Which Shutters Will Complement the Era of My House?

With countless design combinations available, it can be hard to settle on which shutters will look best in your home. One important thing to keep in mind is the era and architectural style of your home. Shutters can be customised to stay consistent with the interior and exterior aesthetics of any property.

Here our shutter experts advise on which shutters look best with which architectural styles.

Shutters for Colonial Style Homes

Colonial style has many variations due to the diversity of American settlers in the 1600s when this style originated. An identifying element common to Colonial style is evenly spaced, shuttered windows.

Recommended choices for Colonial homes:

• Slat size — smaller slats such as our 2½" option

• Tilt rod — a visible central tilt rod, fitting with the traditional style

• Frame — intricate trim work such as our wider Z-Frames, which complement more traditional architecture

Architecture inspired by the modern era features open spaces and clean lines, channeling contemporary living. If you are opting for plantation shutters in a modern home, it makes sense they look contemporary rather than traditional.

Recommended choices for Modern homes:

• Slat size — larger slats such as our 4½" option, letting in more light and minimising the number of lines visible

• Tilt rod — hidden tilt rod to further minimise lines and create an open, modern feel

• Shutter style — full height shutters for clean, uninterrupted coverage

• Material finish — smooth rather than grained material for a truly contemporary feel. Our faux wood or Classic Poplar Hardwood ranges work well

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Shutters for Ranch Style Homes

Ranch style homes are modelled after rural Western ranches. The interior open floor plans are similar to the modern style, but the exteriors are more eclectic and personalised.

Recommended choices for Ranch homes:

• Shutter style — solid raised panel shutters or half solid, which give privacy and a unique design while still allowing light into the home when the panels are open

• Solid shutters also offer excellent sound insulation and thermal benefits, making them a great investment for homes with single-glazed windows

The secret with period properties like ranch style homes is to fit shutters that look like they were made for the property. Solid shutters achieve exactly that.

Shutters for Spanish Architecture Homes

Inspired by early 20th century Spanish churches, Spanish architecture homes are known for elaborate covered entryways surrounded by arches and arched windows inside the home.

Recommended choices for Spanish homes:

• Shutter style — full height shutters with 2½" slats and a central tilt rod for a look consistent with the traditional architecture, or solid raised panel shutters for maximum privacy with a subtle beveled design

• Arched windows — we build arched shutters bespoke to your measurements. Our Arch 1 and Arch 2 style wooden shutters are custom cut to fit any arched window, with a traditional sunburst shape at the top

Plantation Shutters for Spanish Style Homes