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 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.

Dreaming of a White Christmas? Order your California Shutters by the 8th October for Christmas delivery, a huge 20% OFF AND the chance to WIN £500 to spend at The White Company. 

**Offer now closed. Stay tuned for our next collaboration!**

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. 

Got the post-vacation blues? Find out how to introduce some of that holiday magic to your rooms with these decorating ideas...

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 on to 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 guide. 

Solid panel shutters are a fabulous alternative to plantation shutters – here’s why you should choose them for your home

Café style plantation shutters are elegant and practical – plus they allow the daylight to flood into even the darkest of rooms

Looking for Mother’s Day ideas? Homemade gifts are hard to beat – here are just a few of our favourites; they’re quick and easy, too
 

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

The most stimulating and bold of shades, red is a wonderful colour that will transform and enliven your rooms. Follow our room-by-room guide to get it just right

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

Ensure the build-up to the festive season is fun by making your own decorations. From seasonal bakes to tree ornaments, here are our favourite DIY Christmas decorations to inspire you

Need to repair your wooden shutters? Follow our guide to fixing yours

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

It’s a brand-new year for kids so why not freshen up their rooms too. We’re giving you the chance to win a £300 Wayfair gift card to get your children’s rooms kitted out for the new year.

We love, love, love seeing our shutters looking right at home via your social media feeds. Take a look at a selection of these inspiring photos

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

Summer is the perfect time to refresh your home interior with a coastal inspired feel. Here’s how
 

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.
 

Considering selling your home in the near future? Clinch a quick sale by trying these tips to increase its value and to make it more attractive to buyers

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
 

Pantone’s Colour of the Year is Greenery – a shade inspired by nature that’s perfect for freshening up your rooms. Here’s how to decorate with it (without going overboard)

We are delighted to announce a new range of Scented-Shutters™ to our range. Below you'll see an example of Lemon Fresh, SeaSpray Mist & Strawberry Delight.

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.

Tier on tier shutters are the most flexible kind of shutters in our collection. They let you open the top section of shutter panels independently of the lower section. This makes them an ideal choice if you want to maintain privacy but still want to enjoy maximum light in your room. 

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.

The benefits of shutters are easy to understand – they are more durable than curtains and more stylish than blinds, they are easy to maintain and they do a great job of helping to insulate a room. What has traditionally held shutters back from widespread usage in this country is the cost of having them made and installed. However, this is now changing, thanks to made to measure shutters.

Open plan or divided? This is the big conundrum for many a homeowner. Both have their advantages and drawbacks, which makes it often a very tough decision. But what if you didn’t have to decide? By using shutters as partitions, you can achieve the same privacy and seclusion you would have with solid walls, but can also easily create an open plan space whenever you need to.

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.

Cafe style shutters cover only the lower section of your windows. They let in plenty of light and are perfect for rooms at street level, as they prevent passers-by from peering into your home. 
 

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…

Keep a tight rein on your budget now and there will be more left over for the Christmas festivities. Check out our five favourite methods for cutting down on spending – and even making a little spare cash 

Make sure the inside of your home is a cosy haven whatever the weather’s doing outside. Here are the very best strategies for warm and comfortable interiors

Warm up your home for winter with raw textures, deep pile rugs, shutters and cosy but cool colour schemes in a new (but totally affordable) take on naturals

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

With half term here, we’re heading at high speed towards the end of the year, so get going on the autumn jobs that demand not to be put off any longer. Here’s our top 10 of projects that will make your home a better place to live this season

Thought your granny’s house was dated? Look again – granny chic is a hot trend for the year ahead and there are plenty of ideas you could copy – but with a modern twist to make it work for 2017 and beyond…

Daylight’s going to be in even shorter supply when the clocks go back, but don’t despair. We’re going to give you the inside track on the strategies designers use to boost the light levels in every room

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…

Like the idea of winning £500 to spend at California Shutters this autumn?

