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Pet Friendly Accommodation – Huon Valley

Pet Friendly

Huon Valley Dog Friendly Accommodation

Have you ever thought about how great it would be to go on an extended holiday with your favorite four-legged companion? Look into deals at these pet-friendly hotels in Huon Valley. Spot, Buddy, Lucky or whatever you call them can finally come along and join in on the holiday festivities.  The Huon Valley in Tasmania is a beautiful area with several pet-friendly accommodations.

  • River Front Estate– Set on 5 acres , in the centre of huonville this property is great place to relax for both your pet and your family
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What should you look for family friendly accommodation in huon valley

When searching for family-friendly accommodation in the Huon Valley, consider the following factors:

  1. Space and Layout: Look for accommodations that offer multiple bedrooms or spacious living areas, allowing your family to spread out comfortably.
  2. Kitchen Facilities: A kitchen or kitchenette can be very handy for preparing meals, especially if you have picky eaters or dietary restrictions.
  3. Laundry Facilities: Access to a washing machine can be a great convenience for families, especially on longer trips.
  4. Child-Friendly Amenities: Check for features like cribs, high chairs, and play areas. Some places may have toys or games available.
  5. Outdoor Space: Gardens, yards, or nearby parks provide great areas for kids to play and explore.
  6. Location: Choose a spot that’s close to family-friendly attractions, parks, and activities. Easy access to local shops and restaurants is also beneficial.
  7. Safety Features: Look for accommodations with safety measures in place, such as secure fencing, non-slip surfaces, and childproof locks.
  8. Wi-Fi and Entertainment: Free Wi-Fi can be a plus for keeping kids entertained, as well as access to TV, movies, or games.
  9. Reviews and Recommendations: Check online reviews to see what other families have to say about their experiences. Look for comments on cleanliness, comfort, and overall family-friendliness.
  10. Flexible Booking Policies: Consider places with flexible cancellation policies in case plans change.

By focusing on these factors, you can find a comfortable and convenient place that will enhance your family’s experience in the beautiful Huon Valley and ideal family friendly accommodation in the huon valley is riverfrontestate.com.au . So for that next family friendly accommodation book riverfrontestate.com.au

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Discover the Huonvalley and places to stay

The Huon Valley in Tasmania is a stunning area known for its natural beauty, outdoor activities, and rich heritage. Here are some highlights you might enjoy:

  1. Huon River: Take a scenic drive or boat trip along the river, which is beautiful for fishing, kayaking, or just relaxing by the water.
  2. Tahune AirWalk: Experience breathtaking views from the treetops on this elevated walkway. The nearby swinging bridges and forest trails are also worth exploring.
  3. Hasting Caves: The largest lime stone caves in the Southern Hemisphere, place the lovely thermal springs for a quick dip.
  4. Bruny Island: Take a ferry from Kettering to Bruny Island, known for its stunning coastlines, wildlife, and gourmet food experiences, like cheese and oysters.
  5. Local Produce: Visit orchards, berry farms, and wineries to sample delicious local products. The Huon Valley is famous for its apples, cider and Cherries.
  6. Places to Stay: Looking for somwhere cental and special for your stay in the Huonvalley, you cant go past Riverfrontestate.com.au , it offers family accommodation and its in the heart of Huonville, and you will be right on the Huon River
  7. Big Tree Visitors Guide: The Huonvalley is the home to the Grove of Giants, with tees in excess of 61Metres tall with a girth of 20 metres.
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Retractable Roof for Outdoor Decks

A retractable roof is a type of roofing system that can be opened or closed to allow for flexibility in outdoor and indoor spaces. Commonly used in stadiums, arenas, and certain residential applications, retractable roofs offer several benefits:

  1. Versatility: They allow spaces to be used for various activities, adapting to weather conditions. You can enjoy an open-air experience on pleasant days and close the roof during inclement weather.
  2. Natural Light: When open, retractable roofs bring in natural light, enhancing the ambiance of the space.
  3. Ventilation: They can improve airflow when open, helping to keep areas cool and comfortable.
  4. Protection: When closed, they provide shelter from rain, wind, and snow, protecting the underlying space and its occupants.
  5. Design Options: Available in various styles, materials, and mechanisms (manual or automated), retractable roofs can be customized to fit the aesthetic of a building or outdoor area.

In residential settings like ballarar or hobart, retractable roofs are often used in patios, decks, or pools, allowing homeowners to enjoy the outdoors while having the option to close off the space when needed.

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Natural Fiber Roller and Roman Blinds

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We now stock a number of Natural fiber fabrics suitable for Roman and Roller blinds. Our natural fabric blinds are made from materials like bamboo, jute, grass, ramie or cotton. These blinds combine the traditional folding style of Roman shades or roller blinds with the aesthetic and eco-friendly qualities of natural fibers.

Key features include:

  1. Eco-Friendly: Natural fibers are biodegradable and sustainable, making these blinds an environmentally friendly choice.
  2. Aesthetic Appeal: They offer a warm, textured look that can enhance the decor of a room, adding a touch of nature and sophistication.
  3. Light Filtering: Depending on the weave and thickness of the material, they can provide varying levels of light control while still allowing some natural light to filter through.
  4. Insulation: Natural fibers can provide some insulation, helping to regulate indoor temperatures.
  5. Variety of Styles: Available in different patterns and colors, they can complement various interior design styles.

