Light Control with Shutters form Southern Shutters and Blinds
May 28, 2015
Window treatments don’t only add beauty and complete a room’s décor. They can also help illuminate a room that is too dark or help block out intense sun light that can lead to faded furniture and flooring. In an office, window treatments can alleviate glare on computer and television screens. One of the best choices for light control in any room of your home is wood shutters. Southern Shutters & Blinds in Georgetown, TX, offers a variety of wood shutters that will help manage light within your overall decorative plan.
Daylighting is the buzzword that’s used nowadays when talking about controlling and using sunlight to the best decorative and energy advantage for your home. Wood shutters are attractive in and of themselves, so they not only enhance the look of a room, they can also make the view beyond your windows more attractive. (Or if necessary, of course, they hide unappealing views, too, as well as provide the privacy that you and your family want.) You can save energy when you use sunlight to illuminate a room rather than artificial light. And sunlight can also be a source of heat for your home during the winter months, or you can block sun during the summer months to reduce electricity bills.
Regulating Sunlight for a Beautiful Room
When you want to manage the sunlight that filters into a room through windows, you need to consider:
- The size of the room’s windows
- The direction they face
- The landscape that surrounds your home
Obviously, a room with large windows will have different light control requirements than a room with smaller windows. Likewise, a room with a southern exposure will receive different light throughout the seasons than a room with a northern exposure. And whether or not your home is surrounded by shade trees will also be a consideration. Shutters can help you control the quality of light in any room. You can open the shutters fully to allow the maximum amount of light in, or you can adjust the tilting louvers to filter in less light. Shutters are among some of the more versatile window treatments if you’re looking to manage light in order to enhance the beauty and ambiance of a room in your home.
Schedule an Appointment Today
If you’d like to learn more about how shutters can control sunlight in your home, then call Southern Shutters & Blinds today to schedule a FREE In-Home Personal Design Session. Southern Shutters and Blinds proudly serves customers throughout Georgetown and Manor, TX, Austin, San Antonio, Georgetown, Round Rock, Liberty Hill, and the surrounding communities.
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The Advantages of Wood Blinds from Southern Shutters and Blinds
April 28, 2015
If you’re looking to change the ambiance of any room in your home, then consider wood blinds. With a natural tone and smooth, rich texture, wood blinds bring sophistication with just the right amount of casual comfort. Southern Shutters & Blinds in Georgetown, TX, offers an affordable selection of wood blinds so you can enjoy all of the advantages that these attractive window coverings offer.
Wood Blinds for Beauty
Wood blinds bring warmth and texture to a room. Whether you choose a product from the Southern Shutters & Blinds private line of 2” or 2½” wood and faux-wood blinds or one of our Hunter Douglas products, you’ll enjoy the way these blinds transform a room. If you select natural wood blinds, then a stain can be applied to the blinds’ surface that will enhance the grain of the wood. And if you choose painted wood blinds, then you’ll have the strength, durability and thickness of wood with a color that complements the décor of your room.
Wood Blinds for Privacy
Another advantage of wood blinds is the degree of privacy they offer. To an extent, all blinds obscure the view into a room from the outside when the blinds are closed. But because they are made of a solid product and tend to be of thicker construction, wood blinds completely block the exterior view, so you and your family can enjoy the comfort and security of visual privacy.
Long-lasting Appeal
Wood blinds are designed to last with a minimum of care. Maintaining wood blinds is simple; they only require dusting and an occasional cleaning with a soft cloth and a light cleanser. Wood blinds will give you years of enjoyment.
Schedule an Appointment Today
If you’d like to learn more about how wood blinds can transform a room in your home, then call Southern Shutters & Blinds today to schedule a FREE In-Home Personal Design Session. Southern Shutters and Blinds proudly serves customers throughout Georgetown and Manor, TX, Austin, San Antonio, Georgetown, Round Rock, Liberty Hill, and the surrounding communities.
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Beat the Texas Heat with Shades from Southern Shutters & Blinds
March 26, 2015
Spring has sprung, the Texas bluebonnets are in bloom and the birds are on wing. All this means that the hot Texas summer must be just around the corner. Texans are a hearty folk for handling the heat outdoors, but that certainly doesn’t mean they want to handle heat indoors. And the rooms in a central or south Texas home can take a beating from the sun. For this reason, Southern Shutters & Blinds in Georgetown, TX, offers a number of beautiful and energy efficient window treatment options to keep your home cool and comfortable and your air conditioning costs down.
