What Type Of Window Shutters Are Best For Your Bay Windows?

If you have bay windows at your home, you may want to make them feel more private, or perhaps reduce the light streaming into your rooms if your home faces south. Window shutters can be a great option in either case. 

But what kind of shutters should you choose for your home? And should you opt for full-height shutters or cafe-style?

Let’s begin with which type of shutters you can install in bay windows. 

What type of shutters work in bay windows? 

The type of window shutters you choose for your Brighton home is largely down to personal preference, as any kind of shutter can work well in a bay window. They offer different aesthetics and options in terms of controlling the light that comes in. 

These are some of the most popular choices, but speak to our team to learn more:

• Solid panel shutters: as their name suggests, these are solid wooden panels that will block out all the light when closed. They are ideal if you are seeking greater privacy, noise insulation and if you want to make a strong design statement.

• Plantation shutters: these are shutters with adjustable slats (also known as louvres). This means you can easily control how much light enters your room without compromising on privacy. 

Noise reduction in towns and cities is becoming more of a focus now that the health impacts of excessive noise are being recognised more widely. Research has linked noise pollution to conditions including stroke, heart attack and high blood pressure. 

What height of shutters can you fit to bay windows?

You can choose shutters in different heights too. For instance, cafe-style shutters only cover half of your window, so are perfect for added privacy without blocking too much light. Meanwhile, full-height shutters cover the whole window. 

For the best of both worlds, you’ve got tier on tier shutters, which cover the whole window but which have separate bottom and top sections. This allows you to open just half of your shutter’s full height.