Cafe Style Shutters
Cafe Style Shutters
~ Cheaper as less product is required for each window
~ Maximises the amount of light coming into the room
~ Popular in ground floor, street facing rooms and bathrooms.
~ Blackout option not available. All materials and louvre styles possible
~ Excellent for commercial properties and workspaces
Enhanced Light and Privacy with Café Style Shutters
Café style shutters are an excellent solution for those looking to balance privacy with maximum natural light. These half-height plantation shutters cover the bottom portion of the window, creating a discreet screen that shields interiors from street-level view without obstructing the top section of the window. This design allows sunlight to flood into the room while maintaining privacy from pedestrians and nearby traffic. The shutters are fitted into a U-shaped frame at the base of the window, providing a sleek, unobtrusive look that sits neatly against the window sill.
Aesthetic Appeal for Urban and Busy Areas
One of the standout features of café style shutters is their visual appeal both inside and outside. They are particularly favored in bustling urban areas, where maintaining privacy without sacrificing natural light is essential. These shutters are popular for downstairs bay and bathroom windows, where their half-height design strikes the perfect balance. For bedrooms, however, café style shutters are less common, as many people prefer blackout options for better sleep. In the right setting, café style shutters add a touch of elegance and charm, enhancing curb appeal and interior design.
Ideal for Period Properties with Character
Café style shutters complement various architectural styles, particularly traditional properties like Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, and cottage-style homes with sash windows. Their classic design makes them a beautiful addition to homes with character, where they blend seamlessly with period features while adding a practical, modern touch. Café shutters’ versatility means they can adapt to various window shapes and sizes, ensuring they look right at home in both contemporary and vintage settings.
Adding a Top Section: Considerations for Future Flexibility
If you may want to add a top section later, consider the tier-on-tier or full-height shutter style from the start. Adding a top section after installation is possible, but it would require replacing the existing frame to support the additional panels. This retrofit process incurs additional costs for removal, new fittings, and frame adjustments. For customers focused primarily on privacy, café style shutters may not offer sufficient coverage in some settings, particularly if the surrounding buildings have upper-level windows that look down into the room.
