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What are Café Style Shutters?

You can probably guess that café shutters originated in Europe, on windows in bistros, taverns, and other dining establishments. The team at Ed’s Painting & Decorating team tells clients that these charming window treatments have a cozy, chic appeal that’s always in style. It’s a simple yet sophisticated design that can turn a window into an eye-catching focal point.

Café style shutters in a kitchen near Lexington, SC

How Do You Describe Café Shutters?

We like café shutters for their European design aesthetic, but their privacy and light control make them functional. Homeowners install them in dining rooms, bathrooms, and kitchens, where some control over light and privacy is important. While they don’t block sunlight completely, the room benefits from the warmth and ambiance of natural light with plenty of light control.

Types of Café Style Shutters

 You can customize café shutters in different materials, colors, and sizes. These three options are from Hunter Douglas:

  • NewStyle® Composite Shutters look like real wood but composite materials give them the durability of a vinyl shutter. They also have Truemill® dovetail construction and a stunning finish. These shutters come in five color choices.
  • Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Vinyl Shutters are well-suited for hot and humid spaces like kitchens and bathrooms. Their Polysatin™ material makes them heat- and moisture-resistant. Best of all, these shutters come in three colors.
  • Heritance® Wood Shutters feature 100% hardwood basswood or poplar and are available in 20+ colors. They’re crafted with Truemill® dovetail construction and a Finetech® finish that mimics the look of finely painted wood.

You can order each of these custom shutters in 2 ½", 3 ½", or 4 ½" louver sizes.

5 Design Tips for Café Style Shutters

Make the most of your café shutters with these design tips:

  1. Pair with Café Style Décor. Why stop at just shutters? Play up on the vibe throughout the room with other pieces of furniture and décor. This will help you achieve a coordinated appearance across your entire layout:
    • Small bistro tables
    • Open shelving
    • Cushioned seating
    • Plants
    • Warm lighting
    • Chalkboard wall
  2. Go Bold with Color: Hardwood café shutters come in darker colors, like deep brown and black. This adds appealing contrast to light walls and floors. Or, add custom shutters near Lexington, SC, in a light color for a fresh, airy vibe in your space.
  3. Layer with Other Window Treatments: If you love the idea of café shutters but need more light control and privacy, consider layering them with other window coverings like these. This will help you improve light management and control the amount of privacy you have in your room:
  4. Use Them in Small Spaces: Café style shutters work surprisingly well in small spaces because the design creates the illusion of larger windows.
  5. Coordinate with Other Shutters: Café shutters can coordinate with full-height shutters for a cohesive aesthetic throughout your home.

Contact Us for Custom Shutters Near Lexington, SC

For the best Hunter Douglas shutters in the area, stop by the premier window treatment store near Columbia, SC. We sell Hunter Douglas window treatments, flooring, and Benjamin Moore paint and use a whole-home approach that exceeds customer expectations. Contact us for service in Lexington, Columbia, Chapin, Irmo, and West Columbia, SC.

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