Just a quick story about this lovely traditional home in Seattle. The new homeowner loved the traditional 1-1/4" louver shutters that had been installed in this dining room a few years back by the previous owners, but preferring a little more privacy she called Newport Custom Shutters wondering if we possibly match the shutters below with shutters for the upper portion. Thankfully we are a custom wood shop and can manufacture to match any style of previous shutters. Here is the finished result. An added bonus is now that the upper portion of the window is filled in with wood shutters the window becomes much more insulating in both winter and summer with the shutters closed!
Optimal design solution for french doors
Kitchens are often the center of the house. This kitchen has beautiful glass doors, but the challenge is to find a window covering that can fulfill many criteria. It should be easy to clean, not retain cooking odors, let in plenty of light, and also act as an excellent insulator against the heat and cold. A fine solution is found using hardwood shutters. These shutters are custom designed to suit the architecture and style of the room. An interesting design feature is the offset tilt rod that adjusts the angle of the louvers keeping the look very clean and streamlined. The size of the stiles are also custom-made to match the french doors. These are just some of the ideas our shutter designer can come up with to achieve an outcome that is both beautiful and practical.
Traditional Shutters in Seattle
If your home has a more traditional architectural flair your windows may look great with small louver shutters. When windows are shuttered with this design there are often multiple panels that fill the window allowing the homeowner to fold the shutters back. You can also close the shutters and adjust the louvers for light and privacy. The look is both graceful and sophisticated. We have recently completed a residence in Seattle where traditional shutters were used to compliment the furnishings and style of the house.
Does Custom Shutters mean Expensive?
When the word 'custom' is mentioned, the fear of overwhelming prices often comes to mind. The fact that Newport Custom Shutters has the word 'custom' in its business name does not signify that our shutters are more expensive. Our bids are usually very close to comparable products made in China and in many cases much lower than our competitors. Since we are the manufacturer, we can pass on the savings to you, our client. Call today for our free-in-home design estimate and you will be pleasantly surprised at how competitive shutters made in the USA can be. Couple that with a short lead time of 3-4 weeks, instead of 8-12 from overseas and we think you will be sold on all the features we have to offer.
Shutters in Seattle
Installing shutters in Seattle is a key to winter warmth. Glass windows account for approximately 60% of heat loss during the cooler months. This loss can be rectified by reducing the cold that is being transferred through the glass. One cost effective solution, which doesn't involve major structural work is installing wood shutters on the inside of the glass areas. Testing has demonstrated that the reduction in heat loss is over 50% when shutters are installed. This is a terrific solution for your comfort during these cooler winter months and is also a great long term solution for the environment.