If you need to cover up a window for a few days or weeks while you are waiting for your new plantation shutters to be delivered or your bespoke curtains to be made, you may feel a little uneasy at people being able to peep into your house, especially during the evening.

One innovative solution is temporary blinds which literally stick on to glass on the top of your window. They can be ordered quickly and easily over the internet, you just need to go online and Click here, and hey presto they will be on their way in no time at all as they are usually dispatched within twenty four hours of the order being placed.

They can be cut to size using household scissors and then just stuck on by hand using the adhesive strip on the blinds. (more...)

If you are thinking of having window shutters installed, you will probably want to get a feel for what looks good. Some types of shutters look better installed in contemporary homes while others are more suited to the traditional type of house or cottage. Some just look good in any home!

In order to help you make your style choice, many companies offer online galleries of their previous work such as these Shutters installed in Battersea. They allow us to get a glimpse of their style of work, in this case, rustic and traditional, and take ideas for our own installations.

Rustic style shutters can be found in different styles and it is a matter of personal choice. Many people choose to finish them in a dark stain such as cherry or walnut and the more traditional brassware is popular with the rustic style shutters. (more...)

Many people living on cottages or older buildings like to have a rustic theme running through their house. You can picture the postcard look of an old cottage, with ivy running up the walls and roses in abundance in the front garden.

While many features in an old dwelling are original, there are many additional things that you can do to make it feel more rustic, such as installing wooden shutter blinds. Whilst they perfectly complement modern houses and apartments just as well, they do have a special appeal to those in search of a more traditional look.

The great thing about shutter blinds is that while they look rustic, they are totally modern. They keep draughts as well as prying eyes out and are built to last, unlike many of the older type shutters which might already be installed in your home as one of the original features. (more...)

If you are put off with pushy salesmen and long delays when it comes to getting a quote for wooden window shutters, think again. Even with DIY installation shutters, you might think that you have to go through the long process of measuring in detail before you can get a quote, but you would be wrong.

Some companies provide an instant online quote so that you can simply enter the height and width of your window. The quote pops up in a second with different prices for the different types of wood and you can also see what types of stain and finishing touches are available.

This way, you can see at a glance which types of wood and finish are affordable and once you have decided you can then take your time to make sure that the measurements are totally accurate before ordering. (more...)

Kitting out a new home can be very expensive. Many people would love to add their own design touch to their new house such as shutters or new carpets but just cannot afford it. If you have had your eye on wooden shutters though, there is a way which makes them surprisingly affordable, and allows you to make your own mark on them.

Custom rustic shutters are delivered to you without any paint or stain, which makes them far cheaper than other types of shutter.

The makes the whole process of buying shutters a real DIY project as you measure up the shutters, paint or stain and install them yourself. It can also be great fun as well as saving money. (more...)