Melbourne’s outdoor lifestyle is something most homeowners invest in — a well-designed alfresco area, a comfortable deck, or a pergola that gets genuine use year-round. But without the right protection from the elements, that space can sit empty for half the year. At New World of Blinds, we’ve been helping Melbourne homeowners extend and protect their outdoor living areas since 2005, with custom-made outdoor blinds that are built to handle everything the Melbourne climate can deliver.
We are a family-owned business, run by Matt and Oz, and we manufacture everything ourselves at our Campbellfield facility. That means when you choose us, you’re dealing directly with the people who make and install your blinds — no outsourcing, no subcontractors, no shortcuts. Every outdoor blind we supply is custom-measured and professionally installed, backed by our full 5-year warranty.
Why Melbourne Homes Need Quality Outdoor Blinds
Melbourne’s four-seasons-in-one-day reputation isn’t just a cliché — it genuinely affects how and when Melburnians can use their outdoor spaces. A quality outdoor blind system solves the core problems that keep people indoors:
- Blocks harsh westerly and northerly sun during summer afternoons
- Creates a windbreak on cooler autumn and spring evenings
- Keeps light rain out so alfresco dining continues uninterrupted
- Reduces indoor heat gain by shading glass doors and windows
- Provides privacy from neighbouring properties and street views
- Keeps insects and debris out of your outdoor entertaining area
- Adds genuine value to your property and improves street appeal
Homeowners who install quality outdoor blinds consistently report using their alfresco areas significantly more often — effectively adding a usable room to their home without the cost of a full extension.
Our Outdoor Blind Solutions
We specialise in two of the most sought-after outdoor shading systems installed across Melbourne. Both products are custom-made at our Campbellfield manufacturing facility using premium fabrics and hardware engineered specifically for Australian outdoor conditions.
Ziptrak® Outdoor Blinds — Track-Guided, All-Weather Protection
Ziptrak® blinds are the gold standard for enclosing outdoor spaces like verandahs, pergolas, balconies, and alfresco dining areas. Unlike traditional outdoor roller blinds, Ziptrak® uses a patented track-guided side channel system — the blind slides up and down inside a channel on each side, creating a sealed edge that eliminates gaps where wind, rain, and insects can enter.
The blind can be stopped and locked at any height, giving you precise control over how much protection or openness you want at any given time. There are no zips, no cords, and no complicated mechanisms — just a smooth, clean movement that anyone in the household can operate.
Ziptrak® at New World of Blinds includes:
- Manual crank gear, spring-operated, or fully motorised operation
- Full range of fabrics: clear PVC for unobstructed views, mesh for airflow and UV protection, or blockout for complete privacy and light elimination
- Colour and fabric options to complement your existing outdoor aesthetic
- Smart home integration available with motorised models (Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit compatible)
- Custom-measured and installed by our own team — no third-party installers
Ziptrak® is one of the most requested products we install across Melbourne. If you’ve seen them on a neighbour’s deck or at a restaurant, you already know how effective they look and perform. We’ll bring samples to your home so you can choose the right fabric in your own outdoor light.
Folding Arm Awning
Folding arm awnings are the smart solution for patios, decks, poolside areas, and café terraces where overhead sun protection is needed but permanent roofing isn’t practical or desirable. The awning extends outward on two articulated arms to provide a generous overhead shade canopy, then retracts completely when not in use, leaving your space fully open.
Unlike fixed pergola roofing, a folding arm awning is entirely post-free — there are no vertical supports, so the full area beneath the awning is usable and unobstructed. This makes them ideal for entertaining, where you want the flexibility of shade without the permanence of a structure.
