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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... Read More

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 ... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

We are nearing that time of the year many consider most wonderful and with that we are starting to see an array of festive themed advertisements grace our TV screens. In a ‘blink and you’ll miss it’ moment Simply Shutters are super excited to announce that our very own shutters have ... Read More

Name: Shutter Dog Other names: Fatness, Onion, Barge, Ginger Pig, Goldie. Job Title: “Security” Joined: August 2011 1) What are your responsibilities at Simply Shutters? Security guard and general dogsbody. 2) What is your favourite part of your job? Getting to sunbathe and sleep for l... Read More

The French countryside is vast and beautiful. And so are the homes. In fact some would say that the homes in the French countryside have a certain ‘je ne sais quoi’ that you can’t find anywhere else. Photo by Marcus Cramer on Unsplash   Living in France and having... Read More