Window shutters are more than just a stylish addition to your home; they’re a practical investment that can significantly impact your home’s energy efficiency and Building Energy Rating (BER). By strategically controlling sunlight and insulating your windows, shutters can help reduce energy consumption and lower your carbon footprint.
Well-fitted shutters create an extra layer of insulation, helping to keep your home warm in winter and cool in summer. This can lead to significant energy savings, reflected in lower heating and cooling bills. Additionally, shutters can help seal gaps around windows, preventing drafts and improving your home’s overall air tightness. This can further enhance energy efficiency and contribute to a better BER.
Beyond their energy-saving benefits, shutters offer unparalleled flexibility in controlling natural light. By adjusting the slats, you can create the perfect ambiance, whether you desire bright, airy spaces or a cozy, dimly lit retreat. This level of control allows you to optimize natural light, reduce the need for artificial lighting, and enhance your overall well-being.
Studies show that up to 30% of a home’s heating energy is lost through windows, and shutters can reduce this heat loss by as much as 15-20% when closed at night. The U.S. Department of Energy found that well-insulated windows, including those with shutters, can save homeowners 10-25% on energy costs annually.
A similar study in Europe indicates a potential 20% decrease in energy consumption with effective window coverings, including shutters, in energy-efficient homes.
A better BER rating can increase the value of a property and make it more attractive on the market. For example, moving from a D to a C rating can increase a home’s resale value by 5-10%, according to Irish property experts.
Case Studies in Ireland have shown that homes fitted with plantation shutters experienced a noticeable improvement in indoor comfort, with reduced heating needs in winter.
Homes participating in retrofit projects reported an average BER improvement of one grade when energy-efficient measures, including window treatments like shutters, were implemented.
Shutters are a versatile and sustainable solution for improving a home’s energy efficiency and BER rating. They not only help with energy savings and comfort but also enhance the aesthetic appeal of a property. For homeowners considering retrofits or upgrades, shutters are a valuable addition to their energy efficiency strategy.
Eamonn Sullivan
23:25 19 Jul 24
Fantastic company doing great work at a competitive price.Mark and the lads really looked after us and our new shutters way are more than I was expecting. I am delighted we got them and really happy with the service that we got from Signature Blinds and Shutters.
Paul Caffrey
15:49 09 Jul 24
Signature Blinds were brilliant to deal with from start to finish.Oscar in the office made everything straightforward in terms of booking to have someone come out to our house.We'd had bad experiences with two other blinds companies, but as soon as Derek arrived we knew this was someone we could do business with.Derek sat down with me, did not rush me, gave me a chance to decide what I wanted. He was able to show us what our selection of blind would actually look like on a window (other companies won't do this).Prices are also reasonable considering what you are getting.Only two weeks after Derek's visit, Keith (another very nice man) came to install our blinds and did a perfect job. The blinds look great and exactly what we wanted.I can honestly say that I have enjoyed chatting with and doing business with all of you at Signature Blinds.I would 100% recommend this company over any other blinds company in the whole of Dublin and we intend to use them again ourselves.
John Girton
09:42 07 Jul 24
From start to finish an excellent process after an initial call and then a quickly scheduled home visit with Keith we got an immediate and detailed quote which beat the others. Only a few weeks later the blinds were efficiently installed by Tomasz and they have exceeded our expectations with black out blinds being well worth the extra cost. Definitely our go to place for blinds in the future!
Martin
15:28 05 Jul 24
Very professional service from start to finish and very polite and tidy I would highly recommend.
Chris Brady
18:01 04 Jul 24
Just got our new shutters today Tomaszfitted them and did a brilliant job such a lovely pleasant and professional man thank you Tomasz Iwe would highly recommend Signature Blinds and Shutters.
John Cahill
12:23 02 Jul 24
Excellent product and Tomasz who fitted the shutters was efficient, clean and friendly. Thank you.
Patrick Lynch
10:25 26 Jun 24
I received my new blinds today, Thomas arrived right on time and fitted them with no fuss or mess, he is an absolute gentleman, very friendly and excellent. Thank you Signature Blinds for your service, I'm delighted with them, and thank you Thomas,
Kim O Toole
17:07 23 May 24
Absolutely amazing service from start to finish! Thanks to all the lads for the rush order so I could be in the house for my hen weekend. Brilliant prices, a wide range of fabrics to choose from and very good value for money. Extremely happy. The best customer service I've experienced. Thank you all so so much, Keith and Kim
Andrew Meehan
19:35 21 May 24
Mark and the team are 5/5. The product quality is excellent and I would highly recommend their plantation shutters. Thanks Team
john ralph
17:35 18 May 24
What a pleasure this Company are to deal with. Like a breath of fresh air when you consider that dodgy service is the trademark of a lot of Irish businesses. From the very start Mark was extremely professional and punctual and gave us great advice for our new build blind project. Top quality electric blinds and shutters were expertly installed by Brian. He was so professional and really expert at his trade. we are absolutely delighted with the end result. Would highly recommend Signature Blinds 100 per cent.
