STYLES

For any kind of window, there are 3 types of shutter installations styles from which to choose:

1) Full Height                      

The most popular UK installation style, uses   full-height panels to cover the entire depth of the window. Horizontal mid-rails can be fitted to each panel to multiple louvre banks giving the ability to tilt the upper & lower louvres independently. This works well in rooms where privacy & natural light may be required simultaneously (bedrooms & bathrooms for example).

2) Tier-on-Tier

Comprises of an independent upper & lower tier of panels allowing either tier to be opened up (hinged back) whilst the other tier remain across the window.

These are often seen in ground floor windows where the top shutter is open but the lower one closed with louvers tilted for privacy.  At night, the top shutters can be closed and louvers closed for complete privacy.

3) Café 

These shutters are designed to cover the lower portion of the window only. They offer privacy whilst at the same time optimising light at the upper portion of the window.

4) Tracked Shutters

These are full height shutters mounted on a sliding track for use in wider doorways and as room dividers.  The colour co-ordinated top-track provides constant and even support to the shutters, thus preventing dip.  Every second panel is suspended from the top-track by an adjustable, wheeled truck to give smooth and easy operation. A bottom track can also be fitted to help achieve perfect panel alignment. . This is a standard option offered by most shutter companies.

5) Solid panels

Used on their own (as used in Georgian houses) or combined with louvres (as illustrated), solid panels are very attractive and can be used in effective ways to enhance the overall design of a room.