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The vast majority of panel shutters are horizontally aligned and have been for centuries, but why is this the case, and why do we so rarely see the reverse? The reason why horizontal shutters are so common is that historically Venetian blinds and shutters have always been made with horizontal louvres, and they are perfectly suited for […]

The image of Brighton has always been that of an attractive seaside town, although some have seen it in slightly disparaging terms as being slightly downmarket and seedy, at least compared to neighbour Hove.  However, the best people to ask might not be the large number of holidaymakers who still come to ‘Sussex by the […]

There are many good reasons to fit stylish shutter blinds in Brighton, which go so well with the tall windows common in the city’s Regency architecture. But the way your windows look, while important, is not the whole picture. In order for your shutters not just to perform a utility role in your home but […]

As a shutter company can attest, the time when most people look into installing wooden shutters is during the summer, as they can help brighten up a room whilst also controlling the light and heat, making summer lounging more enjoyable. However, in order to keep shutters and blinds functioning at their best all year round, […]

If you are planning some home decorating in the New Year, your attention may soon move to the windows. The issue of whether to have blinds or curtains is a common one. Of course, the likelihood of you buying window shutters in Brighton will rise if you already have them and simply want to renew […]

Householders in Brighton who may have been thinking of moving to a new home in the area or even out of the city might have been dismayed by the recent house price news, showing the amount they can sell their house for is falling. If this is you, there are many things to consider. Of […]

The ultimate use of solid wood shutters in the bedroom are blackout shutters that stop any light from getting in that could potentially disturb a person’s sleep. Unlike blackout curtains or blinds, which use materials that could potentially move and cause small amounts of light to get in, solid blackout shutters are unlikely to move […]

Almost everyone who has blinds or shutters in their windows likes them, for they are sturdy, durable, great at keeping the light out or letting it in when needed and – of great importance when everyone is watching their energy bills – good insulators, as wood in particular is.   All that should appeal to those […]

There is a considerable appeal in solid wood shutters, not merely for their aesthetic qualities but also their practicality. Compared to Venetian blinds, solid shutters last longer, require much less maintenance and provide more effective light control. They also have a tendency to stay in style, unlike many blind styles. However, a debate has emerged about […]

Whether as a Christmas present or looking ahead to the spring season ahead, quite a few people are looking into fitting solid wood shutters to their windows, particularly the ones at the front of their house where the privacy benefits are maximised. However, a concept known as smart shutters might have caught their eye as an intelligent, […]