Can I Put Shutters in Kitchen Windows?
The window treatments in your kitchen must allow you to control the amount of light that enters the room, provide privacy, stand up to moisture and daily wear, and make the kitchen look attractive to family and guests. Putting shutters in kitchen windows can be the best way to achieve all those goals.
Why You Should Install Shutters in Kitchen Windows
You and other members of your family probably spend a significant amount of time in the kitchen every day. It’s a place for preparing and eating meals, a prime spot for socializing, and possibly also an area where you work or where your kids do their homework.
Natural light can make a kitchen feel vibrant and welcoming, but too much sunlight can make the room oppressively hot. That can be particularly unpleasant if the kitchen is also being heated up by the stove or oven.
Sunlight can cause glare, which can be an unwelcome distraction when preparing a meal. Glare can also make it difficult to work on a device with a screen.
Since people are in the kitchen at different times of the day, it’s important to be able to regulate the amount of light that gets in. That’s easy to do with plantation shutters. You can simply adjust the angle of the slats to let in as much or as little sunlight as you want.
Plantation shutters can also help protect your family’s privacy. You can angle the slats so you can see what’s happening outside, but others can’t see who is at home and what you’re doing.
How to Choose the Right Material for Shutters in Kitchen Windows
When it comes to shutters in kitchen windows, vinyl and MDF composite is an ideal choice. Knox Blinds offers composite plantation shutters that:
- Won’t warp if they get wet or exposed to humidity.
- Are easy to clean.
- Have mortise and tenon joints that help them withstand the stresses of repeated opening and closing.
Learn More about Shutters in Kitchen Windows during a Consultation
One of our consultants can visit your house, show you samples of our composite shutters, and answer any questions you have. We’ll work around your schedule and find a time that’s convenient for you. Contact us today at (865) 544-8339!
