How to Choose the Right Color for Your Shutters

Known for being the most flexible and practical window dressing, shutters are increasingly being chosen for their aesthetic values too. They dress a window beautifully and can either inject color or blend seamlessly into the scheme of a room.

Choosing the right shutter color can have a huge impact on the look and feel of your home. It is important to make the right choice, given you will own and love your shutters for years to come. Here is our guide to help you.

Before deciding on a color, think about the following:

• Your home's current color and style - you want the shutter color to complement, not clash, with your existing decor. A traditional looking home may not suit a bright, bold shutter color.

• Your window frame color - some people prefer to match the window frame to the shutter color for a more uniform look, while others prefer similar but not identical shades. A contrast between the frame and shutter can look stylish, depending on the look you are going for.

• The overall feel you want to create - bold and dramatic, calm and neutral, cozy and warm, or clean and minimal.

Warm Colored Shutters

Shutter colors that are warm-based give a cozy, comforting feel to your home. Great warm color options include:

• Clotted Cream

• Alabaster

• Ivory

• Rose, Java, and Chestnut stains (the darker the stain, the more dramatic the look)

If you are installing shutters in a room with primarily cool colors on the walls and furniture, a warm color shutter will make the room feel more inviting. Warm toned shutters also work well for achieving a hygge-inspired interior, which is increasingly popular across the US.

If you are looking for a nautical or Scandinavian look, cool colored shutters are the way to go. Cool shades work particularly well in:

• Bathroom shutters where a minimal, clean look works beautifully

• Dining room shutters when complemented with rustic furniture to bring character

By far the most popular colors for plantation shutters are neutral tones. These include:

• Bright White - a true, clean white

• Silk White - a softer white

• Shell and Biscuit - more taupe shades but still very neutral

The benefits of neutral shutters include:

• They complement all interiors, window sills, and color schemes

• They make an outstanding addition to the exterior of your home

• They are timeless and never go out of style

Going for a more interesting wash can be a great way to add character to a neutral-toned shutter. The Shutter Store offers a White Wash wooden shutter in our American Hardwood range, which is perfect for that sought after vintage feel.

Get in touch and our friendly team will happily advise on styles, colours and everything in between. You can also add a free Design Review at checkout to have your order checked by a shutter expert before production begins.