What Kresta Shutters does

Kresta Shutters (operating as Kresta Australia / Kresta Blinds) is an Australian custom-made window coverings company founded in 1985 and operating as a division of Kresta Holdings Ltd. The company manufactures, sells, and installs a full portfolio of made-to-measure window treatments including seven categories of blinds (Cellular, Panel, Roller, Roman, SheerFold, Venetian, Vertical), curtains and sheer curtains, Alycore Plus PVC shutters with a co-extruded aluminium core, six awning types (fixed-guide, folding-arm, sunshade, cafe, automatic, crank-drop), and four PTFE architectural membrane variants for commercial construction. Proprietary technology assets include the SafeTrak cord-free child-safety system, WaveFold curved curtain tracks, and Channel Roller blackout side channels; motorized operation and smart-control integration are offered as add-on modules across blinds, curtains, and awnings.

The business operates an exclusively physical, service-intensive go-to-market model with no e-commerce channel. Customers engage through a network of 21 company-owned showrooms spread across six Australian states/territories (ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, WA) or via a free in-home measure-and-quote field sales consultation. All products are custom-manufactured to order and professionally installed by Kresta's own installers. Pricing is by custom quote rather than published list, with 12-month interest-free Zip financing available on purchases over A$499 and seasonal promotions offering up to 60% off selected lines. A dedicated commercial division serves large-scale office, commercial, and multi-unit residential projects.

The customer base is primarily residential homeowners, supplemented by a secondary commercial and developer segment served via the commercial division. Marketing is multi-channel across Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube, TikTok, X, blog, photo gallery, and video gallery, with promotional campaigns driving mid-funnel conversion. The company holds ChildSafe certification and is a member of the Blind Manufacturers' Association of Australia (BMAA). Revenue, headcount, and ownership financials are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Kresta Shutters

Legal name

Kresta Australia

Website

https://kresta.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Kresta Shutters is an Australian custom-made window coverings manufacturer and retailer (founded 1985) selling and installing blinds, curtains, shutters, awnings, and PTFE membranes via 21 owned showrooms and in-home consultations, serving primarily residential homeowners and a secondary commercial client base.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Window Coverings

NAICS

Blind and Shade Manufacturing (337920), Window Treatment Retailers (449122)

SIC

Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590)

akta.pro primary industry

Window Treatments & Shading Systems (Blinds, Shades, Awnings) (IMADAIAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Window Shades Retail (Roller, Roman, Cellular/Honeycomb, Solar) (CRAIAKAB), Custom Drapery & Made-to-Measure Window Coverings Retail (CRAIAKAD), Motorized Shades, Blinds & Curtain Automation (HSAHADAD)

Keywords

• Custom window coverings
• Made-to-measure blinds
• Custom shutters
• Window furnishings
• Retractable awnings

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices21 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom-made window coverings (blinds, curtains, shutters, awnings): One-time purchase model for custom-measured, manufactured, and installed window coverings. Products include cellular blinds, panel blinds, roller blinds, roman blinds, sheerfold blinds, venetian blinds, vertical blinds, curtains, sheer curtains, PVC shutters, and various awnings. Both manual and motorized operation options available.
2. Professional installation services: Includes professional measurement and installation by Kresta's own installers as part of the purchase process.
3. Commercial/bulk window covering solutions: Large-scale window covering solutions for commercial buildings through Kresta's dedicated commercial division.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Kresta designs, custom-manufactures, and professionally installs made-to-measure window coverings for Australian residential and commercial customers. Its product range includes cellular, panel, roller, roman, sheerfold, venetian, and vertical blinds, curtains and sheer curtains, Alycore Plus PVC shutters, multiple awning types (fixed, folding arm, sunshade, café, automatic, crank drop), and PTFE architecture membranes. The full-service model bundles free in-home consultation, custom manufacturing, and installation.

Product overview

Kresta is a custom-made window coverings company offering a comprehensive portfolio of blinds, curtains, shutters, awnings, and architecture membranes. The product lineup includes Cellular, Panel, Roller, Roman, SheerFold, Venetian, and Vertical blinds; Curtains and Sheer Curtains; Alycore Plus PVC Shutters; and six awning types (Monte Carlo Fixed Guide, Santiago Folding Arm, Miami Sunshade, Paris Cafe, Rio Automatic, and Santa Fe Crank Drop). Additional offerings include PTFE Architecture Membranes for architectural applications. Key value-add modules include motorized operation systems for curtains and blinds, the SafeTrak child-safe cordless system, Channel Roller blackout technology, and WaveFold curtain tracks. All products are custom-measured, manufactured, and professionally installed.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cellular Blinds

Quantifiable outcome

• Custom shutters with aluminium core resist moisture absorption, delamination, splitting and cracking for lasting durability
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Blind Manufacturers' Association of Australia (BMAA)minorOthersKresta is a member of the Blind Manufacturers' Association of Australia, the professional association representing the window covering industry in Australia. This membership provides consumer information resources and industry representation.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Luxaflex: Premium Australian window furnishings brand (owned by Hunter Douglas) offering custom blinds, shutters, awnings, and curtains with a dealer showroom network. Directly comparable to Kresta's premium custom positioning and product breadth.
• Decor2Go: Australian custom blinds, curtains, and shutters retailer offering in-home measure-and-quote service nationally. Directly competes with Kresta on the same custom-measure custom-install value proposition for Australian homeowners.
• Vertilux: Australian custom window furnishings manufacturer and retailer offering internal blinds, curtains, and exterior shading. Directly comparable on custom-made window coverings and Australian market presence.
• Steger Group: Australian custom blinds, curtains, and shutters manufacturer with a national dealer network. Directly comparable to Kresta on custom manufacture and dealer/showroom distribution within Australia.
• Blinds Online: Australian online-first made-to-measure blinds retailer that competes directly with Kresta in custom blinds and curtains, including roller, roman, and venetian categories. Comparable because both target Australian homeowners with custom-measure custom-make window coverings.
• Curtain Wonderland: Australian custom curtains, blinds, and shutters retailer with showrooms and in-home consultation. Directly comparable to Kresta on custom-made soft window coverings and Australian residential customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Spotlight: Major Australian specialty retailer selling ready-made curtains, blinds, and soft furnishings across a national chain. Competes with Kresta for window-covering dollars but on a ready-made, lower-touch retail model rather than custom manufacture.
• Hunter Douglas: Global market leader in custom window coverings (parent of Luxaflex) with a broad product portfolio across blinds, shutters, and architectural solutions. Overlaps with Kresta across most product categories at the premium end of the market.
• Harvey Norman: Large Australian big-box retailer offering a broad home furnishings assortment including blinds and curtains. Competes for the same household window-treatment budget but on a wider, off-the-shelf model.

Emerging players

• Somfy: Global specialist in motorized blinds, awnings, and curtain motors with a growing Australian presence. Comparable as the enabling motorization technology layer that competes for the smart-home automation portion of Kresta's motorized product line.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KrestaBlinds
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@krestablinds4741
• Facebookfacebook.com/krestaaustralia
• Instagraminstagram.com/krestablinds
• Pinterestau.pinterest.com/krestanblinds
• TikToktiktok.com/@kresta.blinds
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kresta

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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