Different Types of Shutters For Windows

April 1, 2021

A window shutter is a stable window covering installed for security and privacy and to prevent outside elements from entering into the house or in the case of people looking into the house. There are mainly two main types of window shutters and they are the interior window shutter and the exterior window shutter.

Below we are going to take a look into the many different types of window shutter currently available but at the end of the day, it all comes down to style and taste.

Types Of Shutters

The Full Height Shutter

The most popular shutter. You really can never go wrong with this elegant and the most popular style, as the name says the full height window shutters, covering the window from top to bottom the shutters let you allow total privacy along with the amount of light you want in your room. And it also reduces the noise from outside.

Tier on Tier Shutters

Tier on tier interior shutters are designed in a way that there are two separate panels that are one on top of other can operate independently of each other. They are extremely versatile and are best suited for Victorian windows but they can also look amazing in modern homes as well

Shaped Shutters

Basically, it does what is says on the tin as shaped window shutters can more or less fit any shaped window be it oval, circle semi-circle or triangle window, the shaped shutter can fit one and all.

Cafe Style Shutters

Cafe style window shutters are the best shutter for getting the maximum light into you room, and also can offer a better level of privacy. They are best suited for bay windows.

Solid Shutters

Primarily they are built with solid wood, so solid panel interior window shutters are good for insulation and are best used in bedrooms as it provides a dark and cosy environment which will help you get that great night’s sleep!

Tracked Shutters

The tracked shutter is ideal if you are looking for a shutter that lets in variable light and gives variable privacy. They can be mounted, hung or folded concertina style. You can even use them as a divider fir a room or walk in wardrobe.

Waterproof Shutters

To withstand the humid and wet environment of a bathroom as an example and to also add a bit of style and luxury, waterproof shutters are ideal. Not only providing privacy along with light waterproof shutters for the bathroom window are the only shutter you really should consider.

Bay Window Shutters

Bay window shutters hark back to the Edwardian and Victorian period where many of the houses had shutters which truly added some style and elegance to the house. In modern day times they add a bit of the modern while still keeping in with the traditional and truly are stunning.

Whilst adding some style and elegance to your home, shutters also can add that extra blanket of security and also help to the heat in your home. As we said earlier it comes down to personal taste and design and we have a wide range of shutters to suit every style.

About The Author – Kevin Addington

Kevin Addington is the founder of Diamond Shutters. He has more than 20 years’ experience in the purpose-made joinery sector. Kevin launched his company in 2008, and along with his team, has become one of the leading shutter installers in London and the South East, supplying and fitting window shutters for domestic and commercial customers.

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