Interior shutters can be designed for different sizes and types of windows in your house. But not all interior shutters are alike. There are a few different styles of shutter to on the market, and options within those categories with regards to material, louver width, and beyond.
Let's look at the various choices available for interior shutters, and how each one can add to your home.
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Plantation shutters in Phoenix are the preferred type of shutters because they bring in the light freely when open, keep out the outside temperature when closed – and exude elegance no matter if open or closed.
The wide louvers are one of the features that make plantation shutters stand out from other window treatments. The louvers range from 2.5” to 4.5” wide. The large louvers result in a better view out your window and let more light into your room. Attaching each louver together, the stiles are the solid vertical members of the shutter panel, that lets the louvers move as one.
Engineered from a premium synthetic wood substitute,
Polywood shutters won’t crack, split, warp, or chip. The premium paint color on these indoor shutters won’t fade or change when the sunlight touches them because of our unmatched baked-on paint finish infused with UV stabilizers.
Ovation shutters are handmade from furniture-grade teak and are available in a variety of stains to enhance your current wood trim and decor.
Reclaimed Wood shutters are made from repurposed old wood that was at one time a part of fences, barns and other structures. Every piece of wood is unique, and together they make a shutter that’s not only functional, but also a beautiful work of art on your windows.
The most recent addition to the Sunburst line,
Studio Shutters are a stripped-down plantation shutter that conveys the same clean look as our Polywood shutters. With a few less options than other plantation shutters, Studio shutters are a beautiful choice for homeowners who don't want to break the bank with their window treatments.
Traditional Colonial Shutters
With smaller louvers and a traditional look, colonial shutters are an older option for Phoenix.
Their louver sizes generally range from 0.75” to 1.25”.
We won’t hide the fact that plantation shutters are the preferred type of shutter in Phoenix. If you’re looking for shutters that showcase elegance and save energy, louver size matters. Whereas colonial shutters are built with smaller louvers, Polywood and Ovation plantation shutters – with their larger louvers and energy efficiency – are your top choice. And remember: larger louvers are a piece of cake to clean and adjust.
Are the differences in shutters a little bit easier to see now? If you could use a partner in finding the best shutter fit for your Phoenix home, call Sunburst Shutters Phoenix at
480-485-7743 for a free design consultation today.