Light is streaming through cracks in your limp-hanging blinds. Not for long, though. Today, you’re switching things up: window shutters are back.
The vision is seamless and bespoke. Stylish. Personal. And above all, cohesive. Still, coordinating window shutters with existing décor can be difficult. Here are the secrets to achieving stunning results.
1. Understand Your Existing Interior Style
Always start by evaluating your existing style. Are your interiors neutral and clean-lined? Contemporary with bright colours and mixed textures? Or, perhaps, farmhouse chic? Check the colour palette, consider furniture style, and evaluate the number of visible textures.
After identifying your current style, reference leading interior design trends for additional inspiration. Ironically, the UK is trending towards “lived-in” interiors, rather than showroom-perfect spaces. Don’t be too concerned about “getting it wrong,” and instead, be guided by your own eyes.
2. Choose Colours That Complement or Contrast
Everyone is talking about decorating ceilings as a “fifth wall,” and colour-drenching remains a popular trend. When matching shutters to an existing room, your decision is simple: complement or contrast.
Painting the shutters to blend into the room will create a minimalist, cohesive look. For instance, choosing complementary tones, like wood for farmhouse chic, or soft neutrals for modern. Alternatively, take a contemporary approach and lean into contrast. Perhaps sage green or blue shutters are the perfect contrast against your existing living space.
3. Match Shutter Styles to Room Function and Architecture
Shutters are never one-size-fits-all. Forget debating colours: what style do you want? There are full-height, tier-on-tier, or café-style designs, and you pick based on coverage preference.
For windows facing public streets, full-height shutters provide the ultimate privacy. For rooms that benefit from maximised natural light, café shutters are a compromise: leaving the top half exposed, but covering the bottom.
Tier-on-tier are an adapted version of café shutters. Instead of permanently leaving the top half exposed, these shutters cover the entire window with two sets of panels. Close the top, open the bottom, or operate both simultaneously.
4. Incorporate Current UK Design Trends Thoughtfully
In the UK, there is a turn towards handcrafted character, especially in light of AI’s bulldozing perfectionism. Sustainability and biophilic designs are major buzzwords, too. Approach design trends thoughtfully; never follow them blindly. These could be sources of inspiration.
Once you’ve nailed the basics, choosing style and colour is easy. With these tips, matching shutters to existing interiors is a breeze.
