Shutters - beautiful and useful tradition Bashny.Net

Now the shutters on the Windows is perceived by many as an archaic curiosity, but interest in this very practical item is gradually recovering. And not for nothing, I must say: they are able to protect your cottage and from the cold wind, and from intruders; to become an original decoration of your suburban residence, the highlight of the country house.



Of course, depending on the goals that we pursue, and architectural features of the building as a whole will depend on the selection of the design of shutters and decor. We'll talk about the traditional hinged shutters. Let's see what options there are.
 

Shutters for sasayaki need shutters to protect the country from invasion, the first requirement for them is strength. Sturdily built and securely fastened hardwood or made to order solid metal — you know better. Just think how this Supplement will be combined with the style of country homes. Agree: stylish, stone house weird will look carved rustic stawiski, and for a modest country cabin on 6 acres excess will be expensive "brand" products...



Reliable and durable shutters will require:

• good material for their production: a Board or metal, depending on design and technologies;
• quality fittings: hinges must withstand the weight of the shutters, and the deadbolt is hard to lock them up;
• solid mounts: custom shutters, it is important to hang — firmly and without bias.

Agree: the skillful master all this is not working. To manufacture solid wooden shutters, even a beginner DIY, but those who have the skills to work with metal, can be useful idea from the following video


 

The shutters are locked asThis is a question to which there are several response options. What to choose — you decide: the pros and cons of every.

Inside or outside?
At first glance, it is safer if the locks are on the inside — side of the home. And modern views on fire safety support this variant. Well, now imagine: you're at the cottage in the cold season. Shutters locked from the inside, Windows closed... do you Want to open them to let the sunlight?



Shutters locked from the outside, can be opened even when thoroughly sealed for the winter window. But in this case, of course, a simple latch or hook will not cut it, since we're talking about penetration protection — you have to put the lock. How it is reliable, nice and safe — see for yourself.

By the way, some solve this dilemma in an unconventional way: not install shutters outside the house, as we used to, but from within. Well, why not?..



Described in this video techniques are useful for the construction of the usual exterior shutters.
 
Locks, hooks, latches...
The choice of fittings will be directly related to the method of locking shutters which you prefer. Inside you can put a simple latch, to make a hook or install a bolt — depending on how seriously you intend to "hold the Fort".



But outside, except for the padlock to come up with something complicated. Fundamental here is the choice of hinges: applied to remove easier than mortise; the little "ears" are not as reliable as large staples.

Although... it's also possible to look at the different. I know that some gardeners, not just the victims of theft, I prefer now not to lock your cabin or lock up is very conditional — for the good of others even though the window-doors are not destroyed... So that there is no recipe, the same is true for all.



Oh, and don't forget, making the shutters, to provide for the method of their fixation in the open form, we don't want them flapping in the wind. The easiest way is the usual swivel hook on the shutters and a loop for it on the wall. You can use various fasteners — main to the selected device to use...

And one more argument in favor of the shutters in the cold season, they will protect your home not only from outsiders but also from cold winds, will protect glass from bullies or "jokes" of the elements. And closing the shutters on a hot day, you will hide from the scorching sun. Useful thing, anyway!
 

Shutters for beauty — ideas decoradora if shutters are desired solely for practical purposes, you can hardly be indifferent to their appearance. So let's look at some easy and affordable decor options can be used here.
 

Color reshaetsya probably the easiest option: to paint the shutters. The bright color will put the necessary emphasis. It can blend in with the wall color or to create an expressive contrast is a matter of personal taste and the specific style of your home.



Very good variant — decorative elements made in a single color. White frames combined with white edges, panels, and all together form a complete composition. Can panels and fully highlight the contrast color (a vivid example — the first photo in the article)



Even very simple, roughly hewn shutters "sparkle" in new ways, if skillfully used bright colors



 

Live zveryatam option, of course, in our climate will not be nearly year-round. On the other hand, because many in the country live only in the warm season. A couple of boxes with flowers on the windowsill and pots on the shutters and you've got elegant, eye-pleasing decor!



If you are not planning to close the shutters in the summer, you can afford more lush and floral decoration. But all carefully weigh and consider, too, is in advance, choosing plants for decoration: overgrown garlands ampelnoe petunias or nasturtiums would be virtually impossible to remove without damaging if suddenly you change your mind



Here's a variation that combines both methods of decoration: bright color and the potted cyclamen on the windowsill, do not interfere if necessary to close the shutters



 

Form and materialscan can be simple (rectangular) or shape. If the window is large, the sash can be made of two or three parts — for example, like this:



In regions where the heat is more annoying than the cold, often make light shutters, reminiscent of blinds on a hot day they protect the house from the sun, keeping cool inside



Or, how about this: lower the shutters are deaf and top — lattice.



But the solid shutters made of natural wood made by hands of good masters adorn even a mansion



More ideas for decorating shutters you can see in the following video:



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