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External Skylight Roller Shutter

We have now trialed our new Skylight roller shutter system in Hobart, unlike traditional roller shutters this system pulls the roller shutter down in roller bearing rails.

A skylight roller shutter is a type of shading system designed for skylights or roof windows. These shutters are installed on the exterior or interior of a skylight and can be rolled up or down to control the amount of light entering the room. They offer benefits such as:

  1. Light Control: They can help regulate the amount of natural light entering the space, which is useful for reducing glare and protecting furniture from UV damage.
  2. Energy Efficiency: By blocking out sunlight, they can help in maintaining the internal temperature, reducing the need for air conditioning or heating.
  3. Privacy: They provide a level of privacy by blocking views from outside.
  4. Weather Protection: Some roller shutters can offer protection against the elements, including rain and wind, which can help in extending the lifespan of your skylight.

We can now offer the skylight roller shutter in Hobart and Skylight Roller Shutter in Ballarat

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Largest Range of Hobart Honeycomb blinds

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Honeycomb blinds, also known as cellular shades, are great for keeping the summer heat out as we head into the spring weather. They work by trapping air within their honeycomb-shaped cells, creating an insulating layer between your windows and your room. This insulation helps to reduce heat transfer, keeping your space cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.  We have the largest range of honeycomb fabrics in the Tasmania. With over 600+ individual colour and fabric combinations.

Here are a few tips for maximizing their effectiveness:

  1. Choose the Right Cellular Shade: Honeycomb blinds come in a variety of cell sizes and fabric types, a shade with a higher R-value (a measure of thermal resistance) for better insulation. Some models also have reflective or UV-blocking coatings for added protection against heat.  The smaller the cell size and the translucently of fabric will have a lower R-value while the larger or double/cell in cell will have a higher R-value.
  2. Cell Sizes:  Cell sizes and fabric options are as follows;
    • 16mm, translucent & blockout
    • 20mm, translucent & blockout
    • 25mm/26mm, sun mesh, translucent, woven  & blockout
    • 38mm Single and 38mm Cell in Cell or Double, sun mesh, translucent, woven & blockout.
    • 45mm, translucent, woven & blockout
    • 62mm , translucent & blockout
  3. Install Properly: Make sure the blinds are installed snugly and cover the entire window. Gaps around the edges can let in heat.  You can also frame honeycomb blinds so a total blockout honeycomb blinds.
  4. Close Them During Peak Heat: Keep the blinds closed during the hottest part of the day to block out the sun’s rays and reduce heat gain.
  5. Combine with Other Window Treatments: Layering with curtains or drapes can provide additional insulation and block out more light.  With our new woven fabrics which have a sheer linen look, match some of sheer linen curtain fabrics.
  6. Consider Top-Down/Bottom-Up Options: These styles allow you to control light and heat more flexibly, as you can open the top portion while keeping the bottom covered.
  7. Control Types: Motorised honeycombs are are great option available in both a DC and 240v solution, we also offer cordless, topdown/bottom up, chain or continuous loop, and final tension honeycomb blind
  8. Sizes of Honeycomb Blinds: The minimum width is 250mm wide, however we have the ability with most fabrics to go to 3000mm wide our largest width honeycomb can be 5000m wide.

By using honeycomb blinds effectively, you can enjoy a cooler indoor environment and reduce the load on your air conditioning system.

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Hobart Honeycomb Blinds – Ready for winter

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Choosing the Perfect Honeycomb Blind

Honeycomb blinds make a great option for your window coverings in Hobart.  While curtains still offer the highest thermal insulation, they often obscure the Hobart views, The first decision when choosing your honeycomb blind is what size fabric cell to your require, each cell size offers different levels of heat retention or reflection, depending on your requirements and available space. The industry likes to confuse the consumer a little bit as different companies measure different areas to determine what you are looking at.  At Taylor and Stirling we have one of the largest range of Honeycomb blinds in Hobart, Our range includes fabrics from USA, Europe, China, Taiwan, Vietnam, so depending on your budget, window size or colour requirements we have a honeycomb solution for your home.

Fabric Cell Size

  • 25mm Single (or 10mm)
  • 38mm Single or 38mm Double (or 20mm)
  • 45mm Single or 45mm Double
  • 62mm Single or 62mm Double

UV Blockage by Fabric Type

Room darkening (block out ) fabrics offer homeowners the ability to significantly block out the sunlight reducing up to 100% UV light. While light filtering fabrics have a range of UV transmission and can create softer lighting for any room in the home. With sheers, block as little as 49.9% of UV light offering a screened view of the streetscape and a degree daylight privacy.

