Naples Shutter Blog

When designing your home, window treatments are going to make it onto your design list, no matter which room you're focusing on, and it's important to choose wisely. Think about all of the windows you have in your home. Now, think of how many of those windows may require something other than a standard window treatment. Many Southwest Florida homes have specialty openings, such as arched windows and what works for other normal windows in your home, just won't cut it with arched openings. When it comes to window treatments for arched windows, let us help you find the right product that works in this unique space.

You've selected the perfect sheer, chosen the color and texture and are ready to get them installed in your home. Just one question remains...what operating system should you pair with your brand new shades? The way your shades operate is important to the overall feel of the space and function of the product. Do you want to effortlessly operate your shades with the touch of a button or is a manual operation more your style? Are you concerned with hanging cords and want a more sleek appearance? These are all questions that must be answered when selecting the perfect shade for your home. When it comes to choosing the best operating system for your blinds, let us help. Here are your top options...

Selecting window treatments for your home isn't always a one-size-fits-all approach. What works in areas, such as living rooms and bedrooms, may not work in other areas of the home, especially those prone to moisture. The last thing you'd want to do is select an ornate luxury sheer for the bathroom, only to find it moldy and ruined after just a few weeks. You see, these areas of the home that are prone to getting wet need a little extra TLC when selecting window treatments. Here are our top window treatments for bathrooms, lanais and other moisture-prone areas of the home.

Relax in the elegance that is Stonebridge. With unsurpassed value and a pursuit of excellence, more Southwest Florida residents are calling this gated golf community home. Stunning preserve views make finding tranquility and serenity effortless, and with a variety of different activities to participate in, Stonebridge simply has it all. With world-class golf and close proximity to some of the best beaches in the country, you may just want to consider Stonebridge for your next home.

Being able to relax amidst the picturesque backdrop of our Southwest Florida paradise is important for many homeowners. Embracing the tranquility of outdoor living has become more and more popular over the years, and homes are now equipped with impressive outdoor living areas that feature top-quality outdoor kitchens, beautiful pools and spas, water features and space to entertain. When it comes to embracing our Southwest Florida paradise, don't forget about your window treatments. They need to be able to handle our sometimes harsh climate just like anything else in your home. Here's our top picks for the best window treatments for outdoor living.

The variety of window treatments on the market these days can seem endless, and no matter which space you're looking to outfit in your home, there seems to be so many products to choose from. When it comes to window treatments, it's all about style. Many homeowners are opting for soft, light-filtering options, which provide privacy and allow the right amount of light into a room. When choosing the right window treatments for your space, you'll need to decide the function of your window treatments as well. A product we'd like to spotlight is Sonnette Cellular Roller Shades from Hunter Douglas. Let's talk style...

AstroGuard Hurricane Fabric is among one of the most popular forms of hurricane protection in the industry today. Light-weight, easy to deploy and affordable, many Southwest Florida homeowners are turning to this product to protect them during a storm. Among the numerous benefits of AstroGuard, there comes with it a few other perks along the way. This versatile resin-coated hybrid fabric helps homeowners with some aspects you may not have even considered. Here are some of the perks of AstroGuard Hurricane Fabric.

The kitchen is often thought of as the heart of the home, and quite literally one of the busiest spaces in the entire house. Selecting the right window treatments for this area is key, and there are many choices on the market today, including PVC shutters, poly plantation shutters and various types of blinds and shades. When it comes to kitchen window treatments, selecting the right product for your space is important. Here are our top tips to ensure that you're satisfied with your choice.

It's been over a year now that Hurricane Irma made her debut upon our shores. It's been over a year now that devastation took place. And it's been over a year now that we've been rebuilding together. It seems as though every time we experience a hurricane of Irma's proportions, we learn something new each time. And it also seems as though we band together even more, working to restore Southwest Florida back to what it once was before the storm. It's true...some businesses and homes received devastating damage and are still not yet rebuilt. And it's also true that we're not out of the woods yet. We still have a couple more months of hurricane season left. Here's what we learned from Hurricane Irma one year later.

Having been in the plantation shutter business for over 36 years, we've learned a thing or two about the industry. We have learned that quality, timeliness and attention to detail sets us apart from the competition, and providing clients with accurate lead times and a superior product is of the utmost importance. Having had a few conversations with various contractors and hearing about their less than acceptable experiences with other shutter manufacturers, it prompted us to really think about our industry. When it comes to plantation shutter manufacturing, quality matters!