Holiday 2026 | 17 In an industry where craftsmanship is being sidelined by mass production, one rising manufacturer has emerged to reshape the sector. MYT Shutters has earned a reputation for producing premium shutters that not only use the highest quality materials but also minimise its footprint on the environment. The independent shutter manufacturer has earned recognition for its exceptional work in the Leaders in Luxury Awards 2026. We heard more from Richard McIntyre, Head of UK Trade. MYT Shutters: Shedding Light on Sustainable Luxury which, when fully closed, creates a modern, flat finish. Unlike traditional shutters with overlapping blades, the blades in the Heritage Shutter align perfectly. This unique design brings a moment of luxury to an otherwise overlooked area in the home. Within the Heritage Collection, MYT Shutters offers three premium finish options. The Heritage Pure comes in paint or stain, with a smooth finish; the Heritage Natural, with a softly-textured woodgrain finish, also comes in paint or stain; and finally, the Heritage Luxury is made from premium Western Red Cedar and features a thicker blade, is made for both interior and exterior use, and is available in painted, oiled, or lacquered finish. “Our shutters are not defined by passing trends, but rather by timeless design and quality that lasts a lifetime,” said Richard. “By maintaining full control over the manufacturing process, we are able to ensure every shutter we produce is of the highest standards. We place much care and attention to only sourcing top quality materials to ensure a long-term, durable product.” Possessing full operational control also provides MYT Shutters with opportunities to embed environmental responsibility into every level. The team continuously seeks ways to reduce environmental impact, from sourcing sustainably to recycling during production. In 2023, it developed a groundbreaking method to reduce waste and plastic in its packaging, fashioning packaging moulds from leftover cardboard. This process has minimised the company’s cardboard waste, whilst eliminating 97% of plastic used in packaging. Looking ahead, MYT Shutters aspires to further integrate sustainability into its operations, looking beyond product innovation to find ways in which it can consistently reduce its carbon footprint. In the years to come, one of the team’s primary goals is to become completely paperless in its manufacturing processes. Where paper has already been significantly reduced through digitalisation, the company recognises that there is still room for improvement on many levels. By addressing seemingly small areas, such as transitioning to paperless, MYT Shutters strives to minimise its footprint and become even more sustainable through the upcoming years. The company will continue working towards this milestone whilst maintaining the highest standards of quality and excellence across its products, reaffirming precisely why we at LUXlife Magazine have recognised MYT Shutters as the Best International Shutter Manufacturer 2026. Contact: Richard McIntyre Company: MYT Shutters Web Address: www.mytshutters.com/uk/ he story of MYT Shutters began in 2006, propelled by one woman’s mission to transform homes and lives with beautiful, high-quality window coverings. The company started out as a small, local entity in Sydney, and has quickly evolved into an international entity under Founder and CEO Mei Dong’s leadership, now boasting offices across Australia, Europe, the UK, and Asia, as well as factories in Australia and China. MYT Shutters is one of the very few to own and operate its own factory and retains full control over sourcing and production. Unlike companies who source through external factories, the team plays an active role in maintaining the distinct level of quality for which MYT Shutters is renowned. For the last two decades, the team has leveraged this control to carefully build a brand centred around the highest standards of quality. The company maintains its luxury status through consistent innovation and exclusivity, an endeavour reflected in the 40+ patents it holds as of 2026. These patents reflect MYT Shutters’ ongoing commitment to developing premium products and features that are not offered anywhere else in the world, from the high-tech integrated tilting mechanism of its blades to the widest timber shutter panel on the market. “Excellence is our benchmark,” Richard told us. “It defines how we select and source materials, and how we treat those materials. At a time when corners are increasingly cut in the industry, transparency and quality matter more than ever. Homeowners deserve to know what materials they are bringing into their homes, and as such, MYT Shutters never uses any EWC or MDF to replace a real hardwood shutter. We believe that delivering quality and excellence is what sets us apart, and is what luxury truly means.” The Heritage Shutter stands as the crown jewel of MYT Shutters’ catalogue, part of the Designer Collection. It is a standout product within the window coverings industry, defined by its patented bevel edge blade T
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