For a Frankston business, there is something particularly rewarding about contributing to the next stage of another established local business.

A business history belongs to the people who built it, the people who continue it and the customers who place their trust in it.

For Sam and me, Established in 1978 means respecting the reputation created before we took over while remaining accountable for the experience customers receive today.

Window treatments take more punishment in a family home than almost anywhere else, between sticky hands, pet fur, steam and the general wear that comes with a house that's actually lived in rather than styled for a photo. The fabric you choose also plays a bigger role in indoor air quality than most people realise until allergies or asthma become part of the conversation. Here's what actually holds up across homes on the Mornington Peninsula, and the reasoning behind each recommendation.