Tips, inspiration and expert advice on shutters, blinds and window dressing for your home.
Modern Scottish homes love glass. Whether it’s a stunning gable window, big frontal picture panes, or inviting sliding doors onto the patio, there’s glass to be enjoyed everywhere, making the rooms feel open and full of light. But all that light comes with heat, too, and without some decent shading,
Condensation in Winter: Causes, Quick Fixes, and How to Use Blinds & Shutters As the nights draw in, many of us wake to misted-up windows and damp sills. Here’s a plain-English guide—with a dash of science—explaining why condensation happens, why it’s often worst at night, and how to use your shutte
The Scottish coast is a place that defies expectation. For any of us lucky enough to have spent longer periods enjoying the contradictions, it shows itself to be sometimes as an idyllic and calm island sanctuary, and at others a violent storm-ridden blustering landscape. Truly, a marvellous place to
/* Nudge the content down */ body.postid-12345 .entry-content { margin-top: 2.5rem !important; } Hunter Douglas, Luxaflex, and MasterBlinds: who does what—and how we choose the best for you If you’ve ever wondered who actually makes your blinds and what the different brand names mean, here’s a clear
Working at home can be extremely rewarding – or extremely frustrating. A well-designed, purpose-built office will have lots of little architectural touches that you don’t ever notice – until they’re no longer there. One of those which can be particularly glaring is that of well-considered lighting.
Conjure an image of a Parisian café from a film you once watched, and we’re willing to bet you get a picture of small wooden tables and chairs sitting outside an enticing and charming building, perhaps with red and white or green tablecloths and painted woodwork. And the windows of that building? Co
Sustainable living has grown in popularity over the years. People are aware, now more than ever, of the impact that we humans have on the planet, and as a result, want to reduce their carbon footprint in any way they can. That’s why there has been a surge in eco-conscious, sustainable homes – both [
If you manage or own a listed building in Scotland, then making any alterations to the property must be done with care – and within the rules. Listed buildings are protected, so you can’t just do what you want, but that doesn’t mean installing shutters is prohibited; you just need to get it right. [
A plain English guide to using AI safely and responsibly in a small business. Includes a copy and paste policy template with simple instructions on how to adapt it to your own business.
Tier-on-tier shutters provide a greater level of control and customisation than a full height shutter, but is there really that much to gain? At the Scottish Shutter Company, we love tier-on-tier shutters, especially when it comes to considering your privacy – here are some of our thoughts and exper
Home decor goes through quite an evolution as your life changes, but nothing has the biggest impact as when you start building the perfect family home. Requirements change, and compromises have to be made. What you thought was perfect pre-kids suddenly becomes hazardous or just laughable (pristine c
The UK has made a commitment to reach Net Zero by 2050. In real terms, what that means is that we, as a country, will not produce more carbon emissions than we absorb. It’s a bold goal, essential for the well-being of the planet, and achieving it means everyone has to do their part. […]
