OpenShutters

Hampered by intense afternoon sun and high winds, the existing terraces and balconies in this three-level home in Vaucluse were transformed using OpenShutters retractable timber awnings and louvres. The solution not only improved thermal comfort but also maintained the stunning harbour views. Discover how OpenShutters’ range of louvres and awnings can enhance your next project by downloading this free Case Study.

Hosted every three years by the National Gallery of Victoria, the Rigg Design Prize is the highest accolade for contemporary Australian design. This year, Rigg Design Prize 2018 finalists Amber Road Design used bespoke screens from OpenShutters to help create a uniquely Australian space entitled ‘Take it Outside’. To learn more about the project, download this case study.

The Australian climate encourages unique design concepts and aesthetics that often blend the built and natural environment. With this in mind, the OpenShutter team have proven that the combination between superb workmanship and high-quality materials and finishes can result in an award-winning design that takes outdoor appreciation and living to the next level. To find out more on how to take your project from concept to completion with OpenShutters , download this free resource now.

As demand for stylish, contemporary “transterior” - transitional living spaces that straddle the threshold between the indoors and outdoors - spaces continues to grow, designers are searching for materials and systems that enable striking, complex modern design. To learn how louvres meet this demand, download this whitepaper.

As of March 2018, all windows less than 1.7m above the internal floor level and 2m above ground in NSW Strata Buildings must open no more than 12.5cm. Designed to protect children from serious injuries caused by falling from open windows, the new legislation has made the manipulation of external shutters difficult. To learn how internal shutters from OpenShutters address this problem, download this case study.

Across the country, designers and homeowners alike are investigating new means of balancing the need for privacy with light, views, and aesthetics. To learn how shutters can meet the demand for privacy and double as a striking design statement, download this free whitepaper.

To learn more about the quality assurance promised by Open Shutters, download this free eBook.

To learn more about the quality assurance promised by Open Shutters, download this free eBook.

As shutters are such a verstaile window furnishing, choosing the right product for each application can be a difficult task due to the variety of options. The wrong product can see a window having a shutter that isn't the best fit for its purpose which is why specifying the correct product is so important in a project. This guide explores the pros and cons of the most popular shutter materials, styles and finishes and the suitable applications and functionality of each.

Find out how the thermal performance of different shutters compare in this infographic.

This free white paper explores the current shutter market in Australia, and the key considerations when investing in shutters for residential and commercial projects.