07 Oct The Top Ten Benefits of Plantation Shutters

The Top Ten Benefits of Plantation Shutters

Did you know that window shutters are one of the oldest forms of window dressing known to mankind? That alone should be proof that it’s hard to go wrong with plantation shutters for windows and doors in your home or office. Relentlessly timeless and incredibly versatile, the modern shutter can be a good fit for just about any environment. Let’s take a look at a few of the benefits of wooden shutters in a modern home.

VERSATILITY

Unlike curtains, shutters can be tailored to fit almost any window space, from small portholes to massive bay windows, and from smooth, circular designs to sharp angles. Offering more precision than off-the-shelf purchases, shutters can also make more effective use of available space, foregoing bulky curtains.

A TOUCH OF STYLE

Shutters are a stylish, elegant, and absolutely timeless addition to a home. Plantation shutters looks stately, subtly tasteful, and compliments almost any internal décor. Plantation Shutters can also remove the headache of finding complimentary curtains for your room. At the same time, shutters give a more expensive, up-market look than simple blinds. View our range of shutter styles

 TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Shutters are a great solution for insulating your home, ventilating the room during the Summer whilst keeping the sun at bay in the warmer months and blocking cold drafts when the winter arrives

COST SAVING

Dovetailing with the above, the extra insulation will, of course, save you money, as you enjoy a drop in your energy bills from your more efficient home.

 SOUND INSULATION

As an extra buffer between your windows and any outdoor sources of sound, shutters can  help act as a great sound insulator, helping to deaden the drone of traffic or noise from a nearby road

AMBIENCE

Like blinds, plantation shutters are great for controlling the ambient light levels coming into a room. Unlike blinds, however, they can be split into sections each with their own louvres, offering much more intricate control. With shutters, you can make small adjustments throughout the day to provide natural light while eliminating nuisances like screen glare.

IDEAL FOR ALLERGIES

With accessible, wipe-clean surfaces, shutters could be the ideal solution for those unfortunate enough to suffer allergic reactions to pollen, dust, or pet dander. Thick curtains can attract copious amounts of allergens over time, which can quickly become more obvious when the time comes to clean them.

ENDURANCE

Unlike other window treatments, shutters are built to last. Curtains may fray, tear, or discolour, and blinds may prove fragile over time, but the sturdiness of shutters means they’ll see many long years of use thanks to their higher standard of design.

PRIVACY

You can also adjust internal window shutters position at any time to choose between greater privacy or more visibility.

EASE OF USE

Shutters are universally easy to use, whether for small children, the disabled, or the elderly. Unlike heavy or impractically tall curtains, there’s no awkwardness involved in using shutters, nor do they require the ‘hoist-the-mainsail’ exertion of blinds. The absence of ties and loose strings can avoid tangling mishaps, or worse, damage to the window treatment.