The Best Louver Size for Shutters in Fort Myers
We supply no lack of choices regarding plantation shutters in Fort Myers. Customize your shutters with choices in material (wood, faux wood, or reclaimed wood), paints or stains( whites, neutrals, or wood stains), and frames (traditional, Craftsman, or other decorative options). Finally, you need to choose the perfect louver size for your house.
So what’s the best louver size for your Fort Myers shutters? Let’s take a look at your options.
Options For Shutter Louver Sizes from Sunburst Shutters Fort Myers
For our popular shutters, Polywood® and Ovation® wood shutters alike, we offer louver size options in 2½ inches, 3½ inches, and 4½ inches. Also remember that some shutter manufacturers will charge a different price for different louver sizes, but Sunburst Shutters Fort Myers won’t!
2 ½ Inch Shutter Louvers
The smallest louver size for shutters we have. Other window treatment providers in Fort Myers may sell slightly smaller louvers, even as small as 1½ inch or less than an inch. Unfortunately, when you look at the result, you decrease the allure of shutters, and it can be more difficult to view the outside when they’re open and they are harder to clean. When you install window treatments with louvers less than 2½ inches, shutters can also be confused for blinds from the outside, which may not complement your intended design.
However, 2½ inch louvers have a classic, “colonial” look to them. The thinner but still crisp lines of these shutters provide a put together look to your windows, making them excellent for homes designed in the Colonial Revival style, or similar designs like the American Foursquare.
3 ½ Inch Shutter Louvers
3½ inch shutter louvers are the most preferred plantation shutters. While 4½ inches can be a bit large for some Fort Myers homeowners’ preferences, and 2½ inches can look a bit crowded – this 3½ inch option strikes a great medium between the two.
3½ inch louvers are also the most versatile style for Fort Myers shutters. No matter how large your windows are, the specialty shape, or any other quirk, the louvers don’t bunch up or look bulky or flimsy in comparison. This is key if you want to put shutters in multiple rooms in your home. It always looks better when your louver sizes are consistent, so look at 3½ inch louvers to standardize your Fort Myers wood shutters.
4 ½ Inch Shutter Louvers
Our widest louvers are sized at 4½ inches. These louvers help our shutters, whether Polywood faux wood shutters or natural hardwood, stand outl. They also allow the most unobstructed view when opened, since there’s window area between each louver and fewer louvers overall to get in the way. Fewer louvers also makes dusting a bit simpler, with fewer louvers to maintain every time.
Which Shutter Louver Size Fits Your Home Best?
Essentially it comes down to which style works with your windows, and which size of shutter louver elevates your current home decor. To get a personal demonstration, schedule a free in-home consultation with Sunburst Shutters Fort Myers by calling 239-208-6577 or filling out the form below.
