Design Journal · Sydney trade guides
Trade Guides to Specifying Curtains, Roman Blinds and Cushions
Practical guides for interior designers, decorators, curtain retailers, homeware brands and commercial projects: how to specify linen, Roman blinds, motorisation, cushions, outdoor upholstery and acoustic curtains before you order.
Reviewed by the LuxAura trade team · Updated
- Trade supply only. No retail checkout or public price list.
- Specify LuxAura fabric, an Australian trade brand or your own.
- A reply from our trade team within one business day.
Linen weight and product selection
GSM tells you weight, not durability. See the weight range we start from for curtains, Roman blinds, cushions and upholstery, and the test data to ask for before you specify.
Read the linen fabric weight guide →Browse linen fabric sourcing →
Roman blind structure and fabric selection
Connect the opening, finished weight, fold plan, lining, pattern placement, hardware and motor limits before manufacture.
Read the Roman blind selection guide →Open the Roman blind manufacturing page →
Cushion fabric, zip and insert specifications
Choose fabric, zip and insert by how the cushion will be used. This guide covers seams, closures, fill types and how to reorder matching covers later.
Read the cushion specification guide →Review cushion finishes & inserts →
Motorised Roman blinds: weight, power and control
Before choosing a motor, add up the blind’s total weight: face fabric, lining, battens and headrail. Then plan the power source and control method.
Read the motorised Roman blind planning guide →Review motorised Roman blind supply →
Outdoor cushions and upholstery: specify the whole assembly
Outdoor fabric is only one part. Seams, zips, inserts and drainage decide how an outdoor cushion lasts in its stated exposure.
Read the outdoor cushion and upholstery guide →Review outdoor cushion manufacture →
Acoustic curtains: reports, fullness and installation
Acoustic curtains help reduce echo; they do not isolate a room from outside noise. Learn how test reports, fullness, wall gap and track choice change the result.
Read the acoustic curtain evidence guide →Review acoustic curtain supply →
Choosing showroom display racks and stands
Plan curtain, blind, fabric and cushion displays around what customers need to compare, the available footprint and how samples are changed.
Read the showroom display planning guide →Review custom display racks →Answer-first guidance
Trade FAQ
Are Design Journal articles product specifications?
No. They are general trade guidance. Final specifications, quantities, pricing and lead times are confirmed against your brief before production.
Who are these guides for?
These guides are for interior designers, decorators, curtain retailers and homeware brands, and for teams specifying commercial projects in Sydney and across Australia.
Can I send drawings or a specification for a quote?
Yes. Send the product, finished sizes, fabric source, quantity, service needed and target delivery date. We reply within one business day.
How long do curtains, Roman blinds and cushions take?
About 4 weeks from order when you use LuxAura fabric. With your own fabric, allow 4 to 6 weeks from when we receive it.
Can you make up Warwick, James Dunlop or other Australian trade fabrics?
Yes. We can order fabric from Australian trade houses on our account, or make up fabric you supply, into curtains, Roman blinds, cushions and upholstery.
Do you supply trade clients outside Sydney?
Yes. We deliver Australia-wide. Measuring and installation are available across Sydney.
Can I see samples?
Yes. Trade samples can be viewed at our Alexandria showroom by appointment.
Sydney trade support · Alexandria
Send the Specification. Get a Clear Next Step.
Tell us the product, sizes, fabric source, quantity, service requirement and target delivery date. Trade terms, minimum quantities and production timing are confirmed against your brief.