Considering Shutters versus Blinds

When choosing a window covering for your home, shutters and blinds are among the most common options. Shutters are a superior choice to blinds for the reasons described below.

Durability

Shutter louvers are constructed of solid wood while blind louvers are often made of plastic or metal. Blinds tend to get easily broken and tangled rendering them inoperable and unable to continue to perform their function as a window covering. By contrast, shutters have solid wood components including the tilt rod resulting in a product that will withstand years of opening and closing as well as the wear and tear imposed by kids and pets.

Enduring Style and Protection

The sun can inflict significant damage to window coverings, and blinds offer minimal UV protection. On the other hand, shutters are designed to both withstand UV damage through multiple coats of paint and protect indoor floors and furnishings by way of their large light-blocking louvers.

Boost Home Value

It is unlikely that a potential home buyer would walk in to your home and admire the blinds. However, if you choose to install shutters in your home, you are selecting a window covering that is customized to your home’s colors and decor resulting in an attractive, high-end appearance. In addition, having custom wood shutters already placed in your home eliminates the buyer’s need to update the window coverings and results in your home being move-in ready.

In choosing shutters over blinds, you are opting for a window covering that will last for years, not fade or discolor, and add unmatched value to your home. Partner with Newport Custom Shutters to invest in the present and future of your home. Click the button below to contact us and set up a no-obligation estimate.

Shutters: the Most Durable Window Covering Option for Your Home

Durable for Everyday Life

As compared to other window covering options such as blinds, shutters offer far superior durability in being able to withstand the less predictable inhabitants of your home such as children and pets. Our shutters are manufactured from hardwoods and sealed to ensure a maximal lifespan of natural wear and tear. We utilize quality hardware and mounting techniques to guarantee that your shutters will stay in place even with frequent opening and closing.

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Easy to Clean

As our shutters are sealed after painting or staining, they are resistant to moisture and are as easy to clean as a light dusting every couple of months or more frequently if you wish. This means that you can have shutters in bathroom environments, such as the photos above.

Choosing Newport Custom Shutters to design, manufacture, and install custom wood shutters is an excellent choice to provide a quality window covering that will remain beautiful for years to come. Click the button below to learn more information or set up an in-home visit to receive a no-obligation estimate.

Shutters for Modern Bathrooms

In contrast to what you may think, shutters do not always have to look traditional or classic. They can be designed and manufactured to look sleek, suiting modern spaces such as the two bathrooms shown below made possible in part by using a less traditional material: aluminum. The shutters in all of the images below are aluminum. Putting shutters in a bathroom with specific tilt preferences allows you to maintain privacy without sacrificing style or your view.

New Year, New Home

It's 2018, and you may be looking for a way to update your home this year whether you have a traditional or modern style. Search no further because custom-designed and hand-crafted shutters are the solution you have been looking for. Shutters from Newport Custom Shutters are designed and constructed to seamlessly fit your windows, match your paint color choice, and either blend in or stand out to suit your particular design taste. Our wood shutters serve as the premier window treatment serving both fashion and function, in that they control the amount of light and heat let into your home in a way that adds value and style to your home's interior. See the images below for a recent shutter installment in the greater Seattle area exemplifying the use of color and shutter style to merge seamlessly into the living room, and create a bold statement in the bedroom and bathroom. Newport Custom Shutters is your destination for custom shutters, manufactured right here in Redmond, Washington. Click the "contact" header above to call us or send an email to receive a no-obligation in-home estimate.

Newport Custom Shutters Awarded Best of Houzz 2017

Newport Custom Shutters was awarded the Best of Houzz Customer Service. Houzz is a leading platform for home remodeling and design. Newport Custom Shutters is the only designer, manufacturer, and installer of custom built wood shutters in the Seattle area. We won the Houzz Customer Service award based upon several factors, including the number of quality client reviews we received. If you are thinking about shutters for your home please fill out the contact form or give us a call on 425-558-9820.