The Different Styles Of Shutters

Shutters can provide the ideal solution to compliment your window space, whether you are looking for ultimate privacy, noise insulation or the ability to have real control over the levels of light entering your room. There is probably a greater range of shutters than you think, from popular solutions, such as shutters that cover the full height of the window, to Café Style shutters to give the balance between light and privacy. They can also come in variety of woods and colours to suit the aesthetic that you are after.

The most versatile style of interior shutters, and therefore the most popular, is the Full Height Shutter. As the name suggests these shutters are designed to cover the full height of the window space and usually come with a mid rail. Their flexibility, however, derives from the ability to control the louvres and individual sections of the panels to tailor the flow of light, and privacy levels, to suit your needs. As a result they are also ideal for use on Velux windows, particularly when used in conjunction with a remote control to open and close the louvres.

If you are looking for more of a balance between the amount of light entering the room and privacy, the Café Style Shutter may be more appropriate than a Full Height shutter. This style employs a shutter on only the lower half of the window to keep prying eyes out whilst keeping the top half free to allow sunlight in. This style is therefore perfect for windows in town houses, particularly those at ground level.

For the greatest degree of control over the balance between light and privacy, Tier on Tier shutters are designed with separate panels on the top and bottom half of your window space which can be operated independently. However to achieve the highest levels of noise, light and privacy insulation the best solution is Solid shutters. These traditionally styled shutters also provide the highest levels of security and can be purchased to cover either the full height of your window space or individual panels.

Moreover, you can find a diverse range of louvred shutters in special shapes that you may not have previously considered, but which may be ideal for your unique requirements. Whatever your window space, whether an attic window, an arched window, a porthole window or even a cupboard under the stairs, there can be a bespoke shutter solution made to fit.

The aesthetic and durability of your shutter can be further tailored to suit your needs by selecting the appropriate material. Shutters come in a number of different woods including Basswood, Premium Hardwood, Larchwood, Craftwood (MDF) and Cedarwood. You may prefer the clean finish of Basswood, distinctive grain pattern of Larchwood or even the unique fragrance of the Cedarwood.

A shutter really does give you that combination of style and control. Interior shutters offer a stylish way to dress your window space, whether you’re viewing them from the inside or out. They offer unparalleled control over light, noise and privacy whilst their versatility and ability to fulfil a bespoke solution means that they are a real alternative to curtains and blinds.