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Your bathroom is your sanctuary — or, it should be. One design element that can make or break the atmosphere and relaxing vibes of your bathroom? The window treatments. Our window covering experts are weighing in on the top 6 reasons you need bathroom shutters…yesterday.
#1 Privacy
We don’t have to tell you privacy is a top priority in any bathroom. What can bathroom shutters do? Use your hand to push the shutter louvers closed in an instant and privacy is all yours. Because plantation shutters are made of opaque material, you don’t have to consider privacy changing from day to night, unless you’ve opened the bathroom shutters to then close them again.
#2 Low Profile Design
Bathroom shutters are crafted similar to any other interior shutters in your home. They stay close to the window, so you don’t need to worry about them getting in the way. This is important in the bathroom due to space issues and plumbing features. Plus, some bathrooms can be smaller than we’d like and having low profile window treatments is a plus.
#3 Easy to Clean
Shutters are ideal for bathrooms, thanks to their simplicity in maintenance — you can easily dust and wipe them clean. Plantation shutters, in particular, excel as bathroom fixtures due to their hassle-free upkeep. However, a word of caution to shoppers: when selecting your bathroom shutters, be sure to discuss finish and materials with your provider. These elements are crucial for ensuring the longevity and durability of your shutters.
#4 Let There Be Light!
Adjust the louvers open to get sunlight pouring in. Direct the light toward the ceiling to illuminate the room but protect your privacy. Open them easily again to check the weather. Many Central Texas homeowners love the split tilt feature for bathroom shutters due to the ability to have a balance of both privacy and light. Most homeowners with split tilt admit they really don’t adjust them very often since it provides the best of both worlds.
#5 Block That Texas Heat
Interior shutters are an energy efficient window treatment option and, be sure to ask for shutters specifically crafted to withstand the harshness of the Texas sun and heat. The shutters are framed into the window, creating a barrier to heat seeping in at the edges. The louvers — even when open — create an interior barrier between the shutters and the window, again slowing down the movement of air, preventing the mixture of cool and hot. Lastly, a good portion of interior heat is caused by radiant heat; i.e., the sun entering the window and heating up walls, flooring, and other surfaces. If that direct sunlight gets redirected as it is entering, it diminishes the effect of that sweltering radiant heat.
#6 Style and More Style
Interior shutters will always be in style. Their ability to maintain timeless appeal is one of the things we love most. Bathroom shutters in particular add a sophisticated air that completes the look of your space.