Andrew joined Village Blinds and Shutters in a Marketing role back in 2018. Now serving as our Commercial Manager he brings 15 years of experience driving growth for a diverse range of businesses, in the retail, insurance and property sectors.
Whether you are looking for new blinds or shutters for any room in your home, Village Blinds & Shutters are here to help make the process convenient for you.
Window shutters Bangor homeowners choose can completely change how a room feels, as this real customer video from a Bangor home shows.
In this short, customer testimonial, Rachel shares how new window shutters changed the feel of her home in Bangor, Northern Ireland. Like many homeowners, she didn’t realise how much of a difference shutters could make until they were installed. The result was a space that felt warmer, more complete, and more comfortable to live in.
“We Didn’t Realise We Needed Shutters”
Rachel describes the change simply: once the shutters were in, the space felt completely transformed and much cosier. What started as a practical decision quickly became one of those upgrades that made the whole room feel finished.
This is a common theme we hear from homeowners — shutters are often one of the final details that bring a room together visually and functionally.
Why Choosing Local Mattered
Rachel chose Village Blinds and Shutters because she wanted to support a local manufacturer producing in Northern Ireland for Northern Ireland homes. Beyond supporting local, this also meant shorter lead times, which helped the project move smoothly from appointment to fitting.
For homeowners planning window shutters, local manufacturing often brings clearer communication and a more predictable installation timeline.
Expert Shutters Guidance for the Space
During the home appointment, Rachel found the team friendly, professional, and full of practical ideas about how the shutters would work in her space. Rather than a generic recommendation, the focus was on what would suit the room and how the shutters would function day to day.
This kind of guidance is particularly useful when choosing panel configuration, louvre size, and frame style for plantation shutters.
Clean, Respectful Fitting and a High-Quality Finish
On installation day, the fitting team worked cleanly and respectfully in Rachel’s home. She described the finished result as high quality and said the shutters looked fantastic once fitted.
The combination of tidy installation and a well-finished product meant the room finally felt like it had “come together” compared to before.
A Recommendation Based on the Whole Experience
Rachel said she couldn’t have been happier with how the team worked or with the product itself. The whole process was professional, friendly, and well organised, with good communication throughout. She has since recommended Village Blinds and Shutters to friends and family.
For homeowners comparing window shutters Bangor options, seeing a real installation helps set clear expectations.
Window Shutters Bangor Customer Story – Full Transcript (Video)
“Blinds can be something that you don’t realise you need until they’re in, and it just has completely transformed the space and made it feel so much more cosy. My name is Rachel and I live in Bangor in Northern Ireland.
I chose Village Blinds and Shutters in the first instance because I wanted to support local businesses who manufactured their products in Northern Ireland for Northern Ireland customers.
Because of that, they also had slightly shorter lead times, so it was a win-win from start to finish. Village Blinds were so friendly and professional. They had lots of ideas about how they could make the blinds work in my space. You could tell they were experts.
The team were so clean and respectful of our space.
I couldn’t have been happier with the way they worked and the product itself. As you can see, it is high quality and it looks fantastic. This space just feels like it’s completely come together compared to before.
I would definitely recommend Village Blinds and Shutters to my friends and family, and I actually already have. They’ve been professional, they’ve been friendly, they’ve been so organised, and communication throughout the whole process has been fantastic, so I would definitely recommend them.”
Thinking About Window Shutters for Your Home?
If you’re planning window shutters in Bangor or anywhere across Northern Ireland, a free home appointment lets you see styles and finishes in your own space and get clear guidance on what will work best for your windows.
Many people searching for window shutters Bangor want to understand the process before booking a home appointment.
“Fantastic service from start to finish.
From my initial approach to arranging then having an inspection carried out and finally the installation of my shutters and blinds. First class at every stage.
Would definitely recommend.”
“The shutters are of good quality material and the mechanism for opening and closing is slick. Compliments our sun room.
The two fitters did a great job work on stop and cleaned up afterwards. Very pleased.”
“We had shutters in one room when we moved house and started looking for a company to put them in other rooms. We looked up Village blinds and discovered that they actually made the shutters in their own factory in Ballymena. We had a visit to show us samples and asked for a quote. When they came to fit the shutters it was done carefully and cleanly with no fuss. They even adjusted the other one to make it work better. I’m happy to recommend them.”
“Wonderful company to work with.
Very professional and friendly staff.
Home visits to ensure you find the perfect window treatment suitable for your home always a bonus.
Owner was a amazing
Would def recommend.”
“Love my shutters 😊getting loads of comments about them! plus a few have approached me looking village blinds details.
Thanks again from a very happy customer..”
“Everyone I dealt with was courteous & professional. They were punctual for the appointments & answered any questions fully. The shutters are great quality & fit perfectly. I’m delighted with the end result & would highly recommend this company.”
Our design consultant will arrive at the agreed time slot and ask you questions about your requirements and style preferences to help understand your project. They will measure your windows and discuss fabric/material options and provide you with a quotation based on your choices.
Depending on your requirements, a home appointment can take from 30 minutes for 1-10 blinds, to 60 minutes for 10+ blinds or window shutters. Our design consultant will work at your pace and we’re happy to stay longer to talk through your options and provide advice if you’d like.
We would ask ahead of the home appointment that you have arranged clear access to the window areas being measured and that any obstructing furniture or breakables near the windows are removed.
Once the windows are in, plastering has been completed and any tiling or skirting or architrave that might be close to the blinds has been installed. This will allow our design consultant to take accurate measurements.
Usually, our design consultant will be able to provide you with your quotation during your appointment. Sometimes for some very bespoke projects pricing can take a little longer. If you haven’t heard back within 24 hours, give them a call or email and they will keep you updated.
Our production team work tirelessly to craft every single blind and shutter for our customers individually. Lead in times can vary depending on factors such as material availability and our production schedule. That being said we will always work to get your order as quickly as possible. Ask your design consultant for an up-to-date lead time estimate.
Village Blinds and Shutters offers free home appointment s across Northern Ireland. From Armagh to Whiterocks, Bangor to Strabane and everywhere in between. Why not book your free home appointment today?
Our design consultants strive to arrive for your home appointment within the scheduled timeslot, but unforeseen circumstances may occasionally cause delays. We appreciate your understanding and patience. If you have any questions about your booking please call out booking hotline on: 080 0059 0747
Our home appointment time slot is designed to enable you to get the most out of your time with our design consultant. It’s your opportunity to get free help and advice about your project from our experts.
You can choose a convenient time slot from our morning slot, 8:30am-11am), midday slot, (11am-3pm), or afternoon slot, (3pm-5:30pm) (3pm-4pm on Fridays).
