Stylish, homely, and functional, traditional curtains and drapes have made a comeback with home-owners in recent years, with Milissa Lennon from Budget Blinds & Awnings now offering a super collection of the latest styles direct to your door.

"I've traditionally done blinds, shutters, and awnings, and now I'm offering curtains, too; I have been doing this for the past 12 months or so," Milissa revealed.

"It seems to be a trend that is back, though blinds, shutters, and awnings, are still incredibly popular," she added.

The move, she says, has been inspired by a turn to more traditional window coverings and a great variety of offerings on the market in recent times.

"There's now a new range of fabrics and choices in curtains that are available and that we offer for clients.

"While they may not be everyone's cup of tea, there's a number of ways they can be used," Milissa said.

Especially in the Central Tablelands with our genuine "four different seasons" climate, they also have a range of other added benefits.

"Definitely, if you're looking at the cost of living and your power use, the better the insulation, the lower your power bills.

"That goes for both winter and summer, they keep a room cooler in the hot weather, and allow heat to be trapped better in the cold; they're also great for privacy and for creating atmosphere," Milissa explained.

After years working for industry leader, Luxaflex, she offers an at-your-home service that means you don't have to leave your house to get your latest window coverings measured, quoted, fitted and installed.

"I don't have a showroom, I come to my customers' homes where I can offer a more complete service.

"I need to go there to get the measurements anyway, and also to see what colours go with what styles and room areas; I do everything, the ordering, quoting, measuring, and installing myself," Milissa said.

Despite the return of fabric curtains to local homes, there's still one classic window covering that tops all others in popularity and versatility, she believes.

"Plantation shutters are always highly sought after for their amazing attributes, insulation, privacy, their ability to let in natural light," Milissa enthused.

"They offer everything that other things can't; you can keep the view and natural light and maintain privacy as well, they're just more flexible," she concluded.

Thinking of a change in blinds, shutters, awnings, or curtains? Contact Milissa on 6369 0173, mob. 0437 106 060; go to: www.bbao.com.au, or email: info@bbao.com.au