Plantation Shutters Advice

5 years ago

hi All

I am looking for guidance for a Plantation Shutter for this Bay Window. Here are the dimensions: 2070mm (W) x 1440mm (H) (Main) and 690mm x 1440mm (side windows) I am looking for advice on

1. How many Panels (Doors) do you think would look best on the main window/ sides? Window company strongly suggested 3 Panels and not 4 or more for main and 1 panel on each side.

2. Do you think Cafe Style is a bad choice - the window company advised me against it as they said people will still see in. As a compromise I am considering Tier & Tier (3 Panel) on their advice.

My concern with going with what I was advised by the Blind Company ( Tier & Tier 3 Panel - with long panel on each side) are the following.

a. When side Panels are open they will extend into room which I think might look odd. Would it be better to do 2 Doors/ panels?

b. Will doing Tier & Tier only in centre and not on the side windows look strange?

c. Given my dimensions, if I do Tier & Tier with 3 Panels/ Door, then each Panel is almost a square shape. I believe it will be 690 mm W x 720mm H.

I would love any advice as the quote is pretty expensive which I don't mind if it looks amazing when done!

The overall look when room is complete is a little retro, - I like the horizontal line of the blinds - I will probably not do the vertical opening/ closing feature at all. My aim is to not block too much light (west facing) and to open the blinds back to let sun in morning as I will have relaxing chair in the window area.

Any tips, items to ask about would be very appreciated.

Thanks!!

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