Most shutter problems—stiff louvres, drooping panels, or swelling—start small and are caused by dust, humidity, or worn fixings rather than poor design. Catching these early usually means a simple adjustment rather than a full replacement. At Art Blinds, we’ve spent over 50 years fitting and fixing shutters across Essex, and…
Perfect Fit shutters clip straight into the beading of a uPVC window frame, so there’s no drilling, no wall fixings and no fuss. They give you the neat, integrated look of plantation shutters with everyday privacy and light control, which is exactly why they’ve become a firm favourite for uPVC…
Custom colour shutters let you go far beyond standard white — choosing from painted, stained, matte, satin, or gloss finishes in virtually any colour. The right finish depends on your room’s light direction, existing joinery, and how much fingerprint abuse your windows take on a daily basis. Always test physical…
Quick answer: Water-resistant and waterproof shutters—made from materials such as PVC, faux wood, and marine-grade ABS plastic—are the most practical window covering for kitchens, bathrooms, and wet rooms. They resist warping, mould, and rust while providing privacy and light control. Material choice depends on how much direct moisture the shutters…
Bay windows and conservatories are two of the trickiest spaces to dress well. Bay windows demand precision fitting across angles and sections, while conservatories need materials and louvre styles that handle heat, glare, and moisture. This guide walks through every major shutter style, what works where, and what to watch…
You’re sitting in your front room with a cup of tea, trying to enjoy the afternoon sun. Suddenly, you catch the eye of a dog walker peering straight through your window. We’ve all been there. Finding the sweet spot between natural daylight and keeping your home private can feel like…
We’ve all been there. You want to enjoy the morning sun in your living room, but opening the curtains puts you on full display to the entire street. Your choices are usually limited to sitting in a gloomy cave or feeling like you’re in a goldfish bowl. Finding the right…
Let’s be honest, choosing a new window treatment usually starts with a simple goal. You either want to stop the neighbours from seeing your questionable choice of pyjamas, or you want to stop shivering every time you walk past the living room window. But then you start looking at the…
Let’s be honest, choosing window dressings can be a right faff. One minute you’re wrestling with a tangled mess of Venetian blind cords, the next you’re trying to figure out why your brand-new curtains make your living room look like a gloomy Victorian parlour. It’s enough to make you want…
In general, vertical blinds need hardly any maintenance. Their vertical orientation means that dust settles on them more slowly than, say, a kitchen counter or window sill. With that said, vertical blinds can still attract grime, dirt, and debris and will need cleaning on occasion. Vertical blinds come in a range…
