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How Shutters Can Keep A Sun-Facing Room From Overheating
When most people think of the practical benefits of solid panel shutters, they typically focus on improved privacy and blocking out light, allowing for a better night’s sleep. However, shutters are also very good at regulating the amount of heat that goes in and out of a home, particularly if they are made of fairly […]

Why Do Businesses Use The Word Shutter When Closing Down?
Whilst solid panel shutters have had a rather substantial revival over the last few decades, typically the term shuttering is used in one of two contexts. The first is to describe high-quality window and door coverings, typically made of wood and commonly featuring adjustable louvres, but the second is used to describe when a shop […]

Could You Use Wooden Shutters As A Privacy Fence?
Once you opt for solid wood shutters with adjustable louvres, it can be difficult to go back to a time before you could easily switch between letting in lots of light and creating an intimate, private atmosphere. However, up until recently, there was not really the same type of elegant solution for outdoor areas. A […]

Maintenance Tips for Keeping Your Window Shutters in Top Condition
Window shutters are the perfect window covering solution for many homes as they are not only stylish, but can provide many benefits such as better insulation, light filtration and airflow. By properly maintaining your window shutters you can ensure they stay in top condition and remain functional for as long as possible. Maintaining your shutters […]

Why Window Shutters Are The Perfect Choice For Small Spaces
Maximising small spaces can help to give the appearance of a much more open, large room and help you to make the most of the space without compromising on style and aesthetics. Natural light plays a huge part in opening up a room and giving the illusion of an open and airy space, therefore increasing […]

Why Window Shutters Are Perfect For The Summertime
Window shutters are a stylish and fashionable alternative to other window coverings and they are also a practical choice as well. The benefits of shutters are especially useful during the summertime. Shutters are excellent for ventilation and airflow. They are able to promote natural airflow throughout your home as you can direct the breeze into […]

The Best Options For A Clear View Outside Your Home
When it comes to window coverings, be they blinds, shutters or curtains, the biggest concern for many people is to make sure they are effective when covering up, keeping out excess light and prying eyes alike. However, it is equally important that they can also be adjusted to maximise the amount of light you let […]

What Are The Benefits Of Using Shutters Over Curtains?
There are many different options when it comes to window coverings and the type you choose will be entirely dependent on your own personal style and taste, however, window shutters are a fantastic option and have many benefits over other types of window coverings. Firstly, shutters are incredibly low maintenance. Once installed they require little […]

Are Roller Shutters Fitted To Windows? | Brighton Shutter Co
One of the most fascinating aspects of shutters and blinds is how there are so many fundamentally different ways to cover a window in a way that blocks out light, looks fantastic and helps improve security. There are few systems better than solid wood shutters for succeeding at all three, but that does not mean […]

What Are The Most Ideal Shutter Colour Combinations?
If you are thinking of installing panel shutters, you might have looked at various designs and styles, but what about the colour? Many people have their own favourite colours and patterns when it comes to interior décor, but the combinations do need to be good to avoid bad mismatches, especially as visitors will be less […]
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