Interior shutters - introduction

Interior shutters have increased in popularity since the introduction of glass, which meant that cumbersome exterior panels were no longer required for protecting the home from the weather.  While we have only seen their popularity increasing in the UK over the last few decades, they are certainly not new as they date back as far as the middle ages and were also popular in solid form with the Victorians.

All the advice and information you need to help you including colour, design and technical specifications can be found in the following:

 
Available in solid, louvered or a combination of solid and louvered, they provide both a design feature and an excellent way of controlling ventilation, light and privacy.   They have also become popular with those who have allergies to dust or asthma, as the louvre blades and panels can be easily cleaned therefore removing dust on a regular basis.

Today they can enhance the style, space and light within a room.   Most people rarely fold them back but use the louvres to adjust light levels and privacy.  This allows far more precise control over light levels than using traditional curtains.

As appose to their exterior counterparts, interior offer a great deal more versatility.  While the exterior version are either open or shut, interior can be used for defined light control and allow privacy without restricting light. 

There are a wide range of designs or styles available, although the most popular remains the full height shutter, divided into two or more parts across the window.   Depending on your window it is usually advisable to match its layout, putting dividing rails in the same place as horizontal or vertical window rails so that you do not see shadows through the shutter door when the louvres are open.  This also allows louvre blades in different sections of the window to be opened independently depending on your privacy or light needs. 

They are also particularly popular for bay windows, as they enhance rather than hide a wonderful feature, and make the most of space as they are attached inside the window recess rather than outside which can encroach on room space.

Available diy or fitted you can always view these pages which contain a wide range of information and advice on design, colour, layout and technical details, or contact Sam direct for advice or help on interior shutters by calling him Tel: 0844 585 4025.