Southern Shutters & Blinds carries three types of quality Hunter Douglas products that will not only be the perfect finishing touch for your room, but will also provide the energy efficiency you need.
Duette®
Hunter Douglas’ Duette shades have a patented cellular construction that traps air in honeycomb pockets to help keep your house cooler in the summer months. This means that less heated air penetrates through and less cool air escapes. And while the honeycomb design makes Duette extremely energy efficient, the simplicity of shape and overall design make this shade beautiful, as well.
Silhouette®
You can change the look of a room and eliminate the sun’s glare with Silhouette window shades. Silhouette shading features the signature S-vane design that seems to float between two sheers. To soften the look of harsh sunlight, simply tilt the vanes to your desired level of light and privacy. And because Sihouette shades block 88 percent of UV rays when opened and 99 percent of UV rays when closed, you can enjoy a sunlit room without concern for sun exposure to you or your furniture.
Roller Screens and Shades
Hunter Douglas Roller Screens and Shades from Southern Shutters & Blinds are a contemporary solution to an age-old problem. Our collection of roller shades provide simplicity of design in light control fabrics that range from sheer to opaque. Hunter Douglas’ Designer Screen Shades have light-defusing factors of 0 to 15 percent, thus offering UV protection while allowing an obstructed view through the shades.
Window Treatment Appointments in Georgetown, TX, and Beyond
To learn more about how shades, blinds and screens can help you beat the summer heat, call Southern Shutters & Blinds in Georgetown, TX, to schedule an appointment for a consultation in your home. Southern Shutters and Blinds proudly serves customers throughout Georgetown and Manor, TX, Austin, San Antonio, Georgetown, Round Rock, Liberty Hill, and the surrounding communities.
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Texas Style Home Makeover: Choose Southern Shutters for Your Texas Interior Design Needs
February 17, 2015
Texans have their own way of doing just about everything, even decorating their homes. When you think of Texas, you think of oversize, western, stars, and the red, white, and blue flag. Incorporating all of these factors can make redecorating your home in Texas style fun. A Texas style home will include rustic and ranch elements with natural colors to complement your red, white and blue accents. While Texas style works the best in a large space, it can be altered to fit any smaller space. With our multitude of color and style window treatment options, we can help you achieve the perfect look for your Texas styled home. Schedule your free in-home consultation today. Southern Shutters and Blinds is a Texas based full service window treatment manufacturer and installer, now proudly servicing customers throughout Texas including: Georgetown, Manor, Austin, San Antonio, Georgetown, Round Rock, Liberty Hill, and the surrounding communities.
Nine Texas Interior Design Tips
Try these Texas style design ideas to honor the Lone Star State in your home:
- Hang a Lone Star on the wall
- Pair white chairs with a wooden table
- Accentuate wood floors with cowhide
- Choose a soft, buttery flat wall color paint to give the walls a leather or limestone look
- Pair a large overstuffed leather couch with overstuffed leather or wool upholstered chairs
- Use throw pillows that have the Lone Star state symbol and colors
- Hang a large painting of a cattle drive with a large steer horn above the fireplace for a Texas style focal point
- Pair leather and Indian blanket pillows
- Choose a black iron chandelier with black iron candlesticks for a Texas style rustic look
Texas Interior Design Appointments
Southern Shutters can fully customize the window treatments you want to fit the image of your Texas heritage. Our solid wood, hand-crafted, rustic designs will compliment the look and feel of the Texas lifestyle abode. To get started, you can schedule your free in-home consultation today. Southern Shutters and Blinds is a full service Texas based window treatment manufacturer and installer, now proudly servicing Texas families throughout Georgetown, Manor, Austin, San Antonio, Georgetown, Round Rock, Liberty Hill, and the neighboring areas.
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Upgrade Your Texas Living Space with New Custom Interior Shutters
January 17, 2015
Looking for a unique way to reinvent a room? Get new custom interior shutters. No other window treatment is as traditionally arresting as interior shutters. Their decorative appeal is a clear indication of a purposely fashioned interior design scheme. Modern interior shutters are classically American and can be utilized to beautify any style sensibility. Whether your home is modern, traditional, or contemporary, new custom interior shutters can be fabricated to compliment your décor. To discover why we’re the trusted resource for new custom interior shutters in Texas, contact us to schedule your free in-home interior shutters consultation today. Southern Shutters and Blinds is a full service window treatment manufacturer and installer, now proudly servicing happy customers throughout Georgetown and Manor, TX, Austin, San Antonio, Georgetown, Round Rock, Liberty Hill, and the surrounding communities.
