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The Complete Guide To Insect Screens Garden Route

The Complete Guide To Insect Screens Garden Route

Home » Indoor Products » Insect Screens Guide Garden Route • Knysna • Plett • George The Complete Guide to Insect Screens for Garden Route Coastal Homes Why standard insect screens fail in salt air and what actually works for Knysna, Plettenberg Bay,...

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Awnings Garden Route – An Expert Guide

Awnings Garden Route – An Expert Guide

Home › Outdoor Products › Awnings Guide Awnings Garden Route: The Expert Guide   Our Awnings have transformed Garden Route patios, decks, and entrances across Plettenberg Bay, Knysna, Sedgefield, Wilderness, George, and Mossel Bay with custom-designed awnings...

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Retractable Awnings South Africa

Retractable Awnings South Africa

Finding the Perfect Awning for Your South African Home Why Awnings Are Essential for South African Lifestyles   There’s nothing quite like the smell of a braai on a Saturday afternoon or a quiet moment with coffee on the stoep. In South Africa, our lives are...

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Exterior Roller Blinds for South African Homes 2025

Exterior Roller Blinds for South African Homes 2025

Exterior Outdoor Roller Blinds for South African Homes 2025   Exterior roller blinds are gaining serious traction among South African homeowners. Here’s something to wrap your head around: these blinds can cut solar heat gain by up to 80 percent, which means your...

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Choosing Blinds Colours: A Simple Guide 2025

Choosing Blinds Colours: A Simple Guide 2025

WhatsAppBook Consultation Choosing Blind Colours: Simple Guide 2025 Choosing blind colours can feel overwhelming when you balance swatches, light, and materials. This guide makes the process clear so your home reflects you and works with South African light....

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Your Guide to Nursery Blinds for Peaceful Baby Sleep

Your Guide to Nursery Blinds for Peaceful Baby Sleep

Your Guide to Nursery Blinds: The Link Between Light, Routine, and Restful Sleep A baby’s internal clock, their circadian rhythm, isn’t fully formed at birth. This is why newborns often have their days and nights mixed up. Complete darkness is a powerful biological...

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Bedroom to Bathroom choose The Perfect Blinds

Bedroom to Bathroom choose The Perfect Blinds

Bedroom To Bathroom Perfect Blinds For Your Home “Blinds are like suits. Cut is everything, and you get what you pay for.” – Melissa Penfold   Choose light, privacy and mood for every room in your home. Bedroom To Bathroom: Perfect Blinds For Your Home are not...

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Top Types of Blinds for South African Homes

Top Types of Blinds for South African Homes

Home » Blinds » Top Types of Blinds for South African Homes Top Types of Blinds for South African Homes Blinds in South Africa are more than window coverings. The right choice improves comfort, privacy and style, and can reduce energy costs. Premium designs can cut...

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Blockout Roller Blinds for Warm Winter Living

Blockout Roller Blinds for Warm Winter Living

Blockout Roller Blinds: Turning Winter into Comfort When the Garden Route slows under winter skies, a home that holds its warmth feels like an embrace. Our blockout roller blinds do more than shut out light  they create privacy, comfort, and energy savings, designed...

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Honeycomb Blinds Energy Saving South Africa

Honeycomb Blinds Energy Saving South Africa

Energy savings: up to 35% Popular sizes: R4,800 • R5,700 • R9,500 Estimated payback: about 18 months Pricing valid: August 2025 Honeycomb Blinds: 35% Energy Savings for South African Homes Why Honeycomb Blinds Work as Energy Savers for South African Conditions We are...

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Awnings Garden Route – An Expert Guide

Awnings Garden Route – An Expert Guide

Home › Outdoor Products › Awnings Guide Awnings Garden Route: The Expert Guide   Our Awnings have transformed Garden Route patios, decks, and entrances across Plettenberg Bay, Knysna, Sedgefield, Wilderness, George, and Mossel Bay with custom-designed awnings...

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Outdoor Living: Make Home Feel Bigger

Outdoor Living: Make Home Feel Bigger

Whether you are living in a lock – up – and – go cluster or enjoying the room to roam in a freestanding home, your outdoor space is a big part of how you live. It is where we braai, celebrate the big match, relax with sundowners, or just catch our breath.

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Designed for Life on the Southern Africa Coast:

Custom Blinds, Shutters and Awnings® that Just Make Sense

Along the Garden Route, homes do more than just look good. They need to handle everything from surprise rain off the sea to days packed with family, friends, laughter and holiday visitors. That is where we come in.
At Custom Blind Shutters and Awnings, we have solutions made for real life. Whether you are setting up your dream retirement spot, managing a family home, or turning your patio into an all weather entertainment zone, we have the right fit just for you.

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Top Guest Complaints Solved by Custom Blinds, Shutters & Awnings

Top Guest Complaints Solved by Custom Blinds, Shutters & Awnings

Running a B&B, hotel, or Airbnb in South Africa area comes with its perks; stunning views, happy travellers and glowing reviews. But what happens when guests start griping about early morning sunshine, lack of privacy, or uncomfortable room temperatures? These common complaints can tank your ratings faster than a canceled booking. At Custom Blinds, Shutters & Awnings ®️, we’ve got the main concerns and the solutions to turn those frowns upside down. Let’s dive into the top guest gripes and how our custom window treatments fix them for good.

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Why Choose Custom Blinds?

Why Choose Custom Blinds?

Perfect Fit for Any Window Mass-produced blinds often leave awkward gaps, compromising privacy and light control. Custom blinds are crafted to precise measurements, ensuring a flawless, tailored fit for every window size and shape. Superior Durability & Quality.

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A Guide to Choosing Your Indoor Blinds

A Guide to Choosing Your Indoor Blinds

The choices faced when deciding on which range of blind to choose can be overwhelming. Blinds offer a vast array of benefits to suit each living space. From privacy, aesthetics to the functionality they enhance any space. Here’s a simple guide to help you navigate the…

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