Last Thursday we had an absolutely great time at New England Home’s 5 Under 40 event, which we were thrilled to be a sponsor of. This is one of those fantastic nights that brings New England’s design community together. Its purpose is to celebrate emerging talent in residential design, including architecture, home-design products, accessories, interiors, […]

Shreve, Crump & Low and Back Bay Shutter Company, Inc. Now That’s a Perfect Pair
Shreve Crump & Low, a Boston institution, is one of the oldest jewelry stores in North America. It dates date back to 1796. And while Back Bay Shutter Company, Inc. is a bit younger, we have a lot in common, since we both stand for the finest craftsmanship and have the utmost integrity in our […]
Tags: Shutter Design, Shutter Hardware
One of Our Best Friends in the Biz: Raybern Hardware
Part of what makes our interior wood shutters special, is that we not only handcraft them, we also use only stylish and high quality hardware. The finishing touches are important when you’re aiming to create perfect shutters! Which is why we use Raybern Decorative Hardware Showroom. Raybern is Boston Home’s 2013 winner in the category […]
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Our Largest Motorized Blind Goes to School
The Match School. Take a look at the size of those windows! Shades come in all different sizes and textures. We thought we had seen them all, but then along came the Match School, an innovative charter school on Commonwealth Avenue in Boston. For those of you who like local Boston history, the building is […]
Back Bay Shutter Company Sponsors 5 Under 40 & Magic Carpets, Too!
Here we are with our giveaway cookies in front of our Booth, and Amy Adinis Hirsch’s gorgeous custom rug. We were happy and proud to be a Signature Sponsor of New England Home’s 5 Under 40 event last week. We had a great time celebrating alongside the winners and so many of our friends in the […]
Back Bay Shutter Company Makes History at The Lyman Estate.
The Lyman Estate, Waltham, MA It can be a challenge for a client to choose the type of window treatments they want for their home, but when it’s a historic home and the owner is Historic New England, the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive regional heritage organization in the nation, it’s a matter of history. Founded in […]
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Design Imaginations: Going Beyond Motorized Roller Shades
When it comes to cutting-edge design technology, motorized roller shades are right at the top. Now, you may think that only custom built houses can enjoy motorized shades, but the truth is, with a little creativity, practically any window and shade option can be motorized. At Back Bay Shutter Company, we specialize in creating functional, […]
Tags: Automatic Shades, Motorized Blinds
How Minimum Window Treatments Deliver Maximum Quality
High quality window treatments are both practical and purposeful while still retaining their beauty and refinement. At Back Bay Shutter, each and every element is of the highest quality without concession. No foo-foo, unnecessary additions, no just-for-show aspects – just flawless shutters made to the highest standard. Minimal Design Many window treatment companies use plastic […]
Telltale Signs Your Interior Designer is a Perfectionist
Neurotic perfectionism is a rare and useful condition that has been the powerhouse behind many high quality pieces of design. Some have even described it as the ability to see things about design that mere mortals can’t. Can you tell if your designer has this extraordinary condition? Here are a few telltale signs that indicate whether or […]
Interior Wood Shutters: Painted or Stained?
A question that frequently comes up at Back Bay Shutter Co. is whether we recommend painting or staining our interior wood shutters. As neurotic perfectionists, you’d think we have an unambiguous answer for you. The truth is: there are advantages to both options. Although it is largely a stylistic preference, there are some things you […]