Sheer: 49.9% – 71.5% UV Blockage
Light Filtering: 88% – 97% UV Blockage
Room Darkening: 100% UV Blockage

Insulation (rvalue) by Fabric Type

Utilising unique construction and advanced materials, honeycomb or cellar blinds provide superior insulation. Experience different fabric & cell technologies that will make you feel more comfortable and reduce your home’s energy costs  in winter and summer. Windows represent gateways through which surprising amounts of energy for heating and cooling the room can be lost. The pockets or cells in honeycomb blinds offer a unique layer of insulation, for substantial energy savings and protection against energy loss. Our extensive range of honeycomb shades can significantly protect your home from circulation of indoor and outside air which causes energy loss – to create a more comfortable living environment year-round, while helping you leave a smaller carbon footprint.

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Lift Systems

Select from a range of innovative shade systems featuring improved hardware and lift technology. There’s a perfect shade system for no matter what your lifestyle has in store.  The style include;

  • Corded – most common format
    • Top Down
    • Top Down/Bottom Up
    • Corded Day Night
  • Cordless, which is operated by a spring system,
    • Smart Rise – simple drop system with release
    • Cordless – TopDown – Bottom Up
    • Cordless – Day/Night
  • Continuous Cord or Chain,
    • Similar to standard roller blind,
    • CordLoop Smart Release
    • CordLoop Top Down
  • Motorised
    • 240V
    • 12V & 12V
  • Vertical
    • Honeycomb for Sliding Doors

Blinds for uPVC widows Hobart

We are the only local manufacture of blinds for uPVC windows and door or also called tilt and turn windows and doors.  So if you are looking for window furnishings for tilt and turn windows call in and discuss your needs with the experts in window coverings for uPVC window. We have a range of honeycomb or pleated blinds for uPVC windows.  The perfect fit blind system fits the windows structure without penetrating the uPVC window.  It is the only system that available for tilt and turn windows that moves with the window, which is especailly important when the window is tilted unlike traditional window furnishings.  So if you need blinds for uPVC windows call in and discuss a solution for your windows

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We now offer services to Southern Tasmania in particular Huon and Channel area covering:

  • Hobart
  • West Hobart
  • South Hobart
  • North Hobart
  • Bellerive
  • Bruny Island,
  • Huonville,
  • Margate,
  • Kingston,
  • Cygnet
  • Kettering
  • Oyster Cove
  • Judbury
  • Snug
  • Blackmans Bay
  • Dover
  • Geeveston,
  • Garden Island
  • South Port
  • Woodbridge
  • Kettering

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Somfy and Zigbee 3.0 Certified

Both our Ballarat and Hobart Store are now certified to install Somfy Zigbee 3.0 Motors. Somfy and Zigbee 3.0 are both important components in the smart home ecosystem, though they serve different purposes.

Somfy is a company that specializes in home automation, particularly for window coverings (like blinds, curtains and shades), awnings, and other types of shading solutions. They offer a range of products that can be controlled remotely, often integrating with various smart home systems.

Zigbee 3.0 is a wireless communication protocol designed for low-power, low-data-rate applications. It’s commonly used in smart home devices for things like lighting, security, and climate control. Zigbee 3.0 is known for its reliability, interoperability, and efficient power usage, making it suitable for battery-operated devices.

Here’s how they interact:

  1. Integration: Some of Somfy’s products can integrate with Zigbee 3.0 networks. This means you can control Somfy devices via Zigbee hubs or controllers that support this protocol. For example, you might be able to use a Zigbee-compatible smart home hub to control Somfy motorized blinds.
  2. Interoperability: Zigbee 3.0 is designed to ensure that devices from different manufacturers can work together. If you have a Zigbee-based smart home system, adding Somfy devices that support Zigbee can expand your home automation options and improve convenience.
  3. Home Automation: With both Somfy and Zigbee 3.0, you can create more complex automation scenarios. For example, you might set up a routine where your blinds automatically adjust based on the time of day or in response to a security alert, using Zigbee sensors and controllers.

If you’re considering adding Somfy products to a Zigbee 3.0 network, make sure to check out the motor compatibility and whether you need additional hubs or bridges to make everything work seamlessly.  We can help out with your design at www.taylorandstirling.com.au

Somfy Zigbee 3.0 2024

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Triangle Windows – What blinds are available

Blinds for triangular windows can be a bit trickier to find and install compared to standard rectangular windows, but there are several options available:

1. Custom Cellular (Honeycomb) Shades

  • Cellular shades can be custom-made to fit triangular windows. These shades provide good insulation and come in various configurations.

2. Roller Blinds 

  • For triangular windows, we can only offer bottom up configuration for equilateral triangles.

3. Vertical Blinds

  • Although vertical blinds are traditionally used for wide windows, they can be adapted for triangular shapes. The slats can be custom cut to fit the window, though this is less common and might not be ideal for every type of triangle.

4. Plantation Shutters for triangle windows

  • Custom Shutters: Plantation or custom shutters can be made to fit triangular windows. These offer a classic look and good light control. They are usually custom-built to the exact shape and dimensions of your window.

5. Window Film

  • If you’re not looking for traditional blinds, frosted or tinted window films can be applied to triangular windows. These can provide privacy and reduce glare without the need for physical blinds, these can be controlled electronically to go from opaque to clear.