The Daily Life of a Totally Shutters’ Shutter Specialist

The Totally Shutters’ shutter specialists have an important role to play in transforming the homes of London and beyond with made-to-measure plantation shutters.

If you have ever wondered what a typical day in a shutter specialist entails, we have spoken to our shutter specialists who reveals exactly what they get up to.

What does a shutter specialist day typically consist of?

A typical day of a Totally Shutters’ shutter specialist consists of attending many in-house survey appointments. We safely visit each home wearing appropriate PPE and ensuring we keep a safe two-metre distance at all times.

During our initial appointment, we will talk through the homeowner’s needs and requirements. Once we know what the customer wants from their window dressing, we advise the best plantation shutter option for their home. We come prepared with samples of our entire shutter ranges, colour, stains and hinges.

Once we have spoken through the design details, we will measure the window. We will then provide the customer with a quotation of their chosen shutter style(s).

What is it like to install plantation shutters?

Installing plantation shutters is very rewarding for our shutter specialists, seeing the difference the window dressing makes to customers’ homes. On our installation appointments, we come prepared to guarantee the installation is an easy and stress-free process for customers.

At Totally Shutters, we are committed to ensuring that the shutters we fit are exactly what the customer envisioned and that we continue to offer the fabulous Totally Shutters service we are famous for.

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For more information on plantation shutters for your home or to book your free no obligation in-house survey, call Totally Shutters today on 0203 960 6963. All window shutters come with a 5-year guarantee.

Decorate Your Home This Easter

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Easter is around the corner, with less than fourteen days until the holiday. And while it may be another one in lockdown, it doesn’t mean we cannot get into the Easter spirit. So, to help you get into the mood, we have put together a list of ideas to decorate your home for Easter that can continue into the rest of Spring.

Decorations Aren’t Just for Christmas

Consider your existing colour palette and choose decorations to complement your home. Wreaths aren’t just for Christmas, and an Easter-themed one can add a little seasonal cheer to your front door. There are lots of ways to create a wreath; you could have daffodils or colourful eggs held together with wire.

Don’t forget to set your table for your Easter dinner. Tie napkins together with ribbon with traditional Easter imagery such as chicks or bunnies. Make it bright, fun and creative. Add colourful bunting around your home to extend the Easter theme.

Don’t Forget Flowers

Flowers make everything brighter, so bring the outdoors in with beautiful Spring floral arrangements. Add pink blossom branches along with daffodils and lavenders in a basket or vase by your plantation shutters. Enhance the floral scent with a diffuser, and your home will begin to look and smell like Spring.

Or the Chocolate

The best part about Easter is the sweet treats. Have a beautiful hamper of chocolate, hot cross buns and other treats to get you into the spirit. On the day, serve a delicious chocolate cake with Easter-themed decorations.

 

For more Easter-ideas, look on Pinterest. There are lots of fun ways to make the day and run-up fun. For more information on plantation shutters for your home or to book your free no obligation in-house survey, call Totally Shutters today on 0203 960 6963. All window shutters come with a 5-year guarantee.

Installing Plantation Shutters for Patio Doors

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Patio doors can pose a real problem to dress, and often it can feel options are limited. You may consider patio door curtains, but these aren’t ideal. You want something that will bring you privacy while not blocking out the light.

Installing plantation shutters for patio doors is the answer to all issues and more. Here’s why shutters are the better option for patio doors than curtains:

1. They’re affordable

Plantation shutters for patio doors are more affordable than you think. They are an investment that will save you money on your yearly energy bills.

2. They offer full control

Patio door shutters offer privacy and light control in a way that patio door curtains do not. Shutters accentuates the natural light entering the room while maintaining privacy levels.

3. They are made to measure

As plantation shutters for patio doors are made-to-measure, you don’t need to worry about large or irregularly shaped windows. They are made to fit the exact size and shape of your patio door windows perfectly.

4. They offer extra insulation

If your French doors are prone to draughts, installing plantation shutters will provide an extra layer of insulation, reducing the amount of heat loss through windows and doors.

5. They offer a barrier for pets and children

Installing shutters to French doors is a great idea for parents with young children and pet owners. In Summer, you will want to leave the door open for ventilation, shutters offer a barrier to stop your children and pets from running outside while the doors are open.

For more information on plantation shutters for patio doors or to book your free no obligation in-house survey, call Totally Shutters today on 0203 960 6963. All window security shutters come with a 5-year guarantee.

Window Security Shutters: Protecting You and Your Home

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For over 15 years, Totally Shutters have been adding a blanket of security and privacy to homes across the UK with our plantation shutters. But for homeowners looking for extra protection and privacy, our aluminium security shutters enhance both of these features, particularly security.

If you want extra peace of mind and feel more protected while at home, here are three reasons why you should consider investing in our aluminium security range:

For Style & Sophistication

Long gone are the days of security dressing window gates and grills that convert your home into a jail cell block. Security dressings are more sophisticated today. With our window security shutter range, we can now secure our properties with style and sophistication.

