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Welcome to the iStyle Shutters Blog, where we provide expert advice on window coverings. Explore the latest trends, practical tips, and valuable insights on roller shutters, blinds, and awnings to make informed decisions for your home. Whether you’re renovating, upgrading, or seeking inspiration, our blog offers guidance on selecting the right products, enhancing insulation and security, understanding industry trends, and maintaining your window coverings. We’re here to help you create the perfect window solutions.

Plantation shutters for corner windows with white frames, green chairs, and garden view.

27 June 2025

Are Plantation Shutters for Corner Windows Worth It?

Sydney’s winters might not bring snow, but they sure get a chill, especially when it creeps…

Modern matte black tap in front of white plantation shutters in kitchen window.

24 June 2025

Should You Install Plantation Shutters in Kitchens?

Kitchens are one of the most active areas in any home, and selecting the right window…

Interior view of white home window shutters filtering natural light

20 June 2025

What Are the Best Home Window Shutters for Sydney Winter?

Winter in Sydney isn’t just a season — it’s a challenge for households trying to stay…

bright living room with white interior aluminium shutters on tall windows

15 June 2025

Which Rooms Suit Interior Aluminium Shutters Best?

Interior aluminium shutters offer a sleek, modern solution for homeowners seeking durability, energy efficiency, and style.…

White shutters on bathroom window above a built-in bathtub with natural light

12 June 2025

Are Shutters on Bathroom Window Good for Modern Homes?

Bathrooms in modern homes are no longer afterthoughts — they’ve become stylish, functional spaces where design…

A collage showing four indoor and outdoor settings featuring plantation shutters different types in black and white finishes.

2 June 2025

What Are the Different Types of Indoor Plantation Shutters?

Indoor plantation shutters offer more than a polished look — they shape your home’s comfort, privacy,…

White plantation shutters Sydney installed in a bright living room with two chairs and garden views

31 May 2025

How Can the Benefits of Plantation Shutters Improve Home Living in Sydney?

Sydney’s weather can be as changeable as a bag of mixed lollies—hot and humid one day,…

Close-up view of shutters on a window filtering natural light

21 May 2025

Can You Customise Shutters on a Window to Match Your Style?

Creating a seamless interior look isn’t just about furniture and flooring—it’s about every detail, right down…

Mounted white roller blinds sizes fitted across modern window panels for uniform light control

15 May 2025

How Do Roller Blinds Sizes Affect Fit and Functionality?

When choosing roller blinds for your home or office, size matters more than you might think.…

Closed black rolling window shutters installed on an exterior wall of a light-coloured rendered house.

9 May 2025

Are Rolling Window Shutters a Smart Investment for Homes?

In the unpredictable Aussie climate, keeping your home comfy can be a bit of a mission.…

White timber plantation shutters framing an open doorway, representing the best material for plantation shutters in homes.

6 May 2025

Which Types of Materials Are Best for Plantation Shutters?

Plantation shutters are a popular choice for homeowners looking to enhance the aesthetic appeal and functionality…

White plantation shutters installed in a bright corner bay window as part of a recent window shutter replacement.

1 May 2025

What Are the Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Window Shutters?

Window shutters do more than just look good—they protect your windows, regulate indoor temperatures, and offer…

Light streams through a blue sheer curtain over blinds, softly illuminating the window.

30 April 2025

Is Sheer Curtain Over Blinds Suitable for All Room Types?

When choosing window coverings, sheer curtains over blinds have become a popular and stylish option. But…

Close-up of timber basswood shutters, highlighting seasonal care for basswood shutters with light filtering through the slats.

29 April 2025

Do Basswood Plantation Shutters Require Seasonal Maintenance?

Basswood plantation shutters are a popular choice for homeowners and businesses in Sydney, offering both style…

A coastal home features elegant plantation shutters, offering shade and style by the sea.

17 April 2025

Why Are Plantation Shutters Popular in Coastal Homes?

