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