White interior shutters on windows on a bright blue wall

What Are The Different Kinds Of Plantation Shutter Options In Fort Myers?

November 30, 2023

The best plantation shutters can be customized to match your particular needs and windows. But with a plethora of custom options, it can be difficult to select what you want. Which color will harmonize with your space? What type of tilt rod is best for your installation? What frame is right for the window? Here are a few suggestions for creating the best window treatments with your favorite plantation shutter options in Fort Myers.

Picking Plantation Shutter Colors In Fort Myers

Dark wood plantation shutters on a window above a beige couch

You’ll discover several appealing colors of plantation shutters in Fort Myers. Premium wood Ovation® shutters come in dozens of wood stain and paint colors. Moisture-resistant Polywood® shutters come in three shades of white. Get inspired with these interior window shutter color ideas for Fort Myers homes:

Select clean white Polywood shutters to blend with contemporary decor.
Select wood shutters in a color of stain that goes with your home’s current wood trim.
Utilize wood shutters to incorporate vibrance and warmth to your home’s aesthetic.
Consider white shutters to stand out against vivid wall colors.
Go with bright white shutters to easily match with any interior.

Sunburst’s Shutter Designer tool can help you visualize your shutter’s color next to your wall and how other plantation shutter options in Fort Myers work together. Click here to check out the Shutter Designer.

What To Know About 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 in unison. Customary tilt rods can be seen on the face of your shutter panels. If you don’t like this look, you can get hidden tilt rods incorporated into the unseen side of your shutters.

If you want the ability to open the top louvers for light while keeping the lower louvers shut for privacy, choose split tilt rods or a divider rail. Both options let you manipulate the upper section of your louvers separately from the lower half.

How To Select A Plantation Shutter Frame

Large window with interior shutters in a kitchen.

According to the kind of interior shutter you choose, you’ll have a variety of possibilities for frame styles. Collaborating with your shutter design specialist, find out what sort of frame will work with your window first. They can let you know if your window needs an outside- or inside-mounted frame (or if either works), and what styles you can pick from.

Once you have confirmed your choices, enjoy choosing one that makes sense for your home’s design. Consider picking a

Frame with a sill component if your window has a sill protruding from it.
Frame that complements your crown molding.
Craftsman frame for your Craftsman home.
Decorative frame.

Picking An Interior Shutter Louver Size

Picking a louver width primarily boils down to personal taste. Do you prefer the appearance of wide louvers, narrow louvers, or something between the two? You'll want to see how the louvers appear when open and closed. Sunburst Shutters offers louvers in three widths: 2.5”, 3.5”, and 4.5”. The thinner the louvers, the more there will be in each panel. All those horizontal slats can obscure your vision when the shutter panel is shut and the louvers are open. You might opt for the 4.5” options to open up your view. Although, the 3.5” width is unquestionably the most sought-after size.

Customize Your Interior Shutters At Sunburst Shutters Fort Myers

Take a look at your plantation shutter options in Fort Myers at Sunburst. During your free in-home consultation, we’ll help you decide what features will offer the perfect interior shutter. Call us at 239-208-6577 or fill out the following form to arrange yours today.

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