Before you let potential purchasers through the door, make the final tweaks and add the finishing touches that’ll convince them your home is the one they want to buy. Use our guide to be the savviest seller on the street

Redesigning, redecorating or revamping your home and want it to be bang on trend? Here’s what every fashion-conscious house should have…

Love the rustic look but want it to feel modern – and even urban? Here’s how to create a country style that will even suit a city centre flat… 

Thinking of putting your place on the market? If you want to get maximum value in minimum time, it’s worth doing a little prep work first. These are the low-effort, low-cost projects that will help your home fulfil its potential

Want the inside track on making your home look interior designed? Sssshhh! Don’t tell anyone, but we’re giving away the trade secrets of interior stylists…

Linking the interior of your home with the exterior will make the living space appear larger. For room-expanding results without the cost and hassle of extending, check out our top tips.

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. 

Get your home and garden prepared now and save yourself time, money and trouble when autumn and winter arrive. Follow our checklist and you’ll be all set for the arrival of a new season

Guess the name of the dog and win £500 to spend at California Shutters!

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!

With the summer holidays looming, it’s time to get your home ship-shape before you’re occupied with kids and visitors – or getting ready for your own break. Here are some of our favourite organisation ideas for every area of your house or flat.

Inspired by the tropical colours of the Olympics venue to create your own bright, Brazilian interiors? Our step-by-step guide to Rio style will have you racing for the DIY store…

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 to get the sought-after designer look for your home without blowing the budget? Here’s how in nine easy steps…

You’re after a scheme with a nautical flavour but distinctly 2016 style? Use our expert guide to introducing the colours and textures of coastal landscapes that create beautiful rooms the contemporary way.

Want a bigger home without moving or extending? It’s yours! Just follow these (not quite but almost effortless) tips… starting with the easy stuff.

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.

Looking to spend the Bank Holiday fruitfully? Or maybe you’re devoting the whole of half term to sprucing up your home. Here’s what to tackle with minimum effort for maximum impact…

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.

Set to make the most of the long, light days? Be inspired by these easy-to-achieve ideas and prep your interiors and your outdoor space for the season.

Think you’re not up to improving your home yourself? We’ve got news for you. There are plenty of changes you can make that have fantastic results and that don’t need to involve getting someone in. Take a look.

What’s the most stylish buy you’ve ever made for your home? 

Ready to turn old-fashioned and tired furniture into a fabulous element of your room? Want to repurpose cast-offs into stunning decorative features? Check out these ideas for fashionably eclectic schemes.

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 .

Good news for anyone who owns a bunch of mismatched furniture and accessories – the eclectic look is bang on trend! Hang on, though, it’s a little more complicated than that… Find out how to make it work here

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

Give your living room a touch of comfortable clubhouse style and you can unwind like a millionaire from The Hamptons. We show you how. And, (ssssshhh), it needn’t cost a fortune

Spilled red wine on the carpet? Water shooting sideways out of the shower head? Fighting a losing battle with pet hair on the sofa? Try our favourite ways to sort out these household problems – and more.

Now winter’s behind us (fingers crossed), it’s time to give your house the once-over and sort out any small niggles before they turn into bigger problems. Follow our guide to get your place in good shape

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

Which colour are you using in your decorating this spring? On trend pink or a dramatic inky blue? A bold, summery yellow or a soothing turquoise?

Twiddling your thumbs over half term? Looking for an excuse to get a few home improvement jobs under your belt? Here are a few of our low-effort, inexpensive, easy-to-achieve transformations that will still give you plenty of wow factor.

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.

Lacking square metres at home? Tripping over the furniture, the dog and each other? When the walls are too close but moving is off the agenda and extending’s out of the question try these canny ways to make small rooms feel bigger.

Time to put your home on the market? Before you get an estate agent round, invest a little time and effort in your bricks and mortar. Discover the projects you need to take on to maximise the value and speed up the selling process.

