Window Shutters for a Traditional Victorian Bay Window
Dressing a Victorian Bay window should be about more than practicality, so why not consider bringing your interiors to life with bespoke bay window shutters?
- Dec 17 2021
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Dressing Victorian Bay windows has traditionally proved problematic. At least, if accentuating this desirable home feature while keeping things as practical as possible is a priority.
The standard is usually curtains hung in front of the opening and draped in the normal way. This is perhaps practical, but far from perfect if your goal is to bring out the best in your windows; you should definitely consider bespoke window shutters for your home.
Victorian Bay Window Shutters
With bespoke window shutters, the entire installation is tailored to suit your unique bay windows. Precision-fitted by a team of experienced installers, the shutters sit flush with the windows themselves, as opposed to protruding into the room.
Installing shutters against the panes in a bay window can bring a long list of advantages over conventional curtains. A few examples of which include the following:
1. An improved aesthetic for bay windows of all shapes and sizes
2. Creation of a more spacious and airy feel around the room
3. A significant improvement to energy-efficiency and interior comfort
4. Improvements to home security with an added layer of protection
5. Total versatility with adjustable slats and panels
6. Made-to-measure for a flawless fit with pinpoint precision
Bay window shutters offer the ultimate in privacy and light management. They can be closed fully to create a cosy and secluded feel, or opened to allow maximum natural light penetration. They can also be precisely adjusted for better absorption and ventilation while preventing anyone outdoors from seeing in.
All while making your interior spaces look and feel larger, bringing out the best in your bay windows.
What Style Should I Choose?
Choosing a specific shutter style is purely a case of personal preferences. Most bay windows are compatible with a wide variety of shutters, which are fairly evenly matched in terms of light and privacy management.
Examples of which include Full height, Tier-on-tier, Solid raised, or Café style shutters - all available in a wide variety of materials. Solid shutters are another popular choice for bay windows, which as the name suggests feature solid panels that can simply be opened or closed as required.
The material you choose will influence both be energy-efficiency and the security your plantation shutters bring to your home. All premium-quality window shutters can make a huge difference in both instances, but traditional timber shutters are unbeatable.
Colours and Finishes
With a limitless range of colours and finishes to choose from, it is entirely up to you to decide the kind of look you wish to achieve.
In heritage homes and period properties, off-whites and neutrals can be great for a window covering that blends in seamlessly with its surroundings. Elsewhere, choosing something bolder could be just the thing to create a standout feature for the entire space.
If in doubt, there really is nothing like the appeal and allure of natural wood. Choose from a variety of dark and light stains to suit your preferences - all of which are guaranteed to look fantastic in any bay window.
For more information on any of the above or to discuss your requirements in more detail, contact a member of the team at Riverside Shutters today.
