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If you have shutters or blinds in your current windows, you may have chosen them based on a range of factors that made these the best choice for your home. However, if you are moving, that choice will need to be made again – and it may be that what you have now is not […]

Window dressing is so often seen as a binary choice; you either have solid wood shutters, blinds or curtains, with no room for a mix of materials and styles. There can be some cases where a combination does not work; Venetian blinds and plantation shutters are somewhat redundant even if they could be practically fitted […]

Over the past few years, there has been a growing trend towards more solid window covers, away from curtains and even blinds in favour of solid wood shutters with adjustable louvres. These shutter systems are popular because they look fantastic, fit a wide range of different interior design styles, at once fit traditional and modern […]

With much of Britain being blanketed in snow this month, now may seem a strange time to be thinking about a world getting warmer. But to focus on a few flurries in what is, after all, the middle of winter to the exclusion of all other evidence would be highly unwise. Although the record-breaking global […]

Typically, when people are looking for beautiful wooden shutters, the aim is to renovate the appearance of their home and make it a more pleasant place to spend a lot of time. After all, for many people, their home is their sanctuary and where they spend the overwhelming majority of their free time, so making […]

Whilst other types of blinds can sometimes show their age quite quickly, wooden plantation shutters are exceptionally elegant and hardwearing, lasting potentially for many years if looked after properly, a process that often does not take a lot of work. This low maintenance, high functionality and beautiful appearance have made plantation shutters the favoured choice […]

The most important part of a set of shutters is the louvres, as they are the part of the wooden shutter’s design that allows for the light in the room to be carefully, delicately and easily adjusted. Because of this, it is easy to assume that their initial use was found in Venetian blinds of […]

For exceptional light control throughout the year, it is difficult to find a better, more solid or more versatile solution than adjustable wooden shutters or Venetian blinds. Taking advantage of adjustable louvres, both shutters and Venetian blinds have been the go-to solutions for elegant, professional window coverings for over a century, with the choice relying […]

As we enter the bitter chill of winter, homeowners are more mindful than ever of any ways they can find to lower their energy bills and keep warm for less. One of the best ways to do this is to ensure your home is well insulated and is not losing too much heat through window […]

After a balmy start to October, temperatures have certainly taken a dip lately and winter certainly feels like it’s on its way. However, homeowners with wooden window shutters can rest assured their house will stay warm.  This is because shutters are great at trapping hot air in the house, creating a barrier between the glass […]