31 Jan SHUTTERS TRANSFORM HOMES

Editorial in The Villager Newspaper 20.01.2017 page 13

Shutters have really increased in popularity over the past ten years as a great window treatment.  But shutters are more than just a lifestyle choice as they work where other window dressings struggle and instantly make a room feel bigger, brighter and updated.

They are made to measure to suit your needs, decor and budget, and offer a beautiful yet functional solution to nearly any window. Interior designers recommend them as they provide control over light and privacy and can be colour matched to any decor.

Eden House Shutters founder, Fernando Rodrigues has been designing and fitting shutters for over 17 years and his North Ascot Showroom is definitely the place to visit if you are thinking about shutters.  Fernando’s experience and skill in this area is seen in his design ability as he takes great consideration to ensure that the shutters look as good today as they will in years to come.  Some of his shutter designs fitted locally over 15 years ago still look fantastic and up to date today.

Fernando and his team are genuinely passionate about shutters with a strong ethos on customer care and service that keeps clients returning for more and recommending the company to friends and families.

They are extremely knowledgeable and are happy to take time, either at the Showroom or in a customer’s home, to help get the right look for the windows, decor and budget.

Fernando explains, “Our clients enjoy the peace of mind working with a well established local family business with a good reputation for design.  All our team are employed and not on commission which makes a big difference on how we interact with our clients.  We value the reputation we have built for excellent customer service and believe that it is listening to our customer and our attention to detail that is so important, especially as each shutter is bespoke.”

“Our clients are often surprised to discover that the cost of our shutters compares very favourably with that of the larger shutter suppliers.  We don’t try to compete with the nationwide companies with their large teams of sales reps.  We concentrate our efforts in supplying and fitting shutters in Ascot and up to 25 miles away; and on providing excellent local customer care, good products and workmanship and tidiness from our trained fitters. “

Function and style

Home owners looking for a stylish way to dress their windows within their budget find shutters are a good option as there is a price tier depending on the material, “We offer a variety of woods, MDF and a specialist waterproof material that is perfect for bathrooms or areas with high moisture”, explains Fernando. “Many people choose shutters where privacy is an issue and they don’t want to be overlooked but equally don’t want to block off the light.  Shutter louvres can be opened, tilted or closed allowing as much light in as required.  Unlike curtains which open or close and fabric blinds that are up or down.

Awkward shaped windows

Sue de Haro, Eden House Design Consultant says, “Shutters are perfect for windows that are tricky to dress with curtains or blinds and are particularly suited to the bay window, a very British architectural feature. Other shaped windows that shutters serve well are arched, round and curved.”

SHUTTER PROMOTION UNTIL 23rd February 2017.

Showroom: 1 New Road, North Ascot www.edenhouseshutters.co.uk  01344 890 282