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When designing your home, you’ll quickly find out how much of an impact window treatments have on a space. Think about it, your windows take up a large portion of any given room, which means that what you choose to hang on them will matter…a lot. For many homeowners, blinds and shades complete the look of their home; however, it may be challenging to figure out which particular type will work for you, especially when it comes to horizontal and vertical blinds. Does one look better than the other? Do certain openings require a certain type of shade? If you’re wondering what the best look for your home will be, let the pros hand out some helpful advice. Comparing horizontal vs. vertical blinds, here are the best applications for each.

Any Floridian knows that hurricane season takes up a large portion of the year, and just because the end of season is quickly approaching, it doesn't mean that it's time to let your guard down. From June 1^st until November 30^th, the Atlantic Hurricane Season keeps us on our toes here in Southwest Florida, and from preparing our hurricane kits to securing our hurricane protection, we always preach the same message...stay prepared. So, although we're nearing the end of the season, what does that mean exactly and what steps should you take moving forward?

Our homes play more of a role than ever in delivering everything we need in a day, especially since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. From office spaces to gyms, relaxing spa areas and more, it just makes sense to outfit your home to cater to your individual needs. The same goes for entertainment, and if you're looking to create a home theater or media room in your home, you'll need the right window treatments for this particular space. This is especially important when converting an existing bedroom or den area that's full of windows, because when it comes to home theaters, movies are better with the right ambiance. So, here are some of the top window treatment solutions for your home theater or media room.

Although skylights are beautiful additions to the home, offering an unmatched view of the stars above at night and letting light in during the sunny Southwest Florida days, covering them may be a necessity. It's rare for homeowners to want to leave skylights exposed, especially if they want to sleep past sunrise. But how do you cover them, while also enjoying the pristine views that they deliver? It turns out that you have a number of options, designed for skylights to not only blend in seamlessly with your home's style, but also offer you maximum privacy and light filtering abilities. Here are some of the best window treatments for skylights.

As we crest into the autumn months, it won't be long until we say sayonara to 2021 and welcome in a brand new year. And as we do so, it may be the ideal time to revamp your home's window treatments; however, you may not know where to even begin. It may have been quite some time since you last updated your window treatments, and what was in even a few years ago has the potential to be long gone by now. The good news is that we have the inside scoop on the hottest window treatments for 2021 and beyond, along with some of the not-so popular trends that have worn out their welcome. So, when it's time to revitalize your windows, be mindful of some of the window treatment trends that are in and out of style.

Hurricane Season 2021 has been underway since June 1^st, and while some may be thinking that this isn't so bad, many of us know that the season is just getting started. As we crest into the month of August, we hit what's called the “peak” of season, and whether you've been through this before or you're new, it's important to listen up and be prepared. The Atlantic Hurricane Season won't end until November 30^th, which means that the majority of the season is still upon us, but not all of the season is as bad as the peak. In our Hurricane Season 2021 update, here's what to expect during the peak of season.

When you want to add the wow factor to your home, nothing does it better than the right window treatments. And although you want to strive for a look of continuity throughout, certain window treatments just work better in certain spaces. Designing your home means finding styles that work with each room, as well as those that work well with each other, which is why we've compiled a list of our favorite window treatments for each space in your home. After all, you want your home to flow seamlessly, and carefully selected window treatments will make a world of difference. So, let's talk about the perfect window treatments for every room in your home.

Whether you bought your home with window treatments already installed or you hand-picked them room-by-room, there may come a time where you'll need to upgrade your window treatments. After all, your windows and how you cover them can say a lot about a particular space, and when you leave old, outdated window treatments in place, you're not taking advantage of a room's full potential. As trends continue to evolve, it only makes sense that some come and go, so if you're struggling to enhance the appeal of your home, maybe your window treatments are to blame. Here's how to know when it's time to replace your window treatments.

If you've managed to catch any of the weather reports for the past few months, you may be well aware that we're in for an active hurricane season here in Southwest Florida. So, what does that mean exactly and how are you supposed to handle it? Well, although every hurricane season is unique, it's important to stay informed and prepare accordingly, and at Naples Shutter, we advise you to always be ready for anything. Just because meteorologists are predicting an active season, it doesn't mean we'll actually experience a hurricane; however, on the flipside, there have been many times where we were expecting a light season and ended up with a severe storm. The moral of the story is to always be prepared, no matter what the forecasts are, because you can't predict the future. Take some tips from the pros on how to prepare for an active hurricane season.

When designing your home, there are a lot of decisions to make, and a big one that tends to get overlooked are your window treatments. Think about all of the windows in your home, now think about how they will look with window treatments, such as blinds and shades or plantation shutters. The wrong window treatments can not only affect the overall look and feel of the space, they can also be functionally wrong for the room, or worse, become damaged during everyday activities. We've been in the business for decades, which means that we've seen pretty much everything when it comes to window treatments. Here are some of the most common window treatment mistakes and how to avoid them, so your windows will look beautiful and function properly for years.