Why Choose Custom Interior Shutters?
Custom interior shutters provide the most light control, privacy, and protection against the elements. They make a powerful statement and their clean lines and rich textures can beautifully frame your outside view. Our custom interior shutters are available in a wide variety of frames, louver and sla
t sizes, and specialty shapes to match the unique décor of every room in your home.
- Custom interior shutters can add drama and refinement to any room
- Their insulating design can also help lower energy bills year round
- Custom interior shutters provide a heightened sense of sophistication and enduring style
- Custom interior shutters are available in a variety of stains and finishes, to be custom color-matched to coordinate with your existing furnishings
- Custom interior shutters are easy to operate and designed without cords, making them a safer option for parents
Texas Quality Custom Interior Shutters
Custom interior shutters can add an aura of refinement to any room. Upgrade your home by scheduling a free in-home consultation with our experienced custom interior shutters team today. Southern Shutters and Blinds proudly serve families throughout Georgetown and Manor, TX, Austin, San Antonio, Georgetown, Round Rock, Liberty Hill, and nearby areas.
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Interior Design Advice: Choosing Between Blinds and Shades
November 17, 2014
Changing your window treatment is a fast and efficient way to completely update the look and feel of a room. Shades and blinds are both simple and attractive ways to cover your windows. They also come in a variety of styles. But how do you know if shades or blinds will work best in your home? The helpful and experienced staff of Southern Shutters and Blinds can help you find the perfect window treatment solution. You can schedule a free in-home consultation today to get started. Southern Shutters and Blinds is conveniently located in Georgetown and Manor, TX with satisfied customers located throughout Austin, San Antonio, Georgetown, Round Rock, Manor and Liberty Hill.
Blinds are hard window coverings, made of individual slats or vanes, which tumble down or across the blind. The slats are controlled by a manual pull cord. They may be closed tightly for privacy, or adjusted to allow you to control the amount of light needed. Blinds can come in a variety of forms including wood, faux wood, woven wood, mini-blinds, and vertical blinds. They are usually made from wood, metal, a composite or woven grass, or bamboo. Most windows should be covered by horizontal blinds. Vertical blinds are best used to cover extremely large windows and patio doors. Blinds are best suited for rooms with strong architectural features like high ceilings, columns, and beams.
Shades are soft window coverings made from a continuous roll of material. They stack neatly at the top of the window. Shades are typically drawn up and down by cords or rolled up with a spring device. Unlike blinds, the fabric and feeling of a shade is flexible and flowing. Although shades can’t be adjusted for lighting, they do come in a range of opacity to accommodate light preferences. Popular varieties include Roman shades, roller shades, and cellular shades. Shades are best suited for layered and intimate spaces. If you prefer either a minimum or maximum amount of light, you can choose between sheer shades and blackout shades.
- Cellular shades are most popular because they are made of tiny pockets that trap hot and cold air creating an energy efficient source for your home.
- Roller shades are the standard economical shades that simply roll up and down.
- Roman shades are made of more elaborate and elegant fabrics which create soft horizontal folds down the window as they are lowered. Roman Shades are a decorative alternative to traditional drapery.
Find Quality Custom Blinds and Shades in Austin, TX
Southern Shutters and Blinds offers a variety of wood and faux blinds, and an assortment of shades with different fabrics and functions. You can schedule a free in-home personal design session with an experienced consultant today. Southern Shutters and Blinds is conveniently located in Georgetown and Manor, TX with clients throughout Austin, San Antonio, Georgetown, Round Rock, Manor and Liberty Hill.
