Shutters for my bay window - should I get tilt rods?

[MadameJosephine]

I’m planning to get shutters fitted in my living room. It’s a large bay window so it’ll be one panel on each side and then three panels in the centre. It’s an old Victorian property and both the salesmen who came to measure up said that traditional windows tend to suit shutters with a central tilt rod whereas the hidden tilt mechanism suits more modern property. I just can’t make my mind up whether it will look too busy with the tilt rods?

Any experience/advice?

[dubbyoo]

We have hidden tilt mechanism and after 4 years of abuse from DCs, there are a couple of slats that don't close now. I think having the tilt rods would have made them more robust

[MadameJosephine]

youaremyrain

Here you go

[youaremyrain]

Wow! They look amazing!!

[MadameJosephine]

Thanks, I really love them. I’ve just had identical ones put in my bedroom. I’ve got 3 massive bays like this one but have to save up and do one window at a time

[trickyex]

Without.
I have both and much prefer without, also easier to clean them with no rods.
I live in a victorian house.

[Myfutureisland]

MadameJosephine, have you found any improvement in the warmth of the room when the shutters are closed? I have a similar set up and am very tempted to order some. Yours look fab!