If you think that interior shutters are only for stuffy, traditional home decor styles, you’d be wrong in thinking that. While interior shutters have been around for centuries, they are still sought after by today’s homeowners with a wide variety of interior design styles. 

Interior shutters, like blinds, have many louver options that make them compatible with any decor style. They also come with many other design and functionality elements to choose from, giving you full control over the light filtering and look of your windows. 

Let’s take a look at the benefits of installing interior shutters as well as options for the three main decor styles that prove why interior shutters are perfect for every home decor style. 

Benefits of Shutters

• They never go out of style. Few design elements are so classic that they never truly go out of style, but interior shutters are a prime example of that classic design element that is still sought after.
• They add value to your home. Because this is a coveted window treatment, home buyers are willing to pay more for these window coverings. This makes them the only window treatment that adds value to your home!
• They are built to last. Custom interior shutters are made out of quality materials that are built to last, making them a great investment for your home. 
• They are insulating. Because this window treatment is fitted to your exact window size, it minimizes gaps that allow hot or cold air to seep into your home, helping insulate it from extreme outdoor temps and giving you a boost of energy bill savings. 
• They protect your furniture. The louvered design filters light and allows full functionality, allowing you to let in just the right amount of light. Think of it like sunscreen for your home’s interior. These window coverings will help slow the harmful effects of the sun’s UV rays on your furniture and decor.
• They add elegance. Interior shutters have the wow factor that instantly refines and elevates any room. 
• They create a seamless look with curb appeal. When you outfit all your windows with interior shutters, you create a seamless look inside and out! They can be seen from the street, giving your home superb curb appeal. 

Now that you have fallen head over heels for the benefits of interior shutters, let’s take a look at options that fit into each of the three main design styles. 

Shutter Options for Traditional Home Styles

Traditional homes have classic design elements such as turned lets, crown molding, and rounded shapes. It encompasses a wide variety of sub design styles, such as french country, coastal, and glam. Some of these design styles can seem formal, but what makes something traditional is the feeling of timeless comfort. It’s about comfortable and curated design, such as plush, tufted sofas paired with elegant wallpaper. 

For traditional design styles we recommend:

• Choose wider slats for a vintage or historic look
• Select neutral colors, such as white, cream, gray, or black for a backdrop that can be layered with custom drapes that add a pop of pattern and color
• Choose wood or faux wood for classic texture and warmth
• Add a tilt bar (the rod that runs up and down a panel and allows you to control the louvers) for a classic look
• Opt for an outside mount that allows for decorative frames (molding) around the window; if you already have this in your home, select an inside mount
• Frame out your entire window for a seamless look–interior shutters can cover arched, geometric, and other odd shaped windows! 

Shutter Options for Modern and Contemporary Home Styles

Modern and contemporary are synonyms of one another in a thesaurus, however, in home decor styles, terminology does matter. Modern design refers to a specific period of time from the early to mid-twentieth century and is a precursor to contemporary design. Think earthy pallets, natural materials, and streamlined silhouettes. 

Contemporary doesn’t refer to a specific period in the past. Rather it is the current, or present day, favored design style. Today’s contemporary home borrows qualities from modernism, minimalism, art deco, and other global styles. While this can seem fairly ambiguous, you’ll find neutral pallets and clean lines. 

What ties these two styles together in the present moment is the streamlined or clean line element that is so prominent in both design styles. That is why these recommendations for shutters currently work for both home decor styles:

• Select a thinner slat for a more modern/contemporary look that hyper focuses on the lineal element of the louvers
• Opt for wood in neutral colors (think maple for a lighter palette or walnut for a darker palette); or for faux wood, select stark white or black for a powerful statement
• Choose hidden/rear tilt control which provides a cleaner look as the mechanism for tilting the slats is hidden on the back of the window treatment
• Opt for inside mount for a truly no-frills style or an outside mount with a simple L frame for a clean look

Shutter Options for Transitional Home Styles

Transitional home styles are a mix of traditional and modern styles. Here you’ll find a kitchen table with classic turned legs matched with modern brass cabinet pulls. Think of it as the bridge between these two very different design styles. It’s a little eclectic and is quite varied in color pallets and other treatments. 

The sky is the limit in transitional homes, so decide if you want a more modern or more traditional look for your interior. You can’t go wrong either way!

Elevate Your Views

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