If you’re looking for window treatments that go beyond being a simple decoration and become a great investment for your home, shutters are the best option. Shutters can be an easy way to enhance the appeal of your home and as realtors will tell you, they are the only window cover that can increase the real estate value of your house. A tried and true classic that will never go out of style, Innovative Openings has an amazing selection of shutters that can really make the windows of your Colorado home stand out.
If you are looking for an architectural window treatment that makes a statement in addition to controlling natural light in your home, shutters might be the answer you’re looking for. Generally better at keeping out light than standard blinds, shutters like our Heritance Hardwood Shutters have the versatility to give your home’s ambiance anything from a warm, rustic look to a clean, Zen or even contemporary influence. Shutters are perfect at transforming your windows from a simple view of the outside to a work of art. Methods of operating shutters have significantly improved, and the larger louver sizes available present a range of view-through possibilities that go beyond what simple blinds can offer.
Choices in Materials
The first thing to think about when choosing shutters is the material they’re made of. Hardwood, composite, and poly-resin vinyl shutters all have different capabilities and qualities, as well as price points. Wood shutters have the widest range of finish options as well as superior durability (Heirloom quality Heritance® Shutters by Hunter Douglas, with TrueMill dovetail joinery are guaranteed to last a lifetime!). Composite shutters made of wood and polymers offer superior strength and stability, fewer finishes and a lower price point. Polyresin vinyl shutters have the most resistance to the elements, and are guaranteed not to warp, fade, chip or peel no matter where you live! The most affordable option, they are maintenance free, but allow fewer finish choices.
Finishes Fit for a King (or a Designer)!
Finishes are where shutters really shine… whether painted or stained wood; shutters can complement your home’s architectural features and décor like no other window treatment! Painted and painted-look finishes can work with the classic look of painted walls with white wood trim, which creates a clean, crisp contrast and a timeless elegance. In smaller rooms, this can mean preserving an aesthetic design flow that chops up the room less, making the space seem larger. In larger rooms, this design choice can really create rhythm and flow that decrease visual clutter and bring a calming effect. Poly-resin materials give that beautiful painted look while providing greater resistance to moisture, which makes them a perfect choice for kitchens and bathrooms.
For those who long for a rich, old-world style in their home, or even a high-end contemporary scheme with light wood tones and subtle sheen, stained wood shutters offer so many options! Custom finishing allows a perfect match to any home’s gracious woodwork, making it possible for brand new, functional shutters to look like they are original equipment in the home. If you talk to a professional wood finisher, you’ll learn that matching wood tones in stain is an art form, and requires mixing and other forms of alchemy well beyond the swatches you see on the shelf in the paint store.
Simply adding shutters to your Denver, Boulder or Fort Collins area home does wonders for its overall look and property value! You will enjoy trouble-free beauty and function for many, many years to come. If you’re looking to install new window treatments, have questions, or just want to check out our vast selection of drapes, blinds, shutters and awnings, come visit Innovative Openings today! Request an appointment.