White interior shutters on windows on a bright blue wall

What Are The Different Plantation Shutter Options In New York?

November 30, 2023

The best plantation shutters are customizable to match your unique windows and needs. But it can be challenging to pick what you want with such a range of choices. Which color will match your interior? What type of tilt rod is best for your installation? What frame is right for the window? Here are some tips for designing the perfect window treatments with your top plantation shutter options in New York.

Choosing Plantation Shutter Colors In New York

Dark wood plantation shutters on a window above a beige couch

You’ll discover numerous attractive colors of plantation shutters in New York. Premium wood Ovation® shutters come in a wide array of wood stain and paint colors. Versatile Polywood® shutters come in three different white hues. Get started with these interior window shutter color ideas for New York homes:

Select crisp white Polywood shutters to coordinate with modern decor.
Choose wood shutters in a stain or paint color that goes with current wood trim in your home.
Choose wood shutters to add warmth and richness to your home’s aesthetic.
Choose white shutters to contrast with vibrant wall colors.
Use bright white shutters to coordinate with any decor effortlessly.

Sunburst’s Shutter Designer tool can help you see your the different shutter color options next to your wall and how other plantation shutter options in New York look together. Click here for a link to the Shutter Designer.

Understanding Your Options For Shutter Tilt Rods

White Polywood shutters with hidden tilt rods on windows in a living room

The tilt rod controls a shutter’s louvers and moves them all together. Conventional tilt rods are seen on the face of your shutter panels. If you don’t like this look, you can get hidden tilt rods built into the rear edge of your shutters.

If you would like to open the upper louvers for daylight and keep the bottom louvers closed for privacy, request a divider rail or split tilt rods. Each option permits you to adjust the top half of your louvers independently from the bottom section.

How To Select A Plantation Shutter Frame

Large window with interior shutters in a kitchen.

According to what style of interior shutter you pick, you’ll have many choices for frame styles. Collaborating with your shutter design specialist, figure out what kind of frame will work with your window first. They can let you know if your window needs an inside- or outside-mounted frame (or if either is appropriate), and what styles you can find.

Once you have confirmed your options, have a good time picking one that complements your home’s design. Think about choosing a

Frame with a sill design if your window has a protruding sill on it.
Frame that goes with your crown molding.
Craftsman frame if you have a Craftsman home.
Decorative frame.

Picking The Size Of Your Interior Shutter Louver

Picking the size of your louver mostly comes down to taste. Do you like the appearance of very wide louvers, narrow louvers, or something in the middle? You'll want to consider how the louvers appear when tilted out and shut. Sunburst Shutters offers louvers in three options: 2.5”, 3.5”, and 4.5”. The more narrow the louvers, the more you'll see in each panel. The abundance of horizontal lines can obscure your view when the shutter panel is secured and the louvers are open. You might consider the 4.5” options if that’s a concern. However, the 3.5” width is without question the most sought-after size.

Find Your Perfect Interior Shutters At Sunburst Shutters New York

Take a look at your plantation shutter options in New York at Sunburst. During your complimentary in-home consultation, we’ll help you determine what selections will provide the perfect interior shutter. Call us at 631-246-3930 or complete the following form to request yours today.

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