Shutters
Shutters are a window treatment that provides multiple benefits for homeowners simultaneously. They can be customized in a number of ways and designed to blend with classic styles or modern designs. Read on to learn about the many benefits of house shutters and speak with a window shutter expert at Blind Builders, Inc. about bringing those benefits home with you.
Trifecta of Design
Indoor window shutters have interwoven features that users can experience multiple benefits from the window treatment. It’s this ability to serve multiple functions simultaneously that has made shutters so popular throughout the ages, and why so many people still enjoy house shutters today.
- Natural Air Flow: The slatted design of window shutters allows for natural airflow between the louvers even while the louvers are actively engaged (for light control or privacy). So, whether it is sunny or stormy, shutters help keep indoor temperatures comfortable by blocking negative elements and allowing natural ventilation.
- Precise Light Control: The hard louvers of indoor window shutters are impenetrable to light, and so when engaged, they can deflect or block sunlight with ease. This allows homeowners to control the amount of light that enters then home, whether they want more light for natural illumination or warmth in the winter or less light when trying to keep indoor temperatures cooler in the summer.
- Enhanced Privacy: The rigid slats of window shutters can block both light and the view, providing enhanced light control and privacy. And depending on which direction louvers are tilted, homeowners can maintain a degree of the view out, opening the feel of house interiors yet keeping residents private and protected.
Types of Shutters
Modern interior shutters are often made of three types of materials: woods, vinyl, or faux-wood composites that are hybrids of several materials. Each type of shutter has its own, unique benefits and choosing the best style for your home or business may include considering functional needs and aesthetic preferences.
Heritance® Hardwood Shutters
Shutters
Wood Shutters: Hardwood shutters are a timeless classic, and Hunter Douglas crafts their high-end wood shutters from genuine basswood or poplar wood. The Truemill® dovetail construction is craftsmanship at its finest and combined with the exclusive Integra™ Finish. It creates long-lasting, durable wood shutters with a polished, high-luster finish. Wood shutters require minimal care to maintain their optimal look and performance, and their smooth operation is reliable for years of effortless use.
NewStyle® Hybrid Shutters
Shutters
Composite Faux-Wood Shutters: For high-use areas, composite faux wood shutters’ enhanced durability and longevity are a must. The high-performance materials used in Hunter Douglas faux wood shutters plus their Truemill® dovetail construction ensure the shutters will last for years while maintaining their beautiful, pristine look. Choose from Finetech® or UltraGrain™ for real wood-like finishes and a classic aesthetic enhanced by modern engineering in your new NewStyle® Hybrid Shutters.
Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Shutters
Shutters
Vinyl Shutters: Vinyl shutters have the same visual design as wood shutters, with strong, clean lines and a simple, graceful style. The materials embrace the latest enhanced, man-made materials. Vinyl shutters are UV and moisture resistant, so they are ideal in hot or humid climates. They can stand up to long-term light exposure without peeling, warping, or cracking. The DuraLux™ Finish available on vinyl shutters from Hunter Douglas mimics the look of finely painted shutters in an array of colors with a stylish matte finish.
Popular Customization
All types of indoor window shutters from Hunter Douglas come with customizable options so that your home can be unique and tailor-made to match your décor and personal tastes. Window treatment experts can walk you through the custom options available with each model of Hunter Douglas shutter to ensure your house’s window treatments are optimized for your lifestyle.
- Louver Size: Louver size greatly affects the aesthetic of shutters, though large or small louvers all function similarly. Hunter Douglas indoor window shutters come with louvers in three sizes: 2.5-inch, 3.5-inch, or 4.5-inch. Smaller louvers speak to traditional décor with classic, demure style. Larger louvers harmonize with modern styles with bolder lines and a more architectural feel.
- Automation: Hunter Douglas shutters have several choices for operating systems, and any number might suit the needs of a household with smooth, reliable movement and intuitive designs, though some like motorization have the additional benefit of convenience with the latest in automated operation.
NewStyle® Hybrid Shutters Operating Systems
SoftClose™ Louvers
HiddenTilt™
Bi-Fold Track
Bypass Track
Standard Hinged Panels
Front Tilt Bar
Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Shutters Operating Systems
PowerView® Automation
HiddenTilt™
Bi-Fold Track
Bypass Track
Standard Hinged Panels
Front Tilt Bar
TruView™ Rear Tilt
Heritance® Hardwood Shutters Operating Systems
Bi-Fold Track
Bypass Track
Standard Hinged Panels
Front Tilt Bar
TruView™ Rear Tilt
- Layering: Shutters pair gracefully in layered window treatments where they are often used to balance the softness of side panels or the decorative drama of drapery. Additionally, their trifecta of benefits, including natural airflow, precise light control, enhanced privacy, is enhanced by other treatments.