What Window Treatments Look Best From the Exterior?

As a smart homeowner in Baltimore, you buy window treatments based on what they can add to your home’s interior. But have you given much thought as to which window treatments look best from the exterior, and which ones increase your home’s curb appeal?

Below are our best picks for window treatments that can elevate the looks of your home’s exterior.

Shutters Maximize Curb Appeal

Shutters are great for maximizing curb appeal because they’re so easy to see from outside. With their crisp, solid shape and thick louvers, shutters “pop” more than other window treatments, and are able to seamlessly match just about any type of building. With the classic whites from Polywood® plantation shutters or all-natural looks of Ovation® wood shutters, they can be a great counterpoint to any kind of siding, from brick siding to shingle siding and beyond.

Shutters can also help give you a consolidated look across each of your windows. Mismatched window treatments on one side of your home can give you48 a messy look, so being able to coordinate the window treatments across all those windows is a great benefit. Shutters can be custom made to fit any style and size of window, so you can get a tight, consistent look no matter what.

Finally, shutters are super resilient and low-maintenance, so you won’t have to worry about them looking dingy, faded or dusty in the window like you would with a fabric window treatment.

 

Shades In Baltimore Open Up Your Color Palette

Although they may not add the same “pop” as shutters do, shades’ biggest benefits are their clean, solid look and wide variety of colors. If you have a very specific color scheme that you want to stick to across your siding, roof, trim, and windows – shades are the window treatment for you. With nearly endless choices in colors and patterns, shades might be your most versatile option.

Remember that shades require a little more maintenance to keep their stylish looks. As time passes, they can wrinkle, crease, discolor, which can make them lose any appeal they had. Also be aware of how silhouettes will cast on them in the evening when you have the lights on indoors.

Start Thinking About Both Sides of Your Home With New Window Treatments

If you’re ready to make both your home’s interior and exterior look even better with shutters, drapes or shades, give us a call today at 301-321-7998. We’ll show you all of your options, and help you find window treatments that work best for your Baltimore home.