5 Reasons to Choose Plantation Shutters for your Bay Window
A bay window not only provides a stunning feature and focal point in any room but also allows plenty of natural sunlight to enter your property. As a company which has supplied and fitted plantation shutters for bay windows throughout Newcastle and the North East, we have provided some reasons below why we think they are such a great choice.
Aesthetic Value
When looking at ways to dress your bay window you may consider a range of options. Curtains and blinds, for example, are likely to be cheaper to acquire and install in comparison to window shutters, but are they better from an aesthetic viewpoint? That is obviously down to your personal taste but there’s no doubt that the larger width and height of bay windows present a specific challenge when trying to dress them with curtains. This challenge doesn’t present itself when it comes to shutter blinds as they fit within the frame of the window to complement the overall aesthetic.
Whereas curtains and blinds are pretty standard in their general design in terms of how they cover a window, this is not the case with shutters as you have different options to choose from. Full Height Shutters will cover the entire bay window whereas Café Style Shutters cover the window at a lower level, great if you have a stained-glass design in the top section that you wish to remain on show. This means you really do get an unrivalled amount of choice when it comes to selecting shutters for bay windows.
2. Good Investment
As we have already mentioned, it is likely that alternative window dressings will cost you less in terms of initial outlay. However, there are many reasons why choosing shutters for your bay window offers a better long-term investment. Firstly, shutters are made with hardwearing and durable materials like high-density MDF and real hardwood. When properly maintained, shutters can stand the test of time in your home for years to come. They also have a timeless quality, so when it comes to reinventing your interior style, there is a good chance you will decide to keep your bay window shutters in place.
If you are looking to sell your home, there is a possibility bay window shutters could even add value to your property. The natural insulating properties of plantation shutters also means they will keep the heat inside the room for longer and are therefore an energy efficient choice. Furthermore, window shutters do not require any specialist cleaning products to keep them in tip-top condition with only basic maintenance required.
3. Light Control
With their easy to adjust louvres, Bay Window Shutters really do provide you with ultimate light control. Bay windows are great for letting in natural sunlight to brighten a room but there are times when you may want a little more shade, for example when trying to work at a computer or watch television. Shutters can be adjusted so you allow just the right amount of light into the room.
Each shutter style offers different options in terms of light control. Full Height Shutters cover the entire bay window, so you need to adjust the louvres for the desired effect. Café Style Shutters do not the cover the window at the upper level, but you can adjust the louvres on a lower level to suit your needs. Tier-on-Tier Shutters have independent panels, with one on top of the other, and this also ensures you can let just the right amount of natural sunlight through your bay window.
4. Privacy
With regards to privacy and security, plantation shutters really do offer a range of benefits. With their large size, bay windows don’t provide the greatest amount of privacy when they are not covered by a window dressing, and this is where plantation shutters really do come into their own. Unlike alternative dressings, the louvres enable you to reduce visibility into your property but still allow you to have a view to the outside world.
If you live beside a busy road, then it’s not just privacy which may be a concern but also traffic noise. Although we are not suggesting plantation shutters are soundproof, they are certainly more effective at absorbing external noise than other materials and will therefore reduce sound levels to some extent. So, with bay window shutters it will be private and peaceful… perfect!
5. Kerb Appeal
We have already looked at the aesthetic value of bay window shutters from an interior perspective but what about from the outside? Well, even if we do say so ourselves, they look just as splendid and are guaranteed to impress anyone passing by your home. With curtains and blinds, you only see the plain material on the back and not the pattern on the front, but with shutters they actually enhance the external view of your windows.
Kerb appeal can also be beneficial when you are looking to sell your home as first impressions really do matter. Prospective buyers may hold the view that your bay window shutters provide the exterior of your home with a real wow factor.
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We have vast experience when it comes to supplying and fitting made-to-measure bay window shutters in homes throughout the region. If this article has been enough to inspire you, then please get in touch.