White interior shutters on windows on a bright blue wall

What Are The Different Kinds Of Plantation Shutter Options In Boston?

November 30, 2023

The best plantation shutters can be customized to fit your specific needs and windows. But with a plethora of options, it can be hard to select the ones you want. Which color will match your space? What kind of tilt rod makes the most sense? What frame is right for the window? Here are a few recommendations for designing the ideal window treatments with your preferred plantation shutter options in Boston.

Selecting Plantation Shutter Colors In Boston

Dark wood plantation shutters on a window above a beige couch

You’ll discover several enticing colors of plantation shutters in Boston. Premium wood Ovation® shutters can be found in a wide variety of wood stain and paint colors. Moisture-resistant Polywood® shutters come in three choices of white. Get inspired with the ensuing interior window shutter color ideas for Boston homes:

Choose clean white Polywood shutters to coordinate with fashion-forward decor.
Select wood shutters in a stain color that complements your home’s existing wood features.
Use wood shutters to bring richness and warmth to your home’s aesthetic.
Choose white shutters to stand out against bold wall colors.
Select bright white shutters to complement any interior design easily.

Sunburst’s Shutter Designer tool will help you see your shutter’s color adjacent to your wall and how the many plantation shutter options in Boston work together. Click here to try out the Shutter Designer.

How To Customize Shutter Tilt Rods

White Polywood shutters with hidden tilt rods on windows in a living room

The tilt rod links a shutter’s louvers and repositions them all together. Customary tilt rods can be seen directly on your shutter panels. If you prefer something different, you can have hidden tilt rods incorporated into the back edge of your shutters.

If you would find it beneficial to open the top louvers for light and keep the bottom louvers shut for privacy, ask for split tilt rods or a divider rail. Each style lets you adjust the top half of your louvers separately from the lower portion.

How To Choose A Plantation Shutter Frame

Large window with interior shutters in a kitchen.

According to the kind of interior shutter you pick, you’ll have many possibilities for frame styles. Collaborating with your shutter design specialist, figure out what kind of frame will be compatible with your window first. They can tell you if your window requires an inside- or outside-mounted frame (or if either works), and what types are available.

When you are aware of your possibilities, have fun choosing one that is best for your home’s design. Consider choosing a

Frame with a sill component if your window has a protruding sill on it.
Frame that looks similar to your crown molding.
Craftsman frame if you have a Craftsman home.
Decorative frame.

Selecting An Interior Shutter Louver Size

Selecting a louver size primarily boils down to personal taste. Do you prefer the appearance of very wide louvers, narrow louvers, or something between the two? You'll want to see how the louvers appear when turned outward and closed. Sunburst Shutters offers louvers in three sizes: 2.5”, 3.5”, and 4.5”. The thinner the louvers, the more there are in the shutter panels. The abundance of horizontal slats can impact your view when the shutter panel is secured and the louvers are tilted open. You might opt for the 4.5” wide louvers if that’s a concern. Although, the 3.5” width is the most preferred size without question.

Find The Right Interior Shutters At Sunburst Shutters Boston

Take a look at all the terrific plantation shutter options in Boston at Sunburst. During your no-obligation in-home consultation, we’ll help you determine what features will offer the best interior shutter. Call us at 781-352-2205 or fill out the following form to request yours today.

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