White interior shutters on windows on a bright blue wall

What Are The Different Custom Plantation Shutter Options In Baltimore?

November 30, 2023

The best plantation shutters come customized to suit your specific windows and needs. But with a plethora of options, it can be challenging to choose the ones you want. Which color will blend with your decor? What kind of tilt rod is best for your installation? What frame will fit the window? Here are a few recommendations for creating the ideal window treatments with your favorite plantation shutter options in Baltimore.

Choosing Plantation Shutter Colors In Baltimore

Dark wood plantation shutters on a window above a beige couch

You’ll get to explore many attractive colors of plantation shutters in Baltimore. Premium wood Ovation® shutters can be found in dozens of wood stain and paint colors. Moisture-resistant Polywood® shutters are available in three different white hues. Get inspired with the following interior window shutter color ideas for Baltimore homes:

Select clean white Polywood shutters to blend with contemporary decor.
Use wood shutters in a stain or paint color that goes with your home’s existing wood features.
Use wood shutters to add vibrance and warmth to your home’s aesthetic.
Consider white shutters to offset bold wall colors.
Go with bright white shutters to complement any interior design effortlessly.

Sunburst’s Shutter Designer tool will help you envision your the various shutter colors against your wall and how the many plantation shutter options in Baltimore appear together. Click here for a link to 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 links a shutter’s louvers and moves them in unison. Customary tilt rods are visible directly on your shutter panels. If you prefer something different, you can get hidden tilt rods incorporated into the unseen side of your shutters.

If you want the ability to open the upper louvers for light while keeping the bottom louvers closed for privacy, request split tilt rods or a divider rail. Each style allows you to move the top half of your louvers apart from the lower section.

How To Choose A Plantation Shutter Frame

Large window with interior shutters in a kitchen.

Based on what style of interior shutter you pick, you’ll have various choices for frame styles. Consulting with your shutter design specialist, figure out what kind of frame will be compatible with your window. They can advise if your window requires an inside- or outside-mounted frame (or if either works), and what styles you can find.

Once you know your possibilities, have fun picking one that is best for your home’s style. Think about picking a

Frame with a sill piece if your window has a sill protruding from it.
Frame that goes with your crown molding.
Craftsman frame if you have a Craftsman home.
Decorative frame.

Picking The Size Of Your Interior Shutter Louver

Choosing a louver size primarily is a matter of personal taste. Do you prefer the look of very narrow louvers, wide louvers, or something between the two? You should consider how the louvers look when open and shut. Sunburst Shutters offers louvers in three sizes: 2.5”, 3.5”, and 4.5”. The thinner the louvers, the more you'll find in each panel. The abundance of horizontal lines can impede your vision when the shutter panel is shut and the louvers are open. You could opt for the 4.5” options to open up your view. Even though, the 3.5” ones are undeniably the most preferred size.

Customize Your Interior Shutters At Sunburst Shutters Baltimore

Check out all the fantastic plantation shutter options in Baltimore at Sunburst. During your complimentary in-home consultation, we’ll help you decide what features will offer the perfect interior shutter. Contact us at 301-321-7998 or fill out the form on this page to arrange yours today.

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