The living room is one of the main rooms in the home, it is where we gather to relax and unwind after a long day. Commonly situated at the front or back of the house, living room spaces can commonly suffer from privacy issues, harsh sunlight and more. When homeowners explore the option of installing living room shutters, knowing the benefits and the materials available are important. Here at California Shutters, we have compiled some of our most frequently asked questions to help you make your decision.

Extremely durable, vinyl shutters will not warp when in contact with water and steam. However, daily exposure to moisture mixed with everyday dust can make shutters look dull, so it is important to give them a regular wipe down. If you're unsure about cleaning your shutters and the best technique, we have provided some helpful information below.
 

Didn't think shutters for triangle windows were possible? The good news is that they are, and they're easier than you think to measure and install yourself. Here, we talk you through the process of measuring, ordering and installing shutters for triangle windows.

Outdoor noise can ruin the ambience of your home and prove to be distracting when trying to relax or sleep. However, the installation of stylish, yet practical shutters will help to reduce noise and ensure your space is a restful escape from the outside world.

Enjoy an endless summer by refreshing the home with shutters for a coastal influence. Instantly uplifting any room, beach house shutters will enhance your existing interior décor and add timeless style as well as much needed practical benefits to your space. 

This week we've been discussing Cafe style shutters with home renovator Hollie, and how they were so easy to install, even a golden retriever can do it!

French country style is known for its earthy tones and curved detailing, whilst, American interior décor consists of wood finishes and neutral tones such as light beige, grey and white. 
Installing chic shutters is a simple way to refresh your interiors whilst giving it a French or American flair.

We’ve been speaking to Katrina, home renovator and lover of dachshunds! Katrina has been talking to us about her bay window shutters and why she chose them over curtains or blinds.

We know that planning a loft conversion is a big job, and there are lots of moving parts for you to consider. Luckily, where your windows are concerned, we have got you covered (quite literally).
Keep reading to find out how shutters will be the perfect fit for your brand-new loft.

Today we’re California dreamin’ about period properties and talking to home renovator Bea about taking on the project of an Edwardian house, and how shutters perfectly complement her period property.

Times are uncertain, that's for sure. At California Shutters, we're committed to ensuring the safety of our staff and customers.

 Our office might all be working from home, but we're still here for you, answering all your questions on measuring and installing DIY shutters. 

This week we caught up with home renovator and interior lover Gemma Penfold (beech.tree.cottage) to find out about saying goodbye to city life and how she’s been renovating her new country house in Kent.

Including the addition of some gorgeous white Shutters!

Living rooms are both a sanctuary from the outside world and a space to relax and entertain in. We like our choice of decor to be practical and stylish, yet also comforting.

And which window dressing matches this description? Why, plantation shutters of course! Let’s get inspired by looking at some of our favourite living room shutters.
 

If you’re looking for cottage window ideas then look no further. There’s no wonky window you can’t fit shutters to!

We catch up with two of our customers, Becca Norwood (goldenfoxcottage) and Vicky Tilbury (thatchedcottagecotswolds) to discover how they added the Californian dream to their lovely houses with cottage shutters!


 

The bathroom window: small, overlooked and unappreciated. This room is often the last thought of when people are renovating or re-decorating their homes. With these affordable and stylish ideas, we can help you pick a bathroom window dressing that will reinvigorate this busy, yet often neglected room in your home.
 

If you and your partner have opposing tastes when it comes to home decor, it can be tricky to agree on a look that you both love. Here we present some timeless bathroom ideas that can help create the perfect balance in both your relationship and your home!
 

Plantation shutters are made up of several panels housed within a frame. These panels contain a rung of slats, also called louvers.

But what do these shutter slats do? And what is the right size of slat for your window? Here’s where we can help…
 

When choosing a window dressing for a bathroom, plantation shutters are the most practical design by far. With a streamlined finish and full privacy control they're the stylish addition your bathroom needs!

But bathroom windows can be prone to moisture build-up and direct contact with water, so which material would be best for your shutters? Let’s find out!  
 

When choosing shutters for your kitchen window, an important element to consider is which material works best.

Like bathrooms, kitchens are an area prone to moisture and direct contact with water, so this guide will help you choose which material is best for your kitchen shutters.

 

When Charlotte Valentine from @thehomethatmademe was looking for some window inspiration for her lovely Victorian home, she worked with California Shutters to achieve the desired look for her bay windows.

Here she tells us how she transformed her home with beautiful plantation shutters.
 

