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The home renovation projects that you really can DIY…

Monday, 5 October 2015 13:44:44 Europe/London

Home renovation projects that you really can DIY...

DIY you can do with Wooden Shutters

Renovating the home can seem like a daunting challenge to many but there are some jobs that really are quite easy if you put your mind to it. Doing it yourself can not only save you money but also give you a huge sense of achievement knowing that you have created something beautiful in your home and in many cases, added value along the way.

Here are a few home improvements that we feel are easy enough to tackle yourself and our suggestions of projects that would be better suited to the professionals.

  • Fitting Shutters: This might sound way out of your comfort zone but fitting Wooden Plantation Shutters is actually as straightforward as putting up a shelf. They have become a popular and highly ought after alternative to curtains or blinds as a fashionable and functional interior choice to dress a window. Most come with a detailed measuring and fitting guide for easy installation and offer many different wood finishes, colours and styles so can be customised to suit your existing décor.

  • Insulting the loft – Grab a mate and a calculator and you can easily work out how much insulation you will require to kit out your loft. The mate might be helpful as insulation rolls can be pretty big, but fitting insulation isn’t too time-consuming and will help keep your heating bills down during the winter months.

  • Laying flooring – Make sure the floor space you wish to transform is flat and dry and remove all remnants of the old flooring before you start. Perhaps opt for laminate flooring tiles or wood replica floorboards that slot together and start with a smaller room, such as the downstairs loo or bathroom, for practice. Follow the installation guide and you’ll have a finished result that Nick Knowles would be proud of. 


Home improvement jobs to avoid: 

  • Building works
  • Electrical works
  • Re-plumbing the bathroom. 

These would be better suited to a professional as rectifying your DIY disasters could be very costly.

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MDF Shutters for the budget conscious consumer

Wednesday, 9 September 2015 12:28:13 Europe/London

Today, the market is full of window treatment options promising to give an attractive appearance to both the interior and exterior of your home with the most popular rise being Wooden Shutters due to their versatility of wood finishes and style. Wood choices can include Basswood and Elm but for the more budget conscious, MDF is growing in popularity.

MDF Classic Wooden ShutterThe appeal of MDF Shutters in Hampshire is that they give the illusion of a real wood finish without the expense. It is of course important to purchase a good quality MDF product so as not to compromise on the durability of the shutter.

Our Classic Shutters are an engineered product made using an MDF outer and a polymer coating. This is a wood product created by breaking down timber into a powder, which is mixed with wax and resin and then formed into panels by applying high temperature and pressure. It is a building material similar in application to plywood but made up of separated fibres, not wood veneers. The panels of the shutter are manufactured to the highest standards using mortise and tenon joints to ensure prolonged quality and durability, and engineered laminated stiles to prevent warping.

They are great if you have pets or small children and they do not mark or dent as easy as lighter materials and they create a pleasant aesthetic appearance from both the inside and the outside of the property.

The Classic range is a great all rounder and the perfect choice if you require a fashionable Plantation Shutter along with affordability.

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Give your bathroom a new lease of life with our Vienna Wooden Shutters

Tuesday, 1 September 2015 11:31:00 Europe/London

Give your bathroom a new lease of life with our Vienna Wooden Shutters...

Vienna style Wooden Shutter

If you are thinking of ways to revitalise your home environment and also add value to it, then online MDF wooden shutters are the perfect option. Your home can get a complete new look with shutters that match with the walls and also compliment the exterior of your house. These shutters not only beautify and serve as a decorative addition to your home, but they are also very useful. These days, the market is full of wooden shutters in varied designs and shapes but Vienna wooden shutters are the most popular among them.

Vienna wooden shutters are ideal for use in moist or humid environments. Made from a substance called ABS, which is the material used for manufacturing the tough components for cars and electrical appliances in the building trade, these shutters are hardwearing and completely waterproof making them the perfect choice for bathrooms and wet rooms to create a high-quality finish and classy appearance.

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DIY Wooden ShuttersDIY is becoming a popular past time amongst many UK homeowners as a way of taking care of those home improvement jobs that pop up around a property. It can save money and is also very satisfying to sit back once completed and enjoy the fruit of your own labour for years to come. However, if not planned properly it could end in disaster. Here are a few tips to help create a DIY design success...

