Why should I choose shutters?
Shutters offer versatility in light, ventilation and privacy. They come in a selection of different woods, finishes and price options. Interior shutters with adjustable louvres can be designed in many different styles and come in a range of louvre sizes and colours. For example cedar, basswood or a painted finish.
You can also choose from different styles of shutters for example full size ones or ones that split in half, which allow you to control the amount of light and privacy you want to let in.
Cafe style shutters mean that only the lower half of the window is covered. This is an ideal solution if you only need some privacy as the upper half of the window is left open.
If you have a bay window then this isn't a problem as they can even be made to fit a bay window.
Shutters will bring a sense of style and elegance into your room.
Create Miami beach house style shutters
To bring a touch of the Miami beach house look choose a white wooden finish to your shutters and team with white walls. Choose fabrics with a blue and white stripe and use for cushions. Bleached white floorboards are a stylish and practical option for flooring but coir matting or cream carpet would work equally well.
Accessorise with driftwood to bring a natural look to your scheme.
Use shutters for a colonial feel
Choose a dark wood finish to bring a colonial look to your home. For fabrics choose botanical prints that look as if they've been lifted from a botanist's notebook. You could also use a tartan upholstery fabric for chairs. This is an ideal look for a study, the dark wood will bring a richness to the room, team with a traditional mahogany desk and leather chair.
In living rooms keep walls and floors light and neutral otherwise the room may appear too dark. However, if you're wanting to create a cosy feel then the dark wood will give a warm look and can be teamed with deep burgundy reds. Use plaid fabrics for cushions or as an upholstery fabric.
Industrial Style Shutters
Painted black or dark grey shutters are ideally suited to warehouse or loft living. Mix with shades of grey and industrial lighting for a contemporary look. Furniture should be sleek and modern or search salvage yards for reclaimed industrial style items such as metal stools and railway clocks.
