Window Shutters
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Interior Shutter - Styles & Pricing
Shutters are priced in several ways: by the square inch or square foot, or by the panel. You'll pay $20 and up per square foot for a painted-wood shutter with 1-1/2” louvers.
Louvered
The most popular kind of shutter includes moveable louvers, which allow control over light and air infiltration.
Price: Starting at $245 a pair (for an 18-by-24-in. window).
- Traditional - Traditional shutters are made with 1-1/4 inch wide movable louvers giving them a colonial look and feel. Traditional shutters are popular for cafe style installations that cover only the bottom portion of a window. 3/4" thick panels with narrow 1-1/4" movable louvers. Widths between 7" and 16" and heights between 20" and 80".
- Plantation - Plantation shutters are made with 3” wide movable louvers giving them a contemporary look and feel. 1-1/8" thick panels with wide 3" movable louvers. Widths between 8" and 24" and heights between 20" and 78".
Paneled
Raised Panel, Flat Panel, Traditional-looking folders like these trace their history to classic house styles, like Federal or Greek Revival.
Price: Starting at $170 a pair (for an 18-by-24 in. window).
Arched
Because shutters are custom-ordered, nearly any window shape can be accommodated.
Price: Starting at $630 per pair (for an 18-by-24-in. window).
Combination
Shutters with both louvers and weaves are best when privacy is an issue. While one half can be opened to admit a breeze, the other protects homeowners’ privacy.
Price: 2-1/2” louvered shutter with half-fill runs about $23 per sq. ft.
Woven Inserts
The panels of some shutters are made of woven bamboo or wood strips, which offer a shade-like effect—they swing out rather than roll up.
Price: $23 per sq. ft
Glass Inserts
Some manufacturers offer patterns and solid glass inserts for your shutters. Using glass as a substitute for wooden louvers expands your palette of design options.
Price: Determined by quote due to the custom nature of product.
Fabric Inserts
Custom hand printed and hand painted fabric panels can be inserted to add a design element to your window. The fabric can easily be changed to match furniture or even seasonal elements. Fabric inserts are also suitable for closet doors or folding screens.
Price: Between $47 and $105 per pair.
Tracked Shutters:
Slider and Bi-fold shutters are becoming increasingly popular for customers that are looking for something a little bit different and upscale for patio doors.
Price: Approximately $1600 for bi-fold track shutter on a sliding glass door.
Design Styles:
Cape Cod:
Colonial or Cape Cod homes typically install shutters with 1-3/4” louver Sizes and ¾” panel thickness.
Bermuda:
What makes a shutter a Bahaman or Bermuda is when it is mounted at the top. This allows the shutters to prop out like an awning over the window giving protecting from the frequent showers while allowing for visibility and airflow. Typically one shutter is used per window.
Cut-outs:
Panel shutters can be designed with cut-outs to enhance your personal style. Common shapes include moons, stars, diamond, sailboat, tree, and candlestick.
Other Uses:
- Interior shutters aren't just for windows. They can be used for kitchen cabinets, pantry doors or to conceal a laundry. Interior louvered shutters make wonderful closet doors and our interior panels can be used as wainscot.
- Another use for window shutters is the multi-paneled privacy screen. This attractive interior divider can provide a tasteful break in the look of a room and when needed, can be folded and easily moved.