When it comes to window dressings, most people think of blinds and curtains, often overlooking the timeless charm of window shutters. Shutters offer a versatile, stylish, and practical solution, adding warmth, security, and a touch of luxury to your home. With a variety of styles and materials to choose from, understanding the differences and benefits can be overwhelming. Let’s explore the world of shutters and discover how they can transform your living spaces.
Interior shutters are essentially frames filled with either louvres or solid panels. These shutters can be folded back to reveal the window or kept closed with adjustable louvres to control light and privacy. Our collection includes wooden, composite MDF/vinyl, both available in a range of colours to match any décor, and vinyl shutters. Let's run through the different styles.
Full Height shutters run in one single unit from top to bottom – the "full height" of the window. They work in most rooms, but really create an impact with tall windows where you want to highlight the feature or where there's a large expanse of glass that would suit a row of shutters.
Tier on tier shutters come in upper and lower sections, which can be opened independently of each other. Use them wherever you have to balance both privacy and light needs, say in a bathroom or bedroom. They're also ideal for a home office, where the lower half can prevent prying eyes from seeing computer tech on display while the upper half can be open to allow enough light to flow in while you work.
Fitted to the lower part of the window only, Café style shutters provide a great blend of privacy and light. Ideal for front-facing windows that are overlooked, to prevent passers-by from looking in while still letting in light, they've even been known to stop dogs that bark as people walk past the windows! They also add character and are a great way of creating individuality in your home, as they're often seen as being less formal than traditional shutters.
As the name implies, Solid shutters are simply a single solid panel. You can choose to have them as full height, so the panel runs in one unit top to bottom, go tier on tier to have two solid panels, or mix and match with a louvre set. This is usually placed above the solid panel, which gives you a little more control over light, as solid shutters are an "all or nothing" style.
Tracked shutters are mounted on a track in the floor, allowing them to slide smoothly along, making them ideal for large windows, and most popular of all - doors. This style means that the shutters can be opened and closed with ease even if they're large, and that any door can be opened and closed easily without access being restricted. You’ll often see these referred to as bi-fold shutters, as they look similar to bi-fold doors when opened.
