shutters and blinds

Practical and Affordable
Window solutions from the web’s leading shutter and blind retailer, The California Company

The California Company is the leading online DIY shutter and blind retailer that supplies high quality products to the interior and building trade at competitive prices. More and more people in the UK are choosing shutters over the more traditional curtains in their homes, offices and restaurants. And to meet this growing increase in demand, The California Company offers special trade discounts to all those working in the interior design and building trade. 

So if your clients are looking to add some style to their property, here’s why The California Company’s shutters could be your answer. Hardwood shutters are a great investment for the home; they add value to the property, offer light control, maintain privacy levels, are easy to maintain, are energy efficient, durable, child-friendly and are more hygienic than curtains and can simply be wiped clean. Sam Tamlyn, Operations Manager at The California Company, says: “Shutters are incredibly versatile and make a fantastic feature out of windows. 

There are very few spaces that can’t accommodate shutters – round, triangular, on doors, on roofs, you can really get creative. There’s also plenty of flexibility on size too; the largest shutters we’ve ever supplied at The California Company was a massive eight metres.” The California Company’s shutters are made out of high quality hardwoods, elm and yellow poplar, which are amongst the most durable on the market and have proved most effective against warping and shrinking. The company’s wetroom shutters are made out of waterproof polyvinyl, perfect for any stylish bathroom. Sam continues: “In the past we’ve supplied shutters for a range of different interior developments, including domestic projects, restaurant and hotel re-fits, and office settings. 

One of the most innovative projects we’ve ever been involved in was a B&B situated in an old railway station. We supplied shutters to a series of old Pullman train carriages, which had been converted into guest bedrooms. We supplied full-length shutters in a custom-made mahogany shade that Practical and Affordable Window solutions from the web’s leading shutter and blind retailer, The California Company complemented the carriages original fittings. The shutters created a fantastic unity in design.” There’s an increasing demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly interior products. 

And as such, all wooden shutters from The California Company carry the prestigious Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification. The FSC is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting responsible forest management, ensuring that wood is grown, harvested and replanted in a way that does not harm the environment.  To create truly bespoke shutters for your clients, The California Company offers a variety of design options on their shutter products: including paint and stain colour; types of rod; and size of shutter slats. At The California Company there are eight different shutter styles to choose from including: l Full height: popular in domestic properties, these shutters span the entire height of the window.

• Café style: as the name suggests, this style of shutters is most popular in restaurants and cafes. In general, this style of shutter covers just the bottom half of the window. 
• Tier on tier: two sets of shutters, one above the other.Each set can be opened independently of the other, which gives you more control over light levels, and are more suitable if the property is facing a busy street.
• Solid: ideal for those looking to achieve a more traditional look, solid shutters are designed to be folded back during the day and closed at night.

White is one of the most popular colours for shutters, as it pulls the light into the room, and complements most room designs and décor, ideal if the room is filled with darker furniture. An alternative to shutters are The California Company’s hardwood Venetian blinds. Simple, stylish and elegant, the Venetian blinds are made to measure, with a variety of design and colour options available. All wood slats are cut specifically from scratch for each blind ordered. For added luxury, all blinds are also available with remote control slat tilt options.
 
About The California Company The California Company has a reputation in the window treatments industry for its high level of customer service. Shutter and blind experts are on the end of the phone to discuss design options, and to guide you through the measuring and installation process. Installing the products could not be easier. All shutters and blinds come with detailed instructions, and all you’ll need is a drill and screwdriver to install them. All products come with a guarantee: the shutters have a three year guarantee, while the blinds have a six month guarantee. Trade discounts are available. For further details please contact The California Company and quote Your Show Home. 0845 612 6838 www.csbctrade.com