Reasons to Install Shutters

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Although shutters might seem like a major investment, there are many reasons why choosing shutters over other window treatments is the wisest decision for your home. Beyond the sleek look and timeless design, shutters can provide energy efficient cost savings, easy maintenance, and long term equity for your home. Below are just a few of the reasons you should consider choosing shutters over blinds or drapes.

Aesthetics

The look of shutters is one of its biggest draws, and no wonder – they are a stunning addition to a home. They provide a clean, crisp look that works with many styles from traditional to contemporary, and also gives a cohesive look throughout your home. They are also custom fitted to your windows, merging seamlessly with the structure of your house, and can be dressed up or down with different paint options, or even the addition of fabric window treatments.

Energy Efficiency

Because of the way shutters are constructed, with adjustable louvers, you can maintain privacy while still allowing for as much, or as little, light and ventilation as you may want. Shutters also provide an extra layer of insulation against your windows, helping to warm or cool your home in extreme temperatures and saving money on your utility bills.

Maintenance

Shutters are perhaps one of the easiest window treatments to maintain. Their sturdy construction makes them easy to dust. Eclipse shutters can be wiped down with a damp cloth since they are water resistant. There are no flimsy blinds to worry about bending, and no cloth to be soiled. shutters are also ideal for homes with small children or animals, as there are no dangling cords to pose either a safety hazard, or a way to accidentally pull the treatments down.

Home Equity

Just as upgrading a bathroom can add to the value of your home, upgrading your windows with permanent window treatments such as shutters also increases the resale value. Home buyers are usually impressed with shutters, and will pay a premium for a home that comes with them. Since shutters are also long lasting and timeless in style, this is a one-time investment. You will not need to upgrade or change your shutters every five years to maintain their value or look. These are just a few of the reasons you should consider shutters for your home, but there are many others. Consider contacting Eclipse Shutters today, so we can discuss the many benefits of shutters with you.

Traditional Shutter vs. Shutter

Traditional Shutter vs. Shutter

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More and more homeowners and interior designers are opting for interior shutters for windows as a preferred window treatment. This is because they are energy-efficient, incredibly long-lasting and a breeze to maintain. Additionally, they complement a variety of home decor styles. So how do modern shutters compare to traditional shutters? Read on below to find out.

Similarities

Traditional shutters and interior shutters operate on the same basic principle. Both contain adjustable louvers encased in window-mounted frames. They are manipulated by homeowners to control the amount of light and air that enter a room. 

Differences

Traditional shutters had louvers that typically came in only one size: 1 1/4 inches. Modern shutters come in a variety of sizes. Eclipse Shutters offers 2.5”, 3.5” and 4.5” louvers. This gives homeowners complete control over their privacy as well as the amount of light and air to let in a room. Louvers of varying sizes also give homeowners more design flexibility. Traditional louvers were made of wood. Some traditional louvers were stained for a more unique finish, but most came in the natural shade of the wood that was used. Modern louvers now come in a variety of colors and materials, including wood, engineered wood, polyresin and polyfoam. This gives homeowners and decorators a wide variety of decor options and price points. Traditional shutters, like modern shutters, were adjustable. With the latter however, manufacturers now give homeowners the option of where to locate the tilt-rod and offer varying frame options. This has no doubt contributed to the increasing appeal of interior shutters in many of today’s homes. Advances in technology and design have created a window treatment that is truly versatile and elegant. When choosing the interior shutter that is right for you, opt for products from a reliable shutter manufacturer. Eclipse Shutters come with an unparalleled 25-year warranty to give you many years of use. Enhance the beauty of your home and increase your enjoyment of your indoor environment with our custom shutters.

How to Incorporate Shutters into Modern Design

How to Incorporate Shutters into Modern Design

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We’ve often talked about how shutters are perfect with literally every design aesthetic, but there are still some doubters who don’t believe us. We want to take this blog post to explore how shutters work within the realm of modern design, a design school that is typically very difficult to match to window coverings.

Focus on Clean Lines

One of the most important elements to modern design is the effect that clean, stark lines can have on a space. These lines are used to create drama, tension or unity within a room, and they are a crucial focal point.  Fortunately, the clean, sharp lines of each louver of your interior shutters complement this design element perfectly. Whether you want to use bold contrasts or focus on parallel surfaces throughout the space, the clean lines of shutters will provide you with the modern look you seek.

A Blank Slate

The definition of what constitutes “modern design” can vary pretty drastically from one designer to another. However, that doesn’t actually matter when you install indoor faux shutters. The simple neutral color and clean design of your shutters provides you or your designer with a totally blank slate that can easily fit with any decor decisions they may make.

No Unnecessary Details

The form of your Atlanta shutters directly applies to their function. They have no unnecessary details or accessories to distract from the modern design elements you have used in your space. The straightforward construction includes just the shutters themselves, their louvers, the louver shaft to move them and attaching hinges — anything else is your choice to add or leave off. We truly believe that the timeless design of shutters can work with any design style. We encourage you to share how your custom-made Eclipse Shutters work with your personal design aesthetic, especially if you love modern design.