Shutters for windows are a commonly overlooked option for window furnishing. The majority of people use curtains or blinds to dress their windows, however bespoke shutters for windows can offer an attractive and interesting alternative. Additionally, they can provide many advantages in addition.
Sound and Thermal Insulation
As shutters close, the wooden panels offer an excellent sound insulation, and some insulation from heat, too. This works both ways in summer. it is possible to open the windows while keeping the panels shut, allowing air to flow while keeping the heat of the sun away.
It is possible to achieve the same effect with thick, heavy curtains if you want a more traditional look for your living room. Shutters make a good choice for bathrooms or kitchens, however, where thicker curtains aren’t the best choice. Which brings us to…
Low Maintenance Requirements
Blinds and curtains can attract dust, and keeping the fabrics clean isn’t easy. Plantation shutters are a good option for people suffering from allergies as they are simple to clean. Simply wipe them down with a damp cloth from time to time and you’ll not suffer from dust build-up. If you want to change your style, just paint the shutter with a new hue!
Additional Privacy
When you close a set of shutters, they cover the whole window. When you alter the louvres they allow light to enter, without making it easy for others to view inside your home, similarly to how you can let a little light in by adjusting Venetian blinds. Curtains, on the other hand can be either open or closed. Unless you have net curtains behind them to filter the light, you’ll lose any privacy when you take them off.
Extra Curb Appeal
Interior shutters are a nice accessory that can increase the appeal of your home for potential buyers. They’re a much more ‘semi-permanent’ fixture than curtains or blinds, however, and it is possible that the potential buyer isn’t happy with the look of them. That said, it’s relatively easy to remove the shutters, and replace them with curtains or blinds if that’s what the buyer prefers, and it’s possible to remind them of this.
UV Protection
The louvres on shutters can be angled to control how much light enters the space in the same way as blinds can be adjusted. If you’re looking to let sunlight flood the room, the blinds can be fully opened. By adjusting the louvres, you can direct light away from flooring and furniture which can prolong the life of the furniture as well as preventing designs from getting faded.
A lot of shutters are coated with a UV-protective finish which protects the stain or paint finish, and stop the shutters from warping.
They are timeless, and are a stylish and striking window treatment. They may not work for all rooms, but there is an appeal to having them placed on the ground flooring, especially in kitchens, as well as “the den”. If you like the soft and elegant look of curtains, remember that you can utilize tie backs as a trim around your shutters for the combination of the best of both.
