What styles of shutters are available?

Shutters are a versatile and stylish window treatment that can suit a variety of home styles, from classic to contemporary. With different designs to choose from, each shutter style offers unique benefits in terms of light control, privacy, and aesthetics. At Shutters of Elegance, we offer a range of shutter styles to match your needs and complement your home’s décor. Here’s a closer look at the most popular shutter styles available.

1. Full-Height Shutters

Full-height shutters are one of the most popular and classic styles. These shutters cover the entire window from top to bottom, creating a sleek and uniform look. They are versatile, providing excellent light control and privacy. You can adjust the louvres to let in as much or as little light as you like, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens.

Best for: Most room types, including living rooms, bedrooms, and dining rooms. They are especially suited to tall, large windows or patio doors.

2. Café-Style Shutters

Café-style shutters cover only the lower half of the window, leaving the top part open. This design is perfect for spaces where privacy is needed at eye level, but you still want to allow light to flow in through the top. Café-style shutters add a touch of charm and are often seen in kitchens, dining areas, and street-facing windows.

Best for: Kitchens, cafés, ground-floor rooms, and areas where privacy is essential without blocking out natural light.

3. Tier-on-Tier Shutters

Tier-on-tier shutters offer the ultimate flexibility. This style features two sets of shutter panels that open independently, allowing you to adjust the top and bottom sections separately. You can keep the bottom half closed for privacy while opening the top half to let in light, or open both sets fully to maximise the view. Tier-on-tier shutters are ideal for rooms that require varying levels of light and privacy throughout the day.

Best for: Living rooms, bedrooms, and any space where flexible light control is important.

4. Solid Panel Shutters

Unlike louvred shutters, solid panel shutters feature solid wooden panels that can be opened or closed but do not have adjustable louvres. These shutters provide complete privacy and excellent insulation, making them a great choice for bedrooms or rooms where darkness is preferred. They offer a traditional, elegant look and are often used in period or historic homes.

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Best for: Bedrooms, period properties, and rooms where complete privacy and darkness are needed.

5. Shaped Shutters

If you have uniquely shaped windows, such as arches, circles, or angled windows, shaped shutters are custom-made to fit. They provide all the benefits of standard shutters while complementing and enhancing the unique design of your windows. Shaped shutters ensure that even the most unusual windows can be covered with style and precision.

Best for: Specialty windows, including arches, circular windows, and bay windows with non-standard shapes.

6. Bay Window Shutters

Bay window shutters are designed to fit snugly within the recesses of bay windows, highlighting the architectural features while providing excellent light control and privacy. These shutters are custom-made to fit the specific angles of bay windows, creating a neat, polished appearance. Bay window shutters add elegance and make the most of the natural light in these spaces.

Best for: Bay windows in living rooms, bedrooms, and dining areas where you want to maintain a stylish, seamless look.

7. Security Shutters (Portchester Range)

Our Portchester range of security shutters offers all the style and elegance of traditional shutters, with the added benefit of enhanced home security. These shutters feature a discreet locking mechanism, providing peace of mind without compromising on aesthetics. Security shutters are ideal for ground-floor windows, street-facing windows, or any area where added security is a priority.

Best for: Ground-floor rooms, street-facing windows, and homes where security is a concern.

Custom Shutters to Suit Your Style

At Shutters of Elegance, we understand that every home is unique, which is why our shutters are custom-made to fit your windows perfectly. Whether you prefer a classic full-height look or need shaped shutters for an unusual window, our expert team will work with you to find the perfect style and configuration. With a range of colours, materials, and finishes, you can create shutters that match your home’s aesthetic and meet your practical needs.

If you’re unsure which style is right for your space, book a free consultation with our team. We’ll bring samples, offer expert advice, and help you choose shutters that enhance the beauty and functionality of your home.

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