Your kitchen isn’t just a place to cook – it’s the heart of your home, where your family and friends gather. Optimising the space we spend so much time in is essential, and plantation shutters offer a practical and stylish way to do just that.
Whether you’re looking for a modern look or traditional design, shutters add timeless elegance to any kitchen. Let’s dive into the world of kitchen shutters and discover how they can elevate your space by combining design and utility:
Why choose kitchen shutters?
- Improved Ventilation
Cooking and food preparation generates heat and smells, and a good ventilation is key to keeping your kitchen smelling fresh. Shutters allow you to open the windows while keeping the slats partially closed, ensuring air circulates without sacrificing your privacy or security.
- Enhanced Privacy & Light Control
With shutters, you can effortlessly adjust natural light to suit any time of day, from morning brightness to evening ambiance. If your kitchen faces a street or a neighbouring house, privacy can be a concern. Adjustable slats let you control the sunlight coming in while keeping others from looking in – offering the perfect balance of light, privacy and temperature in your kitchen throughout the day.
Best materials for kitchen shutters
All of our materials are suitable for kitchens, however, if you’re looking to put shutters near your kitchen sink or cooking area, we recommend our waterproof shutters. Manufactured from a lightweight ABS material, these shutters are designed to resist steam, moisture and withstand splashes. Ensuring that your shutters will stay looking great for years to come without warping or damage.
How to maintain your kitchen shutters?
Kitchens are spaces where moisture, grease, and everyday messes build up in the air, making it essential to choose window treatments that can withstand these conditions. Unlike other fabric window dressings that retain odours and get stained, our shutters are easy to clean and maintain. They can be just wiped down with a cloth for a spotless look.
◊ See our step-by-step guide on how to clean your shutters
Top Kitchen Shutter Styles
The kitchen is the perfect place to mix different shutter styles, especially when your space is open or combined with a dining area. Here are some of the best shutter designs to consider for your kitchen:
Café style shutters are a particularly popular style for kitchen shutters especially if your window is by the sink. Café style shutters, which extend part way up the window height, allow for increased privacy whilst letting plenty of light to shine through and brighten up your space.
If you have large windows in your kitchen or dining area you might prefer to opt in for full-height shutters. These provide complete covering of your window, while giving a sleek and elegant finish. Our most popular materials are Craftwood MDF, Hardwood and Pearlwood, with a selection of colours you can tailor your shutters to match your home’s décor seamlessly.
If you can’t decide between the café style or full height shutters our tier-on-tier shutters are the perfect blend. Tier-on-tier shutters allow you to open the top and bottom panels independently, offering full flexibility and control over light, privacy, and ventilation.
We offer in-home consultations to measure and design custom shutters in the style of your choice, ensuring a perfect fit for your unique window frames!
Are you ready to transform your kitchen?
Let us help you transform your space with the perfect shutters for you, that offer both style and practicality. Get a quote or arrange a full survey with one of our expert surveyors, who will assist you every step of the way.
To discuss the options for your kitchen windows get in touch today or check out our photo gallery for inspiration and examples of our beautiful kitchen shutters.
