Passer au contenu principal
Photos
Photos
Conseils
Magazine Houzz
Discussions Houzz
Études Houzz
Se connecter
Houzz Logo Print
Parcourir les discussions
Dilemme déco
tomsarah08

Shutters with blackouts - advice

Sara
il y a 6 ans

My question is about plantation shutters, and whether the integrated blackout ones really do work.

I hear shutters still let a lot of light in, and since our bedroom faces South, we need as much darkness as possible for 8 hours sleep in Summer! We’d really like tier on tier slats, and some companies offer built-in blackout features. How does this work exactly? I can’t tell if it’s a bit of a gimmick, because surely we could fit our own blackout roller blinds at the back of the frame? Or do they work some other way?

I’m happy to pay more a) if they really work and b) it’s some sort of design innovation that we couldn’t do ourselves.


Thanks!

Réponse sélectionnée
  • User
    il y a 6 ans

    This photo from Shuttercraft shows their room darkening shutters with integrated honeycomb blind

    Commentaires (9)

    • PRO
      OnePlan
      il y a 6 ans
      I think you need to ask to see a video of actual shutters in place - in this day and age - that should be totally possible !
    • Lauren Jade
      il y a 6 ans
      Dernière modification :il y a 6 ans

      Our plantation shutters which are not black out ones never let in a lot of light when shut. My husband it a black out curtain kind of guy but has never complained about light coming in through shutters. I agree with One Plan above as well.

    • PRO
      The Shutter Shop
      il y a 6 ans

      We have a number of customers who are very satisfied with the integrated black out blinds and shutters and they also have these installed in their children's bedroom. Perhaps this may help you - https://www.shuttershop.co.uk/blogs/blog/getting-a-better-nights-sleep-with-our-integrated-shutter-and-darkening-blinds

    • PRO
      London Interior Shutters
      il y a 6 ans
      Dernière modification :il y a 6 ans

      Integrated blackout blinds do achieve exactly what it is required. You may encounter a surcharge from your chosen shutter company.

      You could add a blackout roller blind yourself also. Depending what type of windows you have (particularly sash windows) may be awkward and less elastically aesthetically pleasing than others.


      Top Tip:- A large louvre/slat will allow more light into a room when open and shall also block out more light when closed.


      Happy to provide any further guidance or information that you may need.

      London Interior Shutters

    • Sarah
      il y a 6 ans
      We have basic blackout roller blinds fitted behind the shutters which works well
    • Sara
      Auteur d'origine
      il y a 6 ans
      Thanks everyone. We have PVC sashes so I don't know if we were to be able to find a standard roller blind whose brackets were slim enough to also fit a shutter frame over the top.
      I have attached a photo of the window (we currently have IKEA blackout blinds). I guess the question is how deep does a standard letter from need to be because we will then have to figure out if we can fit a blind behind it.
    • User
      il y a 6 ans
      Dernière modification :il y a 6 ans

      You can buy shutters with louvres that are shaped differently to the usual ones. These overlap more snugly when shut to block the light but you may still get splinters of light between the shutters and frames. Alternatively you can get shutters with built in blackout blinds.

    • User
      il y a 6 ans
      Dernière modification :il y a 6 ans

      These pictures from Shutterly Fabulous show the interlocking slats on their privacy shutters

    Sponsorisé

    Rechargez la page pour ne plus voir cette annonce spécifique

    Plus de discussions
    Dilemme déco murs couloir, bureau et cage d'escalier
    24
    Dilemme d'aménagement avant une nouvelle visite ..
    12
    Coin repas dans une cuisine de 9m2
    20
    Difficulté de choix de crédence
    2
    Chambre à coucher
    1
    France
    Personnaliser mon expérience à l'aide de cookies

    Houzz utilise des cookies et d'autres technologies de suivi similaires pour personnaliser mon expérience utilisateur, me proposer du contenu pertinent et améliorer ses produits et services. En cliquant sur « Accepter », j'accepte l'utilisation des cookies telle qu'elle est décrite plus en détail dans la Politique d'Utilisation des Cookies de Houzz. Je peux rejeter les cookies non essentiels en cliquant sur « Tout rejeter » ou « Gérer mes préférences ».