Jonathan Cooke Allen
15:30 15 May 24
Tomasz was great! Thank you for a job well done. Shutters look greatJoan.
Anne Marie Enright
15:01 09 May 24
Tomasz did a fantastic job installing roller blinds this week. Arrived on time and was very fast, efficient and professional. Would highly recommend Signature blinds.
Rachel C
09:50 10 Apr 24
Got our lovely shutters fitted last week by Tomasz & we are over the moon with them. The difference they make to every room. Mark was out with me twice for consultation prior to the fitting and gave a very in-depth consultation making it easy for me to decide what I would/wouldn’t like. Would recommend signature to anyone wanting blinds/shutters 10/10 service .
Martin Ryan
12:45 09 Apr 24
Brian came out and fitted my pleated blinds this morning, arrived on time got stuck in and lovely to chat to. Absolutely delighted with my blinds they make such a difference, would 100% recommend. Rebecca
James Clarke
09:33 18 Feb 24
Got Mark out to measure my new house for blinds and get a price.Was super nice and gave me some great ideas for patio door blinds.Issy came to install within two weeks and did a super job.I can't speak highly enough of this company.Service, personnel and job that was done absolutely amazing, second to none and at a really good affordable price.Thank you Mark 😊And thank you Issy😊
Paul N
18:49 15 Dec 23
When we decided to have Plantation Blinds fitted to our property as part of a refurbishment project, we contacted several companies. One offered a DIY only solution, expecting us to fit the shutters ourselves. The second company did not respond. Signature Blinds was very responsive and clear in both their communication of timing as well as in terms of the onsite support. We received a good explanation of the design options available and happily followed the recommendations. The onsite consultation took place in September and we were advised of an expected fitting date of January. To our surprise, the blinds were available already in early December. Tomasz the fitter did an outstanding job in terms of arriving on time, working diligently to ensure exact fitment and double checked in detail the adjustment and working of the blinds as well as explaining everythig we needed to consider when operating the blinds. The work was completed in an afternoon despite of the size of the windows. He made sure that no packaging was left behind and that the site was left in a clean state. He clearly exceeded our expectations. Hence 5 stars for hois work.There is one thing I would like to suggest as possible design improvement. The shutters do not come with either knobs or handles to open/close. We would have preferred to be given the option to have them fitted as they are a very useful addition and will now fit them ourselves.
Charlie OSullivan
20:34 30 Nov 23
We were absolutely delighted with our experiences with Signature Blinds from start to finish. Although our house is in the midlands, therefore outside of most of their work, all went very smoothly. The person who measured the work and gave the final estimate arrived exactly on time, was very friendly, efficient and very helpful with advise. The blinds were ready over a week ahead of schedule. The person (Izzy) who fitted the seven blinds was also on time, very friendly and excellent at fitting the blinds to our awkward old windows. They look great and were a very reasonable price too. All contact with the management (Oskar) was also very efficient and friendly. We highly recommend Signature Blinds.
D B
11:54 21 Nov 23
The best company I have ever dealt with. They turn up on time, the installers are polite and respectful of your home. I have used them a few times and so have family and friends. You won't go wrong using these.Best,Derek
Shelia Bulter
11:49 17 Nov 23
They did an excellent job at fitting our new blinds, very professional and tidy. Thank you for making the process so easy, would use your service again.
Valerie Tabanao
20:13 08 Nov 23
Firstly, Signature blinds was very easy to contact, they are responsive and professional. The day they said they were going to measure and quote was spot on, they did not reschedule or cancel.Secondly, they give their professional opinion on the blinds/curtainsThirdly, very reasonably priced for high quality blinds.Fourth, very considerate of the date you’re available for the blinds to be installed.Fifth, Keith installed our wooden venetian blinds, and let me tell you this man is the most pleasant man in the planet. Really good energy, high quality of work, beautifully done. Explained how the blinds worked, explained what we could do if we needed repairs done.He helped my husband drill a few holes as we just moved in. Very very happy with Keiths work. An asset to the company.
Pedro Canez
16:56 10 Oct 23
From the start, the lads were very friendly and helpful. We scheduled an appointment where we got to choose exactly what we wanted. We opted for one set of shutters and 4 sets of blinds. Prices were extremely competitive.Keith came over yesterday to put them up and he was really nice and very efficient and professional. They look phenomenal and ended up better than we could have hoped for.Highly recommend.
