Solid Shutters
Solid Shutters
Our classic solid shutters offer a more traditional look for your home. The solid panels, without operable louvres, have a timeless simplicity that is a perfect fit for period homes.
These made to measure window shutters can either be opened or closed as desired and provide superb insulation, security and blackout properties.
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Options
Check out the options for Solid Shutters:
- Available in all wood materials
- Classic old fashioned, practical look
- Plain Shaker or Raised & Fielded designs.
- Available in painted or stained finish.
- Any shape available
- Great for keeping light out
What are solid shutters?
Solid shutters are tailormade window shutters designed to cover the full window. They are constructed from solid wood panels, without the traditional louvres seen on standard window shutters. These shutters are based on the classic English design, often seen in Victorian properties. The solid wooden panels can be folded back to allow light to flood into 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, Victorian solid shutters have an undeniable beauty and sophistication. Alternatively, you could consider our classic bay window shutters, which are 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. We find that solid wooden shutters interior 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 is glaring 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.