Cafe style shutters
Our popular cafe style shutters originated in Europe, where they are commonly used in cafes and restaurants to protect the privacy of diners, without blocking the light. This practical yet stylish design is popular with many homeowners and businesses, especially those which are looking to block out unwanted attention from the pavement outside.
What are cafe style wooden shutters?
Otherwise known as half height shutters, these shutters are designed to cover the bottom section of window. The most common style are the half height shutter blinds, although we can manufacture our made to measure designs to any specification or height. The shutters will filter the natural light, without completing blocking it, as the unobstructed light will always be able to enter through the top window opening.
Cafe Style Shutters
The benefits of half height window shutters
If you are not sure what is the best style of shutters for your room, start thing about the results you want to achieve. For example, are you looking to mainly improve insulation, privacy, or light control? If your main priority is privacy, half-height plantation shutters will prevent passers-by from peering into your home, without blocking the top section from sunlight.
Of course, many of our customers also choose to pair cafe style shutters with curtains to create a stylish dressed finish, or even opt for café style shutters with roman blinds for extra flexibility. These versatile shutters can be easily paired with many styles of curtains and blinds, so you benefit from the unique style of cafe style interior window shutters, without having to compromise on light control, noise reduction and insulation.
The unique style of half height plantation shutters lends itself to tall windows, such as cafe style bay window shutters and sash window shutters. We can design bespoke shutters which cover the natural divide within panels, which creates a clean and simple finish. So, if you have an opening which sits two-thirds of the way up, we can design shutters with panels which are perfectly aligned.
A variety of finishes designed for café style plantation shutters
Since our shutters are completely bespoke, every aspect of your half height shutter blinds can be tailored to suit your exact requirements. Traditionally, cafe style window shutters are installed without a top frame, which requires the use of strong and rigid hardwoods such as white ash, basswood & our Poly option.
We offer a variety of wood stains and painted finishes, and we can even colour match the paint to your sample. This is a great option if you are looking to tie the finish of the shutters in with other items in the room, such as a sofa, wallpaper, or your favourite cushions.
If you are installing your half-height shutter blinds in a position which faces the road, it is likely that you will be keeping the panels closed for much of this time. In this situation, we recommend choosing wide panels and tilting the louvres at a slight angle, as this will create a more spacious and light finish.
However, if you plan on folding the shutters back regularly, narrower panels will create a more discreet finish when folded away. When the shutters are folded the hinges will be visible, and we can offer a range of hinge designs to suit the finish of other fixtures and fittings in the home.
Wolds Shutters: Providing high-quality café style half shutters
Here at Wolds Shutters, we pride ourselves on offering our customers expert advice, brilliant craftsmanship and a reliable service. We know how busy our customers are, which is why we offer free home consultations throughout the Yorkshire Wolds. Our experienced team will be able to measure your windows and take you through all the options for your café style shutters, including a competitive, no-obligation quote.
If you are looking to compare shutter materials, finishes and fixtures, we are sure you will benefit from the inspiration our range provides. Wolds Shutters are always on hand to assist, and we will be more than happy to answer your questions relating to our range of plantation shutters and blinds.
If you decide to place an order, our skilled team will get to work quickly processing your made to measure café style shutters. We will then install them in your home at a convenient time, with the pristine finish we are renowned for. Our shutters are designed to last a lifetime, however if you do ever need our help, our local team of experts are just a call away. Using the form on this page you can request a free home consultation to find out more about our cafe style shutters and shutter ranges.