Many homeowners are drawn to the look and feel of indoor window shutters for their home. Many of the reasons why is because they offer great benefits and features, but another part of it is because window shutters are a new take on traditional blinds and curtains. In regard to window shutters, Riverview residents know that window shutters have not changed much in regard to design and improvements. It is not uncommon for outdoor window shutters from hundreds of years ago to look and function like ones that are sometimes used and seen today.
What Were Shutters Designed For?
Half of the reason why window shutters have not changed much over the years is because their function and purpose have stayed the same. When it comes to window shutters, Riverview residents should know that they were first invented in order to cover the windows of a home. Glass used to be really expensive, and people would try many things to try to save them from bad weather and flying debris. When window shutters started to become popular that is when they started to get designed differently to be a little more decorative.
Window Shutters Today are More Decorative Than Functional
Now that glass making has improved over hundreds of years, glass is no longer an expensive commodity, and often times it is stronger than it was many years ago. This is why when it comes to window shutters, Riverview residents will get them more for decoration than functionality. It is a great design option to have window shutters painted to contrast the color of the home in order to make them pop out. Apart from the color that is used, another way that window shutters are decorated is to have them cut differently. Different types of external shutters would be raised panel designs, designs that have louvers like indoor shutters, as well as board and batten designs.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Shutter Professionals*
