Claire's choice: WINDOW SHUTTERS

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

-  LISA FAZZANI

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

Choose wisely While painted wood or MDF shutters are fine in well-ventilated spaces, for rooms with high humidity, moistureresistant shutters are more practical.

Made of ABS plastic, polymer or polyvinyl, they are waterproof, so the slats won't rot or warp when they come into contact with water or steam.