Maximize Indoor Light in the Pacific Northwest with Shutters

Looking for a custom window covering that adds privacy to your home while still allowing for maximal interior light? As we all know, western Washington is known for its abundance of overcast days and it is important to many people who reside in Seattle, Kirkland, Renton, Bellevue, and the surrounding areas to create light-filled and relaxing spaces. Wood shutters are the perfect solution to this problem as they permit optimal light control and privacy while maximizing the light level in your home. See the photos below for examples.

Choose Newport Custom Shutters for your Window Covering Needs

Choosing Newport Custom Shutters to design and manufacture custom wooden shutters for your home in white or similarly light colored paint finishes will optimize light reflection and create a sense of an airy kitchen, living room, bedroom