Purely Shutters Blog

If you’re thinking about redecorating your bedroom or adding a few touches to give it the wow factor, bedroom plantation shutters may be just what you need. Aside from the fact that they look stunning in any home, below we have highlighted five other reasons why you should consider investing in bedroom shutters this year. Bedroom shutters…

From locking windows and doors when we go out to installing a burglar alarm, security lights and sometimes even CCTV, most of us will do whatever we can to protect or homes from intruders. This isn’t surprising when you consider that homes with no security measures in place are five times more likely to be…

Whether you’re planning on putting your house on the market in the near future or want to hold onto it for as long as possible, chances are that either way, you want to do everything you can to increase its value. From extensions and soft furnishings to window shutters and a fresh lick of paint,…

Learning how to make your home more environmentally friendly is time well spent. Aside from the obvious win of being kinder to the planet, an eco-friendly house also saves money on bills, whilst adding value to your property – which you’ll definitely be thankful for when it comes to selling or letting it out. We…

If you’ve made the decision to have window shutters installed in your property, congratulations! As well as better insulating your home, shutters improve privacy, security and curb appeal and they do of course also make a fantastic investment. Your next step is deciding which type of shutters are best suited to your property. In order…

How we dress our windows can have a much bigger impact on our homes than you may think. It can for example be the difference between an average looking room and one that looks fantastic, it can affect the quality of sleep you get, how warm your property is and even the value of your…

One of the many benefits of window shutters is that they’re available in so many different shapes and sizes that you’re guaranteed to find the perfect match for your home. Solid, plantation, full height, café style and tier on tier shutters are just a few of the varieties available but this week we’re discussing the…

The winter months are tough on everyone. We’re more prone to illness, central heating wreaks havoc with our skin, the roads become icy and many animals even hibernate to escape the chill. Our homes are also more prone to problems when it’s cold outside and paying extra attention to maintaining your property at this time…

These days, we’re all looking at ways we can reduce our carbon footprint, especially when it comes to our homes. Not only does being eco-friendly help to protect the environment, it can also dramatically reduce our household bills. Window shutters are well-known for being environmentally friendly, but why exactly is this? They’re built to last…

With another cold snap upon us, chances are that most of the country has turned their thermostat up a few degrees. The heating is normally the first thing we turn to when it’s cold outside so it’s no surprise that over 70% of our household energy consumption is spent on keeping our homes warm. If…

We’re all familiar with the sight of condensation on our windows and while we may not think it’s a big deal, it can be. But is there a way to stop condensation? The problem with condensation is that in most cases, mould quickly follows. And as we move into the colder months, you’re more likely…

With most of us breaking our New Year’s resolutions before January has ended, why not try something a bit different for 2017? Rather than setting yourself a challenge, think about all the things you have been wanting to do around the house but never get round to. If you need some inspiration, below are some…

Just this week, shock headlines have been stating that Britain is set for a particularly cold winter. Reports are claiming that with temperatures set to plunge to -8 within the next few weeks, it’s going to be colder here than it will be in Iceland. Whether the thought of a white Christmas fills you with…

As a parent, your child’s safety is your number one priority and once kids start to learn to crawl and walk it becomes very apparent that you need to childproof every area of your home. When it comes to kid’s room décor, while visual design is a big part of the fun, ensuring that all…

Plantation shutters have grown in popularity over the last decade and when you think about the benefits they offer over more traditional window dressings, it’s not hard to see why. As well as being able to customise the design to fit into almost any window size or shape, plantation window shutters are low maintenance, they…