Naples Shutter Blog

Living in paradise, whether year-round or seasonally, means embracing the coastal lifestyle. Did you know that 87% of homeowners in Southwest Florida report that a strong connection to nature is important to them? [Source: [National Association of Home Builders]) One way to achieve this connection is by incorporating coastal elements into your home's décor. Here at Naples Shutter, we offer a variety of window treatments that will not only enhance the beauty of your home but will also function perfectly in the unique coastal environment.

When Naples Shutter, Inc first opened its doors 41 years ago, plantation shutters were our most sought-after product. At the time, and for the first 30 years in business, shutters with a 3.5” louver were the most requested style. A louver is the angled slat attached to the vertical stiles that frame the shutter panels. As trends began changing, the larger, 4.5” louver started being requested more often and today approximately 75% of our orders being fulfilled go with the larger louver option for their plantation shutters.

The views that they showcase are phenomenal, allowing the space to be bathed with light, creating an open, airy feeling in your home. Yes, large windows do something for the home that makes it infinitely more enjoyable, no matter what the weather may be outside. Here in Southwest Florida, we’re lucky to take advantage of sun-filled days more often than not, which makes large windows very popular in our homes. From reveling in the iridescent glow of our nightly sunsets to letting the sunshine penetrate through the home from multiple angles, more homeowners are choosing to incorporate large openings in many rooms of the home. Although these openings offer their fair share of perks, one thing is certain…they will eventually need to be covered. Whether it’s privacy you’re searching for or protection of your furniture and valuables from fading in the sun, you’ll want to outfit your large windows with the proper window coverings. That’s why we’ve come up with a list of the top window treatments for large windows.

We live in a time where modern minimalism is taking over in our homes and beyond. Clean, crisp features with sparse details sprinkled throughout create a look that’s not only calming, but functional as well. Clean lines and less clutter make a home easy to look at, not to mention a breeze to clean, and your window treatments can play a big role in achieving this in your home. Window treatments take up a larger area than you may realize in each room, so being able to accent the space and really make it your own is possible with the right product on your windows. If you’re looking to create a modern look in your home, you’ll want to take some tips from the design pros first, so that you’re pleased with the end result.

Whether you’re getting ready to host the grandkids while they’re in town or you’re attempting to revamp your child’s bedroom, window treatments play a big role in the overall look and feel of this space. Children’s rooms are colorful and full of light, and you want to maintain that bright and airy feeling by choosing the right window treatments for the space, but you also want them to be durable and above all else, safe. From shutters to shades and everything in between, there’s an option available that will add character to your child’s room, along with privacy and security. Here are the best window treatments for children’s bedrooms.

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.

As you continue to strive to make your home more comfortable and functional, increasing its resale value is always on your mind. What projects can you complete to add value to your home? Where do you start? And do some projects take precedence? Here in Southwest Florida, there are projects, specific to our area, that help increase home resale values, and when it comes to maximizing your space, while adding in functional aspects, some projects do take priority over others. Whether you're looking to sell, refinance or you just want to make your home the best it can be, here are some of the best home improvement projects to add value to your Southwest Florida home.

We're willing to bet that many of you spent more time at home last year, and if you did, you may have been glaring at your window treatments knowing that they're in need of a reboot. The new year is the perfect time to finally get around to revamping your home's style, so is there anything you should know before you start? There can't possibly be any changes to what's popular in the world of window treatments in the past couple of years, right? Well, the answer may shock you! Window treatment trends evolve and emerge just like anything else in the home, and in today's unique world, your home does more than just provide you with a place to sleep. It's now an office, daycare, learning zone and more, which means that how you decorate it is important. Here are some of the top window treatment trends of 2021 to help you revitalize your space and design it in a way that works for you.

No, it's not still March, even though it seems to feel like it. The new year is upon us, which means hope for a fresh start, new adventures and for many, new home improvement projects. The new year is an ideal time to finally tackle some of the projects around the house you've been putting off, and with all that 2020 brought with it, we don't blame you for wanting to enhance your home. Now that we spend a lot more time there, it's important to make the necessary upgrades to be able to enjoy it, and one of the popular areas that may be due for an upgrade are your windows. You may be looking at dingy drapery treatments or boring blinds, knowing that it's time to get started on finally getting the window treatments you've always wanted, but where do you start? From plantation shutters to luxury sheers, wood blinds to PVC options, you have your work cut out for you when it comes to selecting the window treatments that work best for your home.

Plantation shutters are one of the top window treatment products on the market today. Clean, crisp and elegant, these louvered shutters not only look amazing in the home, they also help provide privacy, lower energy bills and protect your belongings from fading in the sun. More and more homeowners are choosing to add plantation shutters to their home and with a multitude of customization options, we don’t blame them! So, you may be asking yourself, “How can I customize my plantation shutters?” Let us tell you all about your options!