What Colour Should My Shutters Be?
Window shutters have evolved from something which is purely practical into something that can be both functional and stylish. The earliest examples of shutters were the only way of controlling the amount of heat and light that entered a home because both glass and curtains weren’t affordable for ordinary people until the 17th century. These days you have a choice of internal and external shutters, along with plenty of colour options.
The Bespoke Shutter Company offer painted shutters in North and South London, Essex and Hertfordshire. Here we outline some of the possible colour choices, and the factors which could influence your decision.
White
This is the classic colour for most shutters, whether internal or external. It’s a nod to the original plantation shutters which were built in the southern States of America, usually in the estate farmhouse (hence the name). They were white because the colour was an excellent reflector of the heat and didn’t make rooms any warmer than they already were. Plantation shutters are now common in London and capitals all over the world as the style has caught on.
Although the originals in America were largely external shutters, these days shutters are more often than not positioned inside the house. However, white works well with any other colour scheme inside the house because it's neutral.
Off-White and Other Neutral Colours
To give a little bit of an interior design twist and avoid the décor becoming too bland or clinical, off-white is a sensible compromise. For instance, you could try something in cream or pearl. Something light and neutral will also emphasise the space in any room, particularly if it’s small to begin with. Neutral shades of blue work best in bathrooms.
As your personal tastes change over time, you can paint the other parts of the room a different colour, but you can rest assured that whatever you choose, any neutrally-coloured shutters will still match it.
Brown or Wood
These work well if you already have items of wooden furniture in the room in question, such as a wardrobe, dresser, or clock (as shown above). The same can be said if the shutters are being fitted inside wooden frames or window sills as it makes sense to try to match them.
There should be a number of shades available such as oak, walnut, teak or mahogany. It’s best not to overdo it either, as too much of one colour, particularly if it’s dark, can easily become overpowering. You also don’t want the room to be too gloomy, and you need to bear in mind that one of the big selling points of internal shutters is their ability to shut out light and heat.
All Things Bright and Beautiful
Occasionally, it makes sense to have something more vivid - for instance, in a child’s playroom or nursery. They will love the added attraction of a warm yellow or red set of shutters. Again, it could be matched with the furnishings in the room. However, it may be best to avoid coloured shutters in their bedroom since, as they grow older, their tastes may change just like those of an adult.
It’s also worth bearing in mind that colourful shutters will really make a statement to the outside world, despite being internal, as people will usually still be able to see them from the street. This means they could add to your property’s kerb appeal and, ultimately, selling price if you ever decide to move.
Painted Shutters in South London from The Bespoke Shutter Company
At The Bespoke Shutter Company, although many of our customers prefer to stick to a classic white colour, we offer plenty of colourful alternatives. As well as white, we also offer cream, pearl and silk white, and various greys (including blue-grey and hall-grey).
Mahogany, teak, walnut and oak are all in our catalogue as well. With our Phoenix and Vancouver Wood Colour Ranges you will be spoilt for choice as you can have any colour. We also stock copies of Farrow and Ball colours (the names have been changed slightly to protect trademarks and we only guarantee best endeavour on the colour matching.).
For more details on our colour options, follow this link. You can also click here and fill in the online contact form, or call us directly on 020 3131 3155 if you have a question.
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