Shutters and awnings
Material choices
Top-of-the-range hardwood shutters can be painted or stained to reveal the grain pattern. ‘The beauty of hardwood shutters is how durable, robust and low maintenance they are, making them a long-lasting window covering that will add value to your home,’ says Abigail Chalk from Clement Browne (clementbrowne.co.uk).
Look for timber certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), as it’s guaranteed to be sustainable. Shutters made from paulownia, basswood, poplar or elm are a significant investment and prices vary according to type and whether you have them professionally installed. Composites such as MDF or
