The Energy-Saving Benefits of Installing Shutters: A Seasonal Analysis
Scotland’s weather is known for being unpredictable, from hot summers to chilly winters, with everything in between. Keeping your home comfortable and energy-efficient all year round can feel like a constant challenge in such varying conditions. But what if there was a simple solution that could tackle the temperature scale across all of the seasons? […]
Cold House? Shutters Could Be The Answer to a Warmer Scottish Home This Winter…
There’s a lot to love about living in Scotland, but the Scottish winter is rarely listed in the top ten! Keeping your house warm becomes a priority as the biting winds and chilly temperatures approach. Window coverings can make all the difference. Traditional window coverings, such as curtains, leave plenty of gaps for a draught […]
Why Shutters Are the Perfect Solution for Homes with Pets and Kids
There are few things in our lives more beloved than our children and pets… there are also few things we worry about less! A home filled with the joys of life and laughter also has a certain unique chaos that’s hard to ignore, and when it comes to selecting window coverings, that chaos has to […]
Top 5 Myths About Window Shutters Debunked
Window shutters have long been admired for their timeless elegance and functionality. However, several misconceptions about shutters still exist, and these can prevent many homeowners from considering them as a viable window treatment option. In this blog post, we’ll debunk the top 5 myths about window shutters. Myth #1: Shutters Are Only For Traditional Homes […]
The Top 3 Window Shutter Types Compared
Window shutters are a premium product for window coverings in Scotland today. If you are looking at giving your home that extra touch, installing shutters will undoubtedly be high on your priority list. They provide unparalleled light control, additional insulation to keep those bills down, extra soundproofing, the finest privacy, incredible longevity, and more (we […]
How Much Do Wardrobe Shutters Cost?
Tired of bulky wardrobe doors that eat up space, knock into walls and limit access to your clothes? Imagine a wardrobe that’s not only stylish but also functional, offering easy access and optimal ventilation for everything inside… (Even the hidden Christmas gifts). Enter wardrobe shutters. They combine the beauty of shutters with the practicality of […]
Shutters For Sash Windows: 3 Essential Considerations For The Ideal Fit
Sash windows are a timeless feature of many Scottish homes. Adding charm and character, sash windows make for a classic look. However, finding the perfect window treatment for these windows can be challenging. Shutters are a stylish and functional solution, but with various styles, mounting options, and materials available, it’s important to know what to […]
Triangular Window Blind Ideas
We love interesting windows at the Scottish Shutter Company. And nothing screams ‘quirk’ quite like triangular windows! A striking architectural feature, triangular windows can look stunning… But how on earth do you dress them? Standard window treatments often fall short of the triangular window’s very specific geometric requirements, and that’s just not good enough. In […]
What You Need To Know About Motorised Awnings
For many of us, our earliest memory of an awning might be wandering past local shops as a child. Either early morning when the shops were opening or in the evening as daylight gave way to dusk, a shopkeeper stands in the road winding on a large mental handle as, as if by magic, the […]
Custom Made Lantern Blinds: 3 Things To Know Before You Buy
Lantern windows and skylights offer an expanse of natural light in one of the most beautiful ways, with light gracing the room in a warm flood from above; however, they also present a tricky problem when it comes to window coverings – especially when the window is particularly high. Thankfully, there is a stylish modern […]
How To Stop Your Home From Overheating
BBQs and paddling pools at the ready! While sunny summer days make for cherished family memories and Instagram stories, the heat can make a home uncomfortable. As temperatures rise, rooms can feel stuffy even with open windows, and sleep is sweaty and impossible. So how can you stop your home from overheating? This blog covers […]
Feature: Formosa Max Awning (Luxaflex)
Choosing the right awning is not as easy as it should be. Considerations such as material, durability, style, look, and, of course, cost all play their part. The truth is, for something that should be simple, searching through acres of poor-quality products and internet reviews to find the awning that’s best suited for your outside […]
Tier-on-Tier Shutters vs. Full-Height Shutters – Which Are Better?
Once you’ve made the decision to install shutters in your home (well done, by the way!), it’s time to choose which design of shutters to have. For many, it comes down to a choice between tier-on-tier shutters and full-height shutters, but what is the difference between them and which would be best for your home? […]
The Best Shutter Materials: Comparing Vinyl, Wood, and Composite
It can be a frustrating task to pick out the perfect shutters for your home. Which shutter materials are best? Which materials are right for different rooms? How do you know which option is most suitable for your home? Making the wrong decision can be a costly mistake, as shutters not only impact the look […]
The 8 Benefits of Wooden Window Shutters
Looking into wooden window shutters benefits but not sure what’s right for you? Wooden window shutters have a unique aesthetic appeal and provide significant advantages that make them a strong contender on any shutter-buyers list. Wooden shutters can bring an unmatched combination of practicality and charm to a room, making them a great choice for […]
5 Easy Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Shutters
Shutters add so much to the modern home, providing the best in light control, privacy, energy efficiency, and more—and they cannot be beaten for looks! It’s exciting to choose shutters for your house, but if you rush forward without thinking things through, there’s the potential for mistakes, and these can be costly. At the Scottish […]
Antigua Shutters: What Makes Them So Special?
What’s the perfect shutter? Once you start looking, there’s a huge variety – from full height to custom shaped, cafe style to tier on tier – so how do you pick what’s suitable for your home? When you’re searching for the perfect shutter, you can be bombarded with choices, with all styles proclaiming to be […]
The Best Shutters for Large Windows
Large windows are an excellent feature in any home. Well positioned, they provide the sort of lighting and view that lifts the beauty of your home to another level, but they do pose a problem that can seem complicated to solve – how do you cover them? Large windows mean you need large window coverings […]
Can Window Shutters Be Painted?
It’s a question we get asked all the time – can window shutters be painted? On the face of it, it’s a simple question with an obvious answer – of course, window shutters can be painted; after all, get a can of paint and a paintbrush, and pretty much anything can be painted. Perhaps the […]
Luxaflex Formosa Awning
The Luxaflex Formosa awning is a top-of-the-line outdoor shading solution known for its quality and versatility. Here’s a rundown of its key features: Design and Build – The Luxaflex Formosa Awning: Fully Cassetted: The Formosa Max is a fully cassetted system, meaning the fabric and arms are protected inside a sleek aluminium cassette when retracted, […]
How to Best Prepare for Your Shutter Installation
When you’re about to get new shutters installed, it can be exciting – after all, your home is about to gain the benefits of a premium window covering with all the beauty and comfort that comes with it. No doubt, you have already planned a rearrangement of your rooms or are thinking of other improvements […]
Noise Reducing Shutters
Enhancing Your Home’s Noise Insulation with Noise Reducing Shutters Are you looking to reduce the noise entering your home? Whether it’s traffic, loud neighbours, or general urban clatter, professionally installed window shutters can significantly help. In this blog, we’ll explore the noise reduction capabilities of different types of shutters and how combining shutters with additional […]
Tackling Moisture and Mould: Why Luxury Shutters are Ideal for Scotland’s Climate
The diverse beauty and charm of Scottish homes make Scotland a wonderful place to live. From centuries-old traditional stone houses to state-of-the-art high-rise city apartments, every style of home adds to the rich tapestry of our special part of the world. But that’s not to say living in Scotland doesn’t come without its challenges – […]
The Best Shutter Styles For Modern Scottish Homes
Whether you’re in a modern city-centre new build or a traditional country home, the options for window coverings can be overwhelming – should you choose blinds? Curtains? Or what about shutters? If it is shutters that you have selected, chances are, you’re now exploring the different styles available, of which there are quite a few! […]
