George Blinds Shutters and Awnings
- Privacy that still lets morning light through
- Bedrooms that sleep dark for growing kids
- Braai areas and patios that work year round
- Simple maintenance suited to busy family life
George moves to the rhythm of everyday family living. Early mornings. School runs. Homework at the kitchen table. Suppers together. The braai on Saturday. Homes here are lived in fully. Light matters. Privacy matters. The house needs to feel comfortable all day, not just when guests arrive.
George huise bly vol lewe. Van die oggend se eerste tee tot die aand se laaste lig — privaatheid, gemak en ruimte maak die verskil.
Light control without closing the room
Most George homes face morning sun in living areas. Bedrooms warm early. In estates like Kingswood, Oubaai and Fancourt, large glass doors flood open-plan spaces with natural light. That is welcome — until it wakes the kids at five.
Roller blinds, double rollers and honeycomb blinds give you control without making rooms feel shut. Bedrooms sleep dark. Living rooms stay soft and open. Nurseries stay cool through long afternoons.
Lig is lekker. Maar slaap is ook belangrik.
Browse indoor blinds, including roller blinds, double rollers and zebra blinds and honeycomb blinds.
Braai areas and patios that work every weekend
The braai is not a feature. It is the room. Birthdays happen here. Rugby Saturdays happen here. Sunday lunch with the family happens here. In George, the patio is where life actually takes place.
Outdoor blinds make the braai area usable through wind and changing light. Mesh keeps the view of the Outeniqua mountains open while holding warmth and privacy. In Heather Park, Denneoord and the older George suburbs, patios often sit close to neighbours. Outdoor blinds give you that breathing room without building a wall.
“Ons het altyd die weer eers gekyk voor ons braai. Nou braai ons net.”
- Guided track or weighted systems for wind resistance
- UV filtering mesh that keeps brightness soft
- Low maintenance — hose down, carry on
Awnings for shade, meals and unhurried afternoons
Retractable or fixed awnings create gentle shade where the family gathers. Midday in George can be harsh, especially over the Outeniqua from October to March. Awnings soften that glare and make outdoor meals and afternoon coffee possible without squinting.
In the newer estates along the N2 corridor and around Garden Route Mall, homes often have north-facing entertainment areas. A retractable folding-arm awning with Somfy wind sensors gives you shade when you need it and full sun when you want it.
Explore awnings and retractable patio shade awnings.
Children’s bedrooms and nurseries
Young families in George need bedrooms that actually work. Early sunrise wakes toddlers before the alarm goes off. Street light spills through curtains that were never measured properly. Older kids need quiet rooms for homework and rest.
Honeycomb blinds insulate and block light. Blockout rollers darken a room completely. Both are cordless for child safety. Simple to use. Built to handle daily life with small hands.
Kinders slaap beter in ‘n donker kamer. Ouers ook.
Read our nursery blinds guide for safe, practical options.
Shutters for privacy and airflow
Shutters give privacy without shutting a room down. They let the house breathe. Open louvres for morning air. Close them when evening calls for quiet and warmth. In George, where homes in areas like Herolds Bay and Victoria Bay face afternoon wind, shutters control airflow without slamming or rattling.
Suited to both new builds in the golf estates and established family homes in the CBD, Blanco and Pacaltsdorp.
Materials that work for real life
| Need | Solution | Why it helps |
|---|---|---|
| Noise and light for sleep | Honeycomb or blockout rollers | Better sleep, calmer mornings |
| Privacy near neighbours | Mesh outside + sheer inside | Privacy without darkness |
| Braai and patio every day | Outdoor blinds or awnings | Use the patio rain or shine |
| Durability with kids | Tough fabrics, cordless mechanisms | Built for real family use |
| Large glass in new estates | Double rollers or motorised blinds | Control light across wide openings |
Why families in George choose Custom Blinds
George has several blind companies. Some have been here for decades. What makes us different is simple: we manufacture shutters and awnings ourselves, we supply from Somfy, Hunter Douglas and Coulisse, and we install personally. No subcontractors. No middlemen. Duncan visits George weekly and knows the light, wind and privacy patterns across every suburb.
We also run an online shop with free delivery across South Africa — so if you prefer to measure and order yourself, you can do that too.
Ons is nie ‘n franchise nie. Ons is ‘n gesin wat vir gesinne werk.
Measure and quote for your George home
We install across George and the greater Garden Route. We bring samples, guide decisions, and make sure the home feels right for how you live. No pressure. No rush. Just clarity and comfort.
George in the Garden Route
George sits in the centre of the Garden Route — close to schools, work and daily routine. Each town around it has different light, wind and privacy patterns. We work with all of them.
- Garden Route — the broader region we serve
- Sedgefield — quieter pace, lagoon living
- Buffalo Bay — holiday homes and salt air
- Knysna — waterfront and forest-edge homes
- Plettenberg Bay — beachfront and wind exposure
- Herolds Bay and Victoria Bay — coastal privacy
- Wilderness — open views, strong afternoon light
Comfort and privacy are part of the rhythm of life here. Not decoration.
Frequently asked questions
Your George specialists — every product, one team
Duncan and the Custom Blinds team serve George, Herolds Bay, Wilderness, Blanco, Pacaltsdorp and surrounds. Every product below is measured on site, manufactured to specification and installed by our team. No subcontractors.
All George installations include a personal site visit by Duncan, detailed measurement and written quotation. Book your free George consultation →
Helpful guides for George homeowners
- Roller Blinds Guide — types, fabrics and what to expect
- Sheer Roller Blinds — openness factor and coastal durability
- Awnings Garden Route — retractable, louvred and folding arm
- Blinds for Privacy — daytime and nighttime solutions
- Motorised Blinds Guide — Somfy and MotionBlinds
- UV-Resistant Blinds — protect furniture from sun damage
- Nursery Blinds Guide — safe and practical for children’s rooms
- Honeycomb Blinds Guide — insulation and energy efficiency
- How to Clean Blinds — maintenance tips for coastal homes
- Double Roller and Zebra Blinds — day–night privacy in one
- Blockout Roller Blinds — full darkness for bedrooms
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Independent and family-run. Working locally across the Garden Route since 2010.
Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings | George, Garden Route
- Blindquip George — Hunter Douglas blinds from an authorised partner
- Outdoor Products — awnings, outdoor blinds, shadeports & shade sails
