NZ offers two significant options for skylight blinds - Skylight Colby Blinds and Skylight Roman Blinds. Both options provide a unique aesthetic while fulfilling the need for energy efficiency and versatility.
Skylight Colby Blinds:
These blinds are characterized by their stylish appearance and functional design. They are adaptable to any window size, making them a versatile choice for various spaces. The insulating properties of Skylight Colby Blinds are notable, helping in controlling the room temperature without compromising the overall style. They are an amalgamation of convenience and aesthetic appeal, making them a preferred choice for those looking to add a touch of elegance to their spaces.
Skylight Roman Blinds:
On the other hand, Skylight Roman Blinds offer elegance with a modern twist. They are innovatively designed with a no-stitch mechanism, presenting a slim and luxurious look. The meticulous design and attention to detail make them a sophisticated addition to any room, providing both practicality and a dash of luxury.
Benefits of Choosing Apollo NZ Skylight Blinds:
Energy Efficiency: The insulating properties of these blinds assist in maintaining optimal room temperature, reducing energy consumption and, subsequently, utility bills.
Style & Aesthetics: The varied designs and sleek appearances of Apollo NZ’s blinds enhance the overall décor, adding a layer of elegance and modernity.
Versatility: The adaptability to different window sizes and the availability of varied styles make these blinds suitable for a range of spaces.
Convenience & Control: The motorised feature allows users to adjust the blinds effortlessly, controlling the light and maintaining privacy as needed.
Skylights are incredible architectural features that bring the outdoors inside, allowing rooms to bathe in natural light. However, managing this light is crucial to creating a comfortable living and working environment. Apollo NZ Skylight Blinds stand out by offering innovative and stylish solutions that not only control the light and temperature but also add to the aesthetic value of the spaces they are in.
They represent a fusion of elegance, modernity, and functionality, catering to the diverse needs of users. Whether you are drawn to the stylish and versatile Skylight Colby Blinds or the elegant and modern Skylight Roman Blinds, Apollo NZ ensures your spaces are well-lit, comfortable, and chic.
Shaped Roller Blinds partnership with Specialized Shading Systems
A Bright Future Together: Introducing the Apollo NZ and Specialized Shading Systems Partnership
We are excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership between Apollo NZ and Specialized Shading Systems, marking a significant step forward in our commitment to bringing the most innovative and high-quality shading solutions to both New Zealand and the United States.
Who is Specialized Shading Systems?
Established in 1983 in Scarsdale, New York, Specialized Shading Systems began as a sophisticated retail business, evolving into a nationally recognized specialty fabricator of both interior and exterior shading systems. Operating out of a modern facility in Westchester, the company employs the latest in European cutting and welding technologies to craft premium quality products. Specialized Shading Systems caters to a diverse clientele, including upscale designers, architects, home automation companies, and general contractors, providing a full spectrum of services tailored to meet the most demanding projects.
The Partnership
This partnership represents a strategic alignment between Apollo NZ’s deep market presence in New Zealand and the technological prowess and extensive experience of Specialized Shading Systems in the American market. By joining forces, we aim to leverage the strengths of both companies to deliver an unparalleled range of products and services.
What This Means for Our Markets
For New Zealand, this partnership allows Apollo NZ to introduce exclusive and innovative products previously unavailable in the local market. These include advanced rollershades, both shaped and bottom-up, along with cutting-edge skylight blinds, awnings, pergolas, and sailshades. Each product is designed with precision and crafted using the finest materials and technology to ensure superior quality and performance.
In the United States, our collaboration with Specialized Shading Systems will further expand Apollo NZ’s footprint by integrating our unique product offerings with the established distribution channels and manufacturing and install capabilities of Specialized Shading Systems. This synergy not only enhances our service delivery but also increases our product availability across different states, providing American customers with more choices and custom solutions.
A Look at the Exclusive Products
Rollershades: Including options for shaped and bottom-up configurations, these rollershades are tailored to meet the specific needs of any window, providing optimal light control, privacy, and aesthetic appeal.
Sailshades: These beautifully designed shades are not only practical but also add a touch of elegance to any outdoor area, making them perfect for both private homes and public venues.
