Naples Shutter Blog

There are few things as lovely as a coastal breeze fluttering through your home. If you live in a beachy, balmy area like our beloved Southwest Florida, you want shutters that provide shade and privacy yet still allow the fresh air and sounds of nature into your home.

Window treatments in your home have the power to completely transform your living space, and Design Studio™ Roller Shades by Hunter Douglas are no exception.

At Naples Shutter, one of our products that is surging in popularity is Bahama shutters. Bahama shutters are a popular and practical architectural element that has been around for centuries. But despite their widespread use, many people don't know about the rich history of Bahama shutters. Learn the story behind these popular shutters, from their small origins to their current widespread popularity.

The Southwest Florida real estate market is on fire, and many people are making quick homebuying decisions as they seek a warmer climate or just peace and quiet from busy city life. Many buyers are even purchasing homes sight-unseen. As a homebuyer, it's difficult to keep track of all the details of purchasing a home. But it's important to remember that not everything you see in the listing photos or even during a tour is included with the house. Most people remember to ask about appliances and furniture but completely overlook the window treatments.

The last thing you want to do is sign a contract and end up shocked when your new home doesn't have the window treatments you loved so much. Keep reading to learn how to determine whether a home comes with window treatments.

Dear Clients,

As Co-Owner and head of the Hurricane Department here at Naples Shutter, I've had the unfortunate opportunity to see the devastation of what having improper hurricane protection can do to a home. From broken windows, roof lift-off and other catastrophic destruction, having the wrong type of hurricane protection can mean the difference between little to no damage and a complete loss of a property. That's why I wanted to take a moment to touch upon a hot topic here...metal panels. Here's why metal hurricane panels aren't advised in Southwest Florida.

Dear Clients,

It’s going on 5 months since Hurricane Irma hit Southwest Florida and we are getting closer to having it all cleaned up. At Naples Shutter, activity has been busy on our hurricane side of the business to say the least. However, this has us worried that some Southwest Florida residents are waiting closer to Hurricane Season (June 1st) to get prepared. We are seeing lead times for metal and aluminum hurricane shutters up to 3 months and this will worsen with season approaching. Rising costs of aluminum, (up 36%) since Irma will rise further with increasing demand of goods. Early forecast has the 2018 Hurricane Season predicted as an above average season, calling for 3 major storms.

When it comes to choosing window treatments, many choose plantation shutters. Their versatility, clean look and overall functionality make them a popular pick among homeowners, but which type of shutters should you choose?

New homes and remodels in Southwest Florida are at an all time high. Great news for builders and subcontractors, right? Kind of… The great thing about the increasing housing market is that it’s having a huge effect on the labor force. What’s not so great is that this increase is causing major delays on nearly every project in town!