Mel’s picks

‘As much as I love care-free sunny days, I hate being cooped up inside when the mercury rises – that’s why I love shutters. They really can keep a lot of the heat out, while letting in a breeze from the open window – bliss! They also give a room a Mediterranean vibe, which reminds me of happy holidays.’

Richmond shaped shutters in custom colours, from £499 per sq m, Hillarys Orange three panel shutters, priced from £168 per sq m, California Shutters Sun yellow shutters, priced from £299 per sq m, Shutterly Fabulous