We love Halloween! Walking through the streets of Oxford and seeing the beautiful decorations in the windows of homeowners who are looking forward to celebrating fills us with joy! This feeling is made even better when you see a beautiful spooky window setting that is finished perfectly by The Oxford Shutter Company’s shutters.
This month, we look at the beauty of dressing your shutters for the spookiest season of the year and how to incorporate your home into your designs.
Choose beautiful autumnal decorations for dressing your shutters
There is often nothing better than seeing a beautifully finished window decoration. With a wide variety of decorating ideas available to incorporate into your bay window and shutters, it’s no wonder window setting decor is becoming more and more popular! Enhanced by the natural light flooding through wooden shutters during the day, it can leave you feeling as though the winter months are well and truly upon us.
To get the best from your window, firstly take a look at the colours you have used throughout the room. Trying to stay in keeping with the existing colours will give a seamless feel to your decoration, and from the outside look like your decor is just inviting you in! Using recycled products and items you have found in the garden when dressing your shutters, such as unique sticks and twigs and boldly coloured leaves, will also bring a natural sense of inviting the outside into your home. Top this off with some fairy lights so that when the winter sun sets, your window setting can continue to light up your evening.
For those looking to decorate their windows as a bold statement, particularly for Halloween, ensure you don’t overfill those windows as they could end up looking cluttered and messy. Choose some artful decorations, and don’t forget your pumpkins! Check your window from inside and out to show off your skills to passers-by as well as your house guests!
Your shutters – a window dressing themselves
The beauty of having window shutters in your home is that they in themselves can be a great decoration that finishes your windows and room. Shutters are tastefully designed and thanks to the wide variety available, they can fit well into your home no matter your window size or shape. Shutters offer an extra layer of protection to your windows in both security and heat-retaining functions, meaning your energy bills will get lower, and your house will feel warmer for longer.
Another benefit of having shutters is that they can let in the perfect amount of light, which you control. If it’s a blaring summers day and you need your room to stay a little darker and cooler, simply close your shutters. On winter days where the sun is weaker, open your shutters fully to let in maximum light and warm your room without turning the central heating dial!
Not only are window shutters practical, but they also offer beautiful finishes to your room. Often, those who install shutters feel that the area is entirely and doesn’t need any further decoration. Choosing to have your shutters installed by a reputable company like The Oxford Shutter Company means that your bespoke shutters will be designed and installed perfectly to your window specifications and will last a lifetime.
Taking care whilst dressing your shutters for Halloween
If you are decorating your window, you need to know how to look after your shutters whilst decorating to make sure they don’t get damaged. Shutters are generally hardwearing and can stand some weight and movement, but check out our top tips to ensure they are not damaged beyond repair:
Don’t hang heavy items from your shutters – this can damage the slats and scratch the wood.
Ensure your shutters have a clear pathway to move back and forth – if you put items in the way, you will not be able to close your shutters properly.
Keep your shutters clean when your windows are dressed – more items may attract more dust, and therefore your shutters will need to be dusted to keep clean.
Don’t stick items to your shutters – sticking decorations to your shutters may result in a sticky residue being left behind that could attract dust and become more difficult to remove.
Whilst there may be a few points above to consider, using your shutters in your Halloween decorations is still a fun and achievable idea. Dressing your shutters with spooky cobwebs, or hiding spiders in between various slats will create a spooky vibe with unique window coverings that spook your trick or treaters!
Choose The Oxford Shutter Company for high-quality home shutters
The Oxford Shutter Company has an extensive range of shutters perfect for even the most unique of homes. All of our shutter designs offer energy efficiency and a high-quality look, so whether you are choosing plantation shutters or cafe style shutters, they will only enhance the look and feel of your home once your shutters have been installed.
If you are looking for more information about shutter design and installation, or you would like to book a free no-obligation quote, get in touch with our experienced and friendly team today and see how we can finish your windows to benefit you through every season! The Oxford Shutter Company, dressing your shutters for Halloween in 2021
Dressing your shutters for Halloween in 2021 to impress your neighbours
We love Halloween! Walking through the streets of Oxford and seeing the beautiful decorations in the windows of homeowners who are looking forward to celebrating fills us with joy! This feeling is made even better when you see a beautiful spooky window setting that is finished perfectly by The Oxford Shutter Company’s shutters.
This month, we look at the beauty of dressing your shutters for the spookiest season of the year and how to incorporate your home into your designs.
Choose beautiful autumnal decorations for dressing your shutters
There is often nothing better than seeing a beautifully finished window decoration. With a wide variety of decorating ideas available to incorporate into your bay window and shutters, it’s no wonder window setting decor is becoming more and more popular! Enhanced by the natural light flooding through wooden shutters during the day, it can leave you feeling as though the winter months are well and truly upon us.
To get the best from your window, firstly take a look at the colours you have used throughout the room. Trying to stay in keeping with the existing colours will give a seamless feel to your decoration, and from the outside look like your decor is just inviting you in! Using recycled products and items you have found in the garden when dressing your shutters, such as unique sticks and twigs and boldly coloured leaves, will also bring a natural sense of inviting the outside into your home. Top this off with some fairy lights so that when the winter sun sets, your window setting can continue to light up your evening.
For those looking to decorate their windows as a bold statement, particularly for Halloween, ensure you don’t overfill those windows as they could end up looking cluttered and messy. Choose some artful decorations, and don’t forget your pumpkins! Check your window from inside and out to show off your skills to passers-by as well as your house guests!
Your shutters – a window dressing themselves
The beauty of having window shutters in your home is that they in themselves can be a great decoration that finishes your windows and room. Shutters are tastefully designed and thanks to the wide variety available, they can fit well into your home no matter your window size or shape. Shutters offer an extra layer of protection to your windows in both security and heat-retaining functions, meaning your energy bills will get lower, and your house will feel warmer for longer.
Another benefit of having shutters is that they can let in the perfect amount of light, which you control. If it’s a blaring summers day and you need your room to stay a little darker and cooler, simply close your shutters. On winter days where the sun is weaker, open your shutters fully to let in maximum light and warm your room without turning the central heating dial!
Not only are window shutters practical, but they also offer beautiful finishes to your room. Often, those who install shutters feel that the area is entirely and doesn’t need any further decoration. Choosing to have your shutters installed by a reputable company like The Oxford Shutter Company means that your bespoke shutters will be designed and installed perfectly to your window specifications and will last a lifetime.
Taking care whilst dressing your shutters for Halloween
If you are decorating your window, you need to know how to look after your shutters whilst decorating to make sure they don’t get damaged. Shutters are generally hardwearing and can stand some weight and movement, but check out our top tips to ensure they are not damaged beyond repair:
Whilst there may be a few points above to consider, using your shutters in your Halloween decorations is still a fun and achievable idea. Dressing your shutters with spooky cobwebs, or hiding spiders in between various slats will create a spooky vibe with unique window coverings that spook your trick or treaters!
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Choose The Oxford Shutter Company for high-quality home shutters
The Oxford Shutter Company has an extensive range of shutters perfect for even the most unique of homes. All of our shutter designs offer energy efficiency and a high-quality look, so whether you are choosing plantation shutters or cafe style shutters, they will only enhance the look and feel of your home once your shutters have been installed.
If you are looking for more information about shutter design and installation, or you would like to book a free no-obligation quote, get in touch with our experienced and friendly team today and see how we can finish your windows to benefit you through every season! The Oxford Shutter Company, dressing your shutters for Halloween in 2021