For a Seamless Look

Our aluminium security shutters look almost identical to our wooden shutters, so you can choose to dress more vulnerable windows with security shutters and dress the other windows in your home with wooden plantation shutters.

For Peace of Mind

For years our aluminium security shutters have been one of the popular forms of window and door security around London and the UK. Although the technology is relatively new in the UK, the product has evolved and has been tried and tested for decades around the world.

Our window security shutters undergo an intensive process with great attention to detail, ensuring that every shutter is tamper-proof with aluminium hinges, top and bottom locking rods and strip proof locks, resulting in maximum security.

 

For more information on our aluminium security shutters or all our ranges of plantation shutters or to book your free no obligation in-house survey, call Totally Shutters today on 0203 960 6963. All window security shutters come with a 5-year guarantee.

Interior Design Brought Directly to Your Home

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It’s the first day of March, which means Spring is just around the corner, and we can begin to look forward to the sun. So, what better time to get your interiors ready for the warmer days.

Usually, we’d pile into our garden centres and home stores to browse and start purchasing everything to get our homes sun-ready, but for many of us, this isn’t an option this year.

So here are some tips on revamping your home, without leaving the house, ready for Spring:

Buy through online platforms

There are many online resources available for you to browse and purchase directly online. You can have these orders delivered directly to you or arrange for collection without spending too much time with the shop or around other customers.

Don’t forget to shop local and independent retailers too, who will need your business and support more than ever. These smaller retailers are great for beautiful and unique statement pieces.

Choose services that come to you

Another option to avoid busy shops is to utilise interior design services that come directly to your home. Interior designers and companies that provide custom-made products offer fantastic services brought directly to your home.

At Totally Shutters, as part of our free no obligation in-house survey, we come to your home at a time that suits you to discuss your requirements and your options available before giving you a quotation. After we have crafted your shutters using the finest materials and craftsmanship, we will arrange to come to your home and install them.

As our plantation shutters are made-to-measure, there is no need to visit stores that may be required for other window dressings – everything can be done from your home at a time that suits you.

 

For more information on plantation shutters or to book your free no obligation in-house survey, call Totally Shutters today on 0203 960 6963. All plantation shutters come with a 5-year guarantee.

Can Plantation Shutters Fit all Window Types?

As windows come in all types of different shapes and sizes, finding the perfect dressing can be difficult – especially when you have an unusual shaped window. However, no matter what shape or size your windows are, plantation shutters offer the ideal solution.

Plantation shutters are stylish, practical and bespoke. Made with the finest materials and craftsmanship, plantation shutters are made to measure; so once your shutters will fit your windows perfectly.

Bay Windows

Bay windows are a very popular feature on both period and modern properties. Plantation shutters are the perfect solution for bay window, accentuating and adding to their characters.

Unlike the standard window, bay windows are designed to invite light from all angles, brightening up the room beautifully. Plantation shutters help maximise the light entering the space, as you have full control over the light coming in from your window. Bay windows and plantation shutters are the perfect duo.

Odd Shaped Windows

All windows deserve to look their best, no matter what shape or size they are. Our plantation shutters are made to measure any size or shape windows, including arches, circles, hexagons, sunbursts or anything else you can imagine. Plantation shutters offer style, practicality and privacy for all windows.

 

For more information on plantation shutters and window shapes, or to book your free no obligation in-house survey, call Totally Shutters today on 0203 960 6963. All plantation shutters come with a 5-year guarantee.

Create the Perfect Reading Nook in Your Home

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Are you enjoying reading? Do you struggle to find the perfect spot to read, undisturbed? If you answered yes to both these questions, perhaps you should create a space in your home where you can escape in a book in peace.

Whether it’s on a screen or with a good old-fashioned paperback in hand, reading brings great pleasure to many people. As we spend more time at home, a reading nook is a great way to soothe the mind and escape.

Finding the Right Spot

If you’re blessed with a bay window and a nice view, you’re already on the way to creating up your own reading nook, as this can be the perfect place to set up.

Once you have identified which window where you’d like to make your reading window, you should spend a bit of time planning what you want to get into your nook.

You could convert the window sill into a seat, or find a comfy chair to sit on. Perhaps you could add some shelves for your book collection, a table for a cup of tea or beverage.

The Right Lighting

Natural light is the healthiest and most relaxing way to read, and why the window is the best place to create a reading nook. Plantation shutters are the best way to control the lighting conditions, offering the right lighting for reading while maintaining privacy.

Plantation shutters offer a solid physical barrier to keep the noise out and help you feel warm and secure when the sun goes down. Further helping to create the perfect reading nook.

When it’s nighttime, you will need artificial light. Bulb colour can help you set the mood for reading. Reds for a warmer, more intimate feel. Blue for a brighter and cooler atmosphere. Daylight bulbs are a favourite for avid readers.

