Natural light has the power to transform a room by making your space feel brighter, more spacious, and inviting. One of the most stylish and functional ways to boost natural light is by using window shutters.

We have lots of different options of shutters but the ones that help your room benefit the most from natural light are ‘Tier on Tier’ and ‘Café Style’. We offer a wide range of shutter styles, but if you’re looking to maximise natural light in your space, Tier on Tier and Café Style shutters are your best bet.

Here is how you can make most of that sunshine while giving you flexibility and maintaining privacy when you need it the most:

Benefits of Tier on Tier Shutters

  • Adjust the light to your desire by opening the top tier to allow natural light to come in.
  • Privacy is a huge plus as you can have natural light coming in from the top tier whilst obstructing any view from the outside of your property on the bottom.
  • Each panel has it’s own set of slats that move in unison.

 

Benefits of Café Style Shutters

  • Perfect in a communal space like a kitchen, they allow for natural light to flow in from the top of the window to the room, naturally brightening it.
  • You can add blinds on the top of the window for some more privacy – this is a perfect option in spaces like the living room.
  • Our shutters are available in multiple different material, including waterproof. Perfect for areas like kitchens or bathrooms, especially if you have a window above a sink.

 

How to Incorporate Honeycomb Blinds  Into Your Shutters

Honeycomb Blinds offer a beautifully simple design and have a surprising list of benefits. Honeycomb Blinds are available in a choice of semi-opaque and room-darkening fabrics which are in a variety of colours. The blind is contained in a custom-built frame for most window styles and angles. It also offers an energy-saving reflective exterior, as well as a child-safe standard operation.

These are the ideal addition to your shutters if you want complete darkness at night, while still enjoying natural light during the day. When opened, they allow light in but maintain privacy—offering the best of both worlds.

Choosing the right slat size for more light

When it comes to shutters, slat size plays a big role in how much natural light enters your room. We offer five standard slat sizes which are 47mm, 64mm, 76mm, 89mm and 114mm. This wide range of sizes means that there will always be the perfect size to suit your home.

If your goal is to brighten up spacious living areas or rooms with big windows and to create a light-filled, open feel, go for larger slats — they not only let in more light but also offer a more contemporary aesthetic. It’s all about finding the perfect balance between light control, privacy, and style. On the other hand, smaller slats offer a more traditional look and provide slightly more privacy, but they do limit the light a little.

What shutter colour maximises light?

When it comes to maximising light in you space choosing the right colour matters. White or light-coloured shutters reflect sunlight rather than absorb it, helping brighten your space even when the sun isn’t beaming. They also create a clean look that that complements interior décor style.

Do you offer a Measure and Installation service?

Here at Plantation Shutters we provide a full service. We pride ourselves in our knowledgeable and experienced in-house measuring and fitting team.

It all begins with a simple pre-quotation , just provide some rough measurements to get started. From there, we’ll arrange a no-obligation home consultation where we’ll walk you through the various shutter styles, slat sizes, and designs. Once that’s done, all that’s left is for you to choose your preferred style, size, and colours.

Start your window transformation today by getting in touch!