Whilst shutters can never be described as a blackout product in themselves, we have one trick up our sleeves that all but eradicates the need to raise the question in the first place. Particularly relevant to bedrooms or children’s nurseries, where a south facing window treated with shutters alone can often generate a filtered light source that can be unhelpful, even when fully closed. To solve this, we can incorporate a discreet (but optional) blackout blind which can be installed In conjunction with the shutters to deal with this particular issue. The only proviso is that the shutter mounting frame depth has to be sized to accommodate the 20mm blind that will fit within it. When the blind is up, it is virtually invisible, hidden behind the top rail of the shutters. When it is needed, it can be drawn down behind the shutters removing all traces of light that would otherwise filter in between the louvers themselves and the joints between the louvers and side stiles. Usually a tensioned blind is utilised which means that no cords are necessary. This makes this particular option extremely well suited to a child’s room where safety is always the primary focus but function remains uncompromised. Your design consultant will provide you with all the information you need to see if this option is right for you.

natural stone step stones leading to front door
Medium sized modern front full sun garden in Sydney with a garden path and natural stone paving.

Peter Shannon
Design ideas for a medium sized modern galley enclosed kitchen in Dublin with coloured appliances and no island.

Illuminazione incassata ed integrata nella parete con nicchie per l'inserimento delle casse del sistema di ammplificazione. Foto di @Paolo Fusco
Photo of a medium sized modern formal open plan living room in Rome with white walls, painted wood flooring, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a concealed tv and white floors.

Inspiration for an expansive modern home studio with white walls, lino flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding desk and grey floors.

A stunning white handleless kitchen complimented with beautiful warm marino and walnut veneer tall units. Primavera white beauty marble is used as a feature stone on the peninsular island and full height backsplash, along with Silestone Ariel by Cosentino. A bespoke bar area, glass fronted storage cabinet, Siemens appliances and Philips Hue Lighting, complete this open plan kitchen that is perfect for busy family life and entertaining alike.

Shaker style wardrobes Traditional moulding Double height hanging rails Drawers Adjustable shelving Fully spray painted to clients colour of choice Farrow and Ball Cornforth white

Armarios a medida con puertas ratan
Medium sized modern bedroom in Madrid.

This is an example of a medium sized modern two floor house exterior in Geelong with a flat roof.

Ristrutturazione completa Ampia villa in città, all'interno di un contesto storico unico. Spazi ampi e moderni suddivisi su due piani. L'intervento è stato un importante restauro dell'edificio ma è anche caratterizzato da scelte che hanno permesso di far convivere storico e moderno in spazi ricercati e raffinati. Sala svago e tv. Sono presenti tappeti ed è evidente il camino passante tra questa stanza ed il salone principale. Evidenti le volte a crociera che connotano il locale che antecedentemente era adibito a stalla. Le murature in mattoni a vista sono stati accuratamente ristrutturati

L’innovativa scala autoportante in lamiera presso-piegata, verniciata in rosso RAL 3020 sembra fluttuare grazie ai tiranti in acciaio inox che divengono sia elemento decorativo che parapetto.

Angelo Aloisi
Expansive modern tiled l-shaped metal railing staircase in Rome with tiled risers.

Peggy Guezello
Medium sized modern ensuite bathroom in Paris with open cabinets, white cabinets, a built-in shower, white tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, ceramic flooring, a wall-mounted sink and glass worktops.

Inspiration for a medium sized modern shower room bathroom in Turin with glass-front cabinets, a built-in shower and a sliding door.

Luca Spaccavento
Photo of a medium sized modern open plan home in Bari with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a wall mounted tv.

Inspiration for a medium sized modern ensuite bathroom in Lyon with a built-in shower, blue tiles, ceramic tiles, blue walls, wood-effect flooring, a wall-mounted sink, white worktops and a single sink.

Studio di una zona giorno open space, in stile moderno. Progettazione della parete attrezzata per la tv, con annessa una bottigliera. Studio di colori e materiali, consulenza per la scelta dei tendaggi e dei complementi d'arredo

Instalacion de tarima VISENDUM en terrazas de paso comunitario.
Medium sized modern back patio in Barcelona.

Inspiration for a medium sized modern shower room bathroom in Paris with beige walls, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a submerged bath, a built-in shower, a wall mounted toilet, beige tiles, a console sink, concrete worktops, black floors, a hinged door and beige worktops.