Made-to-measure blinds and awnings for Forest Town's heritage sash windows and shaded gardens — free in-home measure, a written quote per window, fitted by hand.
Solid interlocking slats that roll down over the whole opening — the heavy-duty pick for heat and noise as much as light.
Shading, not security. Our roller shutters are made for sun, heat and glare control on the outside of the glass. They are not security-rated shutters — that is a different product, which we can quote on request.
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Why Forest Town needs its own spec
Old trees, old windows, new light problems
Forest Town sits on the Parktown ridge's heritage belt — narrow, winding streets under a mature canopy of jacaranda and old oak, with homes whose sash and steel-framed windows are original to the house. It's the kind of streetscape that makes off-the-shelf window treatments look wrong the moment they go up.
That canopy is also the local light problem. Dappled shade through the trees means sun that shifts from soft to sharp within a few metres, hour by hour — a blanket blockout roller solves it in one room and over-darkens the next. Adjustable slat control earns its keep here in a way flat suburbs never need.
Many of these homes still carry their original single glazing. A cellular blind fitted behind an untouched street-facing sash adds a genuine thermal buffer for winter mornings and summer afternoons — without changing a single line of the facade. And because Forest Town backs onto the same heritage pocket as Saxonwold, Westcliff, Houghton Estate and Parktown North, the same thinking carries across the whole ridge.
Mature tree canopy
Jacarandas and old oaks mean dappled, ever-changing light rather than flat sun — venetians and adjustable slats earn their keep here.
Original window openings
Sash and steel-framed windows from the suburb's early architecture keep their proportions — timber venetians are made to fit them, not fight them.
Single glazing, real weather
Cellular blinds add a genuine thermal buffer behind an untouched street-facing sash — comfort without changing the facade.
Gardens that get used
Close to the Braamfontein Spruit greenbelt, Forest Town's gardens are lived in — awnings and zip screens keep the patio usable for more of the year.
How it works
From enquiry to fitted, in four steps
01
Enquire
Tell us the rooms, the windows and what's actually bothering you about the light — by chat, form or a quick call.
02
Free in-home measure
A consultant visits with fabric and slat samples, measures every window precisely, and talks through what suits a home like yours.
03
Written quote
A clear, itemised quote per window — no guesswork, no surprises before anything is made.
04
Made & fitted
Every blind is made to order and fitted cleanly, with the operation demonstrated before we leave.
Where we work
Forest Town and the ridge around it
The same heritage considerations run right across this pocket of Johannesburg — here's where else we fit.
Can blinds go into an original sash window without damaging the frame?
Yes, in almost every case. Inside-mount brackets fix into the existing timber reveal without altering the sash itself, and where a frame is too shallow or delicate we'll recommend an outside-mount instead. Your consultant checks each window on the free measure before anything is quoted.
Will the street-facing look of the house change?
Interior blinds sit inside the room and change nothing outside. Concealed and recessed systems go a step further, hiding the hardware in the ceiling so the window reads as untouched. Exterior products like awnings and zip screens do change what you see from the garden — we talk through that honestly before you commit to anything.
What does the free in-home measure actually involve?
A consultant visits with fabric and slat samples, measures every window you're interested in, and advises on what suits each room's light and privacy — no obligation, and no quote until you've seen the options in person.
Do you do awnings and screens for the garden, not just interior blinds?
Yes — folding-arm awnings for patios and decks, and zip screens for enclosing them against wind and glare. On exposed positions we recommend a wind sensor with the motor, so an unattended awning retracts itself before a highveld storm gets to it.
How do you handle child safety, especially with existing corded blinds?
Every corded or chained blind we fit comes with a wall tensioner as standard, and we'll always flag cordless or motorised options for nurseries and kids' rooms. Motorised operation is the safest option there is — no cords or chains at all.
How long does it take from quote to fitted?
Everything is made to order, so timing depends on the products and fabrics chosen. Rather than promise a number upfront, your written quote confirms the lead time for your specific order.
Let's get your windows measured properly.
Free in-home measure, a written quote per window, and one of our expert consultants on the phone before anything is fitted.
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Free in-home measure & written quote
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