Hardwood Shutters and faux wood shutters for Modern Homes

First popular in the 18^th and 19^th century in the American South, interior shutters have yet to lose their appeal. The shutters may be completely opened for maximum light and airflow, or closed with the louvers tilted for partial light, or both shutters and louvers tilted for minimum light and comfortable privacy. In the 21^st century, interior shutters are valued for their clean lines and simplicity in even the most modern of homes.  Their antique history and their modern usage make them timeless window treatments for homes of any era. Both rustic and elegant, shutters add a sweet, bucolic accent to your rooms, instantly adding both depth and visual interest that increase your home’s value. When closed, shutters do more to insulate your home than glass alone and can be effective noise-reducers. For homes with small children and pets, shutters offer a family-safe window treatment option with their cordless maneuverability. As hard window coverings, no fabric means no mysterious stains or built-up odors, and unlike other window treatments, shutters may be fashioned for tall windows, round windows, round windows, and in other unique shapes. Homeowners can choose different louver sizes as well as one-panel, café, or double-hung styles for custom viewability, and their construction and material options therefore make them timeless and stylish from bathrooms to bedrooms.

Blinds by Design offers two kinds of shutters, hardwood and faux wood, each with their individual qualities and benefits.

Hardwood Shutters

Hardwood shutters are traditional, upscale window treatments, and their natural material attracts less dust than other materials like poly or vinyl which means less time spent cleaning. When dusting is needed, the shutters can easily be wiped with a feather brush or microfiber cloth. Our authentic hardwood shutters can be a bold visual statement or a subtle accent to match your furniture and furnishings, giving your rooms a warm, rich ambience with a fresh old-timey feel. While their natural wood may require more care than other alternatives, hardwood shutters are some of the strongest window treatments one can choose – that means no more broken blinds or worn-out shades!

Faux Wood Shutters

Our faux wood shutters imitate the visual benefits of natural wood but are more durable and therefore able to add their quaint appeal to humid and high-activity areas like bathrooms and kitchens. Their durability makes them easy to maintain, and they are easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Our faux wood shutters offer more options for personalization and can be stained like natural hardwood or painted your choice of color like a country white or trendy gray.