With an extra day off this weekend, you might be thinking about taking on a traditional spring clean and get your home bright and fresh ready for summer. Here are some top tips to help you undertake your spring clean this bank holiday Monday:

Make a plan of action

Before you start your spring clean, it’s a good idea to make a plan so you’re working efficiently as possible. Perhaps by tackling one room at a time or breaking the cleaning up by task. Whatever your method, it may be useful to break down each job to ensure no cleaning goes missed.

Keep motivated with a soundtrack

If you’re taking on the bulk of the clean yourself, then you’ll want to make sure that you have some motivational tracks to keep you going throughout your day. Podcasts and music are a great way to help you power through your tasks and keep you entertained.

Choose your tools

You might need some extra cleaning tools for a spring clean. It is worth researching beforehand to see what multi-cleaners you could opt for to save buying numerous products, and their suitability to avoid damaging your surfaces.

Don’t forget your shutters

When taking on your spring clean, it’s easy to forget your window dressing, so don’t forget to add them to your spring clean checklist. To keep your plantation shutters looking brand new, give them a wipe down with a cloth.

For more information on cleaning your window 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.

The kitchen is often the heart of the home, a place for gathering and conversation as beautiful foods created.

According to a survey commissioned by Belling, we spend three hours a day in the kitchen, which shows how integral it is to the British family home. The research reveals that on average, we renovate our kitchens every seven years.

If the kitchen is an integral part of your home life, here are three reasons why you should consider kitchen plantation shutters as your window treatment:

They are easy to maintain

The average kitchen window treatment collects an enormous amount of grime each year. Curtains, nets and fabric blinds absorb moisture and can quickly get dirty from food splashes, grease and dirt. These also hold on to cooking smells, which are not always pleasant.

Kitchen shutters are the easiest window treatment to maintain, requiring an occasional wipe now again to remove the build-up of dirt.

They optimise energy efficiency

A benefit of kitchen plantation shutters is that they provide efficient heat insulation. They create a barrier to keep the cold of winter from sneaking indoors, ideal for making breakfast on a brisk winter morning.

Kitchen plantation shutters are the best window dressing for keeping draughts out and keeping the heat generated by your stove or radiator in, effectively helping to reduce energy bills.

They improve privacy and control the amount of light

If your kitchen is street facing and you’re hoping to enhance your privacy, plantation shutters are the perfect solution for you. With kitchen shutters, privacy will no longer be a problem during the day when you want to let natural light in. You can tilt the louvres at an angle, and passers-by will no longer be able to see into your kitchen.

For more information on kitchen 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.

Stylish and practical, tier on tier plantation shutters are a popular choice for homeowners looking to achieve the perfect look for the interior of their property. With a wide range of configuration and style options, there’s a look for every interior taste.

A popular configuration option, tier on tier plantation shutters feature two shutter panels, one on top of the other. They are mounted in the whole window, allowing the top and bottom halves to open independently. Tier on tier plantation shutters is a notably popular choice for windows where a lot of flexibility in their daily use, such as the living room or road facing windows.

Here are four reasons our clients love our tier on tier plantation shutters:

Better light control and enhanced privacy

Tier on tier plantation shutters let the natural sunlight in during the day while maintaining privacy levels. By keeping the top tier open and the bottom panel closed, you don’t need to sacrifice privacy to optimise the light in your home.

Versatility

Despite the interior design style, tier on tier plantation shutters are a versatile window dressing that look great in any property, period or modern. Whatever your home, shutters will enhance your interior and exterior decor, adding kerb appeal and value to your house.

Added security

Tier on tier Plantation shutters add an extra layer to your window, making it harder to break into your home. Also, as your privacy levels are enhanced, tier on tier plantation shutters prevent thieves from peering into your home.

Perfect fit

Unlike already made alternatives, plantation shutters are bespoke and made-to-measure your exact window measurements. If you choose the Totally Shutters team, you can rest assured that the quality and fit of your tier on tier shutters is perfect every time.

For more information on tier on tier 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.

Many homeowners who are on the fence about investing in plantation shutters are unsure whether the window covering is worth the investment.

Our existing customers have rated us five stars on Trustpilot, with feedback constantly revolving around how shutters have improved their homes through practicality and style. Plantation shutters are a real investment, adding kerb appeal and value to each home and property, here’s why:

Are plantation shutters worth the money?

The simple answer, yes. Although shutters are more expensive than curtains and blinds, they are bespoke, made to measure and constructed using the finest quality, long-lasting hardwood. Further, they are designed to cater to your exact requirements and design taste, with a large selection of styles, materials and colours available.

By being a more permanent addition to your home, plantation shutters become a part of your interior style and add value to your property as they are considered part of the fixtures and fittings. They add kerb appeal to your home and their simplicity is appealing to buyers.

As plantation shutters are made from solid hardwood, they add a layer of insulation between the outside world and your home. Made to measure and fitted securely to your window or door frame, they block draughts that can penetrate curtains or blinds, reducing heat loss and also your energy bills.

Another positive about plantation shutters is how they are long-lasting and will effortlessly blend in with different interior styles across the years.

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.

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.

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.

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.