Page 43 - Designing Ways 266

Interior shutters Roman blinds

entering the home or office. There are Awnings
mainly two types of window shutters, Awnings are a great way to control the
namely: interior window shutters and temperature of a home both inside and
exterior window shutters. out. Awnings are useful because they
protect your home from harsh sun rays
Exterior window shutters and keep the temperature inside more
Exterior window shutters come in four stable. They are also great for outdoor
basic types; panelled, louvred, board rooms like patios and decks where they
and batten (sometimes called BnB) and provide shade while allowing airflow to which can save a lot of money on energy
Bermuda. They are available in a variety keep people comfortable when spending costs over the long term.
of materials including MDF (medium- time outside. Awnings come in many From the retractable awning to the
density fibreboard), vinyl, synthetic foam, shapes and sizes, different shades of canvas many different styles and materials, there
faux wood and natural wood. Basewood material, so it matches both the inside are many different options and benefits of
is the most popular wood for shutters. and outside of a home or office. They also installing awnings around the home and
help to maintain more even temperatures office. dw
Solid shutters
Solid shutters (with no louvre slats) are
great for reducing draughts or covering
single glazed windows; tracked shutters Awnings
are perfect for covering larger areas of
glass such as bi-fold doors or even to use
as a room divider. Shaped shutters can
be crafted to cover arches, gable ends and
other feature windows.

Shaker style shutters (interior)
The flat, solid panels of these interior
shutters block out bad weather, bright
lights and retain heat in a room.

Scandinavian shutters
Scandinavian shutters are distinguished
by their solid, joined board-and-batten
design dressed up with cut-outs and
bright colours. These shutters can be
closed to keep out howling blizzards and
cold spells.

dw • Issue 266 43