Skylight Blinds: Designed to offer control over light and heat entering through skylights, these blinds are both effective and easy to integrate into existing home automation systems.
Strengthening Ties and Building a Future
The partnership between Apollo NZ and Specialized Shading Systems is more than just a business venture; it is a fusion of expertise, technology, and commitment to quality that promises to redefine the standards of the shading industry. By combining our resources, knowledge, and innovative spirits, we are set to create not only products but also experiences that enhance the comfort and functionality of living and working spaces.
We are thrilled to embark on this journey together and look forward to bringing these exciting new offerings to customers in New Zealand and expanding our reach in the United States. Stay tuned to our Facebook page for updates on product launches, installation stories, and much more from this dynamic collaboration.
Together, Apollo NZ and Specialized Shading Systems are lighting the way forward in the world of interior and exterior shading solutions, ensuring that our customers always have access to the best products and services available.
Partnership Info:
Specialized Shading Systems
https://specializedshadingsystems.com/
Shaped Roller Blinds
Revolutionizing Window Treatments for Shaped Windows
Shaped windows, whether arched, triangular, circular, or any other unconventional shape, have always posed a challenge for homeowners and interior designers alike. Traditional shutters and blinds often fall short in providing a seamless and aesthetically pleasing solution. Enter shaped roller blinds – an innovative and elegant answer to the complexities of covering shaped windows.
Here's how they are transforming the world of window treatments.
What Are Shaped Roller Blinds?
Shaped roller blinds are custom-made window coverings designed to fit windows of various shapes and sizes that are not typically covered by standard blinds. These blinds are crafted to match the precise contours of non-rectangular windows, offering a clean and polished look. The key to their success lies in their adaptability and customizability, making them a preferred choice for modern homes with unique architectural features.
Key Features of Shaped Roller Blinds
Custom Fit: Shaped roller blinds are made to order, ensuring a perfect fit for any window shape. Advanced measuring and manufacturing techniques allow for precise cutting and fitting.
Versatile Materials: These blinds can be made from a variety of materials, including light-filtering fabrics, blackout materials, and even solar screen fabrics, catering to different needs and preferences.
Smooth Operation: Despite their unique shapes, shaped roller blinds are designed for smooth and easy operation. They can be manually operated or motorized for added convenience.
Aesthetic Appeal: Shaped roller blinds enhance the architectural beauty of shaped windows, providing a stylish and modern appearance. They come in a wide range of colors and patterns to complement any interior décor.
Light Control: Just like traditional roller blinds, shaped roller blinds offer excellent light control. Depending on the material used, they can block out sunlight completely or allow a soft, diffused light to enter the room.
How Shaped Roller Blinds Are Changing Window Treatments
1. Enhanced Aesthetics
Shaped roller blinds are designed to accentuate the unique beauty of shaped windows, rather than hide them. This approach transforms windows into focal points, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to any space. Homeowners can now celebrate their unique window shapes instead of struggling to find ways to cover them up.
2. Increased Functionality
Traditional window coverings often leave gaps or require makeshift solutions that can be both unattractive and inefficient. Shaped roller blinds, on the other hand, provide a snug fit that ensures optimal light control and privacy. This level of functionality was previously hard to achieve with non-standard window shapes.
3. Customization and Personalization
With shaped roller blinds, homeowners have the freedom to choose materials, colors, and patterns that reflect their personal style and meet their specific needs. This level of customization allows for a more cohesive and harmonious interior design, making the entire space feel more intentional and well thought out.
4. Technological Advancements
The integration of motorized systems and smart home compatibility in shaped roller blinds brings a modern touch to window treatments. Homeowners can now control their blinds with the touch of a button or through voice commands, adding convenience and luxury to their daily lives.
Shaped roller blinds are revolutionizing the way we approach window treatments for non-standard window shapes. By offering a blend of functionality, aesthetics, and customization, they provide an elegant solution that enhances the architectural beauty of shaped windows. As technology and design continue to evolve, shaped roller blinds are set to become a staple in modern home interiors, transforming challenges into opportunities for creativity and innovation.
