Blinds
and shutters have been a popular choice since
they were first introduced by Ancient Greek cultures
as a way to control the amount of light &
ventilation. It is a common theory that these
Greek shutters were originally constructed from
marble & the louvers could not be adjusted.
The idea of shutters
eventually spread across the Mediterranean where
more suitable materials
such as wood were used in their construction.
The introduction of wooden
shutters triggered the movement towards adjustable
louvers which allowed for a far greater control
of light & ventilation. It is this practical
aspect which caused a keen interest in many cultures,
especially in areas with hot & sunny climates
& so a wide variety of style started to emerge.
Modern shutters can be measured up to fit almost
any kind of space including circular & semi
circular windows. It is possible to create a unique
look according to the décor of your home
due to the various styles of shutters, wood types
& colours that are available. The most popular
types of shutters used in the UK tend to be interior
shutters as they add character to a home &
are not exposed to the elements. Particular styles
of indoor
shutters that have proven to be very popular
are plantation
shutters. These window
shutters are designed to let in as much or
as little light as required, even allowing you
to select the areas you want, or don’t want light.
This means you can keep sunlight off items such
as monitors & TV screens without having to
keep the rest of the room in complete darkness.
Solid
shutters are also used indoors & are commonly
employed as room partitions. This style of shutter
can be especially useful in open plan style homes.
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