Tips For Choosing Bay Window Shutters
Read our advice for choosing the best bay window shutters for your home
Bay windows are a striking and very individual element of a home, it is completely natural to want to maximise the style and appeal of this feature and shutters can definitely do that, but it is also quite a challenge to find the right shutters to complement your bay window.
When choosing shutters for a bay window, you face the normal considerations relating to colour and material, but there are many other things to think about too. Most shutters can be designed to fit the shape of your bay window, so they retain the design and intention of the bay much better than curtains would. Shutters can also be adaptable to contemporary or period properties, and can really bring out the style of your home, but what else do you need to consider when thinking about shutters for your bay windows? Here is a list of some basic tips to keep in mind:
Cost accurately: As a specialist type of shutter, bay window shutters will be bespoke and made to fit your window, so make sure you supply accurate measurements so you are not paying over the odds. There are online guides for how to measure the angles and recesses of your bay window accurately, so follow these and make sure the costs are reflected accurately.
How does daylight change in your room? All rooms are different and the location of houses and fences and trees outside, mean that the amount of daylight your room sees changes throughout the day and throughout the year. So this might dictate whether you go for full height shutters, plantation shutters or a café style shutter, as these all allow different amounts of daylight into a room.
Don’t block out features: If you have stained glass windows or a patterned effect in your top windows, this can be incorporated into your shutter design. You don’t need to block them out and there are many ways you can highlight this feature and make it more prominent.
Think about kerb appeal: Of course it is not just you who will notice the fantastic new shutters in your bay window, you will be able to see them from outside also. So think about how they appear from outside, some shutters may look dark and oppressive, or the right choice of shutter can look bright and attractive and really add to the appeal of your property.
Don’t forget versatility: Shutters can be extremely versatile, so don’t forget this when choosing a design. You can adjust the louvres and tilt them to let light flood in, and you can also adjust them for more privacy or security. And of course you can open the shutters completely on a sunny day to reveal the full majesty of your bay window when guests are round.
Think about heating: Bay windows can represent a big expanse in the home and hence can create a cold feel if heating is not too effective. Full shutters therefore can provide very good insulation during winter, and also can shut out heat and create a nice cool room during the summer months too.
Get a professional installation: The very nature of bay windows means that installing shutters is definitely a specialist job. There are many angles and measurements to consider, so it can be difficult. And you need a perfect fit for your bespoke shutters so don’t try and DIY it, get a professional in. They have the skills, expertise and the right tools and equipment, so pay a little extra and get it done right.
For made to measure bay window shutters in Manchester, contact Find a Blind today.
