Just built or moved into a new home? Congratulations! Now it’s time to turn that blank canvas into a space that feels truly yours. One of the first (and most important) upgrades you can make is choosing the right blinds.

Here’s what to consider when shopping for window coverings in your newly built home.

Start with Orientation: Where the Sun Hits

Before choosing fabrics or colours, think about where each room faces. In Australia’s climate, sun exposure affects comfort and energy use.

• North or west-facing? Go for blockout or dual blinds to block heat and glare.
• South-facing? Use light-filtering or screen fabrics to keep things bright but private.

Tip: Blinds can double as passive climate control—reducing heat in summer and keeping warmth in during winter.

Go for Consistency in Open-Plan Spaces

Most new homes have large, open living areas. To avoid a patchy look, stick to the same blind style and colour across connecting windows and sliding doors.

Best options:

• Dual roller blinds for flexibility in shared spaces
• Textured blockout blinds for softness and privacy
• Screen blinds for bright, clean light

Tip: Measure all windows at once and order together to ensure a colour match across the fabric batch.

Maximise Natural Light Where You Can

New builds often have larger windows and glass doors—make the most of them with light-filtering or screen blinds.

Great for:

• Kitchens
• Dining areas
• Hallways or staircases

Tip: If you want day privacy + night coverage, install dual blinds or layer with curtains.

Stick to a Neutral Base for Long-Term Flexibility

Trends come and go—but a classic blind colour will work for years to come, even as your decor evolves.

Go for:

• White
• Stone
• Light grey
• Natural textures (like linen-look fabrics)

Tip: Use Apollo’s free swatches to see how fabric colours look in different rooms.

Plan for DIY or Professional Install

Apollo’s blinds are DIY-friendly, but if your new build has tall or hard-to-reach windows, you might want to mix DIY with pro help.

• Simple blinds (roller, blockout, screen) = perfect for DIY
• Oversized windows = may need a hand from a local installer

Final Tip: Don’t Leave Windows Bare

Even if your home is brand new, uncovered windows = lack of privacy, excess heat, and fading furniture. With Apollo, you can choose custom-fit blinds online, made for your new home’s exact specs.

Shop by room, fabric, or function at shop.apolloblinds.com.au