For more information on plantation shutters for your home, or to book your free no obligation in-house survey, call Totally Shutters today on 0203 960 6963. All plantation shutters come with a 5-year guarantee.

Picking the Right Colour for Your Plantation Shutters

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The colour you choose has a major impact in the design and overall look of your plantation shutters. This can leave customers stuck for choice, deciding between multiple different shades of the same colour. After all, choosing the right shade can be the difference between matching your windows to your interior design and not.

Not to worry, our surveyors will show you all of our colour rangers at your FREE, no obligation in-house survey. As they talk to you through all of the different options available, you can see if they will work for your home and interior design tastes.

Of course, the final choice is always down to you, but with over 15 years of experience under our belt, our experts can always advise or guide you on popular choice for your window if preferred.

There are 3 things to consider when selecting your colour:

1. Window and architrave colour

Plantation shutters are an investment and will become part of your home for many years. Over these years, you will likely look to re-arrange and re-decorate your rooms on many occasion, so ensuring your plantation shutters will consistently match all future interior design is often a customer priority.

2. Exterior view

Plantation shutters adds kerb appeal to your home and value to your property. Considering what the exterior view of your home will look like on completion of your plantation shutters is a factor when choosing your colour.

3. Shutter material

The shutter material you choose will determine colour availability. If you’re looking for stained shutters, then you will be looking at our hardwood shutter options. Painted finishes are available in all materials. For bathrooms and kitchens with high moisture levels, our waterproof shutter material is best suited, so again the colour options available will need to be considered.

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The final choice in colour is down to personal choice. If you cannot find the right shade, we offer a colour custom service that matches your plantation shutters to virtually any shade.

For more information on plantation shutters and colour custom service, or to book your free no obligation in-house survey, call Totally Shutters today on 0203 960 6963. All plantation shutters come with a 5-year guarantee.

Louvred Shutters or Solid Shutters: Which to Choose?

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When investing in made-to-measure window shutters, it is essential to know your options and which one to choose. Louvred shutters and solid shutters both come with different benefits. Whether you’re looking for privacy, light control or noise reduction, this article will provide all you need-to-know about the two shutter styles.

What are louvred shutters and solid shutters?

Louvred shutters are a versatile shutter available in full-height, tier on tier and cafe-style options, in different materials. Louvred shutters feature adjustable slats so that you are in full control of privacy, light and more. Louvred shutters are ideal for both contemporary and traditional properties.

Solid shutters are different in terms of design as they feature statement wood panels that allow maximum light when open and no light or outside noise when closed. Solid shutters are a great choice for those who live in older homes that suffer from central heating escaping through the windows.

Where in the home can louvred shutters and solid shutters be installed?

As both louvred shutters and solid shutters are incredibly adaptable, they can be installed in any room of your home, whether in the bedroom, living room or bathroom. Both styles boast similar practicalities, the shutter option you choose will ultimately depend on your personal preference and your room’s requirements.

Am I limited to colour options if I choose either shutter designs?

Don’t worry, you will not be limited to colour choices if you choose louvred shutters or solid shutters. We have a range of colours and stains available, and our bespoke colour matching service will allow you to choose virtually any shade.

 

For more information on louvred shutters or solid shutters and which option is best suited for your property, or to book your free no obligation in-house survey, call Totally Shutters today on 0203 960 6963. All plantation shutters come with a 5-year guarantee.

Shutter Styles to Steal from Design Experts

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You’ve decided that your windows would benefit from the style and practicality of plantation shutters, but have you worked out what overall look you’re hoping to achieve?

At Totally Shutters, we are often inspired by designers across the world, as they share their interior creations in magazines, on design boards and social media networks such as Houzz, Pinterest and Instagram. So, we thought we’d share some of our favourite shutter styles from interior-designed private homes, restaurants and swanky hotels.

Shutters with curtains

Plantation shutters are often styled with curtains in interior design. A soft curtain layered on top of the plantation shutters creates a delicate sheer style. Whereas a heavier curtain, such as velvet or linen for instance, then insulation levels will be exceptionally high.

Shutters in all-white setting

There’s something dreamy about an all-white aesthetic with white shutters. Add a few contrast elements such as colour-popping cushions, throws, and art, to make a real impact that will never go out of style.

Colour popping shutters

Plantation shutters can add a splash of colour to an all-white setting. With our colour matching service, we can make your plantation shutters in virtually any shade, making them a real show stopper.

Grey shutters that match the walls

Light grey walls look great with white plantation shutters, but for something different, darker grey solid wood shutters look fantastic while making a stark contrast. Try in the living room or bedroom with copper or brass light fittings and accessories for a true designer look.

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For more inspiration, check out our regularly updated Instagram page, @TotallyShutters for plantation shutter styles we have recently completed.

For more information on plantation shutter and window maintenance, or to book your free no obligation in-house survey, call Totally Shutters today on 0203 960 6963. All plantation shutters come with a 5-year guarantee.