We pay a festive visit to Steffi Woodhatch’s lovely bungalow conversion in Newquay, where her white plantation shutters have brought a bit of California to the Cornish coast. Here she tells us why she’s dreaming of a White Shutter Christmas!
 

Sharon Hyatt-Mailes, known as @overatno_43 on Instagram, tells us about her Victorian semi-detached home, her sense of style and why she loves our cafe style shutters. 

A perennial favourite, there's a very good reason why white shutters often top DIYers' wish lists. Let's look into why this is the case and show off some of our happy customers' installations!

Before embarking on the journey of DIY shutters, you'll want to explore the styles on offer and consider whether they’ll work for you and your lifestyle. Here’s a concise guide to buying DIY shutters, giving you everything you need to know before deciding on your shutters.
 

The humble kitchen windowsill often remains overlooked – in more ways than one! So, let’s change our perceptions of its potential, shall we? If your kitchen windowsill area is looking a little bare these days, then let us offer some ideas that’ll add some much-needed charm.

Hygge made a big impression here in the UK some years ago, and it’s a design trend that’s sure to stay. But here at California Shutters we’re wondering: now that the warm weather’s here, what about shaking things up with some cool, Scandinavian, summer style? Let's pay a visit to Northern Europe...
 

One of our biggest projects yet, California Shutters recently fitted shutters to the windows and doors of a stunning London property for our annual shoot.

When a Brighton resident decided to install his own full height shutters, he was delighted with the results and the sense of achievement that followed.
 

With kitchens fast becoming the focal point in an increasing majority of homes, they need to be as visually appealing as they are practical. By choosing timeless kitchen elements, you'll save on money and avoid the hassle of having to remodel down the line. Here are our favourite design tips for a timeless kitchen. 

Moving into a new home can be stressful enough without having to worry about decorating once you’ve finally made it in. Save yourself some much-needed time and energy by getting inspired with these 10 helpful new house decoration ideas.

The table is an important investment when styling your kitchen or dining room. After all, you’ll be sitting around this table for many years to come. With the help of our friends at the Farmhouse Table Co, here's what you need to think about when selecting your table. 
 

If you’re planning on redecorating your children’s bedroom, a feature wall will totally transform the feel of their room. Here are our favourite ideas to get you started, including some out of this world ideas that’ll provide a real sense of fun. Create some space and reach for the stars!
 

If you’re embarking on a home renovation project in need of home decor ideas, then look no further than these 10 must-follow Instagram accounts – they're documenting every inch of their renovation progress and taking the Instagram interiors world by storm.

Looking for home office ideas to make your workspace more inspiring? You’ll love these tips from Instagram-styling expert, Rebecca Sterling from @rvk_loves.

Our guide to the best Black Friday deals to look out for if you're renovating a house on a budget.

Looking to create year-round cosiness in your home? Then wooden shutters are for you. Luxurious, warming and filled with character, here’s how to create your ideal look with our Grained Hardwood wooden shutter range.

Want your home to feel warm and inviting this autumn and winter? Our guest blogger Lucy Searle, Editor-in-Chief of RealHomes.com tells you five sure-fire ways with the latest home trends

Counting down the months or weeks to a new arrival? Create a fabulous scheme with these nursery room decor ideas.

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Want to give your home a unique look? This could be your opportunity. California Shutters are proud to announce an exclusive collaboration with a new, contemporary paint brand, Painthouse, who have have released 72 new colours in their debut collection, now available to colour match to any of our shutters. 

Put together a scheme both you and your children will love with these bedroom design ideas

Want to give your new-build home character and style? Shutters are the answer. Find out how they can benefit your place

Make waves with your interior design by bringing a simple, serene, seaside look to your home with these easy-to-achieve decorating tips to complement your white shutters.

Thinking about colourful shutters in your bedroom? Take a look at our colour palette ideas to help you achieve the perfect look

Want to give your home a style revamp? Creating a new look needn’t be a challenge. We’ve put together all you need to know to create the top interior design styles in your home, and (naturally) we’ll tell you which shutters work best in each. Here’s the lowdown…

Loft windows needn’t be tricky to dress. Shutters are smart and effective for dormer windows and skylights. Find out why...

More than just a style choice, shutters are the perfect window dressing for bedrooms for all sorts of practical reasons.

Shutters can be installed onto UPVC windows and doors, so whether you want to dress windows or a conservatory made from the material, find out how easy it is to add shading and privacy with our step by step guide. 

