Dare to pair shutters with curtains and you’ll create a luxurious look at your windows. Here we show you the benefits of layering window dressings for maximum style and performance, and provide expert advice on choosing the right plantation shutters and curtains for your home.
The great thing about pairing shutters with curtains is the contrast in textures it brings to your windows.
The sleek lines of wooden shutters work in harmony with the soft folds of curtain fabric, helping to create a boutique vibe in your home.
Combining plantation shutters with curtains has a number of benefits no matter what room you’re in – increased privacy, energy efficiency, great looks and more. But make this pairing in the bedroom and you’ll also enjoy a better night’s sleep.
Shutters can help minimise the amount of unwanted noise coming through your windows, so they are a great choice if your window overlooks a street or busy road. We’ve chosen a sheer white Voile curtain to complement the striking custom colour shutters in this bedroom, creating a relaxed and romantic feel.
Both shutters and curtains are excellent at preventing draughts and keeping the heat in the room with you. Doubling up at the window will stop unwanted chills in their tracks and allow you to maintain a cosy temperature all year round.
Thermal lined curtains layered over shutters is the ultimate combination, and is especially ideal for single-glazed windows in period properties.
Once you’ve decided the layered look is for you, it’s time to choose your shutters.
We’ve a wide range of styles on offer. Your local advisor will take you through all the options for tilt rods, doorknobs, hinges, and our range of colours during your home appointment.
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