If you are fed up with boring curtains or venetian blinds, you might be on the look put for something a little different. Maybe you have just moved house and want to put your mark on your new home; or maybe you want to revamp your existing house or apartment.

If you really want to look at something different, why not check out some of the custom solid plantation shutters available on the market today. They really stand out above the usual window coverings and are bound to make an impact.

They make a room into something to be proud of and you will be the envy of all your friends who will be jealous and wonder how on earth you can possibly afford them. The secret though, is that, as you measure and install them yourself, they are affordable as well as being totally different. (more...)

If you have always longed for designer shutters but always baulked at the price, Self install interior shutters might be the answer you have been looking for. They have the quality and design of professionally fitted shutters, they have the elegance and durability – but at vastly reduced prices, bringing self-installed shutters into the price range of many households.

Are they any good I hear you ask? The answer is a resounding yes. You have to remember that the only difference between these shutters and shutters that you might have to pay two or three times the price, is that they can be installed by any reasonably competent DIY person.

The quality is the same; the looks are the same, but at a fraction of the price. You still have the same stylish looks and hardwearing finish; the same designer feel and style. The only difference is that you do not have to fork out for a professional to measure and install them. (more...)

If you have ever longed for classic and elegant window shutters you may have thought that they were just too expensive for your budget – think again! They are now increasingly affordable as many suppliers offer DIY for window shutters.

Yes that's right – you can measure, order and install the window shutters yourself without having to pay for professionals to do the job for you. But does this mean that the shutters will look, well, a little amateurish and unprofessional?

Not a bit. With the extensive advice and help given by most major DIY shutter manufacturers, you will receive a professionally looking job for a fraction of the price. DIY shutters are surprisingly easy to measure and install and many of the suppliers give handy tips and advice on how to do the job to get the best results. (more...)

You can buy many types of DIY products online now, from nuts and screws to doors; but many people do not know that you can Buy DIY wood shutters online – did you? Many people assume that the process of measuring up and choosing their shutters has to be done by an expert. Plus of course the fitting which they imagine impossible to be done by an amateur.

But this is actually totally incorrect! Whereas it used to be a specialist business, some manufacturers now offer consumers the chance to buy window shutters online and it is not as difficult as you might think.

They offer help every step of the way, with the design process, the measuring, and the ordering and of course the installation. Much of this excellent support is in the form of manuals, photos and even videos so that you can tackle your DIY shutter project with confidence. (more...)

Let's face it, many homes that you walk into are fairly bland and lack atmosphere and elegance, however, shutters add a touch of class to any interior. One manufacturer of high quality shutters in the USA is The Shutter Store. They supply wood and synthetic shutters as well as a full range of DIY and designer shutters – you will be spoiled for choice!

The beauty is that everything can be done online, from ordering and choosing your finish to deciding what type of hinges and handles to fit. They have a handy online guide to measuring and fitting which makes it simple for any homeowner to do the whole process themselves – with the handy help of the Shutter Store of course!

They also offer a whole range of design tips and a custom colour service so that you can literally choose any shade or colour of your dreams! There are not many manufacturers of DIY products who offer such a wide ranging and bespoke service. (more...)