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The evidence on shading and home cooling

What the research measured about awnings, outdoor blinds, shutters, honeycomb blinds and curtains, and what it cannot tell you about an Adelaide home.

Motorised Blinds: Battery vs. Hardwired – Which Is Best for Your Adelaide Home?

After price, the most common question we hear from Adelaide homeowners is simple: “Do I need an electrician for motorised blinds?” The short answer is

Keep Your Home Cool: Ziptrak Outdoor Blinds vs Canvas Awnings (Adelaide Guide)

Adelaide summers are no joke. Hot northerlies, intense UV, and long afternoons of western sun can quickly turn outdoor areas and window zones into heat

Eighty Eight O’Connell Apartments

Stan Bond is proud to be the preferred supplier of window furnishings for the prestigious Eighty Eight O’Connell Apartments in Adelaide. Our partnership

Motorised Blinds Adelaide

Supply and install of motorised blinds in Adelaide. Battery or hardwired. Free in-home measure and quote.

How to Transform Your Home with Smart Roller Blinds?

The concept of a smart home has taken the world by storm, and smart roller blinds are becoming a cornerstone of this movement.

Why Are Automated Roller Blinds Packed with Features Perfect for Modern Homes?

In today’s world of advancing technology and modern lifestyles, achieving the perfect balance of functionality and elegance in your home has never been

How to Gain Full Control of Your Motorised Blinds?

Motorised blinds have revolutionised the way Australians manage light, privacy, and energy efficiency in their homes. With a simple touch of a button,

How To Transform Your Home with Motorised Indoor Blinds: A Complete Guide

Welcome to the Future of Window Coverings with Stan Bond At Stan Bond, we believe your home deserves the perfect blend of style,

Industrial-Inspired Curtains

Exploring Industrial Design Industrial design traces its roots to the turn of the 20th century when former industrial spaces like factories and warehouses

Curtains for Coastal Elegance

Creating A Coastal Style Coastal style draws its inspiration from the serene beauty of sandy shores and ocean waves, evoking a sense of

Curtains for Eclectic Spaces

Exploring Eclectic Style Eclectic style celebrates diversity, blending elements from different periods, cultures, and design styles to create a harmonious mishmash of the

A Guide to Mid-Century Modern Curtains

Exploring Mid-Century Modern Design Mid-Century Modern design emerged in the mid-20th century, particularly during the 1950s and ‘60s, as a response to the

Shabby Chic Curtains For A Cosy Retreat

Exploring Shabby Chic Style Shabby Chic style emerged in the 1980s as a response to the formal and often rigid design sensibilities of

A Journey into Art Deco Curtains

History of Art Deco The Art Deco movement emerged in the early 20th century, reaching its peak popularity during the 1920s and 1930s.

A Guide to Modern Farmhouse Curtains

Embracing Rustic Elegance Modern Farmhouse style marries the warmth and charm of rural living with the clean lines and contemporary sensibilities of modern

Curtains For Scandinavian Living

Embracing Scandinavian Elegance In the realm of interior design, Scandinavian style stands out for its timeless appeal, focusing on simplicity, functionality, and understated

Achieving Serenity With Japandi Curtains

A Guide to Japandi Curtains In the realm of interior design, the fusion of Scandinavian functionality with Japanese minimalism has given rise to

Elevating Modern Spaces With Contemporary Curtains

The Essence of Contemporary Curtains In the ever-evolving world of interior design, contemporary style stands out for its ability to capture the essence

Bohemian Curtains Are Anything But Ordinary

A Guide to Curtains for Free Spirits Bohemian style, with its eclectic mix of colours, patterns, and textures, offers a refreshing departure from

A Guide to Hamptons-Inspired Curtains

Capturing Coastal Elegance The Hamptons style epitomises the essence of coastal living with its blend of timeless elegance and relaxed sophistication. Inspired by

Curtains for Your Home Theatre Room

In the realm of home entertainment, the home theatre room stands as the ultimate haven for movie buffs and avid gamers alike. To

Stan Bond’s History in Curtains

1970 At Stan Bond, we understand the intimate role that blinds and curtains play in transforming a house into a home, a sanctuary

Somfy Zigbee 3.0 Release

In April 2024 Somfy Released their latest range of Indoor Motor, Curtain Motors, Remote Controls and Tahoma Hub. As a Somfy Expert, Stan

Curtains for Your Master Bedroom Retreat

The master bedroom serves as your private sanctuary—a haven of comfort and tranquility where you can unwind and rejuvenate after a long day.

