This summer, 2012 the new opennshut plantation shutter and blind website went live, we hope you like the new design, the updated information and new way to order.
Opennshut.co.uk can supply window shutters, wooden blinds, and exterior shutters, choose from the DIY option or professionally fitted option. Below you can find some the new improved areas of the website:
General layout
This new site is split into sections across the top of the site, these show the main areas and products we supply. Everything you need to know about shutters, the DIY option, fitted shutters our exterior range and shuttermatch blinds can be accessed in the main tabs across the top of the website.
Page layouts
On the main advice pages, all the advice is spit into 3 sections, EASY, TECHNICAL and SAM’S TIP. Below this you can find the photo gallery, this is also split into sections, General, Technical, Tips & Advice, Video and Slideshows making it easy to find and view the information your looking for.
Window Guide
The window guide is a new way to order DIY shutters. If your a first time shutter buyer, all you need to do is locate your window style and choose the window that best matches your own and enter your sizes. The layout, design and louvre size etc are all pre-selected for you. Each section only provides advice on the window you have selected, making the DIY process simple.
Order Form
If you have lots of windows to order or they are all similar in design or style, then try the normal order form. All the options are dynamic and update as you proceed through each step making it impossible to order something you can’t have. You don’t have to remember what options or limitations there are, you will only be able to see what is available for each shutter type.
DIY
The DIY section is where you can find all the new measuring and fitting guides. We have really gone to town on these and have created individual guides for each window type. There are templates and detailed technical drawings highlighting the louvre protrusion for each frame type, examples of out of square windows and how the frames fit onto different window designs.
Shuttermatch
We now have a dedicated section on our shuttermatch wooden blinds with PDF templates, measuring and fitting guides, highlighted features and plenty of images to view.
Exterior shutters
You can can find lots more information about our range of exterior shutters, new photos and technical information can all be found on the advice pages.
Fitted shutters
You can find lots more information about our fitting service, how we measure and fit with details of our shutters, advice on design, louvre size and folding. Find photos of our fitters, testimonials and a survey request form.
Ask Sam
The automated Ask Sam section has been updated with new questions and answers, you can start to modify you question as you type as the system will pick out your keywords and list the relevant answers. You can quickly navigate around the site by entering in a keyword, shutter part or a particular design that your looking for.
Audio
On most of the key pages, you can find a useful audio help button in the top left hand corner of each page. This will provide an overview of the page your looking at highlighting the key features that are important.
Videos
There is a separate video page so you can quickly access videos on measuring or fitting.
Showroom
The online showroom has lots more photos that are split into useful easy to find sections, when your view each page you can browse through different photos showing the window from different angles, close ups, and louvres set at different positions. You can find slide shows and videos on some pages to.
Cookie policy
Keeping up to date with the latest European laws we have ensured the new website gets consent from our customers allowing us to use cookies.
Social
There is a much bigger social presence on this new site, with links to our new youtube channel, Facebook page and Google Plus page. On that note, if you like the information you find on the website please ‘like’ it and spread the word.