Simply Shutters Articles: Inspiration

We live in ever changing times. Consider now that there are more individuals starting businesses than ever before. According to the Government website, at the start of 2023 there were 5.51 million small businesses in the UK that equates to approximately 98% of the business population. They...

Continuing on from our first article, here is part II on creating a country cottage look on the exterior of your home. 1. Add a picket garden gate. Create the ultimate entrance to your cosy country cottage by adding a picket fence gate. You can match the colour of your fence to your front ...

Have you been considering updating the exterior of your property but for one reason or another you just haven’t gotten around to it? If so, we understand, with the changeable weather, the rising costs of living and just general everyday life taking priority it’s easy for certain projec...

How excited were we to be feature on motherhood and lifestyle blog ‘Latte and Lullabies’? The answer to that question is – very! Latte and Lullabies was created by Southwest London based mum Pamela Majekodumni and features her family life including her husband and three children. &nb...

With the current state of the economy many of us are feeling the pinch. With the rising costs of gas, electric and food in the supermarket, the last thing you might be thinking about is giving your house a makeover. But what if we told you there are a few things you can do to […]...

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...

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...

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...

Now we’ve said it before and we’ll say it again; louvre doors are cool! Not only that but they are also stylish and extremely durable too which makes them an ideal asset to your interior decor. The open louvre design makes them the ‘go to’ door for enhanced ventilation and ...

In a previous article we discussed the top ten most popular colours chosen for external shutters. To continue the trend this time we’re focusing on the top ten most popular styles of external shutters as purchased by Simply Shutters customers. So take a look at our list: 1. Traditional L...