Window treatments can transform a room into a cozy warm and inviting
place where friends and family can get together to relax and have fun.
One of the most popular forms of window treatments are window shutters.
Window shutter treatments come in many different styles and materials.
There are also many different ways that they can be installed. The most
chosen method of installation is inside of the window frame itself, or
you can use a window strip and place it on the outside of the window
frame.
Window
shutters can be purchased as a single shutter that opens much like a
window blind or you can purchase a two-panel shutter that opens from
side to side. There are several other choices of window shutters that
you can choose from to make your room into warm and cozy room, however
it is important that you take into consideration the size of your room
and the size of your windows to insure that the look is right for your
room, with window shutter treatments, you can control the amount of
light that comes into the room. Another option for window shutter
treatments is shutters that have four panels. This insures total privacy
especially late at night. They also can block out some of the noise
that occurs on a daily basis. The best feature about window shutter
treatments is that they come in so many different styles that you will
have a difficult time choosing which is best for you. If you have odd
shaped windows, or more than one window in a row, it is possible to
order window shutter treatments to adjust for each window. By simply
adding a divider rail, you can add as many shutters as you choose to
cnmplete the look of your room.
Choosing the right window shutter
Among
the many types of window shutters that are available today, louvers are
a very popular choice. A louver is a window shutter that has horizontal
slats instead of vertical. They start at one and one-quarter inch slats
and can go as big as four and a half inches. It is important to
remember that the size of the slats in your shutters controls the amount
of light that enters the room. Louvers are typically made of polymer or
wood. Both of these types of louvers add beauty and elegance to any
room.
· Wooden shutters can also add beauty and elegance to a
room. They are usually made of pine, however, they can be purchased in
cherry or oak wood. You can purchase wooden shutters as unfinished, to
stain and match the room that you are decorating. Wooden shutters can
also be purchased in pre-painted basic colors that you can hang or even
stencil patterns on. They are very durable, and can improve the overall
quality of your home.
· Vinyl window shutters are made of polymers
that allow them to last longer and makes them more durable. They resist
mold and mildew that is caused by moisture. They are perfect for areas
such as bathrooms because of their high resistance to moisture
properties and are easier to clean then all other types of window
shutters. Vinyl window shutters do not warp and clean up with a damp
cloth.
Although window shutters come in all a lot of different
colors and styles, they only come in three different styles however each
has their own characteristics. These styles are plantation shutters,
vertical louver shutters, and café shutters.
Three basic types of louvered shutters
1.
Plantation shutters are designed to give your windows proportion and
usually start at two and a half inches wide and go up to four and a half
inches wide. They can add a decorative unique look to your room.
2.
Vertical louver shutters can be found in homes and businesses
everywhere. They add an air of sophistication and elegance to any room.
Vertical louver shutters start at about one and a quarter inches wide
and range up to twelve inches wide. They compliment any room.
3.
Although a café window shutter is considered a type of shutter, it is
really only a type of installation. A café shutter is designed to cover
only a portion of the window, and is an excellent addition to any
window. They will enhance any room that they are installed in.
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