Summer’s coming, so why not freshen up your home with a bright, beach-inspired makeover? Here’s how to get nautical décor just right
 

Refresh every room for the new season with a pretty palette of shades. These spring decorating ideas will bring the tints of flowers, foliage and skies inside

There’s no need to invest in a lot of expensive products to get your place sparkling for the new season. Make it look its best in the sunshine with a few household basics and our fabulous spring cleaning tips

A dining room must be multi-functional – it’s where you’ll snack, socialise and even sort out your paperwork. How to decorate your dining room so that it can be easily transformed, whatever the occasion? Find out here

Feeling the chill indoors? Hating the long, dark evenings? Need some cold weather window coverings? Shutters will make your home feel warm, welcoming and less wintry. Find out how

Looking for great deals for your home on Black Friday? Discover our top tips on what to look for and where to buy interiors and DIY bargains

In the unlikely event that you ever need to repair your wooden shutters, here's an easy guide to help you restore them back to their former glory.

Love the strong geometry, rich colours and intricate detail of art deco style? While some trends come and go, art deco is one we never seem to tire of. Discover how to get the look in your living room

Extend the time you can spend in the conservatory this year with interior inspiration for keeping it inviting and cosy long after the summer’s gone

Think your bay window means you can’t have window shutters? Think again – we can custom create shutters for just about any window shape and style. Be inspired by our favourite ways to use them on bays – and find out why shutters are best for window dressing them

If you’re looking for interior inspiration, you’ll love the latest home trend: two tone interiors. Follow our style tips to get your room schemes just right

With summer approaching, mornings and evenings are getting ever lighter. Choose solid shutters to block out the light – and do much, much more.
 

Do you have an oddly-shaped window that’s a nightmare to find the right treatment for? Window shutters are a dream solution – as one California Shutters customer reveals
 

With spring approaching, it’s time to declutter untidy rooms and give your home a thorough clean.
Check out our clever, time-saving and downright unmissable cleaning tips for no-sweat results
 

Give your rooms the Scandinavian vibe that equals cosiness, warmth and much more. Here’s how to bring the happiness of hygge to your interiors

Planning home improvements for the year ahead? If you’re redecorating your bathroom, getting the window dressing right means shutters. 

Want to know what’s going to be hot for interiors this year? Get the lowdown on the looks you’ll love to bring into your home – and how to make them work beautifully

Unusual shaped windows can present a real challenge when it comes to finding suitable window coverings for them, and you may find yourself very limited in choice when it comes to curtains and blinds. Fortunately a solution is at hand in the form of bespoke special shape shutters – which can be custom built to fit any window, regardless of shape or size. 

In recent years there has been a steady increase in the adoption of American shutters in UK homes. These permanent, louvered shutters have long been ubiquitous in the States, and they are fast becoming a go-to solution for British homeowners who want an energy-efficient, attractive alternative to curtains and blinds.

Dramatic. Practical. Insulating. Secure. The benefits of solid shutters go on. Whether you opt for raised panels or shaker style; go neutral or bold, they’re sure to make an impact in your home.

As the name suggests, these are single, full-height shutters that cover the entire window and open as one unit. They are simple and elegant but give you a dramatic finish. If you're looking for standard door shutters, or shutters for French doors, this style is also a great choice.

Want to fit quality shutters in your home but worried about the installation process? We teamed up with The Home That Made Me blogger Charlotte Valentine who has recently fitted shutters in her home to show just how easy it is. Here’s her (abridged) review of installing our shutters from start to finish…

They’re the must-have room for buyers, but dressing rooms aren’t just fashionable: they’re a practical addition to a home, too. Here’s how to design yours in 10 easy steps

More grown up than a playroom and the ideal chill-out space for the whole family, a snug is a must-have room for anyone who loves to relax in style…

Love the laid back vibe of 1970s’ rooms but want to give yours a contemporary twist? Here’s how

While California Shutters have always been partnered with the UK's biggest and most well know hardware store B&Q - only now have we started a physical appearance in stores. 

Ready for some home improvement? When you’re DIYing, these are the insider secrets worth knowing to make your room refreshes and renovations simpler and quicker – and your results more professional looking. Hurrah!

The key to decorating an open-plan room is to zone and define the different areas within the space. You can do this with everything from furniture to focal points – follow our expert guide to find out how

Want the interiors of your home to look as good as those designed by the experts? Then step a little closer because we’re going to let you in on the secrets of the decorating professionals. Result? You’ll have the knowhow to make every room fantastic.

Ever since the Pantone colour of the year was named as Rose Quartz, a sultry pastel pink, interiors have been crazy for the dusty pastel shade. Here’s how to get the look right at home with a room-by-room guide.

