When planning a luxury refurbishment in London, most homeowners think carefully about materials, finishes, and furniture. Far fewer think carefully about security, until something goes wrong. At NU Projects, we believe security is a fundamental part of interior design, not an afterthought. Internal window security shutters are one of the quietest ways to secure a prime London property.
Internal window security shutters are bespoke security roller shutters installed to the interior of ground and lower-ground floor windows and doors. Unlike external shutters, internal shutters sit flush with the window frame on the inside of the property, making them almost entirely invisible when raised and indistinguishable from a standard window treatment when lowered.
Why the shutters belong in the design, not after it
Internal security shutters are applied on a frame with vertical rails that support the shutter. It’s really important to apply this step as a part of the interior design project so the internal window security shutters can be designed to integrate with the existing window system, furnishing and the style of the room.
What they do for a prime London home
In prime London postcodes such as Chelsea, South Kensington, Belgravia, Holland Park and Notting Hill, a house is a target. High value property, art, jewellery and a visible way of life all make ground floor security a real priority. Internal shutters protect the house without undoing the interior you paid for.
The shutters are designed to integrate with your existing window system and furnishings. They can be specified in a wide range of colours, finishes and materials to match or complement the room. When raised, the shutter system is completely invisible, the box housing conceals within the window reveal or ceiling void. The aesthetic impact on your interior is effectively zero.
Control is managed via a computer-based central system that can be operated remotely by smartphone. The system notifies you if a shutter has been left open and allows full management from anywhere in the world, essential for London properties that are occupied intermittently or managed by a household team.
If you are planning a luxury interior design or refurbishment project in London, internal window security shutters should be included from the very beginning. Retrofitting security is always more expensive and disruptive than designing it in. NU Projects works closely with specialist security consultants and shutter manufacturers to deliver bespoke systems that are fully integrated with your interior design, your access control, and your lifestyle.
We work across Chelsea, South Kensington, Belgravia, Notting Hill and the wider prime London market. See interiors for the rest of the scope.
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Published 5 June 2020. Written by the NU Projects studio, edited since for house style and accuracy.