Author Archives: Alex Pike
28 Jan 2021
New Year, New Home Design 2021
A year ago, home working for many of us was a privilege rather than standard practice. But with working from home thrust upon us in 2020, companies are now seeing the benefits home working offers not only for their staff, but for their profitability as they consider their property portfolio.…read onCategory: Interior Decorating,
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4 Jan 2021
Brave Ground Revealed as Dulux Colour of the Year 2021
One of the most important dates in the Dulux calendar is the reveal of their Colour of the Year. Each year a panel of experts meet in the Netherlands to discuss global issues, to forecast trends and to paint a picture of what life will be like for consumers over…read onCategory: Interior Decorating,
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11 Dec 2020
How to keep your house warm this winter
December 2020 has bought with it an unusually cold spell of weather and although it’s turning slightly warmer now, it’s a stark reminder that winter really is here. If you’ve struggled to keep your home warm over the past week or so, here are some simple top tips to prepare…read onCategory: Home,
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24 Nov 2020
Can shutters help with reducing noise
2020 has not been a normal year. With the world still battling a pandemic most of us have had to adapt to new daily routines. One of the major changes has been the shift in our working environment as many of have stopped commuting as we now work from home.…read onCategory: Home,
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6 Nov 2020
Can you get shutters for patio doors
The simple answer is a resounding yes! Large expanses of glass are becoming ever more popular in modern homes and yet they do pose difficulties when coming to dress them. But window shutters are the perfect dressing for traditional, hinged French doors and sliding or concertina patio doors. Plantation shutters…read onCategory: Home, Interior Decorating,
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25 Oct 2020
Do plantation shutters make your home safer?
Plantation Shutters add elegance and style to any room, but as well as being aesthetically pleasing, shutters have many more practical benefits. From reducing noise pollution to controlling the light in a room, from helping reduce allergies to being very easy to clean, shutters really are a practical and beautiful…read onCategory: Home, Interior Decorating,
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12 Oct 2020
Window Shutters for French and Patio Doors
French and patio doors have become more common in homes over recent times. As well as being aesthetically pleasing they have lots of other benefits. They bring the outdoors inside, helping you to feel more connected to the outside; they can create big open spaces for parties and gatherings; they…read on16 Sep 2020
Creating the perfect home office with window shutters
For some people working from home has been something they have adapted to over the past few years as employers have become more flexible with where their employees work. For some however, recent global events have meant a large majority of the population who have not previously worked from home…read onCategory: Home,
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19 Aug 2020
How to maintain your window shutters
Whether you have recently had window shutters installed or have had them for several years, cleaning and maintaining your shutters is essential to keep them looking wonderful. Shutters will bring many benefits to your home such as curb appeal and privacy, as well as sound and thermal insulation but one…read onCategory: Shutters,
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31 Jul 2020
Benefits of Shutters
Window shutters are becoming an ever more popular choice of window dressing for our homes. As well as being stylish, elegant, and attractive, shutters offer a range of practical benefits which many people overlook. Here are a few of the many reasons of why installing shutters in your home…read onCategory: Shutters,
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