Yearly Archives: 2014

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Conservatory_Plantation_Shutters

Plantation Shutters – Conservatory & Bedroom

Conservatory and Bedroom Shutters fitted in Donabate. Patricia chose Silk White Plantation Shutters with 2.5″ louvers and a centre tilt wand. The shutters look great and really complement the conservatory and bedroom. The family are delighted with them too… “The shutters are fabulous …They are a feature and not just blinds!” Contact us on 087-2128007 or michael@shuttersofdublin.com to arrange an appointment – we will fit our times to suit you – daytime, evenings, weekends, whatever’s best for you!  

Before & After – Plantation Shutters in Dublin 1

This terraced house in a quiet city centre cul-de-sac was rejuvenated with the addition of our Plantation Shutters.  Our client, Valerie, wanted shutters in the front and back of the house to help brighten up her rooms, and also to add privacy. The Plantation Shutters we installed were 2.5″ louver in Pearl with a hidden tilt wand.  The front of the house was transformed by replacing the old wooden blinds with the new Shutters which help define the windows and make the house look cleaner and brighter. Valerie had a blind in the downstairs room only, so the addition of the shutters has helped bring uniformity…

Before & After : Conservatory Plantation Shutters

Conservatory Plantation Shutters – From Unused Room to Favourite Space [pinterest] Our client originally contacted us to get a quotation for blinds for her conservatory. Upon seeing the space, we advised that Plantation Shutters would make a room out of the conservatory and would be more functional for heat retention and privacy. The client was concerned that Plantation Shutters would be too expensive, but once she received our quote, she realised how competitive our prices are. Susan thus opted for 2.5″ louver plantation shutters in Silk White with a Centre Tilt Wand for her windows and for her French Doors, she…

Clontarf Plantation Shutters

Plantation Shutters installed in Clontarf on Dormer Windows and a Curved Window [pinterest]   Our recent installation in Clontarf shows how great shutters look from the outside, on dormer windows and also on windows with a curve or slant.   The client chose 2.5″ louvers in Silk White (the most popular of all our sizes and colours!) with a centre tilt wand. To see our various Plantation Shutters – take a look at our Plantation Shutters page or book a FREE appointment here.  

Plantation Shutters in Kid’s Bedrooms or Nurseries

Are you looking for a solution for your children’s or nursery windows? [pinterest] Plantation Shutters are a great idea for kid’s bedrooms or nurseries, they are: 1 : Child Safe – with no cords or strings, shutters are completely child friendly 2 : Sleep Friendly – because of the adjustable nature of the louvers/slats, shutters block out a lot of light and noise helping to give them (and you) a decent night’s sleep! 3 : Temperature regulators – the shutters will act as another layer to your windows – which is perfect in both summer & winter to help regulate…

Not sure how to clean your Plantation Shutters? Help is at hand! How To Clean Plantation Shutters

Wooden or Plantation Shutters are really simple to clean and are great for allergy sufferers or houses with kids or pets – the key is to give them a quick wipe on a regular basis with a cloth or even a feather duster. How to clean Plantation Shutters for a more intense deep clean – follow these 2 simple steps and you’ll be done in no time! 1. Open the whole shutter away from the window and close the louvers (slats). With a damp cloth wipe the shutters from top to bottom. 2. Then open louvers and clean the sides of…

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BEFORE & AFTER : Period Red-Brick in Dublin 8, Window Plantation Shutters

This beautiful period red brick in Dublin 8 is revitalised with tier-on-tier plantation shutters. [pinterest] Because Claire was living on a busy street in Dublin’s city centre, she wanted not only a solution for her windows that provided privacy and noise reduction, but also one which looked great. Claire decided to fit her windows with plantation shutters, and, because she wanted to be able to open the top and bottom panels independently, she chose the tier-on-tier plantation shutters style.  Having this style gives Claire the freedom to open the tops or the bottoms of the shutters on her large Bay windows…

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Plantation Shutter Installation in Kilkenny, Ireland

Another happy customer…”Hi Michael, delighted with the shutters, great job! Thanks, Mike” Mike wanted plantation shutters for his two windows at the front of his house, one of which is a bay window. He chose 2.5″ louvers in Silk White with a side tilt wand for both windows – and they really make both the inside and outside of his house look great. Another example of how shutters really do fit in with all styles of window and home. To book your FREE consultation – please call Michael on 087-2128007 or email michael@shuttersofdublin.com   

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Will Plantation Shutters Make My Room Dark?

When we are out and about meeting people every day, a question we get asked a lot is ‘will plantation shutters make my room dark?’ The main thing to remember about Plantation Shutters is that they give you the ability to control how much light comes into your room.  Thus – if you want a bright, room with lots of light entering or you would like a more romantic, cozy feel – both are possible with Plantation Shutters. Creating a Bright Effect with Plantation Shutters You can set the mood in your room by considering the colour of the Shutters…

Lovely Plantation Shutter Installation in Dublin 8

Plantation Shutters, Dublin 8. We fitted the full front of Suzanne’s house fitted with interior Shutters. She chose 2.5″ louvers in Silk White with a hidden tilt wand. Thanks Suzanne for sending us in your lovely photos! 🙂 An added bonus, besides them looking great, is how much noise Plantation Shutters reduce from the outside – which can often be a consideration when people live on a busy road.  To contact Michael for an appointment, call 087-2128007 or email michael@shuttersofdublin.com. www.shuttersofdublin.com #interiors #style #interiordesign #ireland #plantationshutters

Looking for a window treatment solution with young kids in the house? Plantation Shutters & Pleated Blinds are your best bet!

Shutters and Pleated Blinds in Dublin 15 – With young children in the house, Joanne wanted a solution for her windows that would be low maintenance, safe, and also importantly, look good! We suggested she go ahead with getting Shutters on her windows but also to put Pleated Blinds on her French doors. These blinds are ideal for high traffic areas as they can be fully raised up over the door glass pane to the top of the door, and they also have no dangling cords rendering them extremely child safe! To hear more – contact Michael on 087-2128007 or…

Great Reasons to choose Shutters Of Dublin for your Plantation Shutters!

Do you want to get Plantation Shutters for your home but aren’t sure what to do next? Help is at hand – at Shutters Of Dublin, we are best placed to advise you on what will suit your home and have a large variety of Shutter styles, colours and materials. But why else would you choose us?? Primarily we are local, family-run business, which means you can expect an excellent level of customer service and also one point of contact throughout your dealings with us.  This also means that we can keep our costs low and don’t pass on high…