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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Which Scottish Shutter Companies Are Best?
If you live in Scotland and want to invest in shutters, you’re probably wondering which Scottish shutter companies are best. You will likely want to use the best shutter company you can, so getting as much information as possible is the right way to go. However, with so many shutter companies in Scotland, the choice […]
The Best Shutter Styles for Traditional Scottish Homes
Scotland is proud to be home to some of the oldest buildings in Europe, so we know a thing or two about architecture, style, and windows! Styles change through the ages, and this can be seen in the architecture that runs through our cities and countryside. Each period brought its own unique style—from the Scots […]
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 […]
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 […]
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! […]
Eco-friendly Luxury Shutters: Top Picks for Sustainable Scottish Homes
Did you know our homes emit more carbon than our cars? It’s a fact! Now, what if I told you that there’s a way you can help minimise those harmful household emissions? Are you interested? If you’re planning to spring clean the interior decor of your home, opting for eco-friendly shutters can help reduce your […]
Will Window Shutters Block Out Light?
Window shutters are a popular choice for homeowners. Adding a timeless elegance to any room, there’s no doubt that they look stylish. But what about light control? Do window shutters block out light? This blog explores the light-blocking capabilities of window shutters, helping you to decide if they are the perfect solution for your home. […]
Hidden Costs In Shutter Installation: What To Watch Out For
The journey of adding shutters to your home is exciting, and the thought of enhancing your space with their timeless elegance might’ve been on your mind for a while, with idyllic dreams of the finished result. However, much like a monster under your bed, among the excitement, there might be a lurking concern: The hidden […]
Child and Pet Safety First: The Advantages of Shutters and Cordless Blinds
When you have children or pets, it’s inevitable that at some point, you make adjustments to your home to keep them safe; you move the breakables nice and high (which makes them harder to dust, but no one notices that); the sharp corners are covered, and the knife drawer has that little thing on it […]
Shutters For Shaped Windows – Do They Work?
Shaped windows can seem like a nightmare to cover – after all, the idea of hanging curtains on a slope or rising above an arch is clearly ridiculous. With a shaped feature window, using a curtain can lead to awkward coverings that block out the wall around the window and lose the very shape that […]
Does External Shading Reduce Heat Loss?
External shading has been one of the great innovations over the past few decades. Now entering the residential market, the advances of MicroLouvres fitted to the outside of windows offer significant benefits over standard internal shading – but is reducing heat loss one of them? Heat loss is a continual problem for homes, especially as […]
How To Reduce Glare In Your Home
Want to reduce glare in your home? It can be a real challenge. Many homes have windows that make the room they occupy unusable at certain times of day. It can drastically affect the ambience and actual functionality of your living spaces. You’re not alone, though, as plenty of homeowners, especially those working remotely, have […]
