On their own, shutters can block out the majority of light coming through a window. There will be small gaps between louvres and down the side where they are attached to the frame. To make them even more effective, shutters are available with built-in blinds behind them. They block out more light
than curtains or most blinds can.
The beauty is that you can leave the blinds up when you don't need them and the shutters operate as normal. A great solution for daytime naps or those pesky light hours during summer mornings and evenings. Or perhaps in a home cinema or T.V. room where blocking out the light is important.
Here is a photo showing the blind, it is situated behind the shutter doors, leaving enough space for louvres to open and shut. These are pleated blinds made from a polyester fabric that is easily cleaned with a moist cloth.
As you can see in the photo above, the shutters combined with the blinds let very little light through. Much better than either a blind or a shutter on its own.
We think the combination is a very neat solution to an age old problem. Perfect for children's rooms so they can get enough hours of uninterrupted sleep. A godsend to people who work nightshifts and have to sleep during the day (shutters also help with reducing noise). Helping individuals who find it difficult to sleep when it is too light to get some essential rest.
If you would like to see more photos of blackout shutters and blinds go to www.countryhomeshutters.co.uk
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