If you live along the Australian coastline or you’re planning to build your dream beachside retreat,…

View of a window with a roller shutter. Consider the Roller Shutter Size when choosing.

13 April 2025

How Do You Choose the Right Size for Roller Shutters?

When it comes to enhancing the look and function of your windows, roller shutters are a…

Small green indoor plant on a window sill beside blockout roller blinds, partially rolled up.

8 April 2025

Are Blockout Roller Blinds Suitable for All Rooms?

Looking to upgrade your window coverings? Blockout roller blinds are a top choice for many Sydney…

Hand touching thick grey curtain blockout fabric, showcasing its texture and light-blocking quality for home interiors.

1 April 2025

Which Fabrics Are Best For Blockout Curtains?

When it comes to home decor, choosing the right curtains can have a significant impact on…

A close-up of external aluminium plantation shutters, partially open, showing horizontal slats with a blurred window view in the background.

28 March 2025

Are External Aluminium Plantation Shutters Ideal for All Climates?

External aluminium plantation shutters are popular for homeowners and businesses across Sydney. Their sleek design and…

Close-up of internal window shutters, not skylights on metal roofs. Light filters through partially open slats.

22 March 2025

Does Installing Plantation Shutters Affect Natural Light?

When considering window treatments for your home or office, you might wonder how installing plantation shutters…

Modern home with dark grey rust corrosion roller shutters on windows, featuring a tiled porch and green lawn.

20 March 2025

Are Roller Shutters Prone to Rust and Corrosion?

Roller shutters are a popular choice for both residential and commercial properties in Sydney. They offer…

Home with beige roller shutters for temperature control, improving insulation and protecting against external weather changes.

14 March 2025

Can Roller Shutters Help Control Indoor Temperatures?

If you’re looking for ways to improve your home’s insulation and energy efficiency, roller shutters might…

Floor-to-ceiling sheer curtains fabric filtering natural light in a modern space, creating an airy and elegant ambiance.

10 March 2025

What Are the Best Fabrics for Durable Sheer Curtains?

Sheer curtains are a popular choice in Sydney homes, offering a touch of elegance while allowing…

Two white plantation shutters on double windows. Do plantation shutters insulate? These ones offer a sleek, modern look.

6 March 2025

Do Plantation Shutters Help With Insulation?

Insulation plays a key role in keeping your home comfortable year-round. One often overlooked solution is…

White plantation shutters improve air quality in a room with a hanging fern.

27 February 2025

How Do Plantation Shutters Enhance Indoor Air Quality?

Plantation shutters are not just a stylish addition to enhance the overall comfort of your home—they…

Do Venetian blinds block out light? Close-up of white Venetian blinds partially open, allowing some natural light to pass through.

19 February 2025

Are Venetian Blinds Effective For Blocking Out Light?

Venetian blinds are a stylish and practical window covering, offering flexibility in light control and privacy.…

A white house with multiple roller shutters and a satellite dish. Do roller shutters reduce noise from outdoor disturbances?

10 February 2025

Do Roller Shutters Reduce Noise Pollution?

Are you constantly battling the racket from traffic, noisy neighbours, or just the general hustle and…

9 September 2022

The Difference Between Plantation Shutters and Venetian Blinds: Which is Best For Your Home

Many people ask us about the difference between Venetian blinds and Plantation shutters. They are both…

17 July 2021

Are Roller Blinds or Vertical Blinds Better Than Curtains?

If you’ve just invested into a new property to call home, or you’re renovating your Sydney…

23 June 2021

Which Rooms Require Shutters & Blinds?

When choosing the right blinds and shutters for your home, have you stopped to think which…

17 June 2021

How Effective Are Roller and Plantation Shutters for Insulation?

As we near the warmer months of spring and summer in Sydney, it becomes increasingly important…

23 May 2021

How to Dress Windows to Create Brighter, Larger Rooms

If the main priority in your modern Sydney home is to create a space that feels…

17 May 2021

Should Venetian and Vertical Blinds Be Light Or Dark?

