Tips for Choosing the Right Window Shutter for Your Home

Choosing the Right Window Shutters for Your Home

Investing in quality shutters is a decision that will enhance your home for years to come. Window shutters are custom-made to match the exact specifications of your windows and doors, adding unique value and architectural aesthetics to your home. They are a beautiful combination of functionality, durability, and elegance. Here’s a guide to help you understand the different types of shutters available and how to choose the best one for your space.

Wooden Shutters: Classic Beauty and Value

Luxaflex® Timber Shutters are more than just a basic window covering. They add a classic, architectural aesthetics and long-term value to your home while providing light, heat control, and privacy.

Key Features:

• Versatile Finishes: Available in a variety of contemporary paint finishes and timber stains, Luxaflex® Timber Shutters can be customised to match any interior design style.

• Custom Configurations: With a range of panel configurations, three blade sizes (64mm, 89mm and 114mm), and options for hinged, multi-fold, and sliding shutters, these wooden shutters offer versatility to reflect your personal style as well as functionality and durability.

• Safety Features: The entire range of Luxaflex® Timber Shutters is cord-free, designed with safety in mind for both young children and pets.

• Durability:  All timber used in the manufacturing process for Luxaflex® timber shutters is sourced from sustainable forestry. Premium quality, this kiln-dried timber is light, strong and extremely stable.

Ideal For:

• Classic Interiors: Perfect for Villa- style architecture and older buildings where you are looking to add a touch of traditional elegance.

• Living Rooms : available in a range of colour finishes and stains the Timber shutters add a warmth and classic ambiance to living areas.  

 PolySatin® Shutters: Modern Elegance and Maintenance-Free

Luxaflex® PolySatin® Shutters are the modern alternative to traditional wooden shutters. Made from an advanced polyresin compound, they are extremely durable and virtually maintenance-free. With a 20-year warranty, these shutters are designed to last, bringing elegance to any interior with their soft, matte lustre.

Key Features:

• Low Maintenance: Unlike traditional wooden shutters, PolySatin® Shutters require minimal maintenance, making them perfect for busy households. PolySatin® Shutters are made from an advanced Polyresin compound which guarantees they will not blister, peel, flake, corrode or fade, and are UV-stabilised for many years of performance in even the harshest climates.

• Ultimate Convenience: Available in hinged, multi-fold (up to 8 panels on Track Systems), and sliding operating systems, the PolySatin shutters also come with PowerView automation so you can programme the louvres to be tilted to the desired angle for maximum light, heat and privacy control throughout the day.  

• Versatile: Offered in three neutral colour choices (White, Pearl, Vanilla) that can be coordinated with white, pearl, brass, or stainless-steel hinges. They are also available in three different louvre sizes (64mm, 89mm, and 114mm) to achieve different lighting, ambiance, and view-through.

• Safety: As with the timber range, these shutters are cord-free, prioritizing the safety of children and pets.

Ideal For:

• Contemporary Homes: If you have modern interior design, the sleek look of PolySatin® Shutters will complement your décor beautifully.

• Bathrooms and Kitchens: Their moisture-resistant and easy-care nature makes them perfect for humid, high use environments.

 Aluminium Shutters: Outdoor Durability and Security

Luxaflex® Weatherwell Aluminium Shutters are the perfect way to add an extra dimension to your home by extending your living spaces, filtering sunlight, or completely shutting out inclement weather. External aluminum shutters are the most durable and secure outdoor shutter option available.

Key Features:

• Weather Resistance: Designed to withstand harsh weather conditions, aluminum shutters are ideal for balconies, decks, and outdoor areas.

• Security: These shutters provide an added layer of security, allowing you to lock up outdoor areas when not in use. Choose from

• Custom Options: Available in a selection of powder coat finishes, panel configurations, three blade sizes, and options for multi-fold and sliding shutters.

Ideal For:

• Outdoor Areas: Perfect for patios, balconies, and other outdoor spaces that need protection from the elements.

 Considerations When Choosing the Best Shutters for Your Needs

Selecting the right shutters for your home involves considering several factors:

1. Aesthetic Appeal: Consider the overall architectural design of your home and choose shutters that complement your interior and exterior style.

2. Functionality: Think about what you need the shutters to do. Do you want to control light, enhance privacy, improve insulation, or secure outdoor spaces?

3. Material: Each material offers different benefits. Timber provides a classic look, polyresin offers modern elegance with low maintenance, and aluminium delivers outdoor durability and security.

4. Precisely Custom-Made: Window shutters are a long-term investment and must be precisely tailored to your home. They can be custom-made to fit a wide range of shapes and sizes, but accurate measurements and customisation from the outset are crucial to avoid costly mistakes. Lahood's Design Consultants will expertly measure your spaces and provide recommendations for the best solutions, ensuring a perfect fit and flawless result.

5. Professional Installation: Window shutters are more than just window coverings; they are a lasting architectural feature of your home and should be professionally installed to achieve the desired finish. Lahood's in-house installation team fits all window coverings with the utmost care and expertise, enhancing the long-term architectural value of your home.

Exclusive Shutter Discount

During August and September 2024, shutters are more affordable than ever with 15% off all Luxaflex® shutters, exclusively from Lahood. Chat with one of our expert design consultants in your home or at our showroom for advice on the perfect window shutter solution for your space.

Lahood's expert Design Consultants can help you with all these considerations so you make the best decision to enhance your home's long-term style and value. Whether you choose the classic elegance of timber, the modern convenience of PolySatin®, or the rugged durability of aluminum, Lahood Window Furnishings offers the perfect shutter solution for every space. Book a Complimentary in-home consultation or visit our Showroom at 104 Mount Eden Road.