White interior shutters on windows on a bright blue wall

What Are The Different Kinds Of Plantation Shutter Options In Hartford?

November 30, 2023

The best plantation shutters can be customized to fit your specific needs and windows. But it can be hard to select what you want with such a variety of choices. Which color will match your room? What style of tilt rod will work best? What frame is right for the window? Here are some suggestions for crafting the best window treatments with your favorite plantation shutter options in Hartford.

Choosing Plantation Shutter Colors In Hartford

Dark wood plantation shutters on a window above a beige couch

You’ll get to explore numerous enticing colors of plantation shutters in Hartford. Premium wood Ovation® shutters can be found in a wide variety of wood stain and paint colors. Durable Polywood® shutters come in three choices of white. Find inspiration with the ensuing interior window shutter color ideas for Hartford homes:

Select crisp white Polywood shutters to harmonize with fashion-forward decor.
Select wood shutters in a stain color that complements your home’s current wood elements.
Choose wood shutters to bring richness and warmth to your home’s style.
Choose white shutters to contrast with vivid wall colors.
Use bright white shutters to complement any interior design easily.

Sunburst’s Shutter Designer tool can help you envision your the different shutter color options adjacent to your wall and how the various plantation shutter options in Hartford work together. Click here to check out the Shutter Designer.

What To Consider For Shutter Tilt Rods

White Polywood shutters with hidden tilt rods on windows in a living room

The tilt rod controls a shutter’s louvers and repositions them simultaneously. Conventional tilt rods are visible on the face of your shutter panels. If you want a different look, you can have hidden tilt rods integrated into the rear edge of your shutters.

If you want the ability to open the top louvers for light while keeping the lower louvers shut for privacy, ask for a divider rail or split tilt rods. Each style allows you to move the upper half of your louvers apart from the bottom half.

How To Select A Plantation Shutter Frame

Large window with interior shutters in a kitchen.

According to what kind of interior shutter you choose, you’ll have a variety of choices for frame styles. Consulting with your shutter design specialist, find out what type of frame will fit your window first. They can tell you if your window should have an inside- or outside-mounted frame (or if either is appropriate), and what kinds you can find.

When you know your options, have fun selecting one that makes sense for your home’s style. Think about picking a

Frame with a sill piece if your window has a sill protruding from it.
Frame that goes with your crown molding.
Craftsman frame if you live in a Craftsman home.
Decorative frame.

Picking An Interior Shutter Louver Size

Choosing the size of your louver mainly boils down to personal taste. Do you enjoy the look of very wide louvers, narrow louvers, or something between the two? You should think about how the louvers appear when tilted out and closed. Sunburst Shutters offers louvers in three sizes: 2.5”, 3.5”, and 4.5”. The thinner the louvers, the more there are in the shutter panels. All those horizontal lines can obscure your vision when the shutter panel is closed and the louvers are shifted open. You may go with the 4.5” wide louvers if that’s a concern. Although, the 3.5” width is the most sought-after size without a doubt.

Find The Right Interior Shutters At Sunburst Shutters Connecticut

Explore your plantation shutter options in Hartford at Sunburst. During your complimentary in-home consultation, we’ll help you decide what features will offer the best interior shutter. Contact us at 860-266-5459 or complete the form below to schedule yours today.

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