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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, […]

Over the summer months during a particularly potent heatwave, one potential suggestion for helping to keep the heat out of a home was to fit solid wooden shutters that could not only create shade but also keep the blazing heat out. With winter approaching and temperatures plummeting, could these very same shutters also help to […]

By the 18th and 19th centuries, glassmaking and window pane installation had evolved to the point that most buildings could afford to have any glass fitted in their windowpanes, at least if they could afford to pay the window tax. However, even with this in mind, shutters were still widely used in the 19th century, […]

For many people living on Brighton, the windows can provide a huge source of light. Regency architecture was always designed to ensure that homes received plenty of natural illumination in an age when homes were lit by gas lamps and electricity was still some way off. Depending on the time of year, this can be […]

Summer in Brighton has been a hot time this year, with no lack of excuses to head for the seafront. But if the season has been great for splashing about in the sea, lazing on the beach or just getting out and about in the heat, the months ahead are a different prospect. The end […]

When redecorating your bathroom, there are so many fixtures and fittings to consider, you might not even think about how to dress the windows until the last minute. Although it can be tempting at this point to opt for the safe choice of blinds, it is worth opening your mind and thinking of wooden shutters […]