If you’re looking for one of the most elegant window shutters near you, then look no further! Shutters for windows have maintained their popularity as a beautiful addition to homes across the country – helping homeowners enjoy comfortable, cool interiors in summer, and plenty of warmth in winter. Made-to-measure shutters are perfect for our drastic UK temperatures in both summer and winter!

This post is your one-stop shop for all things shutters, and here is why.

What are Shutters For Windows?

Unlike blinds usually installed inside the house, shutters are window coverings that can be installed internally or externally on your windows.

Shutters are permanently fixed, precisely fitted window coverings attached directly to the window frame.  They are made from a much studier and thicker material than blinds, often wood, which can be a major selling point for some people.

Operating similarly to Venetian blinds with their horizontal slats, they offer fantastic insulation and soundproofing from the outside world.

What Are The Different Types of Shutters for Windows?

There are many several types of shutters for windows available for you to choose from. I mean, who knew there was more than one type of shutter, let alone five!

1. Tier-on-tier Shutters 

Add a touch of charm to your home with tier-on-tier shutters.

With independently opening top and bottom panels, these shutters offer total control over light and heat entry into your home – meaning you can keep a cool, comfortable room all year round or trap heat in during winter.

Thanks to their height, tier-on-tier shutters are perfect for taller windows in your home and can strike a particularly majestic aesthetic.

2. Full Height Shutters

Full Height Shutters are a good choice if you want to cover your windows completely.

Providing coverage from ceiling to floor, these full-length shutters make a beautiful alternative to glass doors, allowing the user to carefully control the entry of sunlight, heat, and glare without impeding the view.

The continental allure of shutters also makes them a statement piece for any home.

3. Café Style Shutters

Café-style Shutters are most often used in kitchens and bathrooms and are an excellent choice for a more contemporary look to your home’s exterior.

Café-style interior window shutters cover the bottom half of the window and are ideal for customers who want a little privacy for their ground-floor rooms but still want to leave some of the windows uncovered to allow in plenty of natural light.

For example, you might want to consider having café style shutters installed in your living room, offering you the perfect balance of style, light admittance, and privacy.

4. Tracked Shutters

Choose tracked shutters for easy-operation shutters that glide open to reveal a view.

Tracked shutters give you the flexibility of movement and the ability to partition large spaces and indoor and outdoor spaces easily.

 They give you quick and easy access to a patio without any hassle  – simply slide to the side, and off you go.

With this in mind, we would probably recommend opting to have your tracked shutters installed for larger windows.

5. Shaped Window Shutters

If you have any unusual, oval, or triangle-shaped windows in your home, you’ve probably written off the idea of having shutters installed. But you really don’t have to.

Thanks to the shaped window shutters Fraser James Blinds offer, you can get a made-to-measure shading solution for your unusually shaped windows, including oval, circle, half-moon, and triangle windows that highlight their uniqueness.

What Are Some of the Benefits of Shutters For Windows? 

They add value: In the short term, your shutters are a great investment for yourself. However, they can help you to sell your property thanks to their aesthetics and durability.

Energy efficiency: Interior plantation shutters are one of the most energy-efficient window dressings that you can use, and many people are unaware of this. Shutters help reduce heat loss in the winter months and reduce heat gain in the summer.

Easy to maintain: If you want a low-maintenance window covering, then window shutters take the cake. Every. Single. Time. Shutters can be kept clean and dust-free with a simple wipe-down with a wet cloth!

Versatility: Unlike curtains, shutters are made to fit your window and can perfectly complement any window shape. Thanks to our shaped window shutters, you can get a made-to-measure shading solution for your uniquely shaped windows, including oval, circle, half-moon and triangle windows.

Safety: Shutters are a hazard-free window covering perfect for people with children or pets in the home. As shutters do not have any dangling fabric or long cords hanging from the window, they are a safer choice for any window accessible to your children or pets.

Which Shutters Should I Choose?  

When it comes to picking the perfect shutters, many people don’t realise how many different kinds there are to choose from.

To help you decide which shutters are best for you, Fraser James Blinds have created a shutter comparison tool so you can easily compare and contrast different types of shutters.

Simply select the shutter types from the list to compare their features.

Where Do We Cover? 

We pride ourselves on being able to reach customers from several different areas. Here are just some of the areas we cover:

• Nottingham
• Derby
• Leicester
• Coventry
• Northampton
• Rugby
• Rothley
• Quorn
• Melton Mowbray
• Kenilworth
• Leamington Spa
• Corby
• Kettering
• Warwick
• Stratford-upon-Avon
• Wellingborough
• Loughborough
• Nuneaton

Finding Your Perfect Shutters for Windows in Leicester, Coventry, Northampton, or the Surrounding Areas 

Ultimately, it is up to you to decide which type of window shutters are best for your home and lifestyle.

No matter which style you choose, you will enjoy total privacy and light control, as well as comprehensive sound dampening, to make any room as comfortable and peaceful as can be.

Our bespoke shutters are made to measure for windows of any shape or size. Whether you need shutters to fit your bay windows, or awkwardly shaped circular or triangular windows, the team at Fraser James Blinds will help you find the ideal solution.

To arrange a free home visit in Leicester, Coventry, Northampton, or the surrounding areas, contact Fraser James Blinds today.