Are your front and back gardens doing your home justice? If they’re nothing but a home for wheelie bins and a patch of paving or grass, it’s time to take them in hand. These easy makeovers will turn them from best ignored to best in class .

Giving your living room a new look? Find out how to get the best colour scheme, introduce pattern and pick the right furniture.

Want to revamp your kitchen diner so that it’s good looking and on trend as well as practical? Find out how here.

Want to update the country look you fell in love with last time you decorated? Or perhaps you want to soften your super smart (but unhomely) contemporary rooms? Here’s how.

Want to make your home stand out from the crowd in 2016? Tap into the latest trends, and use our clever decorating tricks to put yours streets ahead…

House going to be bursting at the seams with guests and gifts this Christmas? Here’s how to make your rooms feel a whole lot bigger – without actually building an extension…

Make sure the winter weather doesn’t make your home feel chilly. These are the items for your to-do list so you can stay cosy for the whole season.

Want your home to feel warm and welcoming without it looking like your parents’ house? Approach ‘cosy’ in a contemporary way with our interior design know-how…

Whether you’re planning a dedicated home office or simply a study space in a corner, follow our tips to get yours right first time.

Fitting and decorating an ensuite bathroom creates particular challenges. Check out our expert advice and get your room right first time.

Last night, California Shutters & our media company True Digital won the award for the best eCommerce design. Proving once and for all that our shutter-buying experience is the best you can get!

Hot on the catwalks last year, colour blocking has hit homes big time this year. Here’s how to use it (the right way) in your rooms to get maximum impact

It’s the first space you, your guests and – if selling’s on the agenda this autumn – potential buyers see when the front door’s opened, so give your hall a style boost. We have all the ideas you need.

Extending or knocking through to create a bigger kitchen that will include a diner and living area, too? Here’s how to plan your space and furnish it successfully.

Fallen for the simple beauty of Nordic interiors with their pale and interesting colour palette, tactile natural materials, and focus on great design? Scandi style can be a real winner for British homes as well, so find out how to get the look.

Whatever your interior style, use our expert tips to create a living space you’ll love.

After a look that’s fresh, space-expanding, easy to put together and timeless? Seaside chic can be a hit in any type of home, and whatever distance from the sea you live. Here’s how.

Yes, you want your home to look stylish, but for good looks that aren’t fleeting make your choices durable and easy to care for, too. Use our tips to create interiors that’ll stay gorgeous despite the best efforts of your other half, family, friends, pets...

Spring has arrived - hopefully, with summer fast behind it – so let the sunshine back into your home with these room-brightening ideas…

Fan of the five-star luxury look that doesn’t have to shout about how chic it is? Boutique hotel style can be yours wherever you live with our guide to getting the look.

Have you put some time aside in the Easter holidays to pep your house up? Here’s how to spend your time (and money) wisely…

A hot trend for the year ahead, industrial-style interiors suit both new and period properties. Here’s how to conjure up the look for your home

Think you’re not a do-it-yourselfer? Be prepared to change your mind. There are plenty of home improvements you can take on and save £££s. Try these... then give yourself a pat on the back.

Want to make your home a better place for you to live in – and have an eye to the day you come to sell? Make the improvements that’ll count in the future and ensure your pad’s plusher than ever.

Revamping your bedroom? Here’s how to get the new look right.

Love colour and pattern? Big on mixing and matching? Want a strong flavour of the 1950s and a distinctly cheerful home? Discover how to work the vintage look in every room.

We don’t know about you, but by January, we’ve spent enough time cooped up indoors, we’re fed up with tripping over Christmas presents and we’ve begun to think our homes are looking small and decidedly in need of a revamp. Then we realise we spent all our cash over the holidays… Despair not, people, we’ve got 10 easy ways to make your rooms feel bigger and brighter – with minimum spend!

Want to give your period property an authentic traditional feel? Find out how to get the look right first time with our expert guide…

A new year means a new start – or at least a few resolutions. Instead of depriving yourself of chips, chocolate or wine, why not focus on your home? A small change can be all that’s needed to create a fresh new look in every room. The added bonus is that while you’re thinking about your interiors, you won’t be focusing on what you’re missing out on –which in our experience makes it all the more tempting. Result all round.

If you’re a fan of sleek, modern interiors, clean lines and spacious, light-filled rooms, check out our guide to getting the contemporary look in your home.

Shutters: they look brilliant, can be made to measure any window or door, give you security and privacy but let in lots of light, and even improve your home’s insulation. What’s not to like?