Window shutters have become something of a trend over the past few years. Why would you need them when you live in the UK with its rather unpredictable weather?
People tend to think of shutters when they visit Europe or the deep south of the USA, as nearly every home and apartment tends to have them. So why are they becoming popular in the UK? Is it just a trendy thing, or do they serve a purpose? Below we look at the shutter trend and why they are so popular, not just for aesthetics but also for security reasons.
There are so many shutters styles on the market in a variety of colours, shapes, sizes, and materials. It can get quite confusing when choosing shutters, so we aim to demystify the different types of shutters available.
Shutters became a trend or a must-have in the last few decades, mainly inspired by interior designers and magazines. Homeowners turned to shutters in increasing numbers, many buying them for every window in their homes.
Lifestyle magazines were frequently showing pictures of a room with the shutters wide open, allowing the sunlight to flood into the room, painting a picture of warmth and tranquillity.
Shutters not only serve as an elegant addition to a room but have further other benefits and uses. Going back hundreds of years, shutters were used as a form of protection and security to deter burglars and other unwanted visitors.
Shutters are a perfect accessory for any room all year round, apart from allowing you to control ventilation. Whilst protecting your privacy, they are also beneficial for preventing heat loss and light control. And an added bonus is they keep flies and other pests at bay.
Shutters are durable, long-lasting, stylish. and easy to maintain.
There are various styles of shutters to choose from, and below is just a selection we have on offer here at Diamond Shutters. We recommend keeping it simple, as simple is stylish! The two most popular types of shutters are full length or café style.
A full-height shutter is, as its description says, a full-length style of shutter. This style will cover the full length of your window, be it a small, medium-sized, or large window. These types of shutters give a reassuring sense of security and privacy and enable you to be in full control of how much light enters the room.
Full height shutters are an excellent choice for rooms where privacy and light control are important, for instance in a living room, bedroom, or a room with passing foot traffic.
Café style shutters are different, as, unlike full-length shutters, they only cover half the window. This is a cool look and perfect for those who like light in a room but still need privacy. They look stunning on large windows, and as you have privacy and natural light coming into the room, you have the best of both worlds.
We can tailor full height or cafe style shutters for any window, as all our shutters are custom-made to the dimensions of any window or door in your home.
So if it’s shutters for your kitchen, bathroom, living room, bedroom, or even shutters for a conservatory, we can supply you with beautiful made-to-measure shutters.
Shutters require minimal maintenance, and it is simple to keep your shutters looking as good as new. All you need to do is wipe the shutters down with a soft, clean cloth or the brush tool that comes with any vacuum cleaner to get rid of the dust that may accumulate on the shutter slats.
Diamond Shutters has 25 years of experience providing bespoke window shutters to customers across London, Kent, and southeast England.
We offer high-quality shutters at affordable prices, with a 5-year guarantee for peace of mind. Our window shutters are tailored to each customer’s individual requirements as part of the bespoke service we provide.
We provide a full range of shutters, including plantation, bay window, cafe style, patio, and security and automated shutters. For a completely free quote, call us on 0208 302 2447.
Kevin Addington is the founder of Diamond Shutters. He has more than 20 years’ experience in the purpose-made joinery sector. Kevin launched his company in 2008, and along with his team, has become one of the leading shutter installers in London and the South East, supplying and fitting window shutters for domestic and commercial customers.
