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Following on from our previous article translating the different shutter related words and phrases; we thought we would also share with you the common words and phrases used when discussing louvre doors. Some of the terminology listed below is often used when discussing doors or carpentry ...

We’ve been at our premises in Brandon, Suffolk for some years now and whilst we love it we decided that our main front office really needed refreshing. The carpet was even older than Shutter Dog so a makeover wasn’t only wanted it was really needed.  In case you are wonder...

You turn the key in the door and step inside. You take a deep breath and absorb the space in front of you. This is the front room, dining room and the kitchen. And it’s all yours. The ever growing populations and steady rise of rent and mortgages means a large number of us are [&hell...

We’ve been in business for over 20 years and in that time we have answered almost every question about shutters. One question that is often asked is; can you use decorative shutters to cover a window? The sole function of decorative shutters is to sit in place and look pretty. If you...

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 ...

We live in a digital age. The majority of orders that people make tend to be online and with that comes order acknowledgments and correspondence by email. We would like to politely advise all of our customers to check their spam folders when expecting any confirmations or email corresponde...

This year is an important one for us because believe it or not our little family run business has been running for 20 years! Simply Shutters had the most humble of beginnings springing to life in 1999 and consisting of only 2 members of staff; Paul and Carol Millar. Run solely from an offi...

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...

Updated: 21/09/2023 We are delighted to announce that we have expanded our range of White Painted Louvre doors even further by adding 2 brand new widths. The 686 mm (27”) and 762 mm (30”) wide doors have joined the other sizes in our White Painted range and are available in height 1981...

With so many different options available it can be a daunting experience deciding on what style of external shutter you would like on your home. There are no strict rules when choosing a style but it is always worth considering a few things before you settle on your final choice. To help y...