I too thought shutters would block out too much light, but the look when fitted is so lovely, and with wider size slats, the more light they let in. The pics below have small slats but its the same style of bay with shutters. Also don't have the push rods on the front if you want a cleaner look. Having the slats split so top/bottom open separately like pic below is also good if you want privacy without shutting out light from the top. High gloss shutters also reflect light into the room and shutters seem to go with any look, period or contemporary.

Hello, a window dressing for this lovely French door ideas are endless. Depending on your overall design there is a huge variety of shops and online companies who would be happy to provide you with a lovely curtain, blinds or shutters. If your heart desire shutters you can go online and browse some online providers and ask for quotes and visualisations. New shutters come with “clear view” or “offset” tilt rod option: https://www.diyshutters.co.uk/shutters/styles. Otherwise you can have curtains to blend with your walls: To create a focal point in the room: to introduce a particular design style: Go white and translucent: Roman blinds: Solid shutiers: Louvred look: or don’t have any curtains or shutters at all:

I love that idea. The original windows are much bigger and more intricate. I would contact an architect in the first instance. You could also see if there is a heritage window company in or close to your area and see if they could send a surveyor to have a look. I would speak to a few builders too as you will definitely need one to replace the window. He will need to reinstate the tiled roof above. This is going to be costly, no question about it. Be prepared for a lot of disruption if you decide to go ahead.

Thank you Kim . Yes look into all options … my initial thoughts feel like the windowfilm might feel a little claustrophobic I know it probably won’t it’s just me trying to process it . Always loved the idea of shutter ( more luxe ) which I think will add to the house . The blinds are just too dusty 🤣.. will have a look at day night blinds . All options worth exploring . Thanks again