Knowledge is power - To achieve the perfect design you need to arm yourself with enough knowledge to ensure the end result is one that you are proud of and want to show off. The only way to gain this knowledge in by researching into various techniques, be it paint styles, feature walls, floor finishes or window treatments. Fill your head with lots of inspirational ideas which you can source online, from Home Decor Magazines or from watching your favourite interior show on TV. From here you can make an informed design decision on the look that you want for your home.

Know yourself - Think about how you are as a person and how you live your life then try to fit your interior to your character and that of your family. For example, if you have a brood of mini tornados tearing around your home causing havoc and mess in their wake then opting for a light carpet might not be the best choice. Laminate floor or floorboards would probably be more suited. Similarly if your trying to create a tranquil and calming environment where you can relax and read a good book then Wooden Shutters could present the perfect solution as the slats can be positioned in such a way to control the amount of natural light that enters the room. 

Don’t skimp on materials - When you're tackling a DIY project, it can be tempting to try to minimise cost - but that old saying "you get what you pay for" holds true when it comes to the tools and supplies you'll be working with. So if you are going to tackle a DIY project it is worth investing in quality tools and materials. Selecting a window treatment specialist or reputable flooring supplier to purchase your materials will ensure you’re getting a premium product manufactured to the highest standards. 

Know when to call in the professional - This should be your first concern before you tackle that “simple” project on your own. What seems like an easy fix could leave you scratching your head. In general, we would suggest structural changes, electrical work, plumbing, roofing and replacing windows are tasks best left to the pros. Of course, only you know what you’re comfortable with and our Wooden Shutters are designed to be easy to install with our detailed measuring and fitting guide enabling you to fit them yourself. However we are always on hand to help you out should you feel their installation is beyond your DIY capability.

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Help your home ooze style with the installation of Wooden Blinds

Thursday, 23 July 2015 12:53:32 Europe/London

Natural Wooden Shutters

Window treatments are one of the most elegant way in which homeowners can embellish their home. Nowadays, the market is full of various window treatments. But plantation shutters are the most popular one and are the perfect addition to your room. Upon installation, wooden shutter offer a warm and natural feel. They give your house an attractive and pleasing appearance both from inside and outside. So, those who want to enrich the appearance of their room can check out a wide range of wooden shutters offered by us.

Wooden shutters are highly functional. The best part of these shutters is that they can be stained to match the furniture of your room or can also be painted to complement an existing colour scheme of your home. These shutters make the interiors look beautiful and more stylish. As well as provide privacy they act as insulators against both extreme cold and hot weather because of their solid structure.

So, go shopping using our online store and purchase the perfect wooden shutters to cater for your needs.

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Can Wooden Shutters increase the value of your home?

Tuesday, 14 July 2015 13:03:05 Europe/London

Increase the value of your home with wooden shutters

The answer is quite simply YES, as people aspire to live in a home with shutters. Back in the day, shutters were often an element more in keeping with a Spanish holiday home or an ancestral manor house. Fast forward to the current era and they are fast becoming a sought after and affordable window treatment, favoured over the more traditional choices of drapes and blinds. 

There are a number of reasons as to why this is but the key factors are versatility, energy-saving benefits and ease to install. It’s important that prospective buyers see the potential of a property from the moment they walk through the door. Window treatments can play a vital role in appealing to a buyer as they allow light to filter into the space making rooms appear larger.

Wooden shutters can benefit the environment as they help to reduce energy loss . Due to the material used in the manufacturing process the shutters add a valid source of insulation so cranking the heating up to full blast during the winter months won’t be necessary and during the summer they act as their own cooling system and light source. Just tilt the panels to the desired angle to adjust the airflow and sunlight that gets into the room. They are also simple to install yourself meaning you can become that DIY expert you always wanted to be with the help of our downloadable installation and measuring guides.

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Dress to impress…

Monday, 1 June 2015 11:45:37 Europe/London

Why not treat your windows to a makeover and enhance your whole room in the process. The windows in our homes often get overlooked, in more ways than one, when redecorating. They lay hidden and unloved behind attention seeking curtains and blinds.

At Wooden Shutters Direct we think it’s about time that your windows were given the red carpet treatment and made to feel special. Our wooden shutters offer a fantastic alternative to the more traditional option of drapes. They are aesthetically pleasing but retain functionality and privacy. They can also help lower your energy bills as the insulating layer on the windows protects the interior of the room from harsh outside temperatures thus keeping the warmth in.

tranquil bedroom with wooden shutters The best thing about our wooden shutters is that they are bespoke meaning you can integrate them into the existing colour scheme so they compliment the room.