Folding arm awnings from New World of Blinds include:
- Manual or motorised operation — remote control and weather sensor options available
- Wide range of acrylic and polyester awning fabrics in contemporary colours and stripes
- Projection widths and drop heights customised to your exact space
- Powder-coated aluminium frames and arms in a range of colours to match your home’s exterior
- Built and installed by our own team from our Campbellfield facility
Why Melbourne Homeowners Choose New World of Blinds
We’re not a franchise, a retail chain, or an online-only supplier. We’re a family-owned manufacturing business that has been operating out of Campbellfield since 2005. Here is what that means for you as a customer:
- We make everything ourselves: every outdoor blind is manufactured at our own Campbellfield facility, not imported or assembled from generic components
- Direct pricing: because there is no middleman, our wholesale pricing is competitive without compromising on the quality of materials or hardware
- Our installers are our employees: the team that installs your blinds works for us directly — we are accountable for the quality of every job
- 5-year warranty: every product and installation is covered by our full 5-year warranty for genuine peace of mind
- We service all Melbourne suburbs: from Sunbury and Epping in the north, to Essendon and Brunswick in the inner suburbs, to Hoppers Crossing and Thomastown — we come to you
- Free in-home measure and quote: no obligation, no pressure — just expert advice and accurate pricing in your own home
Book Your Free In-Home Measure and Quote
If you’re ready to get more out of your outdoor space, the first step is a free in-home visit from our team. We’ll measure your space accurately, bring fabric and colour samples, explain your options clearly, and give you a fully itemised written quote — all at no cost.
Call New World of Blinds today on 0422 786 077 or email us at nwob@windowslive.com. Our Campbellfield showroom is also open if you’d like to visit us at 11/10 Production Drive, Campbellfield VIC 3061 and see our range in person.
Frequently ASked Questions
The key difference is the side channel system. Standard outdoor roller blinds have an open edge on each side, which means wind can lift and billow the fabric, and rain can still enter from the sides. Ziptrak® blinds use a patented track-guided channel on both sides, so the blind slides within the channel and creates a sealed edge from top to bottom. This eliminates flapping, provides far greater weather protection, and means the blind can be stopped and locked at any height without it moving. For Melbourne’s gusty conditions, Ziptrak® is the significantly more effective solution.
The cost of outdoor blinds depends on the size of your space, the type of system (Ziptrak® or folding arm awning), the fabric chosen, and whether motorisation is included. Because New World of Blinds manufactures its own products at our Campbellfield facility, our pricing is competitive compared to retail chains that source from third-party suppliers. The most accurate way to get pricing is to book a free in-home measure and quote — call us on 0422 786 077 and we’ll come to you.
Yes. Both our Ziptrak® blinds and folding arm awnings are available with motorised operation. Motorised outdoor blinds can be operated by remote control, wall switch, or integrated into a smart home system compatible with Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Apple HomeKit. Weather sensor integration is also available for awnings — the awning can retract automatically when wind speed exceeds a set threshold. We install and commission all motorisation ourselves.
Yes — and they’re specifically designed for it. Our outdoor blinds are manufactured using fabrics and hardware engineered for Australian outdoor conditions, including UV stabilisation, moisture resistance, and tolerance for Melbourne’s significant temperature swings. Ziptrak® fabrics are rated for outdoor use and will not deteriorate, discolour, or lose their shape with regular use and exposure. Our folding arm awning fabrics are acrylic-coated for weather resistance and tested for long-term outdoor performance.
Yes. New World of Blinds supplies and installs outdoor blinds for commercial clients including cafés, restaurants, offices, apartment complexes, and retail spaces. We also work with builders and developers for volume orders on new residential and commercial developments. Our wholesale pricing structure makes us a practical choice for commercial projects, and our team can accommodate larger or staged installation schedules. Contact us to discuss your commercial requirements.
For Ziptrak® blinds, we offer clear PVC (for an unobstructed view through the blind), mesh fabrics (which allow airflow and filtered light while providing UV protection and privacy), and blockout fabrics (for complete privacy and light elimination). For folding arm awnings, we offer a wide range of acrylic and polyester fabrics in solid colours, contemporary stripes, and neutral tones. We bring physical samples to your home during the measure and quote visit so you can see how each option looks in your actual space.
Most residential outdoor blind installations are completed in a single visit, typically within one to three hours depending on the number of blinds and the complexity of the installation. After your measure and quote is accepted and the order confirmed, our standard lead time from Campbellfield manufacturing to installation is typically two to four weeks. We will confirm an exact timeframe with you when the order is placed.
New World of Blinds services all Melbourne metropolitan suburbs for outdoor blind installation. This includes the inner north and south, the outer northern growth corridor (Epping, Greenvale, Sunbury), the western suburbs (Hoppers Crossing, Werribee), the eastern suburbs, and the inner-city. If you are unsure whether we cover your area, call us on 0422 786 077 and we’ll confirm.
Yes. All outdoor blind products and installations supplied by New World of Blinds are covered by our 5-year warranty. This covers both the product itself and the installation workmanship. If anything is not right within the warranty period, we will return to assess and rectify it at no cost to you.