Cliodhna McNamara
09:57 06 Oct 23
Brilliant service. We have used Signature Blinds 3 times and the shutters look great! Derek came to our house to take the measurements and was very thorough and helpful. Keith installed and did a brilliant job. He was on time, really efficient and good fun!
Colm Feely
18:41 04 Oct 23
This is the second time using this company and I have to say, once again an excellent service. Izzy was the installer this time for our shutters and I have to say is highly professional, very efficient with great communication and customer service skills. We are very happy with the results. Izzy is a credit to your company and great representative.
dolores curran
06:27 14 Sep 23
Had shutters and blinds fitted it’s our second time to use the company. Excellent service from start to finish. Brian was the fitter he did an excellent job. Thank you
Anne Keane
10:18 31 Aug 23
Having had Venetian blinds for years we decided to change to shutters. I contacted Signature Blinds & Shutters and from start to finish our experience has been first class. Derek initially called to give a quote & show us the different options. We went with the bigger slats and absolutely thrilled we did. Our blinds were fitted on the promised date and Izzy the fitter was superb. His work is excellent and he left the place immaculate when he was finished. Our only concern was that the shutters might make the rooms darker when in fact we have the opposite. Cannot recommend Signature Blinds & Shutters highly enough. Excellent service 👏
Maria Griffin
20:11 17 Aug 23
Highly recommend this company. Mark came to do a quote-very efficient, informative, gave us some great ideas, very professional and friendly. Lead time was accurate. Day of fitting was so smooth. Brian was lovely. He was so efficient and left the place as he found it. No mess at all!! Very approachable and professional also.Very smooth process from start to finish. Thanks
Cathal Mullaney
14:06 09 Aug 23
We had internal shutters fitted by Izzy. Izzy was punctual, courteous, professional, accommodating and very friendly to us and our young child. Izzy's work was also extremely neat and tidy! We have already recommended Signature Blinds to our friends and family and will continue to do so. I highly recommend signature for their value, workmanship and service.
Eileen Pedrotta-Parsons
21:19 30 Jul 23
Last year I had Mark come to measure and quote, however, had to put off installation until this year, where he was very efficient in returning and giving a revised quote (some changes). Deliver was a week or two early, delighted with that. Keith came to install and was a very efficient, clean and bit of craic. Would highly recommend using Signature Blinds & Shutters. I am absolutely thrilled with the outcome of my shutters in the two front windows, especially since they are in bay windows. They really add class to our little bungalow, even the neighbors were impressed!!! Eileen
Marian O'Shea
16:41 14 Jul 23
Just had the team from Signature blinds and shutters in today to fit my shutters and could not recommend them enough. Fantastic job done between the the sales man Derek that came out to mesure and explain what way to fit them and the two lads keith and izzy who were all brilliant at their job and so clean .I could not be happier so many thanks and i will recommend you to all that ask.Kind regards. Marian O Shea
Sinead Lawless
21:35 03 Jun 23
Great quality and attention to detail. Professional, efficient and friendly installation. Very happy with my new blinds. Highly recommend.
Tony Bridgeman
07:56 23 May 23
Got shutter blinds and regular blinds supplied and fitted recently. Very professional. Regular blinds were measured, supplied and fitted pretty quickly whilst the shutters took 12 weeks as we were advised by the sales guy who called to our home. I would recommend them as they were fast, neat and professional.
Kaitlin Brennan
14:51 04 May 23
We had our new pleated blinds installed today, delighted with them. They're super neat and both baby safe and dog proof. The whole process was quick and everyone I dealt with was incredibly pleasant. Would highly recommend!
Eamonn O'Hara
12:32 14 Apr 23
Just had our Plantation shutters fitted by Brian (who did a brilliant job and left the place spotless) and have to say they are absolutely beautiful. They make such a difference to the windows from both inside and out, they are even better than I expected and I would highly recommend Signature Blinds and Shutters to anyone thinking of getting them.
Lauren Butler
22:33 02 Oct 22
Delighted with our shutters and blinds. I can't recommend Signature enough. From the initial enquiry right through to the installation, they were fantastic. Highly professional from start to finish and they made the whole process hassle free. This is what truly sets them apart. They were so helpful and knowledgeable during the consultation and the lead time they gave us was spot on. Marcin did a wonderful job installing. I've already recommended them to family who were delighted with their work also.
Dublin Family
22:57 04 Aug 22
Thanks so much to Mark for a brilliant quote and Brian for fitting our shutters. Brian was so easy to deal with within the house with a young baby no messing zero mess left behind. Brian is a credit to the company and speaks very highly of it. Would 100% recommend.Mick&mj from bettystown.
