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Although the pandemic in 2020 had many negative knock-on effects to our lives, for those households that didn’t suffer financially through loss of earnings, a positive outcome has been a saving on household bills, increasing many family’s disposable income. Daily expenses such as petrol, parking and train tickets all reduced dramatically, even the amount spent…

Every industry across the world has been affected by the pandemic. From businesses having to shut their doors to conform with lockdown restrictions, to office workers having to work from home where possible, the pandemic has without doubt left its mark on the world. When lockdown 1.0 hit the UK last March, businesses had to…

Window shutters come in all different shapes, styles, makes and colours. From solid shutters to café style shutters, from bespoke shutters to external shutters, there is a huge range available depending on your needs and requirements. If you are considering installing window shutters in your property and have just started your shutter journey, you may…

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. In the UK it’s hard…

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 the next 12 months. The…

Finally, it’s December and this year the festive season, although slightly different, is underway with many of us putting our decorations up a week or two earlier than usual. It has been an odd year to say the least, but if you’re looking for some inspiration to create some stunning Christmas window displays look no…

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 you for the next cold…

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. Although this new normal has…

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 are stylish, timeless, and elegant,…

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 addition to any home. But…

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 are great for security; and…

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 have suddenly had to turn…

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 of the best lifestyle benefits…

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 is a great choice. Temperature…

In such unprecedented times all of us have had to rapidly change to a new way of living and working. Many elements of business and life have been challenged as we all adapt to a different world where the routines of the simplest of tasks have had to be adjusted. Whilst lockdown was in place,…