Choosing Tones & Colours for Venetian & Vertical Blinds Wondering how to match the colour of…

23 April 2021

The Most Important Properties of Outdoor Awnings

When it comes to Outdoor Awnings for your home and garden, you should be sure that your investment…

17 April 2021

Why Do Outdoor Spaces Need Awnings?

Awnings can completely transform an outdoor space and, here at iStyle Shutters, we pride ourselves on…

23 March 2021

How to Pair Blinds and Shutters Together

For Sydney homeowners, combining window treatments can be hard to get right. Sometimes, one set of…

17 March 2021

Plantation Shutters Are More Than Style

Plantation Shutters are more than just the aesthetic choice. Whether ThermaStyle, basswood or aluminium, plantation shutters…

23 February 2021

Match Your Blinds and Shutters to the Style of Your Home

When redecorating, renovating or moving into your next home, make sure to always consider whether your…

17 February 2021

The Window Blinds Trends that Will Define 2021

At iStyle Shutters we pride ourselves on being the experts in Sydney trends when it comes…

23 January 2021

Plantation Shutters Are Still In Style, Now and Forever

Now & Forever: Plantation Shutters Will Always be in Style There’s a reason why classic, aluminium…

17 January 2021

Plantation Shutters on Sliding Door

Sliding doors are a convenient, attractive and highly functional addition to any home but finding the…

23 December 2020

ThermaStyle vs FauxWood Shutters: What’s The Best Option For Home?

It’s important to consider a range of factors when deciding on shutters for your home. This…

17 December 2020

Choosing Window Furnishings That Add Value to Your Home

Window furnishings can make a huge difference when it comes to the value of your home.…

23 November 2020

Best Window Furnishings for Wet Areas in Your Home

It’s challenging to find the right blinds or shutters for your kitchen, bathroom and laundry. You…

17 November 2020

Benefits of Vertical Blinds

Vertical blinds are an incredibly diverse, functional, aesthetically pleasing and unique way of covering a window.…

23 October 2020

Insulating Your Home – What’s the Best Window Covering Option?

In our homes, windows are one of the biggest culprits of heat loss in cold weather…

17 October 2020

Are Roller Blinds the Right Option for Your Home?

Roller blinds are a popular contemporary window covering option for a range of reasons. Consisting of…

23 September 2020

The Benefits of Venetian Blinds

Venetian blinds have been a popular choice for covering windows in homes and businesses for centuries…

17 September 2020

4 Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing Blinds or Shutters

When choosing blinds or shutters for our homes, there’s a lot of factors to consider, from…

23 August 2020

ThermaStyle vs. PVC Shutters

Plantation shutters are a popular window dressing option due to their rigidity, superior light control and…

17 August 2020

Blinds vs Shutters? What’s Right for Your Home?

With so many options, it can be difficult to decide which window covering is best suited…

23 July 2020

Best 5 Tips for Choosing Shutters for Your Home

Finding the right window shutters can complete your home. They make your spaces more beautiful and…

18 July 2019

Best 4 Reasons Why You Need To Replace Your Blinds With New Ones

When you choose a new window cover for your home, chances are that you want to…

23 June 2019

Top 4 Benefits of Installing Roller Blinds

Hands up if your home needs a fresh new look without breaking the bank? If you…

17 June 2019

How to Sell Your Home For More with Blinds or Shutters!

If you’re in the market of selling off your home, then you need to make changes…

29 May 2019

Change Simple Interiors Into Elegant Spaces With Plantation Shutters

If you’re looking for an interior design aspect to brighten up your home, then Plantation Shutters…

23 May 2019

Shutters: An Affordable Yet Stylish Way to Keep Warm this Winter

There’s seriously no debating it – the temperature is dropping in Australia, especially as we move…

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