Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Custom-Made Blinds, Awnings & Shutters in Canberra
Established in 1968, Watson Blinds has been a family-run business dedicated to crafting premium window furnishings for over 56 years. Our commitment to quality and innovation has made us a trusted name in the industry, with a local factory in Canberra ensuring full control over product excellence. We offer lifetime warranties, energy-efficient solutions, and a price-beat guarantee, reflecting our focus on customer satisfaction.Our team of experts provides personalized consultations to help clients create stylish, functional spaces tailored to their needs. With a heritage rooted in craftsmanship and a forward-looking approach to technology, we continue to lead the market in blinds, awnings, and shutters.
Services
Custom Blinds
Motorised Blinds
Plantation Shutters
Outdoor Awnings
Insulated Curtains
Panel Glides
Roman Blinds
Venetian Blinds
Honeycomb Blinds
Roller Blinds
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- We offer over 56 years of experience in crafting premium window furnishings.
- Our products come with lifetime warranties for unmatched peace of mind.
- We guarantee the lowest prices with our price-beat promise.
- Our local factory in Canberra ensures quality control and innovation.
- We provide energy-efficient solutions to reduce bills by up to 49%.
Associations and certifications
- ACCC
What people say
Lifetime warranties
Energy-efficient designs
Child-safe products
Local manufacturing
Price-beat guarantee
Services
Motorised Blinds
Motorised blinds offer automated control via remote, smartphone, or voice assistants like Alexa and Google Home. These blinds enhance convenience, security, and energy efficiency by adjusting light and temperature settings remotely. Ideal for hard-to-reach windows, they eliminate cords for child safety while integrating seamlessly with smart home systems.
Plantation Shutters
Custom plantation shutters combine timeless elegance with durability, available in timber, PVC, or aluminium. They provide superior insulation, light control, and noise reduction while adding aesthetic value to homes. These shutters are moisture-resistant in high-humidity areas and come with a 10-year quality guarantee.
Insulated Curtains
Insulated curtains reduce energy bills by up to 32% through thermal fabrics that trap heat in winter and block solar gain in summer. They feature blackout and light-filtering options, enhancing comfort while maintaining style with a wide range of patterns and textures.
Panel Glides
Panel glides are ideal for large windows and sliding doors, offering minimalist design and easy operation. These panels glide smoothly, providing privacy and sun protection while serving as room dividers. Available in blockout, translucent, and sunscreen fabrics, they suit both residential and commercial spaces.
Honeycomb Blinds
Honeycomb blinds feature a cellular design that traps air for superior insulation, reducing energy costs by up to 32%. They offer light control, noise reduction, and UV protection, with options for top-down/bottom-up operation and motorization for modern convenience.
Questions
How do roller blinds improve energy efficiency?
Roller blinds with headboxes and side channels seal gaps, reducing heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer, cutting energy bills by up to 30%.
Are motorised blinds worth the investment?
Yes, motorised blinds offer convenience, security, and energy savings through automated light and temperature control, ideal for modern homes.
What materials are plantation shutters made from?
Shutters are available in timber, PVC, and aluminium, each offering durability, moisture resistance, and custom finishes for varied environments.
Can I retrofit existing blinds to motorised systems?
Yes, if installed by Watson, existing blinds can be upgraded to motorised operation for enhanced convenience and control.
Do blinds increase home value?
Yes, premium window coverings like plantation shutters and motorised blinds enhance aesthetics, energy efficiency, and market appeal.
How do I maintain blinds?
Regular dusting and spot cleaning suffice; fabric blinds may require dry cleaning, while wood or aluminium can be wiped with a damp cloth.
