Shutters: A Multitude Of Colors

Among the many different options homeowners have when it comes to new shutters, very few ever give much thought to color. While in years and even decades past shutters were more or less available only in dark and light stains, shutters are now widely available in not only different shades of stain but a wide variety of colors as well.

Homeowners will find that shutters, especially those that are custom made, are available in white, blue, red, brown, black, and any other imaginable color. This makes finding shutters that complement their home, be it the interior or exterior, a cinch. No longer must homeowners compromise and settle on a shade or color that doesn't quite fit in with their existing decor or paint.

Having such a wide variety of colors available in shutters also allows homeowners to create or add a specific mood/atmosphere to parts of their home. Homeowners can also select shutter colors that purposefully contrast with furniture, paint, or existing decor, in order to create a standout point in their home.

Should you have any questions regarding custom-made shutters or the colors they are available in please be sure to contact us so that we may be of assistance.

Golden West Shutters Specializes in Orange County shutters, Shutters in Los Angeles, and window treatments in San Diego.

What Are Plantation Shutters?

There's a lot of misconceptions among homeowners who discuss shutters, in particular plantation shutters. The fact is that not many homeowners realize what plantation shutters are and are often confused with things like window blinds and even other types of shutters.

Plantation shutters differ from other types of shutters in that they generally open and close up-and-down and are far better at blocking out light and offering security and privacy then are other shutters. Plantation shutters however are still available in a wide variety of different textures, materials, colors, designs although most homeowners don't know that they are.

As mentioned previously plantation shutters can help a homeowner make their home extremely private and the inside of their home invisible to outside eyes. Moreover plantation shutters can also be used effectively to control the climate within a home trapping heat in during the winter, and keeping it out during the summer.

Should you have any questions regarding plantation shutters please be sure to contact us that we may be of assistance.

Golden West Shutters Specializes in Orange County shutters, Shutters in Los Angeles, and window treatments in San Diego.

Decorative Exterior Shutters

When you consider shutters old fashioned or long past their usefulness, think again. The new decorative exterior shutters that you open and close from the inside of your home are once again popular. Then when you add decorative to the exterior shutters, you have a totally new and attractive item to dress up your home both on the exterior and interior.
You can design your shutters so they are beautiful from both sides. Or you can have them permanently attached to your home. Then you can have sculpted or raised panels within the panels. There are also flat panels with carvings with many designs added to them. They also cut the panels in strips and install then in the open lattice style. Either way you can still have decorations that you’ll be proud to show off.

Functional exterior shutters can still be open or closed with the option of shutting out the harsh weather, keeping your home cooler, or securing the inside of your home from invaders. You’ll find them in areas where heavy winds assault your home; however they are popping up even in less severe climates and not only for looks. The decorative exterior shutters add a feature that is unique to your home, and your home stands out in contrast to the neighborhood.

The materials for exterior shutters are diverse as well. From the wooden, old-   fashioned ordinary shutters to the wide array of styles that take on an entirely new look. There are metal and vinyl decorative shutters that stand up well against their wooden counterparts.

To see the variety of new shutters visit a company that specializes in shutters, both interior and exterior. Just make sure they also offer the decorative exterior shutters. Take your ideas to them to see if they can use your ideas as they design the shutters to fit your homes designs, whether traditional, conservative or rustic.

You’ll find many shutters offered at your local hardware store, but you won’t see the unique decorative shutters offered by a small business that is hungry for your business. They’ll work with you to construct and design them to your taste, and pocket book. Then they’ll install them, make sure they work as promised, and you’ll be having your neighbors knocking on your door to find out where you bought them.

Lead the crowd as you upgrade your own home and show them how easy it is to start a new fashion statement.  

Golden West Shutters Specializes in Orange County shutters, Shutters in Los Angeles, and window treatments in San Diego.

Blinds, Shutters or Curtains?

When you’ve decided that you want to redecorate, or if your windows have no coverings, you have choices and decisions to make. Blinds, shutters and curtains are three very different coverings for windows, and the first thing you will have to decide is do you want your window covered, uncovered or slightly covered.

You will find blinds offer all of the above and depending on the time of day whether to let the sun shine in or keep it out as you adjust the blinds. To open or close them entirely, you pull on a heavy string to adjust them up or down. There are slats on blinds and they come in vertical or horizontal, and you adjust the slats or louvers with a rod that twists. Blinds are made of wood, bamboo, plastic or metal.

Shutters are similar to blinds, but heavier and they mount them on a solid frame. There are shutters made for the interior or exterior of your home, and they swing open or closed. Many attach them permanently to the outside of the home, and they serve no particular function other than beautification. The inside shutters swing away from the window and the wide louvers open and close by moving one louver that controls the rest.

Curtains come in many colors, patterns or designs, and vary from thick to sheer materials. You’ll find curtains that cross the window on a rod and you can push them open. There are types of curtains that attach to the rod on pretty hooks and you can open or close them using a string attached to the hooks. Today many modern homes drape the curtains across the top of the window, and the bottom hangs all the way to the floor. This type of curtain serves only decorative purposes.

The homeowner can easily install curtains while you must measure the blinds and shutters and they must fit your windows especially if you have unusual size windows. Local hardware stores and many department stores carry curtains and the rods to hang them.

We haven’t mentioned draperies. Draperies come in heavy material and are not as popular today as in the past. They often line the draperies mainly to keep the sun out, and they operate on a rod with hooks and strings to open and close them.

While you wash curtains either by hand or machine, draperies usually need cleaning by a professional dry cleaner. The easiest way to keep your blinds and shutters clean is to dust them regularly, and they rarely washing.

Golden West Shutters specializes in Orange County Shutters, Los Angeles Shutters and San Diego Shutters.