Farrow & Ball colours added to all wood shutters collections

At Lifestyle Shutters we strive to offer you the widest choice of painted shutters possible. In previous blogs we have wrote in depth about how painted shutters can be an ideal solution for many homes in particular period properties such as Edwardian or Victorian.

Because we aim to give you the widest choice available we are delighted to announce that this month we have added Farrow & Ball colours to our standard paint finishes to all wooden shutters collections.

New colours by Farrow & Ball available: 

• Wimborne White 239   
• Pointing 2003
• White Tie 2002
• Clunch 2009
• Off-White 3
• String 8
• Pavilion Gray 242
• Hardwick White 5
• Blue Gray 91
• Elephants Breath 229 

How window shutters can save your hotel money

At Lifestyle Shutters we've often been brought in by owners of commercial properties to advise them on the various window dressing solutions that are available. The recommendations that we make are always based on the specifications of the design brief that may include the property's interior decor, budget and project time frame.

We are always very happy to meet with prospective customers to offer our professional opinion and, one of the advantages of this, is we get to know the customers and the challenges their business can face. For example we were recently contacted by a five star, beautiful grade 2 listed Hotel in Fleet, Hampshire who had spent over £3600 every year dry cleaning their curtains. The same hotel had additional problems with sun damaged carpets which needed to be replaced and being an old building, heat retention was a real problem. 

As strong proponents of window shutters we knew that with our beautifully crafted interior shutters we could offer them advice on the perfect solution. Below are the twelve top reasons why we believe interior shutters are perfect for Hotels.

The Benefits of Our Interior Shutters  

• Effectively black out rooms to ensure a good night’s sleep
• Provide a fresh, welcoming and inviting feel to every environment
• Dramatically improve heat retention in rooms, thereby lowering heating costs
• Carry a lower fire rating than curtains, which could reduce insurance premiums
• Eradicate expensive curtain dry cleaning bills
• Redirect harmful UV rays to eliminate ageing, sun damage to carpets and furnishings
• Create a timeless, elegant and uniformed look inside and out
• Increase security - you can fit them with locks and bolts
• Are maintenance and allergy free and will not discolour - giving a lifetime of use
• Give hassle free control of light and privacy
• Reduce outside noise
• Enhance any decor - from 4 poster beds to Hydro-pools. Shutters suit every interior

Why do commercial property owners commission Lifestyle Shutters?

Our experience has taught us a thing or two. With us you get a dedicated service from experienced professionals who have the capability to project manage large scale installations, whether it's 1 or 1000 windows we've got it covered.

With over thirteen years of experience working with some of the South East's top interior designers, architects and master builders we have an unsurpassed reputation as one of the UK's leading shutter providers.

From design and manufacture, through to a bespoke, project managed and beautiful installation. We work around your needs and requirements, allowing you to get on with your busy and hectic work schedules.

We have an 'Absolute Service Promise' to provide you with the best solution for your window dressing. We are here to create a hassle free beautifully crafted and perfectly tailored new look to the interiors of your property.

If you would like to know more about Lifestyle Shutters and our services you can contact us by email at info@lifestyleshutters.com or you can arrange a free design survey. 

Plantation Shutters for a Sussex farmhouse

We take pride in the projects we undertake and therefore are delighted to share with you another one of our recently completed jobs. This property, a country house, is situated in the village of Blackboys, East Sussex. It has recently been renovated but has managed to retain all the original Edwardian features which have being painstakingly refurbished.

The home owners were interested in plantation shutters because they wanted a window furnishing to retain the heat during the cold winter nights, but with the stipulation that the shutters should match the original Edwardian decor.

The solution was our phoenix wood solid shaker style shutter that matched and complimented the decor perfectly. As a natural timber reminiscent of an English Oak it is perfect for this farmhouse bathroom, painted white the beautiful grainy texture of the timber is still visible.

Window shutters are a perfect solution for period properties as you are able to order from an extensive range of timber and over 3000 paint finishes that allows you to tailor your window dressings to exactly match your decor.