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There are many great attractions to Brighton and Hove, not least its many fine buildings. Its Regency-style architecture is dominant and the majority of these are residential buildings, with the best examples including the Brunswick and Kemp Town developments. Of course, these are a long way from representing all the homes in the city; lots […]

The beauty of plantation shutters is that they make as much or as little a statement as the homeowner wants them to. In a light, airy room, a set of white or off-white shutters will add to the light feel without ever getting in the way, whilst simply painting them a darker or brighter shade […]

Right now, householders will not spend any time worrying about too much sunlight coming into the house. With the shortest days of the year down in Sussex lasting fewer than eight hours and lots of gloomy weather, any natural light at all is welcome. However, you don’t need to have been among the revellers at […]

If you are choosing a new set of shutters, you may wonder if the benefits of the kind you choose will be greater at some times of the year than others. However, there is no risk of that happening with half-height shutter blinds. Sometimes known as café-style shutters, these shutters are designed specifically to offer […]

There is a certain archetype when it comes to louvred shutters, and that is that they have to be a relatively neutral colour, which typically is characterised as either pure white, silk white or off-white. The reason for this is to create the greatest amount of light reflection possible in a room, which in turn […]

Of all the different kinds of blinds, shutter blinds do the most to keep light out. That may make them less useful in some rooms of the house, such as the living room or kitchen, because of their all-or-nothing utility. However, there are places where they are entirely useful. The bathroom can be one of […]

A lot of people are opting for louvred wooden shutters, because of the curb appeal, the beautiful way they frame windows, the better control of light on sunny days or the fact they last a lot longer than blinds whilst requiring far less maintenance. Another big reason why shutters are popular during the winter is […]

With summer having well and truly ended, and the autumn chill starting to bite, the benefits of high quality plantation shutters change from keeping heat and the glare of the sun out of the room and keeping the warmth in. Shutters are ideal for this because their relatively thick frame helps to create an additional […]

You don’t have to venture overseas to see café-style shutters, although you will undoubtedly encounter them many times in some continental destinations. But you can see them here too; after all, it adds to the vibe of many a Sussex seaside café. If you are a café owner, you may think of installing them to […]

If you are looking for new panel shutters, you will, we hope, be impressed with the quality and appearance of the different products on our website. But you may be wondering what materials to go for. A choice between basswood and polyvinyl (PVC) panels is certainly a good one to have between two very durable […]