About Claire Tibbitts

Claire Tibbitts

When it comes to subjects about shutters and louvre doors Claire is passionate about creating interesting and informative articles. If you need advice or inspiration on a shutter or louvre door related subject send us a message at sales@simplyshutters.com and Claire will try her best to help!

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Tips for measuring for interior louvre doors
Updated: 21/09/2023 Interior louvre doors are a great asset to any home and are ideal for use in most rooms including kitchens, bedrooms, and bathrooms. If you have decided to purchase louvre doors for your home your first step is to measure the opening/s where you are planning to install ...
We are the One & Only Simply Shutters
Recently we have noticed that there are companies posting on social media under the name “Simply Shutters.” We would like to assure you that there is only one legitimate Simply Shutters in the UK. We (Simply Shutters Ltd) are a small, family run business based in Brandon, Suffolk. We s...
Step by Step Guide for Replacing a Louvre Blade on Narrow Louvre Doors.
This guide is for replacing slats/ blades on louvre doors with widths ranging from 300mm to 450mm. For our guide on replacing louvre blades on louvre doors that are 457mm and wider please go to: Guide 1. So you’ve decided to incorporate stylish louvre doors in your home. But what do you ...
Step by Step Guide for Replacing a Louvre Blade on Wide Louvre Doors.
This guide is for replacing slats/blades on louvre doors with widths ranging from 457mm to 762mm. For our guide on replacing louvre blades on louvre doors that are 450mm wide and smaller please go to: Guide 2. If you’ve purchased louvre doors, then you already know what a great asset the...
Slightly different look – Same great products
We’ve given our website a little facelift. But don’t worry we haven’t changed our great products. Take a look at some of the new additions to our website including a new and improved homepage featuring a drop-down menu displaying the different categories for each of our popular produ...
The Anatomy of a Louvre Door
If you have ever purchased or considered purchasing an internal louvre door you may have come across some words or phrases that you have not heard of before. This can be confusing especially if it is your first time buying a louvre door. That’s where we can help. Take a look at our diagr...
Creating a Mediterranean look for your home
Mediterranean style homes have a lot of appeal. Mostly featured in sun rich continents this style gained prominence in the 1920s and 30s and continues to be a popular choice. So what are the key characteristics of a Mediterranean property? A common feature is a white painted façade with a...
Should I buy wood or plastic external decorative window shutters?
So you have decided to add external decorative shutters to your home. Great news! But with the various options available perhaps you have come at a cross roads deciding which material would best suit your needs? In the past it would be safe to assume that the majority, if not all, external...
From bookkeeping to book selling
After working with us for 12 years our former bookkeeper Jane has moved on to pastures new by opening a brand new independent book shop in Thetford called ‘Not Just Books’. An exciting addition to Thetford Not Just Books will feature a great selection of books as well as other ...
How to create a costal exterior look for your home.
With blue skies, long sandy beaches, far-reaching coastlines, and an abundance of natural beauty, it’s easy to see how for some people owning a property by the coast is the dream. But it isn’t just the location of a coastal property that’s appealing; it’s the design. Whethe...