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Creative Uses for Old Plantation Shutters

January 5, 2014

Reclaimed wood still make good material for a piece of furniture or a decorative wall design. Among the many uses for old plantation shutters, just a few were restored and reused as interior blinds. Rather, serious DIY-ers have turned these aged shutters into beds, chairs, sofa tables, coffee tables, and long benches. Ordinary people saw the potential in these wooden shutters and promptly converted into a display for knick-knacks, a small bookshelf, and a wall-mounted display for your mementos and family photos.

Choose Shutters vs Blinds for Different Purposes

January 4, 2014

Since your windows at home and in the office vary in size and style, you’ll surely need to compare and contrast different window coverings, such as shutters vs blinds, before deciding on a particular design. Generally, shutters offer more stability and structural strength because they’re attached to the window frame and they also provide tighter protection against the elements compared to ordinary blinds. In some cases, however, blinds are more advantageous to use as covering for certain types of windows rather than shutters. Once you understood the advantages and disadvantages of shutters and blinds, you’ll soon see which window covering you should get for your home.

Perfect Window Covering Solution: Plantation Shutters!

January 1, 2014

If you are looking for a window covering solution for your home, then look no further than My Shutters Online. We can help you fit your home windows with beautiful plantation shutters. Plantation Shutters are a great choice for everyone. With the variety of colours and styles available, you can get your shutters to match your home and your decorating style.

Why Should You Decorate With Plantation Shutters?

December 12, 2013

Known by several names like louvred shutters or California shutters, these interior window coverings are mainly called plantation shutters because they’re a common choice for home owners living in tropical regions. Traditionally, they’re made of wood, but modern designs have used glass-reinforced plastic, fabric inserts, aluminium, and tinted glass to make the shutters more durable during heavy storms and windy days. These shutters are arranged in a long vertical stack or in two or three tiers. They can be turned up or down to close and open them completely or halfway.

Remove Oxidation from Shutters: Keep your shutters looking new

November 26, 2013

You must remove oxidation from shutters in order to keep them looking great.

Have you noticed that your shutters are discolouring and wearing a chalky residue?

This is oxidation and is caused by sun exposure. It’s not uncommon, in fact, it can affect almost any material including plastic, car paint and metals and will result in the surface of the material becoming chalky.

If you can see oxidation on your shutters don’t be worried, just make sure you get rid of it as soon as possible because if you don’t remove oxidation from shutters the oxidation will eventually eat through the shutters.

Benefits of Plantation Shutters

October 25, 2013

The benefits of Plantation Shutters include security, savings and reliability. As well as this, they add a sophisticated look to your home.

The ‘pro’s’ to Plantation Shutters heavily outweigh the ‘con’s’.

Plantation Shutters with Curtains: create a new look!

October 22, 2013

If you are someone who loves pattern or regularly changes the decor of your home curtains are a great option as they can be easily changed and can be made from almost any fabric.

However, curtains usually fail to achieve their function, particularly if they’re hung in a difficult room that experiences a lot of sun.

In order to achieve both functionality and originality (while still looking great) why not opt for a mix of window coverings?

Plantation shutters with curtains make a room look tailored and super chic and allow you to easily control the amount of light that filters into your room.