DIY Advent Calendar Ideas for the whole family!

Christmas is coming and we thought it would be great to post some ideas for filling homemade advent calendars. These are some of our favourite choices for 24 days of filling fun. For the Kids: Stickers Mini Play-Doh Match Box Cars Beads Rub-on Tattoos Skittles Bubbles Toothbrush Fun Stamp Glow Sticks Mini Ornament Chap Stick […]

Back Up and Running!-Just in time for Christmas!

Millenium Shutters is back up and running in our new location, and we’re ready to make your Christmas gifting extra special! From now until the end of December (2017), you can get 20% off your order just by mentioning this post! At MilleniumShutters.ca, we measure, custom manufacture and expertly install your new shutters so that […]

Millenium Shutters is Moving!

Don’t worry!  We aren’t going far.  We’ll be in the same complex in Aurora, but in a new and more updated shop that will allow us to serve you better . Your loyal support has helped us grow, and we wanted to thank you and let you know about our new home so that you […]

Spring Has Sprung-Checklist

It’s Just Around The Corner! Once again the weather is turning and we can get back outside and enjoy the warm sun! Here is a checklist of ‘spring cleaning’ items that you may want to complete now, so that you can take full advantage of the nice weather when it get here.  We hope this […]

Creating a Custom Curved Wood Shutter with Modern Horizontal Louvers-Step 2

…continued from Step 1 Back at the shop, the templates are used to make the frames to the exact size and shape of the curved window where they will be installed.  Once the frames are together, careful calculations are made to find the number of louvers (depending on size) that will be needed.  Also, their […]

Creating a Custom Curved Wood Shutter with Modern Horizontal Louvers-Step 1

Have you ever wondered how we do it? The process is quite something! To achieve a modern, functional, horizontal louvered shutter (not a stationary fan style arch or stepped louver-as with plastic shutters), custom wood shutters are the only way to go! To begin with, a template is made of the exact shape of the […]

Kitchen Makeover by Millenium Shutters & Blinds

This small kitchen was drab and lifeless.  A typical 1980’s plain Jane.  It was amazing to see it transform into a warm, modern, chef-worthy space on a moderate budget. First things first.  Millenium repaired and refurbished the kitchen cabinets adding modern hardware and a valence for under-counter lighting! A new stainless steel, chimney-style hood fan replaced […]

Eagle Project

Gord fashioned this eagle from a 2 x 10 board! Originally he perched on top of our flagpole at the cottage (for many years!).  Then, we needed to fell a dead birch tree and unfortunately, he was in the way! (poor guy).  Several pieces of him were broken and he was quite weathered anyway… We […]

Custom Bunk Beds!

Bunk Beds are a great solution for a cottage bunkie or kids room.  This custom bunk was made by Millenium Shutters & Blinds craftsmen, to fit into a 10′ x 10′ bunkie, leaving the maximum useable floor space. Custom (stained-to-match) shutters make this guest space cozy, private and adorable! Et Voila!

Spotted in Squamish B.C.!

At Millenium Shutters & Blinds we’re always on the lookout for interesting shutters! …and great places to visit! We seem to find lots of great Shutters on our travels.  Some old, some new, some on windows and some used in the most creative ways, so we’re going to share them with you!  And hopefully inspire you […]