Want all the impact without the outlay? Here’s how to redecorate to maximum effect and minimum spend…

Blue is back with a bang for 2016 – but the latest fashion isn’t for pastel or royal blue. Instead, think punchy, dramatic aquas. Here’s how to use it with style…

Is the clutter in your home giving you the January blues? Need to straighten up and make a fresh start? We can help. These are our favourite ways to get organised all round the house.

Decide on the improvements, changes and strategies that’ll make your home a better place to live in 2016. Here are some ideas you might like to make your own.

Whatever your resolution for your home, tell us about it and you could win £500 to spend with us.

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…

Don’t panic! Christmas may be looming, but there’s still enough time to make your rooms look gorgeous and get through everything else on your list. Try these strategies for last-minute seasonal style. 

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…

Want to award yourself an early Christmas present - £250 to spend on shutters with us?

Whether it’s part of an open-plan space, in a cosy niche, or it’s a separate room, discover how to ensure your dining area is functional, fab and Christmas entertaining-ready with our expert guide.

Think the gorgeous interiors you look at online and in magazines are out of your league? They don’t have to be. Get the looks you love without fretting about your credit limit with these money-saving but ultra-stylish strategies.

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…

Want to warm up your home this autumn by dressing your windows with our gorgeous, draught-rebuffing shutters? You could win £250 to spend on your next order with us if you enter our easy competition.

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.

Want your home to look its best over winter with minimum effort and spend? Got time to spare at half term? Get a few of these easy(ish) jobs under your belt. 

Looking back with fondness on the gorgeous gite you stayed in during the summer? We don’t blame you – French rustic style is so enduringly, effortlessly stylish it’s almost annoying. We say ‘almost’ because we happen to know all the secrets to recreating the look – and we’re more than happy to share them with our friends…

The evenings are dark and – when the clocks go back – they’re going to get even longer, but don’t despair. These are our favourite ways to boost the light in every room of your home.

Ready to transform the look of your home with shutters? Enter our competition and you could win £250 to spend on your order. You’re going to have to confess, though! 

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

Putting your home on the market this autumn? To help speed up a sale and maximise your return you need to show it off to its best advantage. Get ready with our expert guide to presentation.

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

Enduringly stylish, effortless to co-ordinate with, easy to put together, we can’t find a thing we don’t like about New England style. Here’s how to create it in your rooms

Want to start the autumn in style by dressing your windows with our gorgeous shutters? You could win £250 to spend on your order if you enter our easy competition. The start of autumn brings fabulous colour to the countryside, garden and, if you’re decorating, your home, too – including for your shutters when you use our Colour Match Service, which allows you to specify exactly the colour you want. So, we want to know: what’s your favourite autumn colour?

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.

Yes, we know we’re slap bang in the middle of the summer holidays but it won’t be long before the weather gets colder, windier and wetter - and your house starts to spring leaks and draughts. You won’t even notice any of that though if you take our advice now because you’ll be snuggled up all warm and cosy indoors…

Do it yourself and you can give your home good looks that would be out of reach if you had to get someone in – plus save your readies for the areas of life where DIYing isn’t an option. Take a look at ways to make big savings.

The very best kids’ rooms grow with the children who live in them, whether tots or teens. So, if you’re about to redesign your child’s bedroom, check out our expert guide so that all your hard work lasts and lasts...

Loved the colours, patterns and look of the place where you holidayed? There’s no need to leave it all behind you. Discover how to give your home a twist of global style once you’ve unpacked your cases.

Have you got a view from one of your windows you’d rather not see every day? Or perhaps your neighbours have a great view of you when you’re indoors? Our plantation shutters are the perfect solution: they disguise an ugly view, give you plenty of privacy and still let in lots of daylight. Oh, and they look super stylish, too. So if you’re poised to buy our (already affordable) DIY plantation shutters, why not enter our competition and you could win £250 off your bill?

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.

When you want to renovate your home, there are plenty of projects that look difficult but which you can happily take on yourself – and achieve professional results – as well as a few that really do require an expert. Discover which is which with our guide.

