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If you’re wondering whether door shutters are even a thing, the simple answer is a resounding yes! Large expanses of glass are becoming ever more popular in modern homes and yet they do pose difficulties when coming to dress them. But window shutters are the perfect dressing for traditional, hinged French doors and sliding or…

French and patio doors have become more common in homes over recent times. As well as being aesthetically pleasing they have lots of other benefits. They bring the outdoors inside, helping you to feel more connected to the outside; they can create big open spaces for parties and gatherings; they are great for security; and…

For some people working from home has been something they have adapted to over the past few years as employers have become more flexible with where their employees work. For some however, recent global events have meant a large majority of the population who have not previously worked from home have suddenly had to turn…

Whether you have recently had window shutters installed or have had them for several years, cleaning and maintaining your shutters is essential to keep them looking wonderful. Shutters will bring many benefits to your home such as curb appeal and privacy, as well as sound and thermal insulation but one of the best lifestyle benefits…

Spring is the perfect time for a reset, so why not get a head start on that long list of tasks for the house? But before you grab your hammer and start knocking down walls, here are a few top tips for you to bear in mind to help keep you safe from any unplanned…

Upvc windows are a desirable choice for homeowners because of their many benefits. As well as being durable, low maintenance and rot resistant, they’re also great at keeping the heat in, the noise out and offering extra security. With your Upvc windows and doors doing so much for you and your home, how can you…

If you love your views of the great outdoors and the fact that sunlight can pour into your home, wide windows are a fantastic feature. The only downside is that they can be a little tricky to dress so below we discuss exactly how you can do this. If controlling light is a priority Whether…

With panoramic views allowing plenty of light to enter a room and protruding panels giving the illusion of a larger home, bay windows are highly desirable. If you’re lucky enough to have such an elegant style of window in your home, chances are that you’re going to want to dress them in a way which…

Suitable for every room in the house (even kitchens and bathrooms), window shutters are timeless, elegant and guaranteed to give your house the wow factor. Windows can be tricky to dress in general however and you may feel this even more if you have already invested in shutters. To help you out, we have listed…

With the New Year and the January sales just over 3 weeks away, some of us may be planning a few refurbishment and decorating jobs in our home, enticed by all the lovely interior soft furnishings that will soon be reduced in price. You can check out our shutters on sale to find the best…

With Christmas just around the corner, you may be frantically searching for last-minute gift ideas, or you may have finished all your shopping and be putting your feet up before the big day. But when it comes to Christmas window decorations, there’s always more that can be done. Before any guests arrive, you could make your…

A quick glance down the paint aisle in Homebase or B&Q is bound to leave anyone confused. How do you even begin to pick a paint colour for your walls when there are so many to choose from? It’s easy to spend weeks or even months getting yourself all worked up about finding the right…

Our windows may feature in our cleaning routine on a regular basis but for many of us, we more often than not neglect the frames. While they may be easy to miss, (especially if you have installed our window shutters which keep them hidden), keeping your uPVC window frames clean is important if you want…

With the unusually warm weather we’ve experienced so far this summer in the UK, our homes can quickly become uncomfortably hot. Keeping cool during these hot spells is a tricky business so we thought we’d share some ideas with you to try and help you stay cool, especially at night! Doors and windows are the…

In order to keep your window shutters looking great for as long as possible, regular cleaning is highly recommended. Find out how to clean shutters, with these easy methods. The good news is that regardless of whether you have plantation or window shutters, they’re incredibly easy to maintain and when using natural cleaning products, you…