The Difference Between Interior and Exterior Shutters: Guide for Dover Homeowners

Exterior and interior shutters are extremely different things, and if you don’t know about the differences, you could waste time or money shopping around for a product you don’t need. Here’s what you need to know.

Exterior Shutters

First off, we need to make it clear that Sunburst Shutters Delaware does not build or sell exterior home shutters. Instead, we specialize in fashionable interior shutters for the home.

Outdoor shutters really only do one of two things: they’re either only for decoration as an accent to your windows, or they’re industrial strength “hurricane shutters,” designed to protect your windows from heavy damage during harsh storms.

Decorative exterior shutters typically look great on very particular home styles, like Mediterranean houses. Hurricane shutters are fairly uncommon outside of a few areas of the country, and many types don’t even look like normal shutters, but rather look like large metal sheets.

As for those outdoor shutters that do open and close on your window, they don’t tend to have a lot of functionality. They can’t make a seal to block heat and their louvers (if they exist) usually can’t be adjusted. Despite all that, exterior shutters can serve to give a layer of color to your home.

Consider Exterior Shutters If:

• You need to protect your windows from severe storm damage.

• You want to add a color accent to your home.

• You have enough space around your windows to install exterior shutters.

Interior Shutters

Interior shutters are our area of expertise, and they’re the ultimate window treatment in combining fashion and usability. Installed directly in or on top of your window frame, interior shutters instantly become a natural part of your home as soon as they’re put in. And unlike exterior shutters, interior shutters can fit on any window, no matter the space limitations.

The fashion that high quality plantation shutters give your home is unequaled, and shutters are incredibly multifaceted. Plantation shutters can beautifully accent any style of home; from historic Craftsman homes to contemporary apartments, and have an array of colors, textures, and frame options to suit your taste.

Think about interior shutters if:

• You want the maximum control of your home’s lighting, indoor temperature, and energy-efficiency.

• You want a flexible, resilient window treatment.

• You need to add some elegance your home, and color match your existing interior trim.

Sunburst is Your Interior Shutter Expert