The window shutters are wooden and solid coverings that you can use in windows. A shutter frame will be placed around the window frame and the slats or louvers which are set within the frame. There are typically two separate shutters which open on either side of the window. The slats are adjustable and you can make use of a pole to open or close them. The window shutters were used traditionally in the Mediterranean countries. They were thought to have first originated in Greece and then spread quickly to other countries like Italy and Spain. The reason why the shutters are popular in these areas is that they are used in regulating the amount of sunlight and air streaming inside a room. Today, you can notice that the shutters are now used all over the globe although they are much famous in countries with warmer climates.
There are plenty of designers and homeowners who see the shutters as more appealing compared to blinds and curtains. When homeowners want to have shutters installed, they also have the option of the installation of an exterior shutter, which usually tends to be more for decorative purposes. The interior shutters are used for more practical reasons.
What are the advantages of using shutters?
- Their primary advantage is the practical benefit brought about by their adjustability. This means that they can be used in whatever weather conditions you are experiencing. The interior conditions inside a closed room can be controlled.
- During the cold season, the shutters can keep the room warm. If the manufacturer makes use of quality wood, the material becomes even more efficient as less cool air will enter in a room compared to the blinds and curtains. They importantly serve as another extra layer of protection.
- In the summer times, you may want to keep sunlight from your room. This is also done by keeping the window shutters closed. But of course, one of the reasons why everyone is excited for summer is the sun that it brings so you can open the shutters completely if you prefer it this way.
- There may also be times when you feel like blocking the heat and sunlight but would still want the outside air to enter your room. This will be done by closing the shutters but opening the shutter slats. These can be closed or opened to as much as you would like. You can either completely open it, completely close it or just somewhere in between. You can also adjust the window depending on where the sun may be in a particular time of the day.
- Compared to the curtains, the shutters are more adjustable since the slats can allow the air to enter without the sunlight.