The Benefits Of Shutters

Here at The London Shutter Company we constantly see our customers amazed at everything their lovely new shutters have to offer both practically and aesthetically. Shutters are so versatile and this luxurious window dressing will truly transform your window and rooms, here are just some of the key things your shutters have to offer…

Shutters have long been associated with true luxury and even as interior design preferences have adjusted over time, this style reputation has been maintained. There are a few reasons for this; not only are shutters a clean and sleek addition to windows allowing character in the room to be maintained, but also as a custom-made product with a spectacular finish your shutters can be matched to colours of the window surrounds or favourite shades in the room to allow design coherence. Modern features such as larger slats or without a tilt rod can be chosen for a modern shutter finish or smaller slats and even solid panels can be utilised for something more traditional.

One of the most important features of any window dressing is the privacy they ensure in rooms on all floors of the home. Shutters take this to the next level as not only can you balance privacy levels in your room, but this can be done whilst controlling the light shining through into the room too. Tilting slats to the right angle will ensure that the exterior view is obscured but still allow light in throughout the day. You can fully open panels to expose the window for maximum utilisation of natural light in the room or completely close panels and slats to darken the room for any mood or occasion.

The darkening effect of a room is particularly prevalent in bedrooms and nurseries where you will be looking to achieve the greatest room darkening effect possible. For most, the shutters alone will be sufficient to achieve a comfortable level of darkness for sleeping, however for windows with a direct light source such as a street lamp right outside, or for particularly sensitive sleepers, then our room darkening blinds can also be added into the shutter frame. Integrated room darkening blinds pull down behind the closed panels as an extra light block layer behind the shutter slats. These blinds are an additional extra for your shutters so just let the team know if you would like to make use of them to ensure they are included in your quote.

Another fantastic benefit of shutters is the temperature levels that can be controlled with the option to open panels or slats in front of an open window enabling a breeze to blow through whilst in winter months the extra layer in front of the window with panels closed will help trap heat into the room – they are also tremendously easy to clean whenever necessary!

Those who would like to enhance security in their home may choose to add a lock to shutter panels or even consider our Aluminium Security Shutters with Italian patented bolt locks. These Aluminium shutters have the same great look as wooden shutters ensuring that your windows are stylish and secure. Even those who do not want to opt for these enhanced security measures will rest easy knowing that with your shutters enhancing privacy and creating a physical barrier in front of the window they can act as a deterrent.

With so many benefits that your shutters will bring to your home and paired with our 10-year warranty, shutters are a wonderfully cost effective and long-term window dressing solution which are made specifically for you. You can check out all of the design options available on our shutter page, submit some sizes to our online quote calculator for an indication of costs or contact the team on 02088719333 with any queries you may have and book in for a full site survey.