Simply Shutters Articles: Helpful Tips

Four creative ways to up-cycle louvre doors at Christmas
The festive season has arrived and we are spending our time making our homes festive and putting up Christmas decorations. Not only a louvre door stockist we are also louvre door enthusiasts and couldn’t resist the chance to get involved in the Christmas spirit by showing you four creati... Read More
What are the differences between Screws and Shutter spikes?
If you have ever purchased shutters from Simply Shutters in the past you will be familiar with the question: what fixings would you like with your shutters? If not, then read on. Our Decorative Polypropylene shutters are provided with fixings as standard and since there are two types to ch... Read More
Shutters on your shed
What do you use your shed for? Is it a storage area keeping a watchful eye on your lawnmower? Is it an empty vessel taking up room at the end of your garden or is it crammed full of stuff that you don’t use but can’t bring yourself to throw away? Whatever it may be, […]... Read More
Why choose louvre doors?
Louvre doors are more popular than ever and with good reason.  The louvre door is enjoying a rebirth and is once again considered the height of fashion. Not only are these doors lightweight and durable they are also practical and good looking. Whilst mostly used on wardrobes or cupboards,... Read More
Step by Step guide for painting interior louvre doors with open louvres
So, you’ve decided to paint your open louvre doors. Louvre doors can be tricky to paint because of the open louvres, so here’s our step by step guide to assist you in the process; You will need: 1x paint brush (we recommend no bigger than 1”) Apron Gloves Face mask Paint (Primer-if r... Read More
How to store Louvre doors before installation
Interior louvre doors are becoming more popular and are a great asset to any home. The open louvres in the doors encourages air flow so when used on cupboards or airing rooms it prevents any ‘musty’ smells building up. To ensure you get the best out of your door and to preserve quality... Read More
Things to consider when measuring for decorative exterior shutters
So you have decided you want to purchase external decorative shutters. The next step is to measure your windows. Whilst measuring is a fairly easy task you might find the following handy tips useful. Please remember that decorative shutters are purely for effect so you can use a few ‘che... Read More
How to choose the right colour scheme for your external shutters.
When purchasing external decorative shutters choosing the colour is just one of the many factors to take into consideration. While colour choice is personal and subjective you may still be undecided on what to choose. If you are struggling to decide upon a colour for your new shutters here... Read More
Five creative ways to up-cycle old interior louvre doors.
Your current louvre doors are looking a little tired and worn. You’ve ordered in some new ones to replace them. What do you do with the old ones? Instead of throwing them away why not turn them into something else you can use. Here are five ideas we came up with: 1. Make a decorative [&h... Read More
Home improvement on a budget with decorative plastic shutters
Giving the outside of your house a makeover needn’t cost the earth. Exterior decorative shutters are one way to completely change the appearance of your home inexpensively and quickly. Plastic decorative window shutters are relatively low-priced and easy enough to install yourself. They... Read More
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