How Shutter and Shade Works

• When the blind is fully raised, it stacks neatly and discreetly out of sight. Because it is a pleated design, it takes up very little space and cannot be seen through the open shutter louvers.
• When the pleated blind is lowered and the shutter panels and louvers are closed, Shutter and Shade provides one of the highest levels of room darkening available from a shutter solution.

While no window covering can completely eliminate all light, the combination of the integrated blind and shutter panels significantly reduces incoming light, making it an excellent choice for rooms where darkness is particularly important, such as bedrooms, nurseries and for those who sleep during the day.

Where Shutter and Shade Really Shines

This system is particularly well suited to rooms where light control is essential:

• Nurseries and children’s bedrooms
• Bedrooms for light-sensitive sleepers
• Homes with shift workers who sleep during the day
• Rooms where privacy and reduced light levels are a priority
• Cinema rooms or rooms that double up as a home cinema

It’s an excellent option for customers who love the look of shutters but want additional light reduction without adding curtains or separate blinds.

Comfort Considerations

Shutter and Shade also offers practical benefits beyond light control.

In warmer months, lowering the blind and closing the shutters can help reduce heat build-up when the sun is streaming in, keeping rooms cooler during the day.

Because the blind sits within the frame, airflow through the window may be slightly reduced when everything is closed. This isn’t usually an issue, but it’s worth bearing in mind — particularly overnight.

Materials Available with Shutter and Shade

Shutter and Shade is a highly versatile system and can be paired with most of our shutter materials, making it suitable for a wide range of rooms and interior styles.

The integrated pleated blind system works seamlessly with our MDF, hardwood and hybrid shutter ranges, allowing you to enjoy enhanced light control without compromising on your preferred shutter finish.

There are a small number of specialist shutters where Shutter and Shade is not suitable, and our advisers will always guide you to the most appropriate option for your space.

Quick Overview of Shutter and Shade

• Integrated shutter and blind system with a pleated blind housed neatly within the frame
• Enhanced room darkening, ideal for bedrooms, nurseries and light-sensitive sleepers
• Discreet design with the pleated blind stacking away neatly when raised
• Wider frame designed to accommodate both shutters and blind for a clean, finished look
• Flexible light control using shutters alone, the blind alone, or both together
• Can help regulate temperature by reducing heat from strong sunlight
• No need for curtains, creating a clean and uncluttered window finish
• Made-to-measure for a precise and professional fit