Are you thinking of ordering plantation shutters or blinds from us in the near future? Enter our competition and you could win £250 off your bill!

Psssttt! We’re going to let you in on a secret. Home decorating that looks fabulous doesn’t equal home decorating that costs a fortune. These are the interior design tricks that will bring fabulous results with the minimum of expenditure.

Want a luxurious look for your rooms but lack the cash of a Premiership footballer? A combination of DIY and simple style tricks will help you get chic on the cheap…

Home and garden looking a little tired? Pep them up with these easy to achieve, affordable and (pretty) quick ideas.

Giving a room an eye-catching feature - or making more of its biggest plus point – can transform a bland, boxy space into one that’s pure fabulousness. Try just one of these clever tricks to reap the rewards instantly…

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.

Do you need help with your DIY? If you tell us your DIY need or show us your DIY disaster you could win £250 to spend at B&Q on all the tools and materials you need.

Want to be eco-aware when you’re shopping for your home, using it from day to day, and making it look its best? Discover the options that will make your interiors greener.

Does your house need an injection of the wow factor? Do you lack the time, money or elbow grease for fancy decorating schemes? Try these five tricks in your home – you’ll be happy to know their impact is out of all proportion to the effort involved…

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.

Want a stylish sanctuary rather than a wash-and-go room? Discover all the know-how you’ll need to create a beautiful bathroom.

Can’t resist sunny yellow? Adore blossom pink? Fallen for gorgeous grey? Find sea blue oh-so calming? We want to know which colour you think is just perfect – and if you show us, you could win a £250 voucher to spend on Dulux paints, so you can refresh your rooms in the colour you love (and a few more besides).

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.

Planning to decorate your home this Easter? To help you revamp your home, California Shutters has got together with B&Q to offer you the chance to win a £250 voucher to spend at B&Q on paint, wallpaper, furnishings, shutters... whatever you need to give your home a fabulous new look.

Redesigning your kitchen? Here’s how to get it right first time.

Want to create a home that has lasting style? Discover the changes you can make that’ll mean your rooms stay in style and retain their good looks in the face of daily life.  

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.

Selling up? Before you invite potential buyers around to view, get your house in tip top condition so you get the best price and a double-quick sale…

California Shutters is launching a brand-new shutter range, and to celebrate we’re offering you the chance to win a £250 voucher to spend on our new shutters.

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…

Cautious when it comes to colour? If you’d love to use more, but just aren’t sure how, you’ve come to the right place. Make it a hit in your home with our expert advice.

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.

And the winner of a £500 voucher to spend with us is…

Doing up your living room on a tight budget, but want to avoid a cut-price look? Our expert design advice tips will give you an elegant finish without smashing your bank balance. Try one and you’ll see an instant improvement… try more than one and your room will be fabulously unrecognisable.

Rooms not as light-filled as you’d like them to be? There are cures for the gloom that don’t involve knocking down walls. Find out how to go from a needs-the-light-on-all-day room to a bright and beautiful space.

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.

You’ve turned on the heating, dug out your woolly socks and snuggled up with a cup of hot chocolate – or a glass of something red – and yet your home doesn’t feel quite cosy enough all the same. Don’t despair! You don’t need to crank up the thermostat to bank-balance threatening levels to take the chill off. Use our strategies to create a wonderfully warm atmosphere.

You might be renting long term, saving up, trying out a new town or between properties. Whatever the reason, if you don’t own your own house or flat, you still want to call it home and that means creating the interiors you love. So, don’t sit there staring at the landlord’s terrible choice of curtains when our solutions could have you loving where you live.

California Shutters, makers of top quality designer shutters and blinds, is launching its blog (you may have noticed), packed with ideas and expertise on window treatments, home decorating and interiors. To celebrate, we’re offering you the chance to win a £500 voucher to spend with us on shutters. Simply like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter or Pinterest and you’ll be automatically entered into the draw.

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?