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This Mental Health Awareness Week at Purely Shutters let’s talk about how your interior design could be impacting your mental health. This year’s mental health awareness week focuses on anxiety, so we’ve put together our top 5 interior design tips to help reduce your anxiety. Interior design may not be the first thing that comes…

Do you find that you’re overlooking your small windows when it comes to home décor? Well, just because they’re little doesn’t mean they don’t need love too. While they might seem difficult to decorate, the solution is actually very simple: bespoke shutters! With the right shutter, you’ll take your small window from a long-overlooked space…

So, you’ve made the wise decision to opt for shutters to transform the interior of your home. You might be wondering what you can do to ensure that your new shutters reflect the interior style of your chosen rooms. Maybe you’re struggling to decide how to finish off your chosen style of plantation shutters. There…

Finally, it’s here: springtime. A time of renewal and rejuvenation, what better way to celebrate the season that by revitalising your home’s interior. But with so many trends, it can be hard to know where to start. Luckily, we’ve pulled together a short list of some of our favourite spring interior design trends for 2023,…

Faux Wood Shutters are a type of plastic shutter that is used as an alternative to real hardwood. It is a popular choice among our customers. That is because it comes with the appearance of real hardwood shutters and provides a higher durability and waterproof feature compared to the classic wooden ones. Our faux wood…

We’ve been in this business for a long time, so it’s only natural that we’ve shuttered every possible space. From bays to bows, casements to conservatories, if you can see out of it, we’ve done it, and shutter doors are no different. But why should you opt for door shutters vs blinds or curtains? That’s…

Plantation shutters are a wonderful addition to any home and provide various practical benefits. As well as wooden plantation shutters, PVC shutters are also a highly desirable choice for any wet rooms or spaces prone to condensation. They are specifically designed for bathroom or kitchen windows due to their waterproofness. If you’re unsure what PVC…

If this isn’t your first Purely Shutters blog, you’ve definitely heard us talk before about the benefits of shutters before. With their insulation properties, light and privacy control, durability, and versatility, they’re a terrific addition to any home, modern or traditional. Once you’ve made the decision to buy your very own shutters, it’s then time…

We recently sat down with interior design enthusiast, digital creator, and Purely Shutters repeat customer, Roxanne. We’ve had an eye on her Instagram account for some time, and we were delighted to finally get the opportunity to pick her brains and see how she is enjoying her new shutters. Since moving into a gorgeous period…

Interior design trends constantly change from year to year. It can therefore be difficult to keep track of what is popular, and what is on the way out in terms of interior styles. How our homes are decorated is impacted by what is current, but also by our own individual design tastes, budgets, and interior…

Energy prices for the average UK home have skyrocketed in the last year or so. The energy crisis is putting a very real and measurable strain on all our purse strings, making the need to conserve energy use more important than ever. Besides curbing needless use through everyday actions like turning of standby devices, improving…

Nothing brings a room to life quite like a plant or two. Not only do they add a fertile and earthy quality, but they can also improve air quality, leaving a room smelling fresher. Plus, a few carefully placed plants can completely change the appearance and atmosphere of any space. This is especially true when…

Plantation shutters are very customisable, which is part of their appeal. At first sight, all of these options—whether they pertain to colour, style, slat size, material, or anything else—can feel a little overwhelming. Our Shutter Specialists are here to help with that, of course! They are more than delighted to respond to your inquiries, whether…

For anybody making a purchase in 2023, the cost of living is always the key driver. The ongoing financial crisis, affected by the war in Ukraine and the resultant energy shortage, is driving the price of everything northwards, and it’s touching every part of our lives. Any purchase, big or small, should be carefully weighed…

So, you’ve got an arched window, but you’re not sure how to dress it. Do you go for curtains or blinds and accept that it will look a little…off? Or do you opt for made-to-measure arched shutters that are built to the exact specifications of your shaped window? We’re pretty sure you can guess which…