Meet Janelle
The face behind Curtain & Blind Specialists Kerikeri.
Based in Kerikeri and servicing the wider Far North region, Janelle brings over two decades of experience within the building and interiors industry, working alongside homeowners, builders, contractors and trades across both renovations and new builds.
Her career began in kitchen design before naturally evolving into bathrooms, flooring and window furnishings — giving her a well-rounded understanding of how every element within a home works together. Through years of experience, Janelle has developed a passion for creating thoughtful, functional spaces that not only look beautiful, but feel right for the people living in them. She believes the right mix of textures, materials and finishes can completely transform the atmosphere of a home and create moments that people genuinely enjoy living in every day.
Having lived in Kerikeri for the past six years, Janelle is proud to work alongside a range of trusted suppliers and is excited to be part of the incredible homes and projects being created throughout the region.
One area Janelle is especially passionate about is pre-gib consultation for window furnishings — something she sees as a real gap in the market. Over the years, she has seen too many homeowners miss out on the window treatments they truly wanted simply because key details weren’t considered early enough in the build process. From structural reinforcement for heavy drapery and shutters, to recessed curtain tracks, ceiling cavities and hardwiring for automation, many important decisions need to happen before linings go on. Her goal is to help clients plan ahead early in the design stage, ensuring their home is both practical and beautifully resolved from the beginning.
As an independent local business, Curtains & Blinds Specialists Kerikeri operates with a highly personalised approach. Without the layers of large corporate overheads, Janelle can focus her time and energy where it matters most — thoughtful design, genuine relationships, quality products and tailored service for every client.
Our Product Range
With over 20 years of industry experience, we provide professional advice to help you choose the right window furnishing solutions for your home or business. From selecting colours and fabrics to finding the best styles and finishes for your space, we offer personalised guidance and practical expertise every step of the way.
Explore our range of custom-made curtains, blinds, shutters, and automated solutions, along with inspiration and design ideas to bring your vision to life.
Why Choose Us?
At Curtain & Blind Specialists, we genuinely love what we do. Helping our clients create beautiful, comfortable homes is what drives us, and that passion shows in every consultation, recommendation, and installation.
• Premium quality products
• Innovative and modern designs
• Custom-made to suit your space
• Professional measuring and installation
• Energy-efficient solutions
• Specialty shape options available
• No franchise fees
• Years of industry experience
Our Products & Services
Custom Window Furnishings
Whether you're building, renovating, or refreshing your home, we offer a wide range of premium window furnishing solutions:
.• Curtains
• Honeycomb Blinds
• Roller Blinds
• Venetian Blinds
• Veri Shades®
• Vertical Blinds
• Shutters
Expert Advice & Installation
We make the process easy with professional support from start to finish:
.• Pre-GIB Consultations
• In-Home Consultations
• Off-Plan Quotations
• Free Measure & Quote
• Design, Supply & Installation
• Motorisation & Smart Home Solutions
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How we work
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Start the conversation
Schedule a free measure and quote with our team and answer a few simple questions to help us tailor the experience to your individual needs.
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Plan early & Thoughtfully
This is where thoughtful planning makes all the difference. We guide you through fabrics, blinds, shutters, tracks and automation options while considering practical details such as recessed tracks, ceiling mounts and hardwiring requirements. For new builds especially, early consultation helps ensure everything is prepared before linings and finishing stages begin.
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Measure & Refine
Once selections are made, we complete a detailed site measure to ensure every product is tailored perfectly to your space. We refine the finer details, confirm specifications and work alongside builders or trades where needed to ensure a smooth process from manufacture through to installation.
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Install & Enjoy
Your window furnishings are professionally installed with care and precision, bringing the final vision together. From soft sheers and custom drapery to shutters and automated blinds, we ensure everything is beautifully finished so you can enjoy a home that feels complete, functional and thoughtfully designed.
Client Reviews
“I can’t recommend Janelle enough!
Over the past couple of years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with her multiple times, and every single project has been exceptional.
She’s so knowledgeable, creative, and always finds brilliant solutions that I wouldn’t have even thought of.
If you need a window dressing specialist, she’s absolutely the best. ”
— Liz, Russell“Janelle, I wish you every success with your new, curtain business.
You were so helpful. You listened to what I thought I wanted, and then you guided me in the right direction. Professional , efficient, and very pleasant to do business with.
Highly recommended!”
— Wendy, Kerikeri“Dear Janelle,
I had been struggling with the idea of ‘refurbishment’ for years. Self doubt, fear of escalating costs, flippant installers, life disruption and my own inadequacies left me inert.
You guided me with patience, product knowledge, enthusiasm, detail and reason. The costings, timelines, installers etc. all happened as predicted.
Funnily, I enjoyed the process—it actually brought me joy.
The end result was something I could never imagine: my home looks wonderful and is entirely functional.
All this because you worked so hard with me to bring it to fruition.”
— Jen, Kerikeri