Kitchen Shutters

There are a whole lot of kitchen window treatments out there, but which looks great, won’t be affected by odors or condensation and take moments to clean? The choice that ticks all the boxes is shutters, of course.

[more-or-less-start] Leave a kitchen window undressed and the room can overheat on summer days, and feel exposed after dark, as well as making the space looking unfinished. Plenty of kitchen window treatments will vie for your attention but only shutters can solve all these problems, plus make the room look fabulous.

Which kitchen window treatments are practical?

It can be hard to choose the right dressing for a kitchen window because it’s a functional and hard-working space. Cooking creates condensation, so it’s vital kitchen window treatments cope with the humid atmosphere of the room. Hang curtains at the window and the fabric is going to take up moisture and may mildew.

Fabric also absorbs cooking smells, and an odor that’s tantalizing when a dish is in the oven or on the cooktop doesn’t stay that way when the curtains have taken it up and layered it with other aromas. Yes, they can be taken down and cleaned, but it’s a time-consuming chore and leaves the window undressed in between. Curtains can also clutter up windowsills and intrude into preparation space. That might create a nuisance in a generous kitchen but in a compact space it’s a positive hazard.

Choose a fabric kitchen blind and the same cooking smell issues apply. Added to that is the fact that some kitchen blind designs can obstruct part of the window when they’re meant to be open, blocking the flow of daylight into the room. Some blind designs can’t control the light effectively, either, with up or down the only choice of position. Other blinds might start to warp in the humidity of the room.

Number one in the kitchen window treatments chart? Plantation shutters don’t absorb cooking smells – unlike curtains or blinds – so you can be sure they won’t compromise the welcoming ambience of the room. They’re also quick and easy to clean, leaving you time for preparing and sharing food rather than doing the chores.

Shutters offer better home security as well. Opt for a shutter design that covers the whole window and you’ll give your home an extra layer of protection. You can even add a lock so windows can stay open to the breeze on balmy days but remain covered against potential intruders.

How can kitchen window treatments regulate light and heat?

For comfort when you’re cooking and eating, and safety when you’re preparing food, it’s vital that you can control the sunlight that comes in through your kitchen windows so the room doesn’t overheat and the light doesn’t dazzle you.

Shutters provide the control and subtle adjustment necessary. You can angle the slats to deflect the sun but keep the room light-filled on hot days. Open the slats, and light will flood in, then close them at night for a kitchen that feels cozy. For kitchens with a great outlook on to the yard or beyond, shutters also have the benefit of folding neatly out of the way so you can make the most of the view.

Which kitchen window treatments are waterproof?

Window directly above the sink? Hard-working space that’s often steamy? Other kitchen window treatments can deteriorate when the going gets tough, but we offer shutters that are 100% waterproof. Made from vinyl, they won’t warp or shrink, so you can count on them looking good for years to come.

Why are window shutters a stylish solution?

Whatever the look you want to create with your scheme, our wooden or vinyl shutters are the ideal kitchen window treatment. They work in more traditional or contemporary rooms, and come in a range of styles. If boosting light is vital, café style shutters are a great choice. They cover just the lower section of the window for privacy and light control, and leave the upper part open for daylight to enter the room unimpeded.

For total window coverage, louvered full height shutters are stylish and offer light and privacy regulation or, for even more flexibility, try tier on tier shutters with independent opening of top and bottom panels.

Shutters will dress French windows and patio doors as well as windows, of course, and it’s easy to combine solid panels with louvered sections in half solid designs to suit the glazing.

It’s easy to add color to the kitchen with shutters, too. Our shutters can be supplied in any shade you like so you can add an accent to a white or neutral kitchen scheme, or team classic white shutters with colorful cabinetry and kitchen surfaces.

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