Solid Shutters

The Stylish Security Solution

Solid window shutters can significantly enhance the security of your home. They not only provide a physical barrier against entry, but also act as a visual deterrent. Top that with a perfect way to conceal your comings and goings from the outside world, and you have the ultimate security solution for your property.

There’s nothing like the physical barrier of solid wooden shutters to put off potential wrong doers. Our high-quality timber creates an additional layer of defence against intruders, being virtually impossible to break through from the outside. Any attempts to gain entry through solid shutters will be sure to attract attention. Just the presence of solid shutters is enough to signal to potential burglars that your home isn’t worth the effort. They are the ideal visual deterrent to anyone seeking an easy target.

Our solid shutters provide absolute privacy from the outside world. Perfectly measured and fitted to your windows, there is no way to peer through to the room inside. It makes it impossible for people to determine if the house is occupied and what valuables may be inside. And, here at American Shutters, we can provide additional security features such as locks and bolts for total peace of mind.

Traditional solid window shutters provide a comprehensive enhancement to home security. Your property can be safe and stylish at the same time.

Perfect for period homes

Solid shutters are the most traditional of window shutter styles. Our solid panel shutters are modelled on the original Victorian version, seen in homes over 200 years ago. Traditionally, Victorians used the shutters as extra security when travelling between homes. They would close up their homes for the season, by literally closing the solid shutters on all the windows. The substantial nature of the solid wooden shutters provided ample security while the house was vacated.

You can still find some original solid shutters in well-preserved properties from that era. These wooden shutters fold back into window boxes, making them disappear neatly into the reveal. At American Shutters, we can create traditional shutters that blend perfectly with your period property, complementing the natural height and style of the rooms.

Our traditional solid shutters are ideal for dressing period sash windows – whether Georgian, Victorian or Edwardian. They are also perfect for period bay styles. We tailor make every shutter to perfectly fit the natural lines of the window and fit them seamlessly to the box frame. Just choose the style that suits your property and your needs. We will make a bespoke frame to work with any style. Choose from full height, tier on tier or cafe style. It all depends on the amount of light and privacy you require.

And don’t forget; you don’t need to own a period property to enjoy the classic feel of solid shutters. We can also modernise the look for newer builds, offering all the privacy and room-darkening properties, with a fresh, modern feel.

Five reasons to choose solid shutters

1.      Superb insulation

With energy prices topping the headlines, we’re all looking for ways to keep our homes warm without turning up the thermostat. Solid shutters are exceptionally good at retaining the heat within your home. Our solid wooden shutters deliver an additional physical layer of insulation. And because they’re made-to-measure to ensure a perfect fit, whatever the shape or style of your window, you’ll find they keep out drafts on cold evenings and effectively trap the heat within the room.

2.      Complete privacy

Solid shutters offer an instant solution when you want to keep out prying eyes. During the day, the solid panels can be folded back, allowing full daylight to enter the room. When night falls, pull them shut, and you are assured absolute privacy. Perfect for bedrooms and spaces overlooked by passers-by, these traditional shutters will provide maximum privacy whenever required.

3.      Maximum security

These substantial shutters are an excellent way to secure your home. Traditionally used by the Victorians when they vacated their houses for long periods, these solid shutters offered a reliable way to close up the property in their absence. The solid, physical barrier provides a deterrent against possible break-ins and ensures no one can view the contents of your home during your absence.

4.      Total blackout

The ideal solution for bedrooms and nurseries, solid shutters provide a near-total black-out. Solid shutters are the answer if you’re struggling to get your children to sleep during the light summer evenings, or if your bedroom is situated near a street lamp. While light will radiate through standard curtains or louvred shutters, solid wooden shutters allow practically zero light into the room. As bedroom shutters, they’re hard to beat.

5.      Classic style

If you have a period home, these timeless shutters will help to preserve the classic look of your surroundings. The simple, classic style is ideally suited to period bay or sash windows and will enhance these statement features. Victorian window shutters are becoming a highly fashionable choice in interior décor and will add style and sophistication to any home setting.

What are solid shutters?

Solid shutters are tailormade window shutters designed to cover the entire window. They are constructed from solid wood panels, without the traditional louvres on standard window shutters. These shutters are based on the classic English design, often seen in Victorian properties. The solid wood panels can be folded back to allow light to flood the room during the day. At night, they can be closed to provide complete privacy and near blackout conditions.

Solid panel shutters are modelled on the original shutters mounted in Victorian properties over 200 years ago. The Victorians would use these shutters to secure their homes when vacated, simply closing up their houses while they travelled between properties for months at a time. The solid, substantial nature of victorian window shutters makes them the ideal solution for improving the security of your home.

Why are solid wood shutters so popular?

Thanks to their numerous benefits, solid shutters are hugely popular in the UK. For a start, they lend a classic, timeless feel to any room. They also provide excellent levels of privacy on dark evenings, with the tailormade shutters ensuring a perfect fit around the frame. As a blackout solution, solid shutters are hard to beat. Our room darkening shutter style is an alternative option, with the louvres angled for maximum darkness when required.

Are solid shutters the right choice for period homes?

We find Victorian solid shutters are a favourite for those who wish to keep a period feel to their home. Their classic style and visual simplicity help to preserve the characteristics of bay and sash windows. With their roots firmly set in English period architecture, solid Victorian shutters have an undeniable beauty and sophistication. Alternatively, you could consider our classic bay window shutters, designed to follow the natural shape of your statement window whilst giving you the flexibility of moveable louvres.

Are solid wood shutters available in different finishes?

Your solid wooden shutters can be finished in a natural wood stain to match your existing furniture and fittings. These stained shutters are a stylish option, allowing the natural beauty of the wood to show through. Alternatively, your solid window shutters can be painted to complement your interior décor. We find white window shutters are always a hugely popular choice, although you can choose any colour that works for your home.

Which rooms are best suited to solid shutters?

Thanks to their construction, solid window shutters are ideally suited for bedrooms and nurseries where darkness is required. Solid wooden shutters are particularly popular in rooms with a street light directly outside the window. The solid panel shutters keep out practically all the light, whereas curtains or standard plantation shutters would have considerable show-through. If you’re looking for bedroom shutters that deliver a total blackout, solid shutters are the answer.

Do solid panel shutters keep in the heat?

Solid shutters work exceptionally well at retaining the heat in a room. Our tailormade solid shutters are guaranteed to be a perfect fit every time, keeping out draughts on cold evenings. Constructed from the finest timber, these solid wood shutters offer a layer of natural insulation. In contrast, you’ll also find that they are highly effective at keeping the heat out of a room on hot summer days. When the sun glares against your windows, there’s nothing more effective than solid wooden shutters on the interior to keep the heat at bay.

How much do solid panel shutters cost?

You’ll find that solid shutters are an investment worth making. These classic shutters not only lift the look of your room interiors to a new level but also add significantly to the kerb appeal of your home. Solid window shutters can last for decades with just a little care and maintenance. Unlike curtains, which inevitably show wear and tear over time, solid panel shutters have the longevity to keep looking as good as new for years. You’ll find that your solid shutters will earn their keep many times over.