The humble indoor shutter
The world is full of choices—every day, we shape the character of our experience with dozens of small decisions, like: what do we have for breakfast? What shirt will we wear? Which path will we take to work? These choices are what define the feeling of our days. It can feel like a lot of decision-making, and it is! Sometimes it’s overwhelming. But it’s also beautiful, to be lucky enough to have choices and options to consider, and to get to shape your life to your desires, in ways big or small.
When we’re designing our home—any part of it, from one chair to the whole house—we’re confronted with a great many choices of varying scales, choices as small as the finishing on a sofa to choices as large as the wall color of a whole floor. There’s a lot to think about—which is why Woodside Home is here to help, of course! Today, I thought I’d talk a bit about one choice you can make that might be the perfect fit for your home: choosing shutters.
In the window treatment world, shutters aren’t always the first item on our minds—we think of draperies and curtains, fabric pieces, as the primary means of shading our windows. But shutters, depending on what you want for your space, can be an incredible option, and one we should keep on our lists.
We often think of shutters as an exterior item, but interior shutters have been around quite a long time. Interior shutters are as versatile as can be, and with their clean lines and structured design aesthetic, they can lend an architectural elegance to whatever space they inhabit. Shutters offer an extra level of durability—they’re made of materials designed to withstand extra wear and tear, unlike fabrics which can be more delicate—and, more, an extra level of privacy and light control. With shutters, you can more precisely moderate the amount of light that enters your space, and the amount of visibility to the outside your space has.
Modern shutters can be custom-made in any color, shape, or size that you might need! And this new era of shutters offers pieces with concealed hinges and magnets that leave the whole design looking sleek, modern, and efficient. If you want to have tighter control on the light and visibility in your space, look no further than the benefits of an interior shutter.
And, notable, shutters offer an extra layer of insulation to keep your home’s temperature on an even keel. The solid material quality of shutters, and their ability to block out more light, means that shutters can help keep the sun’s heat out of your room, or help lock in warmth in the winter. Insulation benefits like these can, in the long run, really help keep your electric bills down—after all, if your home maintains its temperature more easily, your AC and heating systems don’t have to work as hard!
Sound like shutters might be the right fit for your home? I can deliver shutters tailored perfectly to fit not only the exact size and shape of your windows, but designed with beauty and style in mind—shutters that will work for you while fitting seamlessly into our design plan for your space. Drop me a line, anytime! Let’s put together the perfect shutters for your home.
In this world of choices, it’s important to take a real look at everything available to us, to make sure we’re making the best decision for ourselves, and our home. When you’re thinking about window treatments in your home design plan, then, don’t forget that indoor shutters just might be the best option for your job!