Caribbean Blinds is thrilled to announce that we’ve taken home Best External Shading Installation at the BBSA Excellence Awards 2026 – and yes, that makes it two years running! We’re especially pleased about this one because of what the BBSA (British Blind and Shutter Association) Awards represent. Within the shading…
With the welcome arrival of spring and then summer, sunlight brings warmth and natural light into our homes. With it, however, comes the hidden culprit behind fading furniture, fabrics and cherished artwork: harmful UV rays. Many homeowners instinctively reach for internal window treatments such as roller blinds, roman shades…
There is an old saying about Spring in the UK that it ‘comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.’ Needless to say, this refers to the season’s unpredictable weather, which does tend to settle down as April approaches. This is also a good time to start…
On 21st March 2026, the fourth annual Global Shading Day returns and we’re proud to be supporting it once again. Organised and led internationally by the European Solar Shading Organisation (ES-SO) and co-ordinated in the UK by the
The term ‘Spring Cleaning’ has much wider reach than one which suggests a bit of clearing out ahead of brighter and warmer days. Today, it often stands for a proper reassessment of spaces that require real and lasting change – and if you have a tired-looking patio cluttered with…
Spring is just around the corner – at last! – and with it comes welcome longer days, clearer skies and an increase in natural light. It also marks the point when glare, rising indoor temperatures and privacy concerns return. After the UK’s hottest year on record in 2025, preparing…
Transforming an exposed coastal terrace into a refined, all-season outdoor space requires more than just shade, it demands performance, durability and design harmony. This project showcases how a carefully specified Cuba Patio Awning delivers exactly that. The Brief Set in…
As we move towards the end of winter, there is a natural inclination to step out of doors in anticipation of Spring’s welcome arrival. Even though daylight hours are short and temperatures remain low, a well-lit patio, complete with protective awning, is…
Free Expert Advice & No Obligation Quotation