Selecting Curtains For Kids Bedroom

A child’s bedroom is more than just a place to sleep—it’s a haven for imagination, play, and rest. When it comes to designing

Curtains for Your Study/Office Space

With an increasing number of people working from home, establishing an environment conducive to productivity is essential. Your study or home office space

Elevate Your Living Space with Curtains

Creating Versatile Ambiance Your living space is the heart of your home, where you entertain guests, unwind with family, and sometimes even work.

Layering Sheer and Blackout Curtains

In the realm of interior design, curtains play a pivotal role in shaping the ambiance and functionality of a space. A trend that

Curtains for Minimalist Spaces

Exploring Minimalist Design Minimalist design is a philosophy that celebrates simplicity, clarity, and functionality. Originating in the 20th century, minimalist interiors focus on

The Ultimate Guide To Curtains

Modern curtains and drapery have evolved beyond their basic purpose and now serve practical and functional roles to become the focal point of

What’s the purpose of an awning?

Looking to renovate your backyard and add a touch of style and comfort? You might’ve considered putting an outdoor awning above your patio

Indoor Blinds: Frequently Asked Questions

5 Frequently Asked Questions about Indoor Blinds Indoor blinds are an essential aspect of any home, providing privacy, light control, and an aesthetic touch to

How Much Do Plantation Shutters Cost in Adelaide? (2026 Guide)

Plantation Shutter Price – How Much Are They? Plantation shutters are a popular choice for homeowners seeking a combination of style, functionality, and durability. Known

Introducing Veri Shade Blinds

Introducing Veri Shades Say hello to the newest product on the market, Veri Shades! The Clever Curtain, Veri Shades are an innovative new product that

Project Spotlight – Fish River Ranger Accommodation, NT

Project archive: bespoke Crimsafe screens for Fish River ranger accommodation, recognised in the 2018–2019 award period.

Stan Bond Feature on Outdoors Indoors TV

Stan Bond is honoured to be featured in the new season of Outdoors Indoors on Channel 9. Adelaide’s

Ziptrak Blinds vs Zipscreen Blinds – What is the difference?

Ziptrak vs Zipscreen – What’s the Difference? Alfresco entertaining is a major part of Adelaide living. With so many options for sun protection and outdoor

Turn Your House Into a Crimsafe Home

With school holidays just around the corner, many South Australian families will be packing their bags for a

Shower Screen – Latest News

Latest News: No Longer Manufacturing Shower Screens Stan Bond has manufactured shower screens in our Adelaide plant since the mid-1970s. We always prided ourselves on

Choosing Designs to Suit Your Style

Your home says a lot about your style. Everything – from how you arrange the pictures on the wall,

Window Furnishings to Keep Your Heating Bills Down

With electricity prices continuing to rise and South Australia shivering through its coldest start to winter in

Entertaining Outdoors All Year Round

South Australians love spending time outdoors. Whether that’s swimming at our beautiful beaches, watching sports at Adelaide Oval, walking through

Top Tips For Investing In Curtains

What to take into consideration when buying curtains Curtains . They can make a room. But, if elements such as colour, fabric, line, and length

Using Window Furnishings to Minimise Your Carbon Footprint

At Stan Bond we believe that Earth Day, April 22, is a great opportunity to further build

Reducing External Noise Pollution in your Home

Excessive noise pollution is not only annoying, but can also be damaging to your health. Those living in

How to Keep Your Home Secure When You’re Away

How to Keep Your Home Secure While You’re Away Going away over summer and looking to improve your home security? Well, if you’re looking to

5 Tips to Keep Cool this Summer

5 Tips to Keep Cool This Summer There are plenty of affordable ways to cool your home, all of which look great, will keep the

Top 3 Outside Blinds for Seafront Homes and Apartments

Top 3 Blinds for Seafront Homes and Apartments Everyone knows of the damaging effects weather can have on the exterior of your home, but what

Outdoor Blinds Damaged in Stormy Weather?

