Which Interior Shutter will fit your window?

Which Interior Shutter will fit your window ?

Interior shutters enhance the decor of most any window in your house. Shutters are the best alternative to interior curtains or window shutter blinds. They are easy to maintain and are designed to last the lifetime of your home, unlike any other interior window treatment. Interior shutters can and will change the appearance and decor of any room.

Interior shutters can fit to the inside of your window opening ( in the Day ) or mount directly to the outside of the window ( on the Day ) . Generally, if there is enough window depth, it is best to install interior shutters directly to the window jam ( side Post ) . Plantation interior shutters require the most depth, while traditional shutters require only about 5-6 cm total depth. An interior mount allows the shutters to best look like a part of the window.

If the interior window is too shallow to allow for an inside mount ( in the Day ) , the next option is to attach the shutters directly to the outside of the window opening. An "outside mount" ( on the Day ) uses a frame or hanging strips to attach the shutters to the wall or existing trim around the window.

Interior shutters are sold in two different styles. Plantation interior shutters are usually about 3 – 4cm thick using wide movable louvers. This style has become increasingly popular over the last number of years. The second available shutter style is the 3-4cm louver traditional interior shutter. The traditional style is 4cm thick and is popular in smaller colonial style homes. Interior shutters occasionally use raised panels, fixed louvers, or vertical louvers.

Interior shutters are a wonderful investment to any home. We encourage you to research the company from which you will purchase shutters. Many companies sell poorly made shutters and offer little support. Other companies offer support at every turn and manufacture a strong, durable interior shutter that will last a lifetime in your home.

Annette Wilson can be contacted on http://www.newenglandshutters.com