Providing elegant window fashions since 1997!
At Suttle Shades, we believe that every home deserves a finish that reflects the unique tastes and style of the homeowner. With a wide range of quality blinds, shutters and awnings on offer, Suttle Shades provides customers of Wollongong and the Illawarra region with elegant solutions to meet their specific project needs and budgets.
Importantly to us and our clients, Suttle Shades position themselves as a trusted project collaborator, rather than merely a product supplier. We bring over 50 years experience to every project we work on, specialising in creating custom designed solutions for a wide variety of clientele across both residential and commercial installations.
From our award-winning showroom in Towradgi just north of the Wollongong CBD, customers can browse and compare samples from the wide array of Luxaflex® products we offer which are then measured and supplied to order. Our experienced team provides expert insight and advice for home owners, builders and architects to help them find the right Luxaflex®product for their project.
Suttle Shades exclusively stock Luxaflex®, a high quality producer manufacturing locally made blinds, shutters and awnings.
History
In 1984, founder and Suttle Shades business owner Tony Suttle began working at Paramount Blinds and Awnings where he built a wealth of experience establishing his understanding of the industry.
Working with leading architects and builders, Tony gained invaluable industry insight and understanding as well as building solid relationships with market-leading suppliers.
When Paramount were acquired by Luxaflex®, Tony’s relationship with the Luxaflex® brand flourished. After this time,Tony decided the time was right to branch out on his own and in 1997, Suttle Shades was established in the northern suburbs of Wollongong.
Since 1997, Tony, along with his wife Rose have built Suttle Shades to become a market-leader in supplying blinds, shutters and awnings to the people of the Illawarra. From Helensburgh to Kiama, Suttle Shades has serviced thousands of residential, commercial and projects with a client-focussed and personable approach to product selection and after-market service.
Between them, Tony and Rose have over 50 years combined industry experience with plenty more to come. Rose works in the Towradgi Showroom and prides herself on her excellent customer service, ability to work through a clients’ needs and after-market support.
While we are extremely proud of our history, we are incredibly excited about the future and working with both our repeat and new customers on their upcoming projects.
A Name you can Trust
Suttle Shades, voted Luxaflex® Showcase Dealer of the year 7 years running.
Suttle Shades has always strived for excellence and outstanding customer service. Established in 1997, Suttle Shades boasts an impressive client base and an exhaustive list of satisfied customers, their feedback speaks for itself and reinforces our approach of constantly exceeding expectations with every project we undertake.
Being recognised by both our clients and our industry peers speaks volumes about the Suttle Shades brand and means that your residential or commercial project needs are in safe hands when working with us.
Proudly Sponsoring Local Sport
Suttle Shades’ business philosophy has always been to be positioned as an integral part of the local community. As we have always been based in the northern suburbs of Wollongong, it is incredibly important to our business that we have affiliated with and sponsored a number of local sporting and community organisations. We see this as being a great way to give back to the community who gives us so much. We are proud supporters and advocates for the following:
Wollongong Touch
Corrimal Cougars
Wollongong Croquet Club
Towradgi Surf Club
Aqauthon
Vision & Mission
Every home deserves a finish that reflects the unique tastes and style of the homeowner. By supplying our customers with a wide range of quality blinds, shutters and awnings, Suttle Shades supplies Wollongong and the Illawarra region with elegant solutions to meet their specific project needs and budgets.
With exclusive access to the diverse selection of Luxaflex® blinds, shutters and awnings, we can supply any requirement from simple, elegant home furnishings through to contemporary design features.
We believe that our products should leverage your home’s architectural style with your personal tastes and deliver unique and beautiful results.
From the initial consultation to final installation and reveal, Suttle Shades’ ability to supply from a comprehensive product range will meet any project budget, time frame and design sensibility.
