Bedroom Shutters

How well do bedroom shutters reduce allergies?

If you suffer from allergies, then you’ll want your bedroom to be an allergy-free zone. There’s nothing worse than trying to get a good sleep, whilst battling sneezing, congestion, and itchy eyes all night long. While window shutters won’t completely reduce allergen exposure, they’re a great step in the right direction. And they’ll make a significant difference to your indoor air quality, in the room where it matters most.

Curtains and drapes can be dust traps, while bedroom shutters are just the opposite. The smooth, hard surface of finished wood won’t trap those allergens, such as dust, pollen and pet hair. Instead, they’re simple to wipe down and with regular cleaning, you can ensure they’re practically 100% allergen free.

You can also use your bedroom shutters to limit the amount of allergens entering the room. On hot summer days, it’s almost essential to keep your windows open. But that means you’re also allowing pollen and dust to blow into the room. By keeping the louvres of your shutters closed, you can allow air to circulate, whilst controlling the level of outdoor air and allergens coming into your bedroom. 

While bedroom window shutters can help to reduce allergen exposure, they should be used as just one part of your overall strategy for managing allergies. Make sure you also vacuum carpets and upholstery regularly, wash all bedding in hot water, and consider looking into an air purifier for maximum allergen control.

How well do bedroom shutters block out the light?

It’s a crucial question. Bedroom shutters are definitely a stylish option for your bedroom, but are they up to the task when it comes to keeping the light at bay? After all, bedrooms and nurseries are the one place where you want to be assured of blissful darkness. Even on those light summer evenings when the sun just keeps on glowing.

It’s true that standard window shutters do allow some light into the room. The shutter panels have a tiny gap between the blades and the solid part of the panel. It allows the louvres to move smoothly. However, this construction does allow a small amount of light to leak through.

For most situations, standard plantation shutters are still the ideal choice for bedrooms. The minimal amount of light leakage is less than you would get from curtains and still keeps the room dark with little danger of disrupting your sleep. Most people find that the darkness provided by a traditional shutter is perfectly adequate for a good night’s sleep.

However, if light leakage is an issue, we have the answer. Ideal for nurseries, those who work night shifts and those particularly sensitive to light disturbance, our room darkening shutters offer a total blackout solution. Designed with overlapping blades, the louvres have a unique grooved edge. This allows the blades to close tightly on top of each other, reducing light leakage to practically zero. The result? A completely dark, restful space, anytime of day.

Five reasons to use bedroom shutters

1.      They keep out the light

When it comes to your bedroom, you want complete control over the light levels in your room. Bedroom shutters provide an excellent solution. With just a touch of the slats, you can plunge your bedroom or nursery into complete darkness, giving you a restful night’s sleep, even on light summer evenings. Our room darkening bedroom shutters have been designed to provide a total blackout solution.

2.      They keep out the noise

Don’t underestimate the noise-dampening effect of bedroom window shutters. Whether you live on a busy road or have planes flying overhead early in the morning, the solid barrier provided by quality wooden shutters will effectively reduce the noise levels in your room.

If you’re really troubled by noise, consider classic solid shutters. Simple and traditional in design, they offer excellent noise-reduction properties.

3.      They ensure your privacy

Bedrooms are a place of privacy and relaxation. If your windows are overlooked by neighbours or passers-by, you’ll find bedroom shutters provide the answer you’ve been looking for. You can instantly close the slats on your window shutters for complete privacy when you need it most. Opt for full height shutters that cover the full height of the window and are tailor-made for a perfect fit without gaps.

4.      They are ideal for allergy suffers

The bedroom is a place of particular concern for allergy sufferers. Many people find their symptoms get worse when they go to bed, and dust mites are a common issue. Unfortunately, curtains are often one of the main culprits, providing a place for dirt and dust to hide. Wooden bedroom shutters offer a clean and hygienic alternative and can be easily wiped down with a damp cloth to provide a dust-free zone.

5.      They control the temperature

A good night’s sleep is very dependent on the temperature of your bedroom. You’ll find bedroom shutters help to maintain an even temperature, whatever the weather outside. When it’s cold, bedroom window shutters will block draughts and provide an extra level of insulation. And on hot summer nights, you can adjust the slats to allow air to circulate without compromising security or privacy.

Why are bedroom window shutters so popular?