Search our extensive selection right here on our website. We offer a number of different finishing options, colours and styles in a selection of materials including MDF, Hardwood, ABS and Basswood scattering for all tastes. What’s more they are simple to install using our online fitting guide.

So what are you waiting for, dress your window to impress.

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Wooden Shutters in a bedroom

 

If you are planning to redecorate your house, you may buy some wooden shutters for your windows that will give them a complete new look. Wooden shutters are an excellent add on to your home décor, because they not only add beauty to your house but they are functional as well. So, if you are bore of looking at your window and want to enrich its look, than purchase Online MDF Shutters from Wooden Shutters Direct and give your house a classy appearance that it deserves.

The best part of these wooden shutters is that they can be used both inside and outside the house. These shutters help you in controlling the amount of light coming into your room. Also these shutters can be used to brighten up your room with natural light. Moreover, these shutters provide you the kind of aloofness that makes them more preferable. Since the shutters are made up of wood, they are highly durable and can last for a long period of time saving a lot of your money.

Wooden Shutters Direct is a one stop store that provides array of wooden shutters to its customers at reasonable price. They offer wide range of wooden shutters in different styles, sizes and colors which include classic wooden shutter, Marchwood wooden shutter, Vienna wooden shutter, MDF shutters and many more. The company is well known for providing top notch quality shutters that are made with mortise and tension joints which makes them a solid more firm and a stronger build. Therefore, give your house an awesome look by buying wooden shutters from Wooden Shutters Direct.

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Get Classy Wooden Shutters for Your Home from Wooden Shutters Direct

Thursday, 19 March 2015 09:11:19 Europe/London

If you want to make your home look beautiful, then it is important that you pay attention to the exterior as well as the interior of the house. The doors and shutters of your house play a major role in making your house look classy as well as trendy. So, if you want to buy wooden Shutters, then Wooden Shutters Direct is one of the best options for you where, you can get good quality items at reasonable prices.

buy wooden blinds Wooden shutters are being popularly used nowadays. Traditional drapes, curtains and other wooden accessories are being replaced by these shutters. In todays time; people generally prefer shutters or windows made of wood over blinds and curtains for their property because it provides elegant and classy look. Wooden shutters are mainly window coverings that are solid and stable and are available in horizontal rails and vertical stiles. They are available in wide range of inspiring colors and designs that add beauty to your house. Moreover, they require low maintenance and also maintain the privacy of the room.

Wooden Shutters Direct is a leading online store which enables its customers to choose from a wide range of shutters available in their portal. The designed that are broadly supplied here are marchwood shutters, classic shutters, and Vienna shutters. Moreover, the company provides the best product to its customers intending to fulfill their requirements. Additionally, they provide devised detailed measuring and fitting guides because of which individuals can easily install these shutters themselves.

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Are you looking for wooden shutters for your windows? If so, then checking out the wide category of DIY Plantation Shutters & DIY Wooden Shutters by Wooden Shutters Direct will surely help you make you’re choice. Wooden Shutters are window coverings that are solid and stable and are available in vertical stiles and horizontal rails. Today, these wooden shutters have not only become fashionable, but are even utilized excessively as a perfect alternative to blinds and curtains. Besides this, the additional benefits of availing these wooden shutters are that they require low maintenance and are protective too.

Wooden Shutters in a sitting room Wooden Shutters Direct is a prominent online shop that enables its customers to choose from a wide variety of shutters that are available in various styles and sizes. Their wide range of shutters mainly comprises of Classic shutters, Marchwood shutters, Grovewood shutters, and Vienna shutters. Besides this, the variety of materials that they utilise involves Basswood, ABS, Hardwood, and MDF. Moreover, the products that the company provides to its customers are available in various colours that fit everyone’s needs and demands. Additionally, with their measuring and fitting guide, individuals can easily install these shutters by themselves without wasting any extra time and money on having them fitted by a third party. Not just this, the company even have expertise in providing its clients with well-designed and robust DIY Plantation Shutters that will make every window look attractive. Ordering with Wooden Shutters Direct is quick, easy and delivered directly to you.

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