Georgina O Callaghan
16:10 03 Aug 22
Great service end to end with Signature blinds for our Shutter purchase with them. They were very professional and efficient with the order and selection process right through to the day of the fitting. A special thanks for Brian who did a fantastic job with fitting our shutters and was very accommodating on the day. We are thrilled with the final result!
Deborah Holton
14:17 28 Jul 22
We used Signature Blinds & Shutters for the first time In July, 2022. From the very beginning when I spoke with Oskar to the fitting day with Keith and Brian the whole service was 100%. We are absolutely delighted with our shutters. Mark who came to do the initial measure up was able to answer every question we asked. Keith and Brian were so tidy and efficient during the fitting process. Three lovely guys. We would have no hesitation in recommending Signature Blinds & Shutters. Thank you Deborah, Marshalstown.
N J
18:48 08 Jul 22
After getting a few quotes, we ended up going with Signature. We found that from the beginning they were a pleasure dealing with, from Derek and Mark in sales, to Oscar and Carla in the office dealing with the delivery, to Marcin and Darragh with the installation. There was a slight issue with one of the shutters after the installation, but Brian came over the very next day to sort it out which was fantastic. Great team, all very polite and professional. So happy with how our new shutters turned out 😊 Very competitively priced too! So pleased with their work that we just ordered roller blinds from them last week and due to be installed this week. Highly recommend Signature Blinds & Shutters ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Colin Cashin
08:32 06 Jul 22
Great experience overall. Ordering was easy and great guidance was provided. For installation, Marcin arrived early, worked very fast and completed the work to a very high standard. We're extremely happy with the end result. Highly recommend Signature, and we will use again.
Lucy O'Connell
20:43 30 May 22
We recently had Signature Blinds and Shutters put in plantation shutters in our home. The entire experience was exceptional.We had a consultation with Derek which was really helpful and Derek allowed lots of time to chat and go through the various options; we never felt rushed.When it came to fitting, Keith came to install the shutters and was again an absolute pleasure to deal with. It was a time consuming job as we have bay windows, but Keith remained cheery and stayed on to finish the job within the day. We are delighted with the finished result; it has added a lovely touch to our home and elevated it from a fairly drab looking house to one with character and style. Thank you for your incredible work.
Neasa Chambers
20:31 13 May 22
Brian did a great job fitting our shutters. He was very efficient and tidy. The shutters are top quality and a great addition to our home
Neal Traynor
11:49 12 May 22
Absolutely superb service and products, and at a very reasonable price. I could not recommend Signature highly enough. Mark (sales) and Keith (fittings) were both very professional, patient and engaging.
Iwona Krzyżanowska
11:29 20 Apr 22
Outstanding service. It was very hard to get the pleated blinds for our unusually large windows and other companies weren't able to do that. Luckily I found Signature blinds who could accommodate to our needs, very professional service with wide range of products and very fast and neat fitting. I can highly recommend these guys. I love my new blinds!
Ana Gutierrez
08:44 26 Mar 22
We just got our shutters fitted and couldn't be happier with the result. Mark was great, really appreciate him making recommendations and Brian did an excellent job at fitting them, very professional and neat. Thank you both for making the process so easy!
Katarzyna Meus
17:31 20 Mar 22
Excellent service. Mark was extremely helpful and informative during the design process. Shutters are excellent quality, easy to clean and very beautiful. Fitting by Keith and Marcin was very quick and professional. Very friendly and polite team. Would highly recommend this company.
Karel Liebenberg
11:58 18 Mar 22
I have a large triangular window and no one else would even give me a quote. Signature gave me a really good price and it looks beautiful. I'm very happy with the quality of the shutters and the neat installation. If you can afford it, go for the invisible tilt-rod option for a simple elegance.
Loretta McSherry
19:48 16 Mar 22
Marcin arrived to fit 2 new shutters in my bedrooms. From start to finish the work was excellent. The quality of the blinds themselves and the professional fitting by Marcin was outstanding. I am really delighted with them. All packaging was removed and the rooms left as they were previously. I would have no hesitation in recommending signature blinds as a company well worth your business
Paula Gallagher
22:26 04 Mar 22
I got my blinds fitted with Brian from Signature blinds today. He was excellent- really neat, tidy and so nice to deal with. He had to install 15 blinds in all and did such a great job- absolutely delighted with the results😃!!
