It’s not just about white…
Unless you are living in the Mediterranean inspired by the styles of a century ago, there’s a lot more on offer for your shutters than plain white, not that there’s anything wrong with the classic – if that’s what you’re going for.
You can have shutters of any colour, though, so why limit yourself? Take the time to think about how the colour of your shutters impacts your home aesthetic, and you may find yourself indulging in something just that little bit more personal.
At the Scottish Shutter Company, we’re here to help you get the perfect shutters for your home – and that includes helping you make the right choice when it comes to colour. With that in mind, here are 5 of the most common mistakes people make when choosing shutter colours.
Mistake 1 – Ignoring the Light
Shutters do a great job of blocking out the light, but it’s rare that you’re just sitting there in the dark! When the evening falls, the room lights are turned on, and everything takes on a new tone. Your shutters will make a huge impact on that tone.
Bright colours tend to be more reflective, bouncing the light back rather than drawing it in – great for daytime areas that flood with sunlight, but ill-fitting for the warmth of a comforting evening. Test your proposed shutter colours with the light in mind, and make sure you’re getting the desired effect.
Mistake 2 – Clashing with the Window Frame or Wall
Your shutters are not placed in isolation, but exist alongside your current decoration. It’s important that you select colours that fit the room smoothly and don’t jar. You may want your beautiful shutters to stand out and be a bit of a focal point, but it shouldn’t be that they’re commented on because the colour is clashing with the surround.
Clashing can happen both when the colours are too contrasting with each other, but also when the shades are a little too close. Be sure to test your colours next to each other before you commit.
Mistake 3 – Being Too Committed To Trends
What may look great today won’t necessarily last the test of time. Unless you are keen to redo your interior decor every few years to keep up with the current design trends sweeping the country, consider using colours you know you love, or looking to some of the more subtle, timeless classics.
It’s typically more effective to use more neutral colours for your shutters, allowing your more daring side to assert itself with soft furnishings and accessories.
Mistake 4 – Forgetting Your Shutters Have Two Sides
It’s an easy mistake to make – taking your time with the interior design and forgetting your shutters are also a bold statement on the outside of your house. This is especially true when facing the garden – come the summer time, you may be spending more time looking at the external side of your shutter than the inside.
Consider your outside wall colour and tones, and avoid giving your shutters an ill-fitting boldness on the back side that stands out too much, detracting rather than adding to the beauty of your home – and don’t forget to take your door colour into account.
Mistake 5 – Missing the Purpose of the Room
Each room will have its own needs and mood. A crisp and clean kitchen, for example, may benefit from the purity of gleaming white, while the soft warmth of a lounge would be more at home with a cream or muted colour tone. Rarely does a single colour shine in every environment, so consider each room as a separate space and design accordingly.
Think softer shades for those rooms where relaxation is the main purpose, and work with glossier, brighter tones where you’re looking to be a little more energetic and active.
Getting Advice from the Professionals
At the Scottish Shutter Company, we like to focus on our technical skills, talking often about the quality of our shutters or the craftsmanship that goes into each and every fitting – it is rarer than we discuss our design acumen. With the experience of years and a passion for everything shutter, we do have plenty of understanding when it comes to good interior decoration. If you’d like a little advice when choosing the perfect colour, we’re more than happy to help.
Our expertise extends to making the right colour choices to enhance your home, both inside and out. And when you choose top-quality shutters, you get to select the perfect shade. With the Scottish Shutter Company by your side, you know you’ll get a premium made-to-measure service with shutters that are bold in the right places, muted where that is more appropriate, and look great both inside and out.
Contact us today and let us help you make your home the perfect sanctuary you deserve.
