How Do Made-To-Measure Shutters Work For Awkward Windows?
In the UK, ‘industry standard’ window sizes simply don’t exist. From tiny windows to weird and wonderful shapes, most houses have an unusual window as a feature, and they can be very awkward to dress well. Have you got awkward windows that need some sort of covering? Look no further. Made-to-measure shutters for awkward windows […]
Are Full-Height Shutters Worth The Cost?
Full-height shutters are ever-growing in popularity. If you’ve already read our blog about how shutters compare to curtains and blinds, you’ll know that shutters are a longer-lasting and higher-quality option. With their energy efficiency, excellent light control and improved soundproofing, it seems like a no-brainer to invest in them. Until you see the price… How […]
How Much Does A Good Patio Awning Cost?
Do you have a lovely outdoor space that you don’t use enough? With spring around the corner, you might be aching to use your garden again. And as the warmer months approach, patio awnings might be just what you need to fall back in love with your outdoor space. With UV protection and shelter from […]
Café Style Shutters – Everything You Need To Know
You might think shutters restrict you to having a room in complete darkness or stark daylight. And given the solid, opaque woods often used to manufacture them, you’d be forgiven for thinking this. But in reality, the opposite is true! Café style shutters are perfect for you if you want the best of both worlds: […]
5 Unexpected Benefits Of Shutters
If you’re starting to see shutters appear in Scottish homes, you might wonder what all the fuss is about. Shutters have certainly grown more popular in the colder parts of Europe in recent years, but why are homeowners installing them? Because they are so much more than pretty panels that go over your windows. The […]
Product of the Month – Cuba Shutters
Product of The Month – February – Cuba Shutters Our Cuba range blends premium hardwood panels and eco-friendly engineered wood composite (EWC) frames for a more accessible and luxurious range of wood shutters. The shutter panels are custom crafted from 100% hardwood using premium quality timbers from qualified sustainable sources. The specialised hardwood makes the […]
5 Benefits Of Luxaflex Duette Blinds
The problem with cheap blinds is that you don’t get durability. This is because the only way to keep costs low is to make them out of weaker, less robust materials. Weak blinds inevitably fail, and you’d be really lucky to get more than a few months out of a cheap set of blinds. And […]
Shutters Will Save You Money On Your Energy Bills, And Here’s How
The news about rising energy prices is on everyone’s minds at the moment. It’s getting increasingly hard to keep up with the ever-changing prices, and with news that it’s only going to get worse, being able to pay energy bills is a very real concern. Most of us are keen to try anything to reduce […]
3 Ways Shutters Are Like Blinds (And 3 Ways They’re Not)
Are you team blinds or team shutters? People often compare blinds and shutters because they serve the same purpose – covering your windows. And while there are similarities between the two, there are also some significant differences. You might think that shutters are like blinds – that they are just two sides of the same […]
S:CRAFT – The Best Shutters For Conservatories
A conservatory is a great addition to any home and S:CRAFT shutters are a great addition to any conservatory. Conservatories are primarily constructed of glass, creating an additional living space that’s flooded with natural light and brings the inside and outside of your home together. They also add value to your home, increasing the sale […]
Shutters vs Wooden Blinds – What’s The Difference?
If you’re the kind of person who likes to have a little nose at other people’s houses as you’re walking down the street, you will more than likely have noticed the growing popularity of window shutters. It seems every other house has opted for some form of neutral shutters in the window. So what’s it […]
What Are The Best Colours For Shutters?
If you’re looking at investing in window coverings for your house and need some help with choosing the best colours for shutters, then you’ve come to the right place. There may be a smaller array of shutter shades and patterns available than there are with curtains or blinds, but there are more than enough colours […]
Heat Saving Tips – How To Prevent Heat Loss In Your Home This Winter
It’s no surprise that preventing heat loss from your home will save you money on your energy bills. The nights are closing in and temperatures dropping, signalling that winter is coming. Many of you will already feel the chill in your homes and be thinking about when to turn on the central heating. With the […]
Camden Translucent Roller Blind Fabric 2023
Camden Translucent Roller Blind Fabric Camden is a light-transmitting fabric with a twenty-six-colour palette to choose from. Some colours have a fantastic fabric width of 3000mm, meaning they can be used for most large windows. Technical Specification Composition: 100% Polyester Shading: Translucent (Gives privacy but allows light to pass through into your room) Roll […]
How Long Should Blinds Last?
Forking out for stylish, expertly constructed, high-quality blinds can be a significant investment. It’s only right that you want to feel assured of quality; what you’re buying will look good, last well and do its job brilliantly. At the Scottish Shutter Company, we’ve got style, form and functionality nailed. We’re so confident you’ll love our […]
Shutter Fitting Aftercare – How To Make Your Shutters Last Longer
We’ve written this shutter fitting aftercare guide to help you maintain the quality, functionality and aesthetics of your shutters for years to come. Investing your hard-earned money in window shutters is a big decision, but one you won’t regret. Shutters are the perfect finishing touch in any room. They provide you with flexible privacy and […]
Luxaflex Duette Fabric – Unik
Luxaflex Duette Fabric Luxaflex Duette Fabric has been insulating and protecting rooms for over thirty-five years. This fantastic window shading fabric can help your rooms from overheating in the summer and losing heat in the winter. In addition, the unique honeycomb structure acts as a sound barrier on your windows. The fabric helps reduce the […]
Waltham DimOut Roller Blind Fabric
Waltham DimOut Roller Blind Fabric Waltham is a light-blocking fabric with a vast colour palette to choose from – perfect for bedrooms or any other room where the ambient light level needs to be lowered. Some colours have a fantastic fabric width of 3000mm, meaning they can be used for most large windows. Technical […]
How Do Shutters Reduce Noise?
No house is perfect. And if you’re a homeowner, you’re likely in the endless home improvement process. Investing in enhancing the look and function of your surroundings is one way to upgrade your home, but other factors can seriously impact how we feel when we’re there. Spending much more time at home over recent years […]
Made To Measure Blinds – Are They Worth It?
Have you ever bought clothes that are supposed to be one size fits all and found that they actually fit? Thought not! It doesn’t matter what it is, it’s never quite right, is it? They should actually be called one size fits nothing. The same is true for universal blinds. One-size blinds can cause many […]
Noise Reducing Window Shutters
Noise Reducing Window Shutters Wood is a natural insulator of heat, cold, sound and electricity. This means that real wood window shutters also exhibit these same properties. The air pockets in wood do the insulation in much the same way as the air pockets in Duette insulating cellular blinds. Our Fiji shutters in a wood […]
How To Improve The Privacy Of Your Home With Luxaflex Silhouette Blinds
Do passing pedestrians, motorists or neighbours have a direct view of your home through your windows? Does it make you feel vulnerable and uncomfortable? Do you close your curtains or blinds during the day for privacy? If you’ve answered yes, then Luxaflex silhouette blinds are the perfect solution for you. Closing your blinds to ensure […]
How Tier-On-Tier Shutters Improve Light Control
It can feel like the options are endless when you’re shopping around for window coverings. Blinds or shutters? Energy-saving or child-safe? Is privacy your priority, or noise reduction? The market can be hard to navigate if you don’t know much about it. This blog is designed specifically to clue you into light control, one of […]
What Are The Best Fire Retardant Blinds?
Keeping your home safe is important. It’s second nature to install state-of-the-art locks, CCTV, and burglar alarms, focusing on keeping things out of our sanctuaries. But how fire-safe is your home? No one likes to think about house fires, but if the worst should happen then you need to be prepared. Did you know that […]
