Far more than just a finishing touch, window treatments play an essential role in setting the atmosphere for a room. Curtains are undeniably beautiful but do not suit every space. Blinds and shutters, on the other hand, are much more versatile.
Blinds create a soft aesthetic – similar to curtains – but provide greater control of light levels and privacy and don’t cover the area below the window, making space for radiators or furniture.
Shutters give you the same control over privacy and light but also offer elevated insulation. ‘They reduce heat loss by up to 36 per cent on doubleglazed windows and 64 per cent on single-glazed ones* – ideal if you live in a draughty period home,’ says Yvonne Keal, senior product manager at Hillarys.