Common questions about interior wooden shutters

Interior wooden shutters are a very popular window dressing but a lot of customers still don’t know too much about them before purchasing. This week’s blog is going to be a slightly different one, where we help answer some questions asked by those looking to purchase these products for their homes.

Understandably before buying any product for your home, it is vital to do your background research to make sure it is the right choice for your interior. Shutters are not temporary pieces of furniture, they are often kept in properties for many years. We want to discuss 5 common but important questions we have found and hopefully give our customers some helpful tips before purchasing their own interior shutters.

5 Frequently Asked Questions:

Are shutters outdated?

Originally designed for properties around 500 years ago, shutters are one of the most classic window dressings. Glass windows were very expensive to purchase for properties, therefore shutters were designed with solid wood boards to protect interiors from harsh weather but also create an airflow into a home. Over time, they have become more of a decorative feature to homes but also still provide many of the benefits that they were originally made for.

These are now the most popular dressing choice for modern and older properties, even to this day, and are constantly being adapted to fit many interiors with a variety of materials, paints, and stains. We often work on modern and new build homes to prove that they are not outdated so there’s no need to ask “are shutters still in style in 2022?” anymore.

Pros and Cons of Shutters

We have discussed the many benefits of shutters many times across our blog which will attach here. Shutters have many advantages such as insulation, increased property value, security, temperature, and light control and they also fit with many interiors. As with every product, there are a few disadvantages of shutters but nothing that can’t be worked around when using The Shutter Studio:

More Expensive:
Compared to many other window dressings such as blinds or curtains, shutters can be slightly on the more expensive side. At The Shutter Studio, we offer a 0% finance option so you can spread the cost of your products and make them more affordable. We try and work around your interior and budget as much as we can when talking you through your consultation. Shutters are normally more expensive as they are fixed products in which last a lot longer than most shades and just like ours, are completely bespoke to your home.

Not completely blackout :
Due to the design of louvred shutters, they have natural light leaks between louvres and this means they can’t be completely blackout on their own but we can offer a blackout shutter option to help with this, which we will discuss later.

Are shutters good for bedrooms?

Yes! Not only can you easily control light and privacy with shutters in your bedroom but they also provide noise and heat insulation. Are you constantly being woken by bright street lamps or traffic outside your home? Shutters can provide an easy way of covering the light from outside throughout the day or night as well as create a sound barrier to give you a peaceful night’s sleep.

Are shutters better than blinds?

This is all down to personal preference as some customers may prefer a simple blind over shutters to fit better with their interior or budget. Shutters have many more benefits to blinds or curtains as we have discussed making them one of the best window dressings technically but there are also a range of blinds that can provide similar advantages. Venetians, for example, have easy-to-control horizontal slats just like shutters to allow you to set your light and privacy settings to your own preferences.

Do shutters make a room feel smaller?

A lot of customers worry about changing their window dressings to shutters because of them being quite thick framed but unlike free-hanging blinds or curtains, shutters are made to fit onto your existing window frames neat and tidy to provide more space and open up your interior. White shutters especially reflect light and make a room feel much bigger and brighter. The neat window dressing allows you to add furniture in front of your windows without bulky curtains getting in the way.

How to get your shutters at The Shutter Studio

Now you know some of the answers to these common questions you may have been wondering about, you may now be looking for the “best place to buy plantation shutters”. Well, at The Shutter Studio we work throughout Kent, South London and Surrey, providing our products to many properties. We only use the highest quality materials to ensure you only have the best dressings for your home.

We have just extended our Warranty on our beautiful, popular Monterey Pine to 7 years meaning you are covered for many elements on your shutters for much longer. To find out the full details of our warranty and what you are covered by, please give our team a call on 0208 662 0126.

Visit our website for our full range of shutter styles and contact the team to book in your free, no-obligation home consultation!