They say that windows are the eyes into the soul of a house. So, why not ensure your privacy and comfort with blackout shutters? With these shutters, you’ll always be protected, and have complete control over your environment, allowing you to block out as much light as you want. This article will break down the styles you can have blackout shutters in and explain what makes them a good purchase.
What are blackout shutters?
Blackout shutters are window dressings that are designed to effectively block out light. They tend to feature solid panels with overlapping slats that can be adjusted to control light and privacy. They were originally created to keep out the elements. Now they are installed in homes for various reasons, including; noise pollution, allergy protection, weather protection, and simply for their stylish aesthetic.
Ranges and Styles
We offer shutters in various styles to ensure you find the best blackout shutters. All our blackout plantation shutters are renowned for their blackout properties. Solid shutters though are the most impactful window dressing that we supply for light control, privacy, and noise reduction.
These shutters are perfect for a near-perfect blackout effect. This makes them best suited for bedrooms as they create dark and peaceful spaces where you can have a blissful night’s sleep. Because these shutters have no slats, they offer top-to-bottom window coverage that is secure, striking and stylish.
Full height shutters are also a great option for blackout window shutters. The louvres of full-height shutters can be tilted to allow however much or little daylight you want into your home. Although they may cover your entire window, they still give you a great amount of light control. They can also be fitted with a divider allowing you to operate the top and bottom louvres independently of each other.
If your house faces a busy path or road, you may want to increase your privacy, but this is difficult to do without compromising daylight. In this case, café style shutters are a great option. Elegant and classy, café style shutters are designed to cover only the bottom half of your window, whilst maximising the amount of natural light that can come through the top half.
These café style shutters offer a more continental look to your shutters, but due to their design, you will not experience the blackout effect. However, depending on your preferences, this may not be that much of an issue, as they are a fabulous solution for those of you who don’t want to get rid of your beloved curtains.
If café style shutters and full-height shutters were to be combined, tier-on-tier plantation shutters would be created. They provide a full covering but with the benefits of café-style shutters with adjustable louvres. This style offers the ultimate flexibility in light control, from blackout to maximum daylight, so as your blackout window shutter, our tier-on-tier style is a great way to go.
Overall, blackout shutters are an excellent investment for anyone looking to enhance their home’s privacy, comfort, and aesthetic appeal. With a variety of styles and ranges available, you can find the perfect fit for your completely dark room for a restful night’s sleep.
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