Brighton is a relaxing and luxurious bayside suburb located just 11kms south of Melbourne’s CBD. This beautiful suburb is the home to a gorgeous strip of beach featuring iconic colourful beach boxes, an excellent bike track and an assortment of restaurants to enjoy delicious cuisine. Established in 1920, we offer unrivalled service and quality plus expert advice for 100 years. Our showroom is located in Brighton and have completed numerous curtain, blind, awning and shutter installations for domestic and commercial properties in the area.
Our showroom offers full size blind, awning, curtain and drape displays to assist in the decision-making process. We also have thousands of fabric sample hangers and we can bring some of these hangers with us to your consultation for convenience.
To see how we can help you transform your home, visit our showroom at 159 Martin Street, Brighton or give us a call on (03) 9596 2335 or request a free measure and quote.
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Brighton is home to a stretch of brightly coloured victorian-era bathing boxes that are a perfect spot to relax and watch the sunset overlooking Port Phillip Bay. The bathing boxes provide an ideal starting point to explore Brighton and beyond.
Why are people attracted to Brighton?
Brighton is well known for its boutique shopping, laid back atmosphere and luxurious bayside homes. There’s plenty of activities that keep residents and visitors entertained throughout the day from the boutique shopping, cinemas, a bike ride along the coast or relaxing on the beach.
Brighton has a host of local favourite restaurants, bars and cafes. Start your day with a coffee at The Little Ox, a bright and energetic cafe before taking a stroll alongside the colourful beach huts. After spending a day exploring Brightons boutiques make your way to the Palace Cinemas to enjoy a movie and a glass of red.
Because of its luxurious laid back vibe and a wide variety of quality facilities and top notch schools Brighton attracts families and older singles. Median house prices in Brighton are around the $2.4 million mark with a weekly rental price of $1000.
Main streets and precincts
If you take a stroll down the main streets New Street and Church Street you will find yourself surrounded by delightful restaurants, bars and cafes. Brighton beach is also a popular spot to enjoy some down-time and enjoy the beauty of the bay or hit the open air shopping strip along Church Street to enjoy the local boutiques.
Housing Style and Architecture
Brighton is the home to some of Melbourne’s most desirable homes, a mix of Edwardian and Victorian homes sit alongside stylish beachside homes, luxury mansions and modern apartment complexes.
In this area we help a variety of clients who are looking to compliment their homes with interior furnishings that don’t detract from the aesthetic appeal of their homes interior design while providing protection from the elements. Roller blinds are a popular choice for those in Brighton as a subtle way to provide control over natural light and control insulation in the home. Sheers can be used alongside roller blinds to provide extra privacy from those in close proximity to the street and neighbours while also allowing lots of natural light into the home.
With a collection of homes that have both indoor and outdoor living areas straight drop outdoor awnings are an excellent choice for those in Brighton to provide protection against the elements giving residents control over UV light and air flow.
The wide variety of architecture means customised window furnishings are important for the residents of Brighton.
Brighton Commercial Installations
The commercial precinct in Brighton is focused around New Street and Church Street. Outdoor awnings are a popular choice for retail and commercial properties around the Brighton area as they provide protection against the sun for customers and workers during the warm summer months.
Visited the new Jaggad Boutique in Brighton? We recently installed their lush fitting room curtains. Taking all the care to ensure a private change room for all their customers.
For a FREE measure and quote to see which window furnishings would best fit your home, give Nicholls a call on (03) 9596 2335 to arrange an appointment.
