Finding the Right Style of Shutters for Your Home
Shopping for new shutters for your Los Gatos home is a fun and creative time. While some homeowners become inspired by the number of shutter style options currently on the market, other find that it makes the process more overwhelming. While it’s true that such variety can cause a bit of confusion, trust us when we say there is a perfect shutter option out there for any home and we can help you find it. Here we will discuss a few popular shutter styles and why they may be worth considering for your home.
Louvered Window Shutters:
If you are looking for a clean, classic, and uniform shutter look, louvered window shutters may be the right choice for you. These window shutters blend perfectly into the majority of exterior home styles and add extra character when painted in an eye-popping color.
Raised Panel Shutters:
If your exterior window dreams involve incorporating a blooming flower box, then raised panel shutters are just what you need. When these shutters are painted in neutral, dark tones they create the perfect backdrop to flowered garden boxes.
Board and Batten Shutters:
If your home has a more Victorian, European look, then you may want to consider board and batten shutters. This shutter style is ideal for curved windows, thanks to its arched shape, and is the perfect compliment to homes that feature “Tuscan Villa” style architecture.
Shaker Style Shutters:
Simplicity meets functionality with this classic shutter style, originally designed to block out bad weather. These shutters look great in light colored tones, particularly in warmer climates and work on many different home styles.
Plantation Shutters:
The ideal shutters for creating the quintessential Southern look. Plantation shutters are a favorite among homeowners for their charm and elegance and ability to add a touch of character to any home’s exterior. These shutters are the perfect option if you are looking to leave a lasting impression.
California Shutters:
This classic shutter style is intended for interior use and offers the perfect amount of control over how much light enters your home. The wide, wooden, horizontal slats found on California shutters are the ideal choice for filtering out excess light.
Cafe Style Shutters:
This unique interior shutter style was inspired by the shutters used in French cafés. The interesting quality found with these shutters is that they typically only cover the bottom half of the window, allowing for both privacy and light for homeowners.
At Los Gatos Shutters, we are dedicated to helping you find the perfect shutters for your home, which is why our passionate team is willing to answer all of your questions while introducing you to our wide variety of vinyl shutters Mountain Viewmodels. We have been pairing homeowners with their dream shutters for over 40 years and are ready to help you find the perfect shutters to give your home the curb appeal you crave. To speak with one of our shutter experts give us a call at 855-430-6766 or visit us in person at 1676 Gilbreth Road Burlingame, CA 94010.