Luxaflex® Exclusive
In over 50 years of industry experience, we found Luxaflex® to be the best brand across the board for blinds, shutters and awnings. We were never going to have the Suttle Shades name associated with sub-par or inferior products, so we ensure that as a business we only work exclusively with Luxaflex® and supply our clients with only the best products available.
Being Wollongong’s retailer that exclusively specialise in Luxaflex®, gives us the unique ability to focus on specific project requirements rather than trying to push one brand over another. What this means to our customers is that you can be sure that regardless of needs, we will have the right solution for you.
Our intimate knowledge of the Luxaflex® range and new products coming to market means you can be assured that we are ahead of the curve when it comes to making the right selection for your needs. We have access to new and never before seen ranges and product styles that we can provide to you often before Luxaflex® themselves have had a chance to fully announce them.
What our customers say
Ann Gawdan
Highly recommended!
Suttle Shades is one of the most professional and efficient businesses that I have dealt with here in the Illawarra region. Both Tony and his staff provide exceptional service that is both prompt and friendly. Highly recommended.
Mr & Mrs Baker
It's one of the best products we have purchased for our home.
The installation of "Sunscreen Blinds" to our loungeroom/dining and kitchen has improved our lifestyle immensely. We have an ocean view, and while it is beautiful, the glare factor is extreme. We needed a window covering that would reduce glard and heat but not block out our view. On hearing about "Sunscreen Blinds" and after consultation with Mr Suttle we purchased the blinds. We are very happy with the product, it delivers everything that it promises. The temperature of our home has reduced considerably and we can enjoy the view in the early parts of the day without wearing sunglassed. Reduction of the UV light will also reduce damage to furniture and fabrics. I recommend "Sunscreen Blinds" - its one of the best products we have purchased for our home.
JW
Tony Suttle installed our Luxaflex Duettes quickly, cheerfully and efficiently.
Our supplier Tony Suttle installed our Luxaflex Duettes quickly, cheerfully and efficiently and we recommend him without hesitation to anyone looking at purchasing these blinds
R & L Rossi
We were so happy with the results, they exceeded our expectations.
My husband and I were very happy to have used the services of Tony Suttle of Suttle Shades to have installed in our home three beautiful flexi guide sun screen roller blinds. Tony’s service was excellent. His workmanship in installing the blinds was second to none. We were so happy with the results, they exceeded our expectations. We have no hesitation in recommending Suttle Shades to any other person.
Sue Johnston
The service that Tony and Rose provide is unsurpassed in professionalism, honesty and friendliness.
Over the past four years, we have purchased various blinds both indoor and outdoor styles from Suttle Shades. We have found these products to be of the highest standard and they have greatly enhanced the look and functionality of our home. The service that Tony and Rose provide is unsurpassed in professionalism, honesty and friendliness.
Benjamin James
Best shades in Wollongong!
Best shades in Wollongong. Their products live right up to their name. Show them a window that allows too much light to filter in and these guys will fit it with the exceptional means to bring shade... at will! With but the pulling of a cord. And of course they do this with a smile and a laugh. Could not recommend more!
Paul & Larelle Harwood
We couldn’t be happier with the outcome that we received with the products and installation of our blinds/shutters
We engaged Suttle Shades to advise on and install blinds/shutters in our new home. Although we had some idea on what we were after Tony’s expertise and assistance was invaluable in providing us with options that would best suit our home. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome that we received with the products and installation of our blinds/shutters. It has completed the inside of our home beyond our expectations. A sincere thank you to Tony & Rose for their exceptional service and expertise, we will highly recommend them to our family & friends.
Lynda Ho
I’m extremely happy with the new blinds, they look immaculate and work smoothly.
Dear Tony, I just thought I would take a moment to let you know that I’m extremely happy with the new blinds, they look immaculate and work smoothly. I also thought I would let you know that I really appreciate your after installation customer service, the minor issue that did occur was quickly amended and you and the team are to be commended for your customer service. I have no hesitation recommending Suttle Shades to any future customers. Thanks heaps!