Tips, inspiration and expert advice on shutters, blinds and window dressing for your home.
How Do You Clean Shutters? This is a question that we get asked a lot. The easiest way to answer this question is to describe how we clean our window shutters at home. Most of the time, it’s just lightly settled dust on the louvre you’re trying to remove. If that’s the case, then […]
ELIT Folding Pergola The new ELIT folding pergola system is available in sizes up to 6000mm wide x 6000mm projection, with a maximum height of 2500mm There are three fitting options. Between Walls With two wall posts and fitted to one wall Freestanding – with four wall posts. The ELIT System is suit
You know you need a window covering, but how do you know which is best? Should you choose curtains, blinds or shutters for the best value, appearance, and quality? Which window dressing will work best for your room? The answer is simple – you need to know the pros and cons of all three options […]
Vinyl, wood, plastic – oh my! There’s a whirlwind of choice out there when it comes to shutter materials. The big question is, which should you choose? How do you know if plastic or wooden shutters will be the best choice for your home? Which material works best in different situations? There’s a lo
If you’re looking for functional yet stylish blinds for bathrooms, there’s something you should know… Some blinds just aren’t meant to be used in bathrooms. Cheaper materials may become mouldy in unventilated areas, and some styles may not be durable enough for the moisture-dense atmosphere created
Confused by your options when it comes to buying window blinds? Not sure where to start to ensure you get the window coverings you really want? Think your windows are too awkwardly shaped or sized for traditional blinds? You’re in the right place! With so many different varieties of windows coming
When Dorothy Furye got in touch with our shutter and blind experts in 2018, she’d already been turned down by other local companies. Dorothy wanted to know if it was possible to have shutters installed on her windows – a reasonable request. But several businesses had told her it was going to be impo
Looking for window noise reduction? Are you scouring the web for a way to reduce noise in your home? Not sure how window shutters could help with things like road noise? Want to know precisely which shutter styles are the most effective at sound dampening? You’re in the right place. No matter how go
Shutters vs blinds – which are better? Deciding on the correct type of window covering can be confusing and stressful. Are blinds or shutters better for your home? Which style should you choose? What are the benefits and drawbacks of shutters and blinds? The good news is that shutters and blinds ea
Are you looking for smart ways to save money on your heating? Want to find out how shutters could reduce heat loss in your home? Looking for window insulation? You’re in the right place. Windows are responsible for around 18-30% of the total heat loss in your home. This is a considerable contributio
Keeping your children safe while they explore the world is no easy task, but there are certain steps we can all take in our homes to protect our little ones. This week is Child and Safety Week. From June 6th to 12th 2022 the British Blind & Shutter Association is supporting Child Safety Week with [
Looking for new window coverings? Considering buying shutters for windows or doors? Deciding whether to install shutters on your property is a big decision. You need to know the essential details to make the best choice for your home. Not sure where to start with shutters? As the experts on shutters
