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Café style shutters are an excellent choice of window dressing. These stylish and sleek custom shutters offer a unique look to any home and when it comes to classic window treatments, they really are a great option. In this blog, we are going to outline the pros and cons of cafe shutters.
What Are Cafe Style Shutters?
Cafe shutters are the same as regular shutters, except they cover only the bottom portion of the window. This is customisable, so you can choose how much of the window to leave uncovered, or fit the shutters to the frame if you have large windows with small windows running along their top, known as transom windows.
By only covering the bottom half of your windows, café style window shutters let in plenty of natural light whilst also providing privacy – and they look great!
The Pros Of Café Style Shutters
We love this style of shutter! They are aesthetically-pleasing, offering a classic look which complements a wide variety of home décor styles. Plus, they are incredibly practical and have plenty of benefits.
Let In Natural Light
As we mentioned before, the biggest advantage of these plantation shutters is arguably the amount of natural light they let in. As the top half of your windows is left uncovered, this style of shutter will brighten up even the dullest of rooms in the home.
Provide Privacy
Café style shutters are ideal for ground floor rooms including living rooms, kitchens, and dining rooms as they provide plenty of privacy (whilst still letting in plenty of light). If your house faces a busy street, or is overlooked by a neighbour’s windows, this gorgeous shutter style will be the perfect practical addition to your home.
Can Be Paired With Curtains
When done properly, shutters and curtains can look amazing together. Cafe style shutters are one of the best types of shutters to pair with curtains. Perhaps add curtains to the window in your living room to block out the natural sunlight on summer evenings. Or pair simple, sleek wooden shutters with bold curtains to really make a statement.
Cost Effective
When compared to other shutter styles, such as full height shutters or tier on tier shutters, these shutters are usually cheaper. Like all shutters, café offer excellent value for money as they are a sturdy and high-quality window covering that can be enjoyed for years to come.
Customisable Height
Another benefit is that the fit can be perfectly customised to your personal preference. You can decide how much of your window you would like to cover, and your shutters can be made to fit. For example, if your lounge faces a busy street but your kitchen looks out into your back garden, you may want the lounge window to be more covered than the kitchen windows, and our fantastic range of shutters can be customised accordingly.
Ideal For Bay Windows
Dressing a bay window can be tricky. But the cafe style make it effortless. These shutters make the most of the space by letting in light, providing privacy and looking incredibly stylish. They are also the perfect shutters for home offices, as they allow you to enjoy the natural light whilst preventing glare on your screen.
Make the Most Of The View
Depending on how much of the window you choose to cover, these shutters usually allow you to enjoy the view. Covering only the lower portion of the window makes them ideal for kitchens or downstairs bathrooms where you may want privacy, but still want to admire the view from your window.
Available In Various Colours And Materials
Like all our shutters, the café shutters are customisable. Choose from a range of colours to create bespoke shutters that perfectly match your home décor. Plus, they are also available in a high-grade ABS waterproof material for rooms that may have moisture – condensation or high humidity issues will affect wood.
Child and Pet Safe
Without pesky cords or wires, these shutters are a safe window dressing that are not hazardous to children or pets. They are a clean, simple and practical window solution for any family home.
The Cons Of Café Style Shutters
We’re not going to beat around the bush… the pros seriously outweigh the cons when it comes to café style shutters. In fact, we’re struggling to find anything bad about this shutter style.
But if we had to, we would point out that these shutters aren’t ideal for every room of your home. For example, you may not choose to have them in the bedroom as they would let in too much light when you’re trying to snooze (our blackout shutters may be a better option).
Plus, because they’re half-height shutters and don’t cover your whole window, they may not be as insulating as other styles, such as full height shutters or tier on tier shutters. But other than that, they are a fantastic window dressing that is sure to look amazing in your home.
Get In Touch
We hope you found this blog useful on the pros and cons of this style of shutter! For more information, check out our guide to plantation shutters.
Here at Shuttertec, we supply beautiful bespoke shutters to Essex, London and Kent. If you are looking for cafe-style shutters for your home, get in touch. You can contact us on 01268 956905 or email hello@shuttertec.co.uk
We are on the other end of the phone 6 days a week!
Or you can book an appointment online. We can discuss your shutter needs, measure your space, show you samples and answer any questions you may have.
We would love to hear from you. Alternatively, you can request our latest brochure here.
