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Posted on: 17 August 2020

When remodelling your bathroom, you'll probably spend a lot of time scrutinising floor and wall alternatives, plus checking out basin, vanity, and shower choices. However, don't forget about window coverings, which add another dimension to the decor. Here are several reasons to consider one type, in particular, faux wood plantation shutters.  

Add Softness To The Decor  

Shutters are ideal for bringing a touch of softness to a bathroom, giving it a homey, comfortable vibe. Such rooms are encased in multiple hard surfaces that cope with water. Consider, for instance, ceramic and stone tiles, glass showers, porcelain basins, and mirrors. The louvres on shutters add a softening texture — they're not simply flat and smooth like many surrounding surfaces. They break up the hardness.   

Plus, the faux timber substance itself, whether painted white, another hue or 'stained' brown, evokes warmth. It's not shiny but instead replicates the textured grains of real wood. While soft window coverings such as Roman shades typically wouldn't be ideal in a bathroom because the fabric wouldn't cope with the humidity, faux wood shutters are the next best thing.  

Adds Pattern  

You might not consider plantation shutters to have a pattern, but the repeating horizontal louvres do create a linear design. If your bathroom windows are expansive, this pattern is made more appealing with several shutter assemblies — creating repeating vertical units, plus echoing horizontal louvres. You only need to compare this with a plain flat surface such as a roller blind or a painted wall to appreciate the patterning. However, while shutters provide visual variety, they're subtle enough to harmonise with other decorations such as veined marble-tile walls or a mosaic floor.   

Durable And Easy To Clean  

Bathroom cleaning is likely to feature high on many people's list of least-favourite activities. Thus, any window coverings you install need to be simple in terms of care. Because faux timber uses vinyl or aluminium that resists moisture, the shutters won't rust, mould or warp. All they'll require is a wipe with a moist cloth and simple soap or detergent now and then.  

Thus, faux wood plantation shutters are ideal for adding softness to the bathroom landscape with their subtle repeating patterns and texture that break up a room of hard surfaces. Additionally, they're resilient and easy to look after, not needing any special treatment. They'll highlight and make the most of your window while lasting for many years.  

Look in shops near you to see what shutters are available.