Bathroom Shutters

Looking for a window treatment that’s right for your bathroom? Shutters are the perfect solution. They’ll let in light while keeping the interior private, they’re hard wearing, and they’re stylish.

[more-or-less-start]Bathrooms can seem to present a challenge when it comes to dressing the window. Curtains or drapes won’t stand up to the steamy atmosphere, and the fabric can get in the way of the basin or bath, or intrude into the floor space making a compact room even smaller, and this functional room harder to move freely around in.

Are bathroom blinds the right choice?

If curtains aren’t a sound option, what about bathroom blinds? Wooden bathroom blinds can be warped by humidity, which means they won’t last. Some blind styles, meanwhile, only offer the option of having sections of the window covered or uncovered. This means blocking light entirely or compromising privacy – neither of which is desirable.

Other bathroom blinds can be space-hungry, so part of the window is permanently obscured even when the blind is pulled up. Blinds can also be hard to clean, which is far from ideal in a room where hygiene is key.

So what’s the answer? Plantation shutters are the best dressing for bathroom windows. They’re elegant, practical and durable in even the steamiest family bathroom, and they're easy to care for.

Why are shutters best for bathrooms?

With window shutters both light and privacy control are guaranteed. Close them completely for total discretion and to shut out the night for a cocooning atmosphere when you’re having a long relaxing soak in the tub. You can tilt the slats open and let in just the amount of daylight you need plus control any glare from bright sunlight. Open the slats completely, and shutters boost daylight while keeping the interior of the room hidden from prying eyes.

There’s plenty of flexibility in shutter styles, too. Choose between full height shutters, which cover the entire window, or, if only the lower part of the window needs to be dressed, consider café style shutters. These half-height shutters cover the bottom portion of the window to maintain bathroom users’ privacy and let all the daylight there is in through the top of the window – a configuration bathroom blinds just can’t provide.

What makes bathroom shutters hard wearing?

Coverings like bathroom blinds and drapes can warp or become mildewed and need replacement to keep the atmosphere of the room healthy and the window properly dressed. Unlike these, our shutters – which are made from MDF or painted wood – can cope with everything the humid atmosphere of a bathroom throws at them, and are made to last.

Window treatment likely to get wet regularly because it’s near the shower? Kids splash in the tub, and splash the window, too? Shutters can still solve your bathroom window dressing dilemma. For these situations we offer vinyl shutters. They look and feel like wood but are 100% waterproof. Opt for them and you won’t have to worry about warping or shrinking of the window treatment however humid the room.

How easy is it to keep bathroom window treatments clean?

A bathroom that’s clean is essential, but no one wants to spend unnecessary time on keeping it that way, so ease of care is key. The choice of window dressing can mean the difference between speedy, effective cleaning and a time-consuming effort with poor results.

Fabric in bathrooms will prove a chore to care for, and mildewed curtains aren’t good for family well-being. Bathroom blinds can be difficult to clean, too. Plantation shutters, on the other hand, are a breeze to look after. Because our shutters are made from MDF or painted wood, and our 100% waterproof shutters from vinyl, they won’t attract dirt in the first place, making life easier. Meanwhile, to keep them pristine, all they require is a wipe. It’s quick to do, and means you can rest assured that the window treatment in your bathroom is as clean as the rest of the fittings.

What’s the stylish choice for bathroom windows?

Shutters can create the ideal window dressing in every room – and that includes the bathroom. Result? A decorating scheme that looks thought-out and consistent throughout a home.

Shutters beat bathroom blinds hands down in the style stakes as well. Shutters can complement a home of any age and suit any interior scheme whether classic, traditional or contemporary. They look fuss-free without any dangling cords, and are simple to operate. What’s more, our shutters come in a choice of chic shades and with different slat sizes. Our recommendation? In the bathroom, we love the larger slats to maximize the light coming into the room, and to make keeping them clean even speedier.

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