The beauty of window shutters is the control you have over light, air and privacy. With their angled slats, plantation shutters are ideal for bedrooms and nurseries. The horizontal slats can be opened to allow light and air as required. With a turn of the tilt-rod, the slats can be tilted from completely open to completely closed or anywhere in between. You can choose full daylight, gentle shading, partial privacy or complete darkness. When fully closed, they do a fantastic job of blocking out light for maximum privacy and a good night’s sleep.

Which shutters are best for bedrooms?

With window shutters, you have a choice of styles: full height shutters, tier on tier shutters, cafe style shutters and solid shutters. Many people prefer full height shutters for bedrooms. As the name suggests, these shutters cover the entire window height and are made to measure for a perfect fit. They have a simple design with minimal panelling around the slats to allow maximum light and airflow. The full coverage is particularly suited to bedrooms, where privacy and light control are essential.

However, you may want to consider tier on tier shutters as an alternative option. As with full height shutters, they cover the entire window. However, the upper and lower panels of tier on tier shutters are physically separated. This means that the top and bottom sections can be opened or closed independently, giving you full control over light and privacy levels. They look best on sash and bay windows, as the shutters will be partitioned at the natural dividing point of the window. Our bay window shutters are a popular choice for bedrooms.

Cafe style shutters are also an option for first-floor bedrooms, which are not overlooked from above. This shutter style is designed to cover the lower half of your window, leaving the top half free for daylight to flood in. However, they are not recommended when it comes to ground-floor bedrooms. Although well-suited to rooms overlooked from the street, they do not provide the complete privacy that is often needed for bedrooms. 

Another choice for the bedroom is classic solid shutters. These timeless shutters are beautifully simple and perfect for bedrooms where darkness and privacy are a priority. They offer unmatched blackout properties and are ideal for keeping the heat in draughty bedrooms.

The benefits of plantation shutters for bedrooms

Besides the more apparent benefits of light and privacy control, plantation shutters for bedrooms are also well known for their insulating properties. When closed, the shutters provide an excellent barrier against draughty windows. If your bedroom is single-glazed, you’ll find bedroom shutters hugely beneficial for keeping the room warm and cosy.

Equally, they are brilliant at keeping the heat out of the room. Coming from the hot, humid origins of America’s Deep South, closed plantation shutters are designed to reflect the heat of the sun away from the room. With plantation shutters on your bedroom window, your room is guaranteed to feel cool and comfortable on muggy summer nights.

Options for bedroom window shutters

If you’re looking for a complete blackout solution, bedroom plantation shutters are a great choice. Our traditional bedroom shutters will create an excellent level of closure, making the room extremely dark. Most people find this level of darkness ideal for a good night’s sleep and even provides enough darkness for an afternoon nap.

However, for those who work shift patterns or sleep at different times, we offer a special room darkening shutter style. Designed for bedrooms and nurseries, these shutters have been designed to provide a total blackout solution. The overlapping blades are crafted with a special grooved edge, allowing the blades to close tightly on top of each other. Light leakage is reduced to almost nothing, giving you a completely dark bedroom at any time of day.

Finishes for bedroom shutters

White bedroom shutters are by far the most popular option in the UK, but this doesn’t mean you don’t have any other choices available to you. White window shutters will always be the first choice, as they blend into any style of décor. As the ultimate in neutral colours, white bedroom shutters bring a crisp, fresh feel into the room, highlighting the light and space. Neutral shades are very fashionable right now. Your bedroom shutters can be painted any shade of off-white, cream or grey to give your bedroom a timeless, elegant look.

Shutter styles for bedrooms

Is your bedroom traditional or modern in style? This will help you decide which bedroom shutter to select. You may prefer the more traditional bedroom window shutter with its classic louvre style and tilt rod. Alternatively, you could opt for the more contemporary design of the portabello shutter. This modern style of shutters has a hidden tilt mechanism for a more minimalist feel.

It’s worth remembering that bedroom shutters aren’t just for windows. Our shutters can also be fitted on sliding and bi-fold doors or used to screen off larger areas. You’ll find that patio door shutters are a sleek and practical solution for garden-facing bedrooms, while our sliding shutters can be installed on tracks making them a convenient choice. You could also consider using shutters as room dividers for larger bedrooms. It’s a cost-effective way of sectioning up your space without the cost of building walls or extensions.