Indoor shutters can be constructed for all types and sizes of windows in your residence. But not all indoor shutters are alike. There are a number of different types of shutter to choose from, and different options within those categories with regards to construction, louver width, and beyond.
Let's take a look at the different options available for indoor shutters, and how each one can benefit your house.
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Plantation shutters in Denver are the favored type of shutters because they bring in the light readily when open, block the most temperature when closed – and exude elegance both ways.
The wide shutter slats or louvers are one of the aspects that set plantation shutters apart from other window treatments. You can choose louvers from 2.5” to 4.5” wide. The large louvers offer a greater view from your window and let more light into the home. Linking the louvers together, the stiles are the solid vertical members of the shutter panel, allowing for the movement of the louvers as one.
Engineered from a premium synthetic wood substitute,
Polywood shutters won’t crack, split, warp, or chip. The superior colors on these indoor shutters won’t fade or change when the sunlight touches them because of our exclusive baked-on paint finish infused with UV stabilizers.
Ovation shutters are built by hand with furniture-grade teak and are offered in an array of stains to match your existing wood trim and furnishings.
Reclaimed Wood shutters are crafted from repurposed old wood that was once a part of fences, barns and other structures. Every piece of wood is unique, and together they form not only a functional shutter, but a beautiful work of art on your windows.
The newest addition to the Sunburst line,
Studio Shutters are a stripped-down plantation shutter that carries the same classic style as our Polywood shutters. With a few less options than other plantation shutters, Studio shutters are a great option for homeowners who don't want to break the bank with their window treatments.
Traditional Colonial Shutters
With the traditional look of smaller louvers, colonial shutters are an older alternative for Denver.
Colonial louver sizes commonly range from 0.75” to 1.25”.
We can’t hide the fact that plantation shutters are the preferred shutters in Denver. When you want shutters that add elegance and reduce your energy bills, louver size is key. Whereas colonial shutters are built with smaller louvers, Polywood and Ovation plantation shutters – with their energy efficiency and large louvers – are your top choice. And remember: larger louvers are a breeze to clean and adjust.
Are the differences in shutters somewhat clearer now? If you have any more questions on finding the best shutter fit for your Denver home, call Sunburst Shutters Denver at
720-538-0182 for a free design consultation today.