Hanneleze Kruger had a stunning start to summer when she won R5 000 worth of AMERICAN shutters or blinds in our Summer Temptation competition!

Her summer temptation, ‘Picnic under massive oak trees. Running with rolled up jeans through slips and streams,’ inspired this home décor inspiration board…

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From bare feet sunken in golden sea sand, to lazy afternoons on a hammock, to the smell of fresh summer rain on hot clay ground, the hundreds of entries we received to our Summer Temptation competition certainly made choosing just four finalists very difficult. Thankfully the judging is now in your hands.

Cast a vote for your favourite summer inspiration board and you could win a subscription to a home décor magazine!

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See the finalists’ inspiration boards and find out how to get the look…

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Who could resist a delicious ice-cream on a hot summer’s day?! This finalist’s summer temptation inspired the design of a baby girl’s nursery.

If you think this inspiration board is sweet, vote for it and you could win a subscription to a home décor magazine!

Summer temptation inspiration: “Ice-cream cones and bright summer dressesâ€� – Rabelani Mutondwa

The result…

Get the look:

• Bright but soft and sweet, this is a lovely look for a little girl’s bedroom and our cordless cellular blind shades fit the bill perfectly!
• If you would like a room to ‘grow up’ with your daughter, opt for a white base in walls, blinds and shutters, and accessorise with the summery ice-cream colours. As your daughter gets older, change the theme or colour scheme by simply by updating soft furnishings and accessories.

Get the AMERICAN shutters’ product: Cellular shade blinds

• Made up of two or more layers of material which are joined at the pleats, cellular shade blinds have honeycomb shaped compartments which trap air and thereby increase both heat and sound insulation.
• Cordless cellular shade blinds are ideal for children’s rooms because, as every parent knows blinds’ cords are tempting for little hands and accidents can happen in a matter of seconds!
• Available in a wide range of colours, these shades suit not only nurseries and children’s bedrooms, but are perfect for most living spaces.
• Click here to read more about Cellular shade blinds.

Did this summer temptation speak to you?

Vote for this inspiration board by commenting below or by ‘liking’ it on our Facebook fan page. You could help Rabelani win R5 000 worth of AMERICAN shutters and/or blinds and you might win a subscription for a popular home décor magazine! Terms and conditions apply.

Click here to see the other finalists.

This summer temptation competition finalist reminded us what a delight it is to kick off one’s shoes and enjoy the simple, natural pleasures of summer.

If you love this inspiration board, vote for it and you could win a subscription to a home décor magazine!

Summer temptation inspiration: “Picnic under massive oak trees. Running with rolled up jeans through slips and streams.â€� – Hanneleze Kruger

The result…

Get the look:

• Create a sense of serenity by arranging seating to maximise comfort while allowing for a visual flow throughout the room.
• Complement a dark wood and white room with nature-inspired soft furnishings in light brown, sand, cream and a light watery blue.
• Soften the look by adding natural textured accessories like woven mats and baskets.

Get the AMERICAN shutters’ product: Decowood shutters

• Made from engineered wood panels, known as Superwood, the Decowood range of shutters are AMERICAN shutters’ most eco-friendly.
• Coated with a patented polypropylene finish, the shutters are extremely durable and 100% environmentally safe.
• The UV inhibitors protect the shutters against fading and yellowing.
• Available in 3 louvre sizes – 62, 89 and 114mm – and with 3 tilt rod options – traditional, offset and secret tilt and a variety of frame choices, the Decowood shutters finish off any space in true customised style.
• Decowood shutters are well priced and an excellent choice when the budget is stretched.
• Click here to read more about Decowood shutters

Did this summer temptation speak to you?

Vote for this inspiration board by commenting below or by ‘liking’ it on our Facebook fan page. You could help Hanneleze win R5 000 worth of AMERICAN shutters and/or blinds and you might win a subscription for a popular home décor magazine! Terms and conditions apply.

Click here to see the other finalists.

Summer is more than sunshine and blue skies; it’s a time to enjoy culinary delights cooked outdoors with friends.

If this inspiration board whet your appetite for summer home décor, vote for it and you could win a subscription to a home décor magazine!

Summer temptation: “Sipping chilled wine next to the pool to the sounds of Freshlyground while prawns drenched in coriander and lime sizzle in the skottle!â€� – Karen Larsen

The result…

Get the look:

• If you have a room that doesn’t get much sun, turn up the heat this summer by painting walls a warm shade of lemon or hot lime.
• Accessorise the room with sizzling shades of orange and red.
• Match shutters to the dark wooden floors and give definition to this sumptuously hot room!

Get the AMERICAN shutters’ product: Black Walnut Normandy shutters

• Normandy shutters are strong, have a silky satin consistently knot-free appearance.
• Reinforced with engineered stiles, made by bonding multiple layers of wood together to bolster the stability of the stile, Normandy shutters offers a robust shutter support system.
• Naturally a honey shade, we can match the shade of the shutters to your colour scheme using either solid colours or stains. Each shutter will be sanded by hand and five coats of paint or stain will be applied for a vibrant fade-resistant finish.
• Made from the hardwood of Kiri trees, Normandy shutters are naturally resistant to beetle, wood borer and has one of the highest strength to weight ratios which means they resist warping.
• Click here to read more about Normandy shutters.

Did this summer temptation speak to you?

Vote for this inspiration board by commenting below or by ‘liking’ it on our Facebook fan page. You could help Karen win R5 000 worth of AMERICAN shutters and/or blinds and you might win a subscription for a popular home décor magazine! Terms and conditions apply.

Click here to see the other finalists.

This inspiration board is all about kicking back in style and feeling like you’re on a summer holiday every day!

It’s one of four summer temptation competition finalists and if you like it, vote for it and you could win a subscription to a home décor magazine!

Summer temptation inspiration: “Ice cold beer and powder white beaches.â€� – Brandon van Schalkwyk

The result…

Get the look:

• Clean lines and a superb view; recreate this look in your sunroom or enclosed patio by keeping décor to a minimum and allowing AMERICAN shutters to frame the horizon.
• Control the light by adjusting the louvres or open shutters to enjoy an uninterrupted view.
• Our by-pass shutters are ideal to melt the indoors and outdoors during the summer months.
• Remove carpeting and either fit warm wooden floors or stain a concrete floor white to reflect powder white beaches.

Get the AMERICAN shutters’ product: Normandy shutters

• Made from the wood of the Kiri tree, one of the fastest growing tree species, the timber has a beautiful light honey to blond colour, an extraordinary wood grain and a silky, satin appearance.
• Excellent thermal qualities make these shutters perfect for keeping a space cool in summer.
• With a palette of natural and solid colours or stains to choose from or the option of custom colour finish matched to any paint you choose, these shutters complement and enhance any design space.
• They can be made to fit in special and unusual shapes such as arches, triangles, circles etc.
• Click here to read more about Normandy shutters.

Did this summer temptation speak to you?

Vote for this inspiration board by commenting below or by ‘liking’ it on our Facebook fan page. You could help Brandon win R5 000 worth of AMERICAN shutters and/or blinds and you might win a subscription for a popular home décor magazine! Terms and conditions apply.

Click here to see the other finalists.

Share your summer temptation and if selected, we’ll translate it into a personalised summer design board and you could win R5 000 worth of AMERICAN shutters and blinds! Click here to enter.

And to inspire you, here’s our first summer style board. We’re calling it ‘The Beach Party.’

The inspiration: A pair of flip flops, a bright blue beach ball and a summer cocktail.

The result…

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