Real Life Stories
Cambridge Shutters Transform French Doors for Hannah
Shutters were the answer for Hannah and David from Cambridge when they came to find a window treatment for their lounge french doors and side window.
Wood Shutters were not the natural first choice to dress the doors and windows but as Hannah explains, the Cambridge couple have become true shutter converts......
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"We thought of having roman blinds for the lounge window and curtains for the french doors. However we got the idea of wood shutters from a home magazine. Initially, we contacted a local cambridge shutters company who came and quoted us for MDF shutters. However I wanted to get other quotes and was recommended to call The California Shutters Company.
My initial reaction was my surprise at the price of the wood shutters you sell! The price of the MDF shutters from the Cambridge shutters company was around 3 times more than your wood shutters! While I know we were not getting the windows measured and the shutters installed, the price difference was just too big!
The customer service and support given when buying (and after buying) the shutters was fantastic. Chrissie was brilliant and marked up photos of our own windows, showing us where to measure for the shutters. She was also very helpful in advising which style of shutters to go for. I am very indecisive and would have taken for ever to make a decision so Chrissie was great!
There were no real problems when measuring the window for the shutters. The only challenge really was that our window was not straight but again with Chrissie advice we got over this.
My only advice to other shutters customers would be don't expect to pull then back every day like you would with curtains. Shutters look fantastic and look much better on my windows and french door that the UPVC of the windows. I love the push rod and the match the design of my windows perfectly.
What's the thing I love about my new shutters most of all? Peoples' reaction when they walk in and see them!"
The California Company Comment on your Project:
Thanks for much Hannah for taking the time to write back to us and tell us your story. We have heard from other people in Cambridge who have been quoted very high prices for MDF shutters so make sure you 'spread the good word' about The California Company.
I have to say, seeing your photos, you've don't a fantastic job. The french doors in particular are not completely straightforward but you've measured perfectly by the looks of it and the shutters fit superbly.
Well done, and you never know - you might be back for more if you win the next shutters draw!
