With our easy to follow measuring and installing guides, installing DIY shutters on your patio is just as straightforward as installing any window shutter. Here we talk you through a few things to keep in mind when designing custom patio door shutters.

A common question that we get asked is if plantation shutters can be painted. Maybe you have a different color in mind something brighter or bolder, and do not see it in our color selection. Or perhaps you want to switch up the color down the road if you redecorate. So, can you paint vinyl shutters? What about wooden shutters?

Colonial style homes are popular particularly in southern and eastern United States. Their distinguished by their symmetrical lines and multi-paned smaller windows throughout the house with the detailed molding which surrounds the windows on the interior.

Decidir la medida de slats para ordenar en tus shutters o contraventanas puede ser un poco intimidante y a la vez difícil de elegir.  Hay ciertos puntos muy importantes que debes tomar en cuenta al diseñar tus shutters.  Aquí te explicaremos los puntos a considerar y porque cada uno de ellos es crucial al hacer tu elección.

Tempted by the idea of plantation shutters for your home, but you're attached to your favorite curtains? Can you combine the two? You absolutely can combine plantation shutters with curtains. We delve into the home décor hacks that will offer you the best of both window dressing worlds - nothing gets left behind.

A set of beautiful plantation shutters will made a fabulous addition to any room, plus, they can really do wonders for brightening up your house. If you're looking for a window treatment that is going to brighten up a particularly dull room, a set of interior shutters will do an amazing job. We explore what shutter elements you should consider.

Fitting interior shutters to your living room windows will result in privacy protection, insulation benefits, and they'll look beautifully elegant too. When you're choosing shutters for your lounge windows, there are some factors you'll want to consider to make sure you're choosing the most inviting and functional. 

Do shutters add value to a home? A very good question, beautiful, custom-made plantation shutters add elegance, smartness and plenty of functionality to your home, qualities that you can't put a price on. Amongst these valuable benefits, there's also financial benefits as well, insulation, energy efficiency, plus increased property value. See how a set of plantation shutters can add value to your home.

When it comes to DIY projects around the home, our range of custom plantation shutters will inspire you. Our competitive prices and simple DIY guides are an ideal combination when it comes to exploring your DIY shutter ideas.   

We know how important it is to find the right shade for your set of plantation shutters. The perfect color can tie a room together, whether you'd prefer to match with your existing style or even add a contrasting feature color. 

Finding the perfect set of bathroom shutters is made easier when they're custom made. With so many styles, colors and materials, we help you narrow down some key elements to consider. 

Of course, shutters are designed for windows normally. We've been inspired by some of our customer home decor projects where they've taken a set of The Shutter Store shutters and used them for various special projects. Take a look at some of our favourite shutter décor ideas

Plantation shutters offer plenty of benefits to any room in your home. Let's explore the features and benefits that support why plantation shutters are an ideal window covering for the windows in your bedroom. 

You can't go wrong with a set of white or natural wooden color shutters, but our fantastic range of custom DIY plantation shutters allow your vision to get super bold and creative.

White shutters aren't simply a one-size fits all type of 'white'. There's a lot more variety than you may think, many colors on a color swatch could be considered "white", yet there are so many subtle differences that will stand out.

Café Style shutters are a popular choice, available in both wood and polyvinyl. While they are a versatile design, you may be stuck as to whether this is the best style for your windows, as opposed to Full Height or Tier on Tier style. Here are some factors to consider.
 

Kitchen shutters are the perfect touch to any kitchen remodel. With custom style options to fit any style of décor, from cottage style to modern, wooden plantation shutters offer privacy, light control, and elegance.

We love the emerging trend of farmhouse style decor. It doesn't have to be expensive to get the look, as we prove in this post. Here are our favorite ways to decorate your own farmhouse style home on a budget.

When your rooms aren't blessed with natural light like you'd hope, here are 10 easy tips for making your space bright and airy all year round.
 

Shutters may have been chosen for their practical benefits in the past, but more recently they are a style statement in any home. If you're considering which shutter colors are right for you, here's our advice...

Forget a major remodeling project and refresh your home with one of these 10 DIY projects that will quickly and easily give your room a lift.

