Blinds & Shutters - Issue 3/2023
Summer seems to have arrived and I imagine it’s peak season for companies that are involved in the awnings and solar shading markets.
There seems to a lot of choices out there and it will be interesting to see how the home improvement market copes with the increasing of interest rates over the last few months.
Lots of fixed mortgage rates are coming to an end, from historically low levels, so it way create another shock to consumers. So fingers crossed that it’s not as bad as some economists would have us believe and hopefully the rest of the summer will be long and hot!
Summer seems to have arrived and I imagine it’s peak season for companies that are involved in the awnings and solar shading markets.
There seems to a lot of choices out there and it will be interesting to see how the home improvement market copes with the increasing of interest rates over the last few months.
Lots of fixed mortgage rates are coming to an end, from historically low levels, so it way create another shock to consumers. So fingers crossed that it’s not as bad as some economists would have us believe and hopefully the rest of the summer will be long and hot!
MARKETING asleep quicker. One of the best tips to getting a good night's sleep is investing in blackout blinds, shutters or curtains to create the darkest bedroom possible. Picking a wallpaper or paint colour that is a cool or neutral colour like blues, greens and greys can reduce your heart rate, lower your blood pressure and slow down your breathing rate. To create a more relaxing environment to encourage sleep, use diffusers or essential oils to fill your bedroom with smells like lavender. In the summer months use a quiet fan or wool duvet to prevent overheating at night. Reflective surfaces Wherever and as much as possible, in your home or office, turn off those fluorescent lights and let in the natural sunlight in through the windows. Dako Windows researched that the exposure to natural light helps our bodies not only produce Vitamin D but also positively effects circadian rhythms, sleeping patterns, motivation and has proven to improve our mood and happiness. Hanging a mirror on a wall opposite a window produces more light within the room or painting/wallpapering your walls and ceilings in white to brighten up the room. Other tips include keeping your windows clean to allow more light in and by and organising your furniture, so it does not block the windows. Another tip is to use reflective surfaces such as glossy or metal accent surfaces that will bounce the light around the room. Your own space Updating an unused corner, to create a new space for yourself is an easy and satisfying way update to your room, and it will give you a designated space to unwind. For example, using this space for a yoga or meditation area can manage your stress, reduce negative emotions, increase creativity, also motivate you to adapt a daily habit. You can design a new environment through different decorations and can separate the room by trying a new calming wallpaper or paint colour. An alternative is investing in a room separator, to really give your corner a new space to relax in. Keeping the space tidy and clutter free will also keep you less stressed and more productive. A tip to incorporate mood lighting is a great way to create a relaxing atmosphere. Consider a view In your office or home, try to get a good and unobstructed view of some form of nature or nature experience. According to Chromogenics, it has proven to have positive health effects such as being more creative, energised, and productive. It is also has been researched that you are less likely to take sick days from work. You can design your space with a view by creating one with a photographic or nature inspired art prints or choosing a picturesque landscape wallpaper, it’s great to add in hanging plants around your window, which also brings the benefits of bringing in more plants indoors. MAJOR SYSTEM EXTRUSION. ANODISED, WHITE AND BLACK + INSERT METR O SYSTEM (DA1)
SUMMER OF SHUTTERS Sunshine coming through windows can be difficult to diffuse, however with quality Custom West shutters, it can be easier to tailor to your customers’ requirements. Tier-on-Tier: Tier-on-Tier gives your customers the freedom to open and close panel sections to allow sunlight in as they require. Tracked: Tracked styles are the perfect solution for the ever popular bi-fold or patio door, shutters can be opened and closed to access outdoor spaces. Cafe style: Cafe-style shutters allow your customers to select the areas of window that require more diffused sunlight, perfect if natural light is wanting to be maintained. Discover more quality styles to suit your customers at customwest.co.uk/products/shutter-styles/ or call us on 0800 681 6076
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MARKETING<br />
asleep quicker.<br />
One of the best tips to getting a good<br />
night's sleep is investing in blackout blinds,<br />
shutters or curtains to create the darkest<br />
bedroom possible. Picking a wallpaper or<br />
paint colour that is a cool or neutral colour<br />
like blues, greens and greys can reduce<br />
your heart rate, lower your blood pressure<br />
and slow down your breathing rate. To<br />
create a more relaxing environment to<br />
encourage sleep, use diffusers or essential<br />
oils to fill your bedroom with smells like<br />
lavender. In the summer months use a<br />
quiet fan or wool duvet to prevent<br />
overheating at night.<br />
Reflective surfaces<br />
Wherever and as much as possible, in<br />
your home or office, turn off those<br />
fluorescent lights and let in the natural<br />
sunlight in through the windows. Dako<br />
Windows researched that the exposure to<br />
natural light helps our bodies not only<br />
produce Vitamin D but also positively<br />
effects circadian rhythms, sleeping patterns,<br />
motivation and has proven to improve our<br />
mood and happiness.<br />
Hanging a mirror on a wall opposite a<br />
window produces more light within the<br />
room or painting/wallpapering your walls<br />
and ceilings in white to brighten up the<br />
room. Other tips include keeping your<br />
windows clean to allow more light in and<br />
by and organising your furniture, so it does<br />
not block the windows. Another tip is to<br />
use reflective surfaces such as glossy or<br />
metal accent surfaces that will bounce the<br />
light around the room.<br />
Your own space<br />
Updating an unused corner, to create a<br />
new space for yourself is an easy and<br />
satisfying way update to your room, and it<br />
will give you a designated space to unwind.<br />
For example, using this space for a yoga or<br />
meditation area can manage your stress,<br />
reduce negative emotions, increase<br />
creativity, also motivate you to adapt a daily<br />
habit.<br />
You can design a new environment<br />
through different decorations and can<br />
separate the room by trying a new calming<br />
wallpaper or paint colour. An alternative is<br />
investing in a room separator, to really give<br />
your corner a new space to relax in.<br />
Keeping the space tidy and clutter free will<br />
also keep you less stressed and more<br />
productive. A tip to incorporate mood<br />
lighting is a great way to create a relaxing<br />
atmosphere.<br />
Consider a view<br />
In your office or home, try to get a good<br />
and unobstructed view of some form of<br />
nature or nature experience. According to<br />
Chromogenics, it has proven to have<br />
positive health effects such as being more<br />
creative, energised, and productive. It is<br />
also has been researched that you are less<br />
likely to take sick days from work.<br />
You can design your space with a view<br />
by creating one with a photographic or<br />
nature inspired art prints or choosing a<br />
picturesque landscape wallpaper, it’s great<br />
to add in hanging plants around your<br />
window, which also brings the benefits of<br />
bringing in more plants indoors.<br />
MAJOR SYSTEM<br />
EXTRUSION.<br />
ANODISED, WHITE AND<br />
BLACK + INSERT<br />
METR O SYSTEM (DA1)