Our latest project was just completed for a Cape Cod style home on Bainbridge Island. We crafted exterior shutters with a flat panel and beaded stiles. Shutters were made out of weather resistant Western red cedar, painted a custom color, and included copper capping. These shutters were only crafted after consulting with the client and making some samples to ensure we had the design exactly as the owner's had envisioned. Below are the before and after photos.
Fulfilling unique need with perfect solution
We were approached by a noted interior designer to design shutters to suit a customer's unique specifications. The request was for shutters with two side controls placed on the outside edges of the shutters rather than the center. The louver size needed to be large to accommodate sweeping areas of glass, however the client preferred the final product to be as streamlined as possible. With this in mind, we fabricated several samples with a distinct louver size to replicate the shutters the customer had in a previous home. One style was approved by the customer, the shutters were crafted in our factory, and carefully installed in the customer's home. The customer and her husband were impressed by the final product and agreed that the shutters exactly replicated what they had before. This is an example of how great design combined with the client's valuable input can produce superb results.
Double hung shutters for traditional Seattle Home
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.