Looking for affordable ways to keep energy bills low and embrace an eco-friendly house? Shutters are proven to improve insulation. Here's why shutters are a must have eco-friendly home improvement in American homes...

Looking for an alternative to curtains and blinds? Shutters are a fantastic choice for many reasons. Read our definitive guide to choosing the right shutters for your light, space and windows. 

Whether you're planning some big structural changes to your home, or you're looking for affordable solutions, here are some of the most effective ways to maximize the light in your kitchen-diner...

Shutters transform the look and feel of a room. Period. But we’ll bet you didn’t know the many other ways shutters can be used throughout your home - beyond the traditional window or door dressing. Discover these 10 alternative ways to use shutters in your next home decoration project and get ready to get your DIY on…

Big rooms are a welcome feature in a home, but decorating them can be a challenge. Discover how to make the most of a large living room with these décor ideas

Summer days are upon us. Take a look at our top seven ideas to bring the colors, finishes and mood of the season inside your home

Classic white, natural wood tones, color that’s subtle or an attention-grabbing shade? There’s a world of shutter colors to choose from. Use this guide to select the finish that’s best for your room.

Thinking of revamping your home? Discover the latest trends, spring decorating ideas and project inspirations to tackle now, and find out which interior design mistakes to avoid, too
 

Looking to revamp every room in the next 12 months? Want to add a few fashion-forward touches to your interiors? We’ve rounded up the 2018 home trends so you can create the latest looks

With summer ending, it’s time to embrace the new season’s styles. Our ideas will give you inspiration for your interiors

Refresh your backyard so you can make the most of it this summer. These quick, simple and low-cost garden design ideas will make the outdoors of your home as fabulous as the interior

Do you lust after a luxury home? Take a tour of some of the most beautiful, inspirational – and expensive – real estate on the continent

It’s a space for prepping, cooking, dining and hanging out, so find out how to turn your kitchen into a space you, your family and your friends will love spending time in

Room makeovers needn’t take days to produce amazing results – and they don’t need advanced DIY skills, either. You can do these jobs in a weekend or less, no workshop required

Unusual shaped windows can present a real challenge when it comes to finding suitable window coverings for them, and you may find yourself very limited in choice when it comes to curtains and blinds. Fortunately a solution is at hand in the form of bespoke special shape shutters – which can be custom built to fit any window, regardless of shape or size. 

In recent years there has been a steady increase in the adoption of American shutters in homes across the US. These permanent, louvered shutters are fast becoming a go-to solution for homeowners who want an energy-efficient, attractive alternative to curtains and blinds.

Open plan or divided? This is the big conundrum for many a homeowner. Both have their advantages and drawbacks, which makes it often a very tough decision. But what if you didn’t have to decide? By using shutters as partitions, you can achieve the same privacy and seclusion you would have with solid walls, but can also easily create an open plan space whenever you need to.

Beat the chill this winter. Find out how to prep every room for the holiday season with our fabulous decorating ideas, clever ways to insulate windows and heat-boosting solutions

Take hold of that post-vacation, back-to-reality feeling and make these 5 changes that will take your home into the new season

This Fall is full of new ideas for materials, colors and styles to steal. Here are our favourite five interiors trends

Whether you’re thinking of selling your home, or just want to make the most of your space this summer, here are 10 easy ideas for how to add curb appeal to your house. Better still, each one can fit into a single weekend.

Does your porch need a makeover? Then check out our 10 easy ideas for transforming it into a more beautiful, usable year-round space that you’ll love.

Bring some relaxed beach house style into your home this summer with our easy styling ideas

Clean your house without harsh chemicals this spring! 

We take an inspirational tour of designer Kelly Hoppen's new dream London home.

Worrying about how to create a decorating scheme? Want to know which colors are on-trend? We speak to color consultant Amy Wax for her tips on how to get it right first time

Let’s face it though, it’s not always possible to undergo major renovations just to suit our need for a fresh decor. Here are 5 ideas to update your bathroom on a budget!

Get ideas and inspiration from Pantone's Colors of 2016

For the longest time, black has been on the no-no list of interior design. Slowly but surely, the bold color choice has gained in popularity and has now established itself as a hot trend.