There are lots of reasons to choose shutters over blinds. They are classy, they are elegant, and they are timeless. They can bring a cool, understated style to any room, regardless of the era or design of the building. They work equally well in a period art deco building, as they do an ultra-modern apartment that was built yesterday. In fact, they work especially well, in some art deco style dwellings. If Westlake Village Interior Designers were to advice of one situation whereby shutters may prove superior every time to a blind, it would be in an unusual shaped window.
Bay windows, for example, can look stunning with shutters. In fact, depending on the particular windows, bay windows may be especially hard to get curtains, drapes or shades to work particularly well on. It is not only bay windows – any unusual shape is almost a gift to a talented interior designer, to create plantation shutters for. If you have an archway or maybe a diamond shaped window, it is probably going to be difficult to get any other kind of window dressing to adequately do it justice. Of course, these may be one of those times that it might be best to leave the window uncovered. But if it is not, then shutters are the answer to your uniquely shaped windows External shutters, as Westlake Village Interior Designers have discussed, are another option, but most likely to add value and style to the exterior of your property and perhaps, less likely to be used on a daily basis.
If you want the airy feel of something classy, but also a little different, then shutters may be for you. They are also less fussy than blinds and have fewer problems – there aren’t any cords to get caught up in. Sometimes people think that all shutters are kind of the same and that they are all made of wood. Now, we love the look of wooden shutters, but these are far from being the whole story. If you want to, our residential interior designer can create shutters out of PVC or faux wood. Or you could even have mirrored ones! Because it can be a little bit confusing, Westlake Village Interior Designers explain further a little more about various types of shutters. Feel free to call us at (805) 427-0200.