Purely Shutters Blog

Aside from their beautiful aesthetic appeal, there are many practical benefits of window shutters. They insulate, improve privacy and security, help with soundproofing, and even add value to your home. But it doesn’t stop there. Plantation shutters are incredibly low maintenance and cleaning them is simple, especially in comparison to other window dressings. Purely Shutters…

Window shutters are a popular window dressing for a reason. They’re stylish, durable, versatile, customisable, bespoke, and they’re acknowledged as the only window treatment to add value to a property. We strongly believe that window shutters are a cost-effective and practical solution to your window woes, especially for interesting shapes or tricky locations. Plantation shutters…

Window shutters make a fantastic addition to any home. They can be costly however so if this is a purchase you’re thinking about making, it’s natural to have some questions. To find out everything you need to know about window shutters, below are six of the most frequently asked questions about this type of window…

They say that windows are the eyes into the soul of a house. In that case, why make the mistake of settling for anything less than extraordinary when it comes to your window dressings? Certainly, curtains and blinds can block light from your room, but it seems that’s all for the advantage they can provide….

Are you somebody who suffers from severe allergies? Or perhaps you’re prone to some stuffiness during those summer days when the pollen count gets a bit too high. Regardless, dust and pollen allergies can be extremely disruptive to one’s daily life. And while it’s not a surprise to experience some discomfort when out in nature,…

You can’t go far in the UK at the moment without hearing the term “heatwave”. Certain parts of the UK have even seen temperatures exceed 40 degrees! And while nobody is saying that this kind of heat will be a regular occurrence, it’s now accepted as scientific fact that the world is getting hotter. In…

Summer is in full swing, and with it comes barbecues, long days, short nights, al fresco dining, and, of course, the summer sun. While the extreme heat may be a fleeting feature of the British summer, the mercury can rise into the high-20s and early-30s. These high temperatures are particularly impactful in a country where…

It’s no secret that we love shutters for their beauty and elegance, but do our shutters keep the heat in your home? Sometimes, in our efforts to provide our customers with titbits and advice on interior design solutions and the latest trends, we forget to blow our own trumpet. Yet as the mercury plummets over…

We’ve heard it before. You have curtains but they’ve still got a few years in them. Or maybe they’re quite new, you love them, and you just need that little something extra to round off the look of your windows. Well, there’s nothing wrong with that. We would never ask you to get rid of…

Fewer things can be more disruptive to the daily routine than excessive noise, as we have all experienced tenfold in recent years! Spending more time at home has emphasised how distracting noisy neighbours and busy roads can be to our sleep, work, and enjoying time with family and friends. So what’s the best solution to…

With energy bills on the rise, we’re all looking for ways to ease the hefty cost of those pesky monthly payments. While it won’t be a surprise to hear that insulating the home helps to soften the blow of these periodic expenses, just what steps exactly can be taken to help make your home more…

Summer being upon us means barbecues, long evenings, walks in the park, al fresco dining and of course, the much missed sun. Whilst summer is a great time for most people, the only downside is that with very few houses boasting air conditioning, the only option is to leave windows open which can be a…

When it comes to dressing your kitchen windows, there are a lot of factors to consider! Being the hub of delicious meals and a conversational cuppa comes with its complications, as cooking environments are a constant output of heat, moisture, and smells. Decorating the space can be a tightrope walk between fashion and function, as…

Redecorating your home can be a daunting task. Choosing the right colours, matching the accessories, and even buying the right type of furniture to suit not only your home but your individual taste and style of living, there are many decisions to make. If you’re planning a makeover for your home with some Autumnal home…

Plantation shutters are timeless, classic, and elegant, but as well as being a beautiful addition to any home, plantation shutters have many other wonderful benefits. From giving a home privacy when and where it’s needed most, to helping to reduce noise pollution around your home, from adding instant kerb appeal to your property, to providing…