What to Consider When Installing Window Shutters

At Totally Shutters, we offer a discounted price to those looking to measure and install their window shutters themselves. However, when installing window shutters, there are a few things to consider:

Only buy from a reputable shutter company

The first and foremost thing to consider is to only buy your plantation shutters from a reputable shutter company that you can trust, such as Totally Shutters. Further, your shutters must be made-to-measure, not only to create the desired look but also to benefit from all the advantages that they give, such as insulation, light and privacy control.

Beware of companies that sell shutters in stock and cut them to fit, as these will never give the same quality look as made-to-measure shutters.

Do your research

Do your research in shutter styles and shutter materials to ensure you have the right option for you and your property. Only choose hardwood or UPVC and avoid pine shutters as they are a softer wood that tends to bleed sap, spoiling the overall look of your plantation shutters, and will need replacing down the line.

Ensure all renovations are carried out

If renovating your window area, it’s essential that any replacement windows, plastering, painting, wallpapering and tiling are completed before measuring your window area, or arranging for your Totally Shutters free in-house survey.

Even the smallest changes can alter the configuration of your made-to-measure shutters, resulting in an imperfect fit.

Why choose plantation shutters?

Plantation shutters are an investment. They are versatile and look stunning at every window and property type. They are also child and pet friendly and extremely easy to maintain. They add kerb appeal to your home and value to your property.

As plantation shutters are considered to be part of the fixtures and fittings of your home, it’s vital that they function as well as they look. We recommend that you have a professional measure and install your plantation shutters, to ensure a perfect fit.

 

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

Our Favourite Living Room Plantation Shutter Looks

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When we think of our living room, we think of a place to relax, unwind and retreat with our loved ones. To reflect this, our choice of decor should be practical, stylish and comforting. There’s only one choice to choose, plantation shutters.

Below we share some of our favourite and most recent living room shutter installations for inspiration.

Full height living room shutters

Full height shutters cover the entirety of the window. With these shutters, you get to control the amount of light you require while maintaining privacy levels. Full height shutters are perfect for patio doors or windows that are close to busy roads, as they’re effective at blocking out external noise.

Our full height shutters are our most popular style owing to their versatile use and sophistication look. Here’s one of our most recent installations, bringing a distinguished look to the room.

Tier on tier living room shutters

Tier on tier shutters brings you the benefits of full height shutters and cafe style shutters combined. With this style, you choose a tailored divide point, so your panels can be split into an upper and lower tier which can be operated independently.

Tier on tier shutters allows you to keep the bottom section closed whilst still allowing plenty of light to come through above. Here’s one of our most recent installation, tier on tier shutters are glamourous and are particularly suited to tall windows.

Cafe style living room shutters

Cafe style shutters cover the lower half of a window, offering privacy and natural light simultaneously. The style is perfectly suited for bay windows, period properties and traditional window designs with stained glass features.

Here is a recent installation, cafe style shutters add a touch of sophistication to every window type.

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For more information on plantation shutters for living rooms, 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.