Unfortunately, South Australia didn’t get the start to spring it was hoping for. We saw rain, hail, strong winds

Choosing the Right Blinds

Choosing the right blinds can be daunting. You’ve got to take into consideration the style, size, colour, texture, scale, pattern and

Answers From the Experts

Answers from the Experts Stan Bond aims to deliver the highest quality service possible. This includes answering any questions or queries customers may have in

Protecting Your Blinds From the Outdoors

Protecting Your Blinds From the outdoors As we delve further and further into the cold and darkness of winter, the time spent outside maintaining our

The Stan Bond Guide to Cleaning Internal Blinds

Cleaning is rarely fun, but cleaning internal blinds seems to draw more than its fair share of

Prepare Your Home for Winter

Prepare Your Home For Winter You spent all summer trying to keep the cool air in, but now it’s time to keep it out. With

Create the Ultimate Outdoor Living Space

An outdoor living space could become the most used part of your home. Many designers and builders are blurring

Safeguard Your Home and Valuables

We should all feel safe in our homes, but the reality is that thieves are always on the look-out for

Reduce your energy costs without breaking a sweat

It’s tempting to cool the whole house during a heatwave, but you can save significantly by only

What is Crimsafe & Why is it better?

What is Crimsafe and Why is it Better? Crimsafe is an Australian Designed security screen system used for Hinged Doors, Sliding Security Doors, Fixed Window

What To Do If a Storm Damaged Your Ziptrak/Zipscreen Blind

Ziptrak & Zipscreen Outdoor Blinds by Stan Bond There is a moment of panic when

Fabric Options for Internal Blinds

Stan Bond offers a huge range of fabrics from all the major suppliers. As a major manufacturer of custom made

Crimsafe Fire Attenuation for Homes and Bush Fire Areas

Did you know that Crimsafe could be used as part of fire engineering reports on unprotected

Insect screens vs security screens

Compare insect mesh, barrier grille doors, PrivacyGuard and Crimsafe. Insect mesh is not a security screen.

Can you Buy Crimsafe Mesh Separately?

Can You Buy Crimsafe Mesh Separately? We sometimes get asked if Crimsafe stainless steel mesh can be purchased separately and applied to an existing security

Common Questions about Powder Coatings for Awnings

Stan Bond offers Dulux powder-coat colours for awnings, so the metalwork can be finished to suit the home.

How to Avoid Crimsafe Knock-offs

Stan Bond is a Crimsafe Authorised Licensee. The Crimsafe

Where to Buy Roller Blinds in Adelaide

Roller Blinds otherwise known as Holland Blinds or Roll Up Blinds are a great window covering solution. Stan

New Ziptrak® Centre Release lock

Product archive: an introduction to the Ziptrak centre-release lock. Ask about the current options for your system.

Winter Cafe PVC Blinds: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly

Clear and Tinted PVC Cafe Blinds are a popular winter product. They can be

How to use blinds and awnings in a heatwave - Stan Bond

Shade the glass from outside on a hot day, and open windows only when the air outside is cooler.

Save Time and Money with EnduroShield Shower Screen Coating

Care guidance for an existing EnduroShield-treated shower screen. Stan Bond no longer supplies new shower screens.

Why Use Acrylic Fabrics?

In South Australia, acrylic fabrics are rarely used on External Blinds . Traditionally our market has preferred PolyCotton canvas which completely

Protect Your Home From Repeat Burglaries

An interesting article posted on the Tasmania Police Service website looks at this disturbing pattern regarding repeat burglaries. Details

Crimsafe Warranty and Care Guide

Crimsafe products supplied by Stan Bond, a Crimsafe Authorised Licensee, are a great investment in Security for your family. Once installed your investment requires

What to Do About a Broken Roller Blind Chain

How To Fix a Broken Roller Blind Chain Roller Blind Repairs – Roller Blinds are operated via a simple chain system. If you’ve ever pulled