Shaped Bottom Up Roller Blinds
Discover the Versatility of Shaped Bottom Up Roller Blinds: A Perfect Solution for Unique Windows
Shaped Bottom Up Roller Blinds are revolutionizing the way we think about window coverings, offering a unique and stylish solution for non-standard window shapes. These innovative blinds are designed to fit various window shapes, providing not only aesthetic appeal but also functional benefits such as privacy, light control, and energy efficiency.
What are Shaped Bottom Up Roller Blinds?
Shaped Bottom Up Roller Blinds are custom-made blinds that are designed to fit uniquely shaped windows. Unlike traditional blinds that open from the top down, these blinds open from the bottom up, offering a distinct approach to window shading. This bottom-up design is particularly beneficial for maintaining privacy while still allowing natural light to enter from the top of the window. These blinds can be tailored to fit various shapes, making them an ideal choice for homes with architectural window designs.
Different Styles of Shaped Bottom Up Roller Blinds
Bottom Up Roller Blinds
The standard Bottom Up Roller Blinds are perfect for rectangular or square windows. These blinds roll up from the bottom, providing full coverage when needed and can be adjusted to let in light from the top. They are versatile, easy to operate, and available in a range of fabrics and colors to suit any decor.
Bottom Up Arch
Bottom Up Arch blinds are designed for arched windows, adding elegance and style to spaces with this unique architectural feature. These blinds can be custom-made to fit the exact curvature of the arch, providing a seamless look. They offer excellent light control and privacy, enhancing the beauty of arched windows without compromising on functionality.
Bottom Up Equilateral Triangle
For triangular windows, Bottom Up Equilateral Triangle blinds are the perfect solution. These blinds are tailored to fit the symmetrical shape of equilateral triangles, ensuring a snug fit. They are ideal for modern homes with geometric window designs, offering a clean and contemporary look while providing effective shading and privacy.
Bottom Up Eyebrow Top
Bottom Up Eyebrow Top blinds are specifically designed for windows with an eyebrow or semi-circular top. These blinds fit the curved top portion of the window, creating a smooth and elegant appearance. They are perfect for adding a touch of sophistication to living rooms, dining areas, and other spaces with uniquely shaped windows.
Bottom Up Slant
For windows with a slanted or angled top, Bottom Up Slant blinds are an excellent choice. These blinds are custom-made to match the angle of the window, ensuring complete coverage and a tailored look. They are ideal for homes with contemporary or unconventional window designs, providing both style and functionality.
Bottom Up Trapezoid Shade
Bottom Up Trapezoid Shades are designed for trapezoid-shaped windows, offering a custom fit that enhances the architectural appeal of the window. These blinds provide effective light control and privacy, making them suitable for various rooms in the home, including bedrooms, living rooms, and home offices.
Benefits of Shaped Bottom Up Roller Blinds
Aesthetic Appeal
Shaped Bottom Up Roller Blinds add a unique and stylish touch to any room. They complement the architectural design of uniquely shaped windows, enhancing the overall aesthetic of the space.
Customization
These blinds are custom-made to fit the exact dimensions and shape of your windows. This ensures a perfect fit and seamless look, regardless of the window's shape or size.
Light Control and Privacy
The bottom-up design allows you to control the amount of light entering the room from the bottom up, providing privacy while still letting in natural light from the top. This is particularly beneficial for rooms that require privacy without sacrificing daylight.
Energy Efficiency
Shaped Bottom Up Roller Blinds can help improve energy efficiency by providing effective insulation. They can block out heat during the summer and retain warmth during the winter, helping to reduce energy costs.
Versatility
These blinds are available in a wide range of fabrics, colors, and patterns, allowing you to choose the perfect match for your home decor. Whether you prefer a minimalist look or a bold statement, there is a style to suit every taste.
Shaped Bottom Up Roller Blinds are a versatile and stylish solution for uniquely shaped windows. Whether you have arched, triangular, eyebrow, slanted, or trapezoid windows, these custom-made blinds offer a perfect fit and seamless look. They provide excellent light control, privacy, and energy efficiency, making them a practical and attractive choice for any home. Enhance the beauty of your unique windows with Shaped Bottom Up Roller Blinds and enjoy the perfect blend of form and function.