Five Key Advantages of Wooden Shutters
Surveys have shown that having wooden shutters installed – along with en suite bathrooms, double glazing, refitted kitchens and loft conversions – is one of the best ways of adding value to your home.
However, to fully realise this benefit, or kerb appeal as estate agents like to call it, you have to move out. So, if you want to stay where you are, what are the other principal benefits of having this types of window covering installed? Here the Bespoke Shutter Company, who supply and install wooden shutters in South London, Herts and Essex, outline five further key advantages.
There’s A Shape for Every Type of Window
Whatever size or shape of window you have, there is almost certainly a wooden shutter shape or style to fit it. Our made to measure shutters have been fitted to all types of windows and properties in Essex, Herts and across London. Put simply, if there is a home we can’t fit a shutter to, then we haven’t found it yet!
Wooden shutters can be fitted to bay windows, sash windows, windows on houseboats as well as many other unusual windows shapes in unconventional or older properties.
And you don’t have to cover the whole of the window with a single shutter either, although you can have full length or solid ones if you like. You also have the option of café-style or tier on tier, which give you even more control over light and shade as well as airflow.
There’s A Finish for Every Type of Home
Traditional wooden finishes on shutters can help create a very grounded and earthy atmosphere, lending themselves perfectly to rustic styles of décor. They can also be made to match your furniture if you have a lot of wooden pieces or that one stand out item of furniture.
Alternatively, you can opt for a white shade which is neutral, timeless and will match any type of interior décor. The Bespoke Shutter Company’s Carolina Collection, for instance, has a range of white and off-white finishes, as well as mahogany, teak and oak.
You Have Full Control over Light and Shade
As well as choosing between a number of different configurations such as tier on tier, full length, and café-style shutters, you can have them partly or fully open or closed. You can also opt for solid shutters that will block out the light completely – which is particularly useful in the bedroom if you or a family member are a light sleeper, or work unusual hours.
You can also adjust the angle of the louvres or panels to control the amount of light that gets into the room, depending on the weather outside. And ground floor shutters in particular can provide plenty of privacy. Not only do they prevent people from seeing in from outside, you also won’t get any shadows from anyone walking past either.
They Are Environmentally-Friendly
Not only are wooden shutters made of a renewable material, they are also excellent for reducing your heating bills. This is because they are excellent insulators, helping to keep your house warm in the winter. These reduced heating bills also cut your carbon footprint.
And with a little care and attention, they should last a long time and shouldn’t need replacing very often. So, in your own small way, you’ll be helping preserve the planet’s scarce resources.
They Are Easy to Clean
An occasional dust or wipe down should be enough to keep your shutters in excellent condition; they won’t need washing or dry cleaning like curtains. However, you should ensure there is not too much excess moisture in the room because they can be susceptible to warping over a long period of time in moist environments. Placing a dehumidifier in rooms with wooden shutters can help mitigate this. Alternatively, and particularly if your shutters are being installed in a bathroom or shower room, it is worth considering our waterproof variety.
Wooden Shutters in South London from The Bespoke Shutter Company
If you would like to know more about any of our shutter styles and finishes, follow this link and fill in the online contact form. Alternatively, you can call us on 020 3131 3155 or email us at info@bespokeshutters.com.
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