When choosing the perfect shutters for your home, colour plays a key role in both aesthetics and functionality.
While there’s a wide range of standard colours, stains and even custom options, the colour you choose for your shutters can have a significant impact on the light that fills your room. After all, shutters are more than just a window covering—they become a key part of how light enters your space.
Here’s our advice at Chichester Shutters:
The Power of White Shutters
White shutters are by far the most popular choice, and it’s easy to see why. Around 97% of our customers opt for pure white, and for good reason. Since shutters are fitted close to your windows, they should ideally match the window frame, which is often white. Even if your windows are a different colour, white shutters will still complement your space seamlessly.
White shutters also blend beautifully with other elements in your room, such as the ceiling, window sills, skirting boards, and radiators. No matter how your room is decorated, white shutters will work in harmony with any colour scheme. This makes them a versatile and timeless choice for every room in your home.
Let the Light In
One of the biggest advantages of choosing pure white shutters is the amount of light they allow into your room. The light bounces off the louvres, creating a bright and airy feel that you simply can’t achieve with darker or coloured shutters. Customers are often pleasantly surprised by how much brighter their rooms feel once the white shutters are installed.
While it might be tempting to go for a trendy grey, off-white, or even a wood stain to match your furniture or flooring, it’s important to remember how much the colour of your shutters impacts the light in your space. Grey shutters, for example, can absorb light, making the room feel darker, and they might not complement the rest of your decor in the long term.
Grey Shutters: Not Always the Best Option
Although grey is a popular decor colour, it doesn’t always translate well when used for shutters. Imagine having grey walls, grey sofas, or grey flooring, and then adding grey shutters in front of your windows. Not only will this reduce the amount of light entering the room, but it may also create a heavy, monochrome look that’s hard to change as your style evolves.
Also, grey shutters might not blend with other rooms in your home, limiting your options if you decide to change your decor in the future. In contrast, white shutters give you the flexibility to refresh your space with different wall colours, furniture or flooring without worrying about the shutters clashing.
The Benefits of Pure White Shutters
More natural light
White shutters reflect light, making your room feel brighter and more spacious.
A sense of space
The clean, neutral tones of white enhance the feeling of openness in any room.
Increased home value
White shutters appeal to a wide range of potential buyers, adding value to your property.
Flexibility
White shutters allow you to change your decor or furnishings without worrying about matching shutters.
Consistent exterior appearance
All your windows will have a uniform, coordinated look from the outside of your home.
Choosing the Right Shutter Hinges
When opting for white shutters, we recommend using white hinges to match the shutters and keep the focus on the clean lines of the design. Hinges are functional rather than decorative, so they don’t need to be a standout feature. For instance, using chrome hinges on a 3-section window could draw attention to the offset hinge in the centre, disrupting the overall aesthetic.
Custom Colour Shutters: Considerations and Cost
While standard colours don’t affect the cost of your shutters, custom colours do. If you’re looking for a specific shade from brands like Farrow & Ball or Dulux, it’s important to note that these colours are only colour-matched to the closest spray paint equivalent. The exact colour match might not be perfect, and the paint used is not the same as the brand’s traditional paint.
If you opt for a custom colour, be sure to choose a hinge that matches, either in a similar tone or a standard option like chrome or brass.
Ready to transform your home?
Why not book a visit to our Chichester Shutter Showroom to explore our range of custom shutters? We’ll help you find the perfect style for your home.
Click here or call 01243 252 023 to book your personal appointment.
