Tips, inspiration and expert advice on shutters, blinds and window dressing for your home.
Motorised Gable Blinds Wiring: What You Need to Know Motorised gable blinds wiring is something that must be planned at first fix — because once the ceiling is closed up, it’s often too late to hide the cabling properly. This guide gives architects, builders, and electricians five essential tips for
Choosing between external shading vs interior window coverings can be a difficult task, especially when you want to know the best way to shade your home. The right shading not just provides respite from the sun’s glare, but can also improve energy efficiency and make your living space more comfortab
There are many beautiful features that come with living in rural Scotland. Rolling hills, a verdant vista, craggy rocks, and windswept romanticism. But there’s also a constant battle between the human love of comfort and luxury and the relentless power of the environment. Insulation, durability, and
Scottish weather is unpredictable, to say the least. You might wake up to blue skies and birdsong, but get soaked by torrential rain come lunchtime. But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your outdoor living spaces year-round. How? Amazing awnings! A quality awning, installed professionally, provides
It’s not just about white… Unless you are living in the Mediterranean inspired by the styles of a century ago, there’s a lot more on offer for your shutters than plain white, not that there’s anything wrong with the classic – if that’s what you’re going for. You can have shutters of any colour, tho
Buying shutters online can be tempting. With so many DIY shutter websites and online deals available, you might wonder what you’ve got to lose! But hold fire. Though buying shutters online may look like a bargain upfront, the experience can often leave you with poorly fitting, low-quality window c
Shutters are stylish, practical, and long-lasting window coverings. So what’s stopping you from considering them as an upgrade for your home? Unfortunately, some common misconceptions prevent homeowners from investing in shutters – and boy, are they missing out! In this blog, we’ll debunk the 7 most
When you’re allergic to something, it can become all-consuming. From an outside perspective, something as simple as a pet or pollen allergy looks inconsequential or ‘just a little sniffle’, but when you are the person suffering, it affects everything, from your breathing through to the way you feel.
If you’ve never heard of Phantom Screens, this blog is for you. A practical and stylish solution for Scottish homeowners, Phantom Screens are professionally crafted to make your home more comfortable – and they’re proving to be incredibly popular. From improving ventilation to requiring minimal main
When it comes to choosing the right shutters for your home, it’s easy to get swept up in aesthetics and forget about the practicalities. Shutters can completely transform a room, providing privacy, light control and a stylish finish. But if you’re not careful, you could end up with poorly fitting, l
If you have a beautiful home with unique-shaped windows, for example, round or arched, you’re very lucky! Although you might not think so when you’re trying to find decent window coverings. Unusual window shapes are always going to be more difficult because they don’t conform to the typical dimensio
How Do You Tilt Shutter Louvres? Here Are the Three Main Shutter Tilt Options – and How to Choose the Right One for You When you’re choosing shutters for your home, one of the most important decisions is which shutter tilt option to go for. Now, if you’ve never bought shutters before, that might sou