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Instantly Improve Your Curb Appeal with New Exterior Shutters
October 17, 2014
New exterior shutters can make a huge difference in beautifying your home’s façade. They were once only a functional part of homes used to protect the windows from rain and wind. Nowadays they serve a more decorative purpose. The best exterior shutters are made from wood. Wooden exterior shutters are durable, attractive, and insect resistant. They represent tradition and authenticity. Exterior shutters can come in almost any color, shape or style. If historical accuracy is important to you then wood shutters are your only option. Call or come by Southern Shutters & Blinds for an exterior shutters consultation. Southern Shutters & Blinds exterior shutters are made from the highest quality western red cedar and can be custom painted or stained to achieve any color effect. Southern Shutters and Blinds is conveniently located in Georgetown and Manor, TX with satisfied customers throughout Austin, San Antonio, Georgetown, Round Rock, Manor and Liberty Hill.
Exterior Shutter Choices
For the best visual effect, you should try to maintain color contrast between your house and your exterior shutters. For a bolder look, black shutters on a light or neutral colored house works great. You could also take the base color of your house and use a darker shade of that color for the shutters. Exterior shutter styles include:
- Fixed Louver (slatted) – Louvered, or slatted shutters, enhance traditional-style homes. Louvered Window Shutters offer tasteful signature styling and a timeless accent. They can bring a graceful and enduring beauty to the exterior of your home.
- Board and Batten- Board and batten shutters look best on cottage, French country and rustic style houses. They’re rumored to be the first style of shutter invented. The vertical components are the boards and the horizontal components are the battens. This classic style is perfect for ranch style homes or homes that reflect historical significance and simplicity.
- Raised Panel- These shutters complement most traditional home styles as well. They add to a traditional colonial look. They’re an ideal enhancement to federal manor homes, traditional colonial homes and quaint craft cottages.
- Bahama- Bermuda or Bahama style shutters are perfect for achieving a tropical or island effect. These tropically-inspired shutters are hinged on the top. They consist of one louvered panel held out at an angle from the bottom.
Exterior Shutters in Austin, TX
Southern Shutters and Blinds has the only start-to-finish shutter manufacturing facility in central Texas. If quality exterior shutters and good customer service are important to you, call or come by Southern Shutters & Blinds for a free consultation today. Southern Shutters and Blinds proudly serve customers throughout Georgetown, Manor, Austin, San Antonio, Georgetown, Round Rock, Manor and Liberty Hill, TX.
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See What Our Work Looks Like
December 27, 2013
Are you considering a change to your windows? Then we hope you’ll turn to Southern Shutters & Blinds for help. Since 1993, we’ve been helping customers from Austin, Texas, and beyond achieve the elegant results they’ve been dreaming of. We manufacture our own blinds and shutters locally, and we’re also a major Hunter Douglas dealer. Because of this, we can guarantee results that will perfectly complement your home’s appearance.
If you’re still not sure about choosing us for your window treatment needs, visit our showcase and gallery to see some of the work we’ve done. On our gallery page, you’ll find examples of shutters of all kinds, and you can see the work we did for an episode of Extreme Makeover Home Edition. You can also read some testimonials from real customers here.
If you want to see more of what we can do, why not visit one of our physical locations. We have a store in Georgetown and a store in Manor. With these locations we can easily serve customers from Austin, Giddings, San Antonio, and the Hill Country. You can also call us if you have any questions. We’re happy to talk to you about how we can help you improve the interior or exterior of your home.
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Southern Shutters Shades and Blinds Has Got You Covered—Inside and Out
October 8, 2013
You want window treatments that are beautiful, that work with the rest of your home, and that work effectively. At Southern Shutters & Blinds in Georgetown and Manor, we offer products that do exactly that, for both the interior and exterior of your home. We make our exterior shutters from western red cedar, resulting in a finished product that’s durable, attractive, and nearly imperious to insects.
Our variety of shutters extends to:
- Fixed louver shutters
- Board and Batten
- Raised panel
- Bahama shutters
- Plantation shutters
You’ll also find that we offer a wide range of blinds to meet a comprehensive range of needs as well. We’ve been producing blinds for more than 60 years, starting with blinds made of aluminum. Our other options now include:
- Cadence Soft Vertical Blinds
- Chalet Woods Wood Blinds
- Country Woods Exposé Wood Cornices
- Country Woods Wood Blinds
- Crosswinds Wood Vertical Blinds
What are your needs? The teams at our Georgetown and Manor locations are happy to listen and answer any questions about the services we offer. We serve Austin, Georgetown, Giddings, San Antonio, and the Hill Country, and we’re proud to manufacture our own line of blinds and shutters locally. When you turn to us, it’s like turning to a neighbor.
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