Southern Shutters

Things are heating up outside, and we can tell it’s going to be another scorching Austin summer. This time of year means early mornings jogging at Town Lake and long evenings swimming at Barton Creek — but Austinites know it also means higher energy bills and working to beat the heat at home. Energy smart shades in Austin can help keep the warmth outside, so you can really relax without worrying about what you’ll pay for electricity. And right now, we are offering a big rebate on them just in time for summer. Keep reading to learn how much you can save on energy-saving shades during our Celebration of Light Savings Event!

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Austinites know the value of shopping local for everything from fresh produce to clothing, gym memberships, and more. When it’s time to invest in shutters in Austin, you don’t have to default to the big box stores like Home Depot or Lowes — there’s a local provider of high-quality window treatments right around the corner at Southern Shutters Shades and Blinds! Keep reading to find out what a difference shopping small can make when it comes to your new window treatments.

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Spring is in the air, and that means it’s a great time to think about updating your home with new window treatments. Shutters in Austin help to keep out the summer heat and critters that are so popular in our region — and special customizations can make shutters, shades, or blinds the perfect accent to your home. Right now, Southern Shutters Shades and Blinds is excited to be running some major deals on some of our best products. Keep reading to find out how you can save big this month!

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1993 was the year that brought us Frazier, the Macarena and Southern Shutters!  That’s right: for homeowners in Austin and surrounding areas, it was the year their place for window treatments opened its doors!  This February, Southern Shutters Shades and Blinds are happy to be celebrating our 25th anniversary!   That puts us in business for a quarter of a century!  Times have changes and styles have changed – but we still love what we do — and we don’t plan on going anywhere anytime soon!

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Friends and neighbors look forward to the Austin Home and Garden Show — and Southern Shutters Shades and Blinds will be there on January 12, 13, and 14! It’s the 20th anniversary of this event, and we are so excited to show off motorized shades for Austin homes (interior and exterior) as well as new technology and design that produces tighter-fitting wood blinds. Alongside these new additions, we’ve still got the same beautiful custom plantation shutters made locally in Travis County! Please plan to come check out the very best in window shades in Austin at the 20th anniversary Austin Home and Garden Show!

We are starting to wrap up the crazy year that has been 2017, and as we do so, the team at Southern Shutters Shades and Blinds wants to take a moment to pause and thank our friends and customers that have made this year one of the very best that we have had to date. If it weren’t for your support, we wouldn’t be able to provide the very best service in window treatments, including shutters, shades, and blinds, to Austin and all the surrounding communities. Our customers placed an outstanding amount of orders in 2017, and we are so proud to be able to meet the needs of central Texas.

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You know shutters add beauty and function to your home, but have you given much thought to how they came to be? We admit that most people who don’t work in the shutter industry probably haven’t. There’s actually a pretty interesting history behind your window coverings, though, and it all started in ancient Greece!

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It’s October, which means a few things: bright orange pumpkins, fun costumes, and Halloween candy — and at Southern Shutters Shades and Blinds, it means time for big savings! This fall, we are pleased to be offering 10% to 15% off on shutters and blinds.

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When you move into a new house, you spend a great deal of time focusing on furniture placement, landscaping, and other details that will create the perfect, comfortable home. However, one area often overlooked is window coverings. While it may seem simple to just go to the store to purchase blinds or curtains, you may want to put a bit more thought into it and truly invest in the ambiance of each room. As you browse for ideas, you might be surprised at the cost of certain window treatments. To ensure you are not caught off-guard by the prices, it is important to budget for your purchase.
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Near-constant sunshine and clear blue skies is one of the best parts of living in Texas — but sometimes, it’s nice to enjoy a quiet, relaxing afternoon indoors, away from those powerful UV rays. Smart shades in Austin can help you carefully control just how much light comes into your home! The team at Southern Shutters Shades and Blinds offers a variety of options in motorized smart shades. Keep reading to learn why they’re a great idea for your windows!

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