| Interior shutters are a great option for a window | | | | They look great layered with another form of |
| treatment. Though not as popular as the curtain, | | | | window treatment. The gentle drape of fabric serves |
| drape or blind, shutters can add a unique touch to | | | | to soften the look of the wooden shutter. A fabric |
| any room. They can also be used in conjunction with | | | | valance above a set of shutters can serve as the |
| other forms of window treatments. | | | | focal point of a room, or it can accent a room, |
| They can be used in living rooms, kitchens, | | | | depending on the styles and colors chosen. |
| bathrooms and any other area where you'd like to | | | | Interior shutters are functional, as opposed to most |
| make a statement. They can be painted any color, to | | | | exterior shutters, which are generally decorative, and |
| coordinate with the rest of the room they're | | | | are hung on opposite sides of the window. |
| featured in. | | | | Before you install shutters, you can get them ready |
| Shutters work well to block out light and they offer | | | | to hang by priming them and painting them. Installing |
| great temperature control. You can regulate the flow | | | | shutters is relatively easy if you have a bit of home |
| of air into and out of a room by adjusting the | | | | design and improvement experience. You won't need |
| louvers. Shutters can be closed tight to provide | | | | much time, and you won't need a lot of different |
| complete privacy. They can also be hung halfway | | | | tools. It might be necessary to screw studs into the |
| down a window, to provide an open view on top, | | | | wall to give the shutters something to attach to. |
| and privacy below. | | | | They can be hung inside the window casing, or |
| They can be made of wood or vinyl. The woods can | | | | attached outside the window, on the wall. |
| be dark or light, and the louvers can be thick or thin, | | | | Once installed, they're relatively low-maintenance. |
| and each style gives a different feel to the room. | | | | They can be dusted, and if they're vinyl, they can be |
| The wood shutters add a warm look to a room, but | | | | washed in warm, soapy water. |
| they may warp in an area that generates moisture, | | | | No matter what shutters you choose, and how you |
| such as a bathroom. Vinyl shutters would be best for | | | | display them, they're a great all-around choice for |
| this application. | | | | home design. |
| They can also be hung with curtains or valances. | | | | |