Aidan Sherry
11:28 28 Feb 22
I heard of Signature blind’s years ago they did plantation shutters for a neighbour and they looked brilliant and to this day they are In Perfect condition! I knew I would always go with Signature blinds for my plantation shutters! Oskar was so nice over the phone and priced the job by email and Mark came and measured and was very informative and had all the samples needed! Then on time the plantation shutters came and were installed by Brian and he was neat and tidy and did an amazing job installing them! I love the Plantation Shutters on my new windows
Susan Byrne
12:17 26 Feb 22
Marcin arrived on time and was left to get on with the job. He was very efficient and the result is perfect. Our house was left clean and tidy and he was a pleasure to deal with. I would highly recommend. Thank you.
Kenneth Craigie
15:13 22 Feb 22
From start to finish we received a fantastic service from all at Signature Blinds and Shutters , we couldn't be happier with our Blinds and Shutters , Our Fitter Brian did an amazing job, Thanks to Brian and to everyone at Signature Blinds and Shutters 👌🏻
Ailbhe Smyth
15:38 24 Jan 22
I would recommend Signature Blinds and Shutters without reservation. The service is highly professional and prompt and the work is very high quality. I had a range of blinds fitted including, pleated, blackout and standard and I'm very pleased with the result. Keith was most efficient, and extremely courteous and friendly. Overall, a very positive experience, first rate quality, and great value for money.
Carmel McBride
11:36 14 Jan 22
I chose Signature Blinds because of the excellent reviews I read. I had wooden blinds and shutter blinds fitted and am absolutely delighted with them. The service was exceptionally professional from start to finish. All of the staff are polite and courteous. I would highly recommend them.
Carmel McBride
11:36 14 Jan 22
I chose Signature Blinds because of the excellent reviews I read. I had wooden blinds and shutter blinds fitted and am absolutely delighted with them. The service was exceptionally professional from start to finish. All of the staff are polite and courteous. I would highly recommend them.
lorna oconnell
16:10 23 Dec 21
Delighted with my shutters and roman blinds. Keith turned up to put them up yesterday 22nd Dec, I was not expecting them until after Christmas. I got shutters for three french doors, it took quite a while to put up, mostly due to my wonky walls... After a long day for Keith, who was most professional and courteous, he finally finished and I was very happy with the result. Can't fault this company from start to finish, and have no hesitation in recommending them.
Richard Maguire
17:30 17 Dec 21
We are delighted with our new shutters from Signature. Great professional service and amazing finish to the product, they finish off our renovation perfectly. Fairplay and thanks to Keith (an absolute gentleman) for fitting with great attention to detail and minimal disruption.
Belinda Conroy
07:59 14 Dec 21
We started our process with Signature Blinds with Mark calling out to our house, Mark was incredibly professional, open about time lines for the shutters to arrive and very helpful with the guidance on what would work better, we ended up with 11 shutters & 6 pleated blinds ordered.When it came to the fitting, Keith, Brian & Marcin arrived on time. They were very pleasant to deal with when I had a few questions about the pleated blinds and shutters, efficient with how they worked within the house causing zero disruption, even with an inquisitive toddler.We would highly recommend this company and have already put in an order for our garden room to be fitted.
Dave Nolan
22:55 08 Dec 21
Very pleased with all stages of my Signature shutter blinds purchase from measuring up to fitting.Keith, the fitter, did a faultless job on all windows & French doors. Very efficient & clean install.Would not hesitate in recommending to family & friends
Eithne Peake
12:02 02 Dec 21
Really pleased with all stages of my signature shutter blinds from measuring up to fitting, it was a really easy experience with great communication along the way.Marcin, my blinds fitter today, has just left, 4 blinds in just over 2 hours. I couldn't recommend him highly enough. He arrived on time and just got on with the job in hand. He was so efficient, tidying as he went and took all boxing, plastic etc with him.Great job guys thanks you 👍
Mary Carney
14:35 24 Nov 21
I love my new shutter blinds. Keith fitted them for me and he was very professional and hard working. The end result was even better than I had imagined.
Sónia Adão
20:55 04 Nov 21
So in love with my shutters. The product is exceptional but I can’t just leave the review at that. The team that came in to assemble it was extremely professional: nice, polite, fast, and efficient. In August we also had pleated blinds put on our kitchen windows and the service, although carried by a different person, was at the exact same level and standards. Highly recommend it
Rob C
08:38 05 Oct 21
From start to finish Signature Blinds have been so easy to deal with. Just had fitted 4 shutters , two Venetian and two rollers. Mark was fantastic, very patient and knowledgeable and took time to talk through all the options and design. Keith and Marcin fitted and were unbelievable. They were so neat and tidy. Marcin thanks for walking through the shutters and all your tips. Couldn’t be happier, thanks lads.
