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What Are The Customizable Plantation Shutter Options In Dover?

November 30, 2023

The best plantation shutters can be customized to accommodate your specific needs and interior. But it can be hard to pick what you want with such a range of options. Which color will blend with your interior? What style of tilt rod makes the most sense? What frame will fit the window? Here are some tips for designing the best window treatments with your preferred plantation shutter options in Dover.

Choosing Plantation Shutter Colors In Dover

Dark wood plantation shutters on a window above a beige couch
You’ll discover many enticing colors of plantation shutters in Dover. Premium wood Ovation® shutters are available in a wide variety of paint and wood stain colors. Versatile Polywood® shutters can be ordered in three different white hues. Find inspiration with these interior window shutter color ideas for Dover homes:
  • Choose crisp white Polywood shutters to harmonize with fashion-forward decor.
  • Select wood shutters in a color of stain that complements existing wood trim in your home.
  • Use wood shutters to bring warmth and richness to your home’s style.
  • Use white shutters to stand out against bold wall colors.
  • Use bright white shutters to effortlessly match with any decor.

Sunburst’s Shutter Designer tool will help you visualize your shutter’s color adjacent to your wall and how the various plantation shutter options in Dover work together. Click here to try 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 adjusts them all together. Traditional tilt rods are visible directly on your shutter panels. If you don’t like this look, you can request hidden tilt rods built into the unseen side of your shutters.

 

If you want the ability to open the top louvers for sunlight while keeping the lower louvers shut for privacy, ask for a divider rail or split tilt rods. Each choice lets you adjust the top portion of your louvers independently from the lower portion.

How To Pick A Plantation Shutter Frame

 Large window with interior shutters in a kitchen.
According to what type of interior shutter you pick, you’ll have a variety of possibilities for frame styles. Working with your shutter design consultant, find out what type of frame will work with your window. They can advise if your window needs an inside- or outside-mounted frame (or if either works), and what kinds are available.

When you know your options, have a good time choosing one that complements your home’s architecture. Consider choosing a

  • Frame with a sill component if your window has a sill projecting out from it.
  • Frame that looks similar to your crown molding.
  • Craftsman frame if you live in a Craftsman home.
  • Decorative frame.

Picking The Size Of Your Interior Shutter Louver

Choosing the size of your louver mainly boils down to personal taste. Do you enjoy the appearance of very wide louvers, narrow louvers, or something in between? You'll want to think about how the louvers look when tilted out and closed. Sunburst Shutters has louvers in three options: 2.5”, 3.5”, and 4.5”. The skinnier the louvers, the more you'll find in each panel. The abundance of horizontal slats can obscure your view when the shutter panel is closed and the louvers are shifted open. You might opt for the 4.5” wide louvers to open up your view. Although, the 3.5” louvers are unquestionably the most sought-after size.

Find The Right Interior Shutters At Sunburst Shutters Delaware

Check out all the great plantation shutter options in Dover at Sunburst. During your free in-home consultation, we’ll help you decide what selections will offer the best interior shutter. Reach out to us at 301-835-1611 or submit the form on this page to request yours today.