If you have just moved into a new home and have your heart set on plantation shutters, you may discover that not all the windows in your property have a traditional, rectangular design. Once your new property is stripped bare of the previous occupants belongings, you may discover it has some unusual shaped windows - and this may not have been obvious to you at the initial viewing.
Some properties have unusual features such as half circle or full circle windows, hexagon shaped windows - or even triangles - and any of these will add great character to your interior. However, if you have odd shaped windows, you may wonder what type of window coverings to choose - and you may think plantation shutters are not possible in these circumstances.
If you have tricky shaped windows, here we shall look at the various options available via The Bespoke Shutter Company and what sort of plantation shutters would be suitable for these types of windows.
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Plantation Shutters: Solutions for Odd Shaped Windows
If you have odd shaped windows in your home, you may think of ruling out plantation shutters as an option. However, the good news is that, so far, our experts at The Bespoke Shutter Company have never come across a type of window where shutters can’t be fitted. We supply and install made-to-measure shutters to suit every type of window, so every homeowner can discover the beauty and benefits of plantation shutters.
At The Bespoke Shutter Company we do exactly what our name implies - we supply and fit shutters for all types of windows. So whether you have a rectangular shaped window above the landing, a hexagonal window in the hallway, octagon, round windows, quarter round windows, arch shaped windows, half round, elongated half round windows or windows in the shape of a triangle, we install attractive and affordable shutters designed to fit your window perfectly.
Although many unusually shaped windows are positioned high up, above an entrance hall, corridor, hallway, or landing, this is not always the case. You may have an odd shaped window in a position where you would feel too exposed if it was left uncovered all the time (in a bedroom, bathroom or living room for instance). Plantation shutters are a great option in these circumstances as the slats can be adjusted to let the light stream in, while still maintaining privacy.
Plantation Shutters for Half or Quarter Round Windows
Shutters can also be used to draw attention to an interesting shaped window and will make a feature of its design. For half round windows, eyebrow windows, elongated half round and quarter round windows, for instance, the louvres within the shutters look just like rays of the sun, bursting out of the centre. The overall effect is extremely appealing and is bound to become a talking point.
Plantation Shutters for Porthole Windows
The slats for shutters designed to fit circular, hexagonal, and octagonal porthole windows are horizontal. However, they make an interesting conversation piece and make a stunning feature of your interior.
Plantation Shutters for Conservatories
If you have a conservatory with a roof top that rises to a pinnacle in the centre, you may be left with a triangular shaped window at the top. However, there are window shutters to fit these, so you can still use your shutters to keep the conservatory cool in summer and stop heat escaping in the winter months.
Plantation Shutters for Arched Windows
Plantation shutters can be made and fitted for arched windows in a variety of ways. One is the two piece arrangements, which opens to the left and right. Another option is having a left vertical shutter, a right vertical and a sunburst or half round at the top. Just talk over the various options with your fitter to find the right one for you.
Motor Driven Shutters
Motor driven shutters provide the ideal solution for windows that are hard to reach, as the shutters can open and close at the touch of a button. They operate smoothly and quietly and are perfect for all areas of the home, including hallways, landings and conservatory areas. They are suitable for odd shaped windows, or the apex of windows, and are a much safer option as you don’t have to stand on the furniture to reach up and manually open or close your shutters.
About The Bespoke Shutter Company
The London based Bespoke Shutter Company has years of experience of supplying and fitting plantation shutters, solid shutters and blinds to your exact specifications. We pay great attention to detail and our high quality products and excellent standards of workmanship ensure that you can admire your beautiful window coverings for years to come.
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Thursday, February 7, 2013
Plantation Shutters and Solid Shutters: Designing an unusual shaped Living Room
If you are moving into a new property, you may have your heart set on plantation shutters or solid shutters for the living room but are unsure about how the overall effect will look - especially if you have a tricky shaped space. This article will take a look at some of the solutions available to you.
Whether you have moved into a new build home, or are revamping a period property, not all living rooms have a traditional rectangular shaped design. Once the previous occupant has cleared the property of their belongings and the place is stripped to a bare shell, every alcove, window and design feature will be revealed in its full glory; so you see the interior with fresh eyes. And, while most living rooms are rectangular, some are more unusual, and could be in the shape of a circle, octagon, half octagon, pentagon or even a triangle - and you may not have taken this into consideration at the initial viewing.
So the big question is: How do you start decorating this type of interior? The first step is to think about the window coverings. Plantation shutters or solid shutters are a great choice for a living room as they keep the heat in during the winter months, keep the property cool in summer, are easy to keep clean, and increase the security and privacy of your home. But if you have an unusual interior - are plantation shutters or solid shutters possible in these circumstances?
Here we shall look at the various options for odd shaped living rooms and consider whether plantation shutters or solid shutters would be suitable in this type of space.
Plantation Shutters - to view some of our plantation shutters click here.
Plantation Shutters and Solid Shutters: Solutions for Awkward Spaces
If you have an awkward shaped room and are considering plantation shutters or solid shutters for the interior of your home, there are two main options available on where they can be placed. Do take some time to think about this as it will make a difference when you want to open the shutters fully.
The first option is whether you want shutters that fold flat against the wall on either side of the window (producing a frame effect). If you like this look, consider whether the space in front of the window is enough for the shutters to fold outwards in this way without knocking into pictures or potentially banging into the furniture.
If this is not possible because of the size or shape of the living room, the other option is to have shutters that fold into the window frame. If this is your preference, check that your sill is large enough to accommodate this without impinging on the room. To make your decision easier for you, our experts at Bespoke Shutters can advise you on this when you choose your shutters.
However, if you don’t want to open your shutters fully and intend to keep them closed at all times - for instance, if you have a ground floor flat or a property facing a busy street - plantation shutters are the best option as, even in the closed position, you can adjust the slats to let the light in.
Making the Most of an Unusual Living Room
If you have an unusual shaped family room, you may not know where to start when it comes to decorating it. A top tip is to draw the room to scale on a piece of graph paper or map it out on the computer (there are computer Apps available for this). This way you can play about with the various options on where to put your furniture and make a decision on the best layout for you.
Another top tip, if you have a tricky or awkward shaped room (an open plan living room/kitchen/diner for instance), is to create various zones. For example, if you have an open plan space in the shape of a pentagon (with the kitchen on the flat side of the pentagon) this leaves you with a triangle, which is one of the most awkward shapes to decorate.
The best thing to do is to start with the living area and map out a zone in the shape of a rectangle. Then decorate this space as if the living room was in a rectangular shape all along. For example you could put a television in the apex of the triangle, a sofa on one wall and another sofa opposite and parallel to it. This will leave you with a triangular shaped space behind the sofa which you can transform into a dining area. The remaining space can be used for traffic entering or leaving the room.
Another solution is to have a corner sofa (instead of two separate sofas) with the back to the kitchen area and to put the TV on the wall. This leaves one wall free and gives you more storage space and more freedom of where to site the dining table. The trick is to toy with the various ideas to find out which one works best for you.
About The Bespoke Shutter Company
The Bespoke Shutter Company supply and install high quality solid shutters and plantation shutters to suit all sizes and shapes of interior.
Plantation Shutters - to view some of our plantation shutters click here.
Whether you have moved into a new build home, or are revamping a period property, not all living rooms have a traditional rectangular shaped design. Once the previous occupant has cleared the property of their belongings and the place is stripped to a bare shell, every alcove, window and design feature will be revealed in its full glory; so you see the interior with fresh eyes. And, while most living rooms are rectangular, some are more unusual, and could be in the shape of a circle, octagon, half octagon, pentagon or even a triangle - and you may not have taken this into consideration at the initial viewing.
So the big question is: How do you start decorating this type of interior? The first step is to think about the window coverings. Plantation shutters or solid shutters are a great choice for a living room as they keep the heat in during the winter months, keep the property cool in summer, are easy to keep clean, and increase the security and privacy of your home. But if you have an unusual interior - are plantation shutters or solid shutters possible in these circumstances?
Here we shall look at the various options for odd shaped living rooms and consider whether plantation shutters or solid shutters would be suitable in this type of space.
Plantation Shutters - to view some of our plantation shutters click here.
Plantation Shutters and Solid Shutters: Solutions for Awkward Spaces
If you have an awkward shaped room and are considering plantation shutters or solid shutters for the interior of your home, there are two main options available on where they can be placed. Do take some time to think about this as it will make a difference when you want to open the shutters fully.
The first option is whether you want shutters that fold flat against the wall on either side of the window (producing a frame effect). If you like this look, consider whether the space in front of the window is enough for the shutters to fold outwards in this way without knocking into pictures or potentially banging into the furniture.
If this is not possible because of the size or shape of the living room, the other option is to have shutters that fold into the window frame. If this is your preference, check that your sill is large enough to accommodate this without impinging on the room. To make your decision easier for you, our experts at Bespoke Shutters can advise you on this when you choose your shutters.
However, if you don’t want to open your shutters fully and intend to keep them closed at all times - for instance, if you have a ground floor flat or a property facing a busy street - plantation shutters are the best option as, even in the closed position, you can adjust the slats to let the light in.
Making the Most of an Unusual Living Room
If you have an unusual shaped family room, you may not know where to start when it comes to decorating it. A top tip is to draw the room to scale on a piece of graph paper or map it out on the computer (there are computer Apps available for this). This way you can play about with the various options on where to put your furniture and make a decision on the best layout for you.
Another top tip, if you have a tricky or awkward shaped room (an open plan living room/kitchen/diner for instance), is to create various zones. For example, if you have an open plan space in the shape of a pentagon (with the kitchen on the flat side of the pentagon) this leaves you with a triangle, which is one of the most awkward shapes to decorate.
The best thing to do is to start with the living area and map out a zone in the shape of a rectangle. Then decorate this space as if the living room was in a rectangular shape all along. For example you could put a television in the apex of the triangle, a sofa on one wall and another sofa opposite and parallel to it. This will leave you with a triangular shaped space behind the sofa which you can transform into a dining area. The remaining space can be used for traffic entering or leaving the room.
Another solution is to have a corner sofa (instead of two separate sofas) with the back to the kitchen area and to put the TV on the wall. This leaves one wall free and gives you more storage space and more freedom of where to site the dining table. The trick is to toy with the various ideas to find out which one works best for you.
About The Bespoke Shutter Company
The Bespoke Shutter Company supply and install high quality solid shutters and plantation shutters to suit all sizes and shapes of interior.
Plantation Shutters - to view some of our plantation shutters click here.
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