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  • Why Shutters are the Perfect Fit for Islington's Georgian Properties
    15
    SEP

    Why Shutters are the Perfect Fit for Islington's Georgian Properties

    This article looks at why plantation shutters are a natural fit for Islington's Georgian homes, touching on the borough's conservation areas, its arts and political reputation, and its long association with Arsenal FC. It closes with a look at the styles The Bespoke Shutter Company can offer, and how to book a free, no-obligation consultation.

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  • Plantation shutters London – coloured shutters from The Bespoke Shutter Company
    20
    DEC

    Interior Design Trends for 2026

    This article looks at some of the features which interior design experts are predicting are likely to be included in many home and business improvement projects in the months ahead – including natural wooden shutters, which The Bespoke Shutter Company supply and install.

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  • Full length plantation shutters London – from The Bespoke Shutter Company
    30
    OCT

    Five Reasons to Choose Full-Length Shutters

    Full-length shutters, which are sometimes known as full-height shutters, are one of the options which The Bespoke Shutter Company supplies and installs. This article looks at the specific advantages this particular style provides homeowners and businesses.

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  • Plantation shutters London – from The Bespoke Shutter Company
    22
    AUG

    Five Ways of Making Your Kitchen More Sustainable

    The kitchen may be one of the harder rooms in the house to go or stay 'green'. It's usually a hive of activity, and it can be difficult to change the habits of a lifetime (and to find the time to do it). However, there are some simple ways in which you can cut the carbon footprint in your kitchen, whether you are talking about saving on design, heat, light or food or in ways you may not have thought of, like installing kitchen shutters.

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  • Interior shutters North London – from The Bespoke Shutter Company
    22
    JUN

    Advantages of Interior Shutters over Exterior Shutters

    Over the centuries, shutters have been fitted to the outside of properties, as well as to the inside. Here, The Bespoke Shutter Company, who can design and install made-to-measure interior shutters in North London and further afield, look at the history of both types of window fitting, and why the internal variety offers several advantages over its external counterpart.

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  • Natural wood shutters South London – from The Bespoke Shutter Company
    20
    MAR

    Top Tips for Creating a Sustainable Living Room

    Sustainability has been one of the watchwords when it comes to interior design trends for the last few years. The Bespoke Shutter Company design and install natural wood shutters in North London, Hertfordshire and Essex. In this article, we provide some top tips on how to create an eco-friendly lounge, which should look stylish, help the planet, and save you money on your bills.

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  • Plantation shutters London – from The Bespoke Shutter Company
    27
    JAN

    Do Shutters Need Planning Permission?

    One of our most asked questions at The Bespoke Shutter Company is whether you need planning permission to have any plantation shutters installed – whether you live in London, Essex, Hertfordshire or elsewhere in the UK.

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  • Stylish Shutters London – from The Bespoke Shutter Company
    18
    DEC

    Top Trends for Interior Design in 2025

    The New Year is almost upon us – but what will 2025 mean for interior decoration? Here the Bespoke Shutter Company, who supply stylish shutters in London, Herts and Essex, look at some of the interior design trends which are likely to feature in homes across the UK in the months ahead.

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  • Key Advantages of Ordering a Bespoke Shutter
    25
    Jan

    Key Advantages of Ordering a Bespoke Shutter

    The Bespoke Shutter Company’s name isn’t an accident – we chose it to reflect the products and services we offer. But what does the word 'bespoke' actually mean, and how is this an advantage for you?

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  • Five Key Interior Design Trends for 2024
    20
    DEC

    Five Key Interior Design Trends for 2024

    The New Year is barely a month away, and with it comes a whole new set of interior design transformations and styles. These will be dictated by a variety of factors – ranging from the financial and practical, to the quirky and idiosyncratic.

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  • Key Advantages of Solid Window Shutters
    19
    SEP

    Key Advantages of Solid Window Shutters

    Solid window shutters were originally used as an alternative to glass. In medieval and Victorian times, glass was so expensive that not many people could afford it, and a solid wooden shutter was the best way of providing people with security.

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  • What Colour Should My Shutters Be?
    26
    APR

    What Colour Should My Shutters Be?

    Window shutters have evolved from something which is purely practical into something that can be both functional and stylish. The earliest examples of shutters were the only way of controlling the amount of heat and light that entered a home because both glass and curtains weren’t affordable for ordinary people until the 17th century.

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  • Five Top Interior Design Trends for 2023
    17
    JAN

    Five Top Interior Design Trends for 2023

    The New Year is always a good time to declutter; removing the Christmas tree and all the decorations and cards will allow you to take stock of your home and think about giving it a refresh. But what styles should you go for to ensure you are keeping up with the latest trends?

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  • How Shutters Can Help Insulate Your Home
    9
    JUN

    How Shutters Can Help Insulate Your Home

    Rising fuel prices means families across the country are now looking at ways of cutting the size of their heating bills - and one of the key ways of doing this is to have made-to-measure shutters installed on your windows. Here the Bespoke Shutter Company, who specialise in supplying and installing plantation shutters in London and Hertfordshire, look at some of the reasons why they are so cost-effective – and provide some tips on how to maximise their energy efficiency.

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  • Key Reasons to Choose Shutters for Patio and French Doors
    15
    APR

    Key Reasons to Choose Shutters for Patio and French Doors

    Patio and French doors have been among the more popular home improvements of the past few years, as people like the idea of having an uninterrupted view of their own back garden and the world beyond. However, this can create some challenges when it comes to making sure your home is safe and secure, as well as regulating the temperature when they are open.

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