Why Height Matters in Interior Design

When we step into a room, one of the first things we notice is its sense of space. High ceilings evoke a feeling of openness, luxury, and calm — but not every home is built with soaring heights. The good news? You don’t need major renovations to achieve this effect. With the right window furnishings, you can create the illusion of height, transforming even the most compact space into one that feels open, airy and inviting.

At Security Plus Shutters, Doors & Blinds, we’ve helped Australian homeowners achieve this illusion for over 30 years. Let’s explore how carefully chosen window treatments can lift your interiors — and your mood.

The Psychology of Vertical Space

Our eyes are naturally drawn upwards. Designers often use this fact to create an impression of grandeur. The more vertical lines and upward movement you introduce into a room, the taller it appears. Window furnishings, when styled correctly, can visually "stretch" your walls toward the ceiling.

But achieving this effect is more than just mounting a blind or shutter — it’s about selecting the right materials, positioning, and finishes that maximise height perception without compromising function or style.

Roller Shutters: A Subtle, Seamless Lift

Roller shutters aren’t just about security and insulation — they can also contribute to visual height when installed with precision.

• Mounting Outside the Window Frame: Installing roller shutters slightly above the window frame allows the eye to perceive the top of the window as higher than it is, creating vertical extension.
• Sleek, Minimalist Design: The clean lines of roller shutters reduce visual clutter, helping ceilings feel higher. Opt for neutral tones that blend with wall colours for an uninterrupted flow.

Beyond aesthetics, roller shutters also offer excellent temperature control, light filtering, and protection — delivering both beauty and functionality.

Plantation Shutters: Vertical Elegance in Every Slat

Plantation shutters are a timeless favourite, and for good reason — they naturally draw the eye upward with their structured louvres.

How plantation shutters create height:

• Full-Height Installations: Running shutters from floor to ceiling instantly elongates walls.
• Narrower Louvres: Choosing slightly narrower slats (such as 64mm) introduces more vertical lines, enhancing the sense of height.
• Consistent Colour Matching: Shutters that match or complement wall colour create a seamless, continuous look, making the space appear more expansive.

Security Plus offers custom plantation shutters in premium materials like Paulownia, Basswood, and PVC — all durable, moisture-resistant options perfect for Australian conditions.

Indoor Blinds: Light, Airy, and Height-Enhancing

Blinds can be powerful tools in your visual design toolbox, especially when carefully positioned.

• Mount High and Wide: Install roller or day-night blinds closer to the ceiling and slightly wider than the window frame. This fools the eye into thinking both the window — and the wall — are taller.
• Sheer Fabrics for Airiness: Translucent fabrics softly diffuse light, reducing harsh lines that can visually "cap" a room’s height.
• Vertical Texture: Certain fabric weaves and patterns subtly guide the eye upward without overwhelming the space.

Security Plus offers a wide range of blockout, translucent, and screen fabrics to suit every room’s unique needs.

Outdoor Blinds & Awnings: Extend Height Beyond the Walls

Outdoor blinds like our eZip alfresco blinds or folding arm awnings don’t just enhance outdoor living — they visually expand both vertical and horizontal space.

• Clear Sightlines: Transparent or lightly tinted outdoor blinds maintain open views while controlling light and weather.
• Track-Mounted Systems: eZip’s clean vertical channels maintain strong vertical lines that elongate your outdoor area.
• Matching Indoor-Outdoor Palettes: Consistent colour palettes across indoor and outdoor blinds create a sense of flow, making both spaces feel larger and taller.
  
  

Simple Installation Tips to Maximise Height Illusion

Here are a few quick tricks you can discuss with your installer:

• Hang higher than the window frame: Raising the top mounting point by even 10-20cm can dramatically increase perceived height.
• Extend blinds wider than the window: This makes the window appear larger overall.
• Opt for floor-length designs: Whether using blinds, curtains or shutters, full-length designs draw the eye downward from ceiling to floor, extending verticality.
• Avoid heavy valances or cornices: These can visually shorten walls and make ceilings feel lower.

Why Work With Security Plus Shutters, Doors & Blinds?

We understand that window furnishings aren’t just functional — they’re a critical part of your home’s overall design. As a family-owned business with over 30 years of experience serving Melbourne and Sydney homeowners, we bring:

• Tailored solutions: Every window is unique. We measure, customise, and install to perfectly suit your space.
• Expert product knowledge: From plantation shutters to outdoor blinds, we help you choose the best materials and styles for your climate, lifestyle, and design goals.
• End-to-end service: Our in-house team manages everything — design consult, manufacturing, and professional installation — ensuring quality at every stage.

Whether you’re renovating, building, or refreshing your space, we’re here to help you create the illusion of height and space with confidence.

Ready to elevate your interiors? Contact Security Plus Shutters, Doors & Blinds today for a free in-home consultation. 📞 Call us today on 1300 883 933 or book your consult online.