CATHERINE'S CHOICE: WINDOW SHUTTERS - Make it work for you

Timeless, elegant and practical, shutters are a stylish and functional option for bathroom windows

- LISA FAZZANI

If you’re after more than a quick-fix window dressing solution, classic window shutters are durable and offer privacy, security and style.

Q Are shutters practical in a bathroom?

Unlike fabric blinds, which can get damp in steamy bathrooms, shutters allow extra ventilation with their louvred slats, so they’ll dry quicker. They’re also easier to wipe down and keep clean.

Q Won’t moisture in the air damage the shutters?