2012年12月20日星期四

Dress Up Your Windows With Great Looking Shutters

Window shutters are a great way to add some style to your home, both on the exterior and the interior. Shutters not only add a sense of style but they also cover windows to provide you with privacy and they can block out unwanted sunlight as well. There are a great many types of window shutters available on the market today and you can find them crafted from wood, vinyl, aluminum and fabric.

Installing exterior window shutters can dramatically change the appearance of your home. Impressive looking shutters can add to and complement your home's paint job and they can actually increase the value of your house as well. The most prevalent type of outdoor shutter being sold nowadays is the vinyl shutter. Vinyl shutters are very long lasting and they are resistant to all types of inclement weather including rain, snow, ice, and heat. Vinyl shutters do not fade in direct sunlight, they require no maintenance and they can be purchased in various styles, sizes and colors.

Exterior shutters made of wood add a touch of ageless charm, grace and elegance to any home. They are available in natural wood tones or they can be painted in any color you choose. If you wish to set a good first impression to people passing by your home and your visitors, adding shutters to the outside of your house can do wonders. If you live in an area that is prone to hurricanes you can install hurricane shutters or storm shutters as they are sometimes called, in order to protect your windows against high winds and flying objects.

For the interior of your home, shutters add ambiance and a sense of warmth to any room. Interior shutters plus provides you with privacy and they prevent direct sunlight from entering your home. If you live in a climate that includes winter weather, shutters installed on the inside of your home help to keep cold drafts from entering the rooms that they are mounted in. Curtains and draperies also can prevent cold air from coming in and help to block out irritating direct sunlight. The problem with these types of window treatments is that they block your view of the outside when closed. Numerous interior shutters are louvered, meaning that they come equipped with adjustable slats that you can tilt to allow as much sunlight as you wish so that you can still look for outdoors. Interior shutters normally are mounted on both sides of the window and open inwards to allow you easy access to the window. Some interior shutters consist of solid panels that can be lifted up and there are multiple tiered units have separate shutters on each tier, allowing you open the top section while keeping the bottom portion closed. A cafe type shutter is a shutter that covers only the lower section of a window.

As you can see, there are shutters that are appropriate for any type of house and that can be fitted to both the inside and the exterior of your home. No matter what your tastes may be or what dwelling you live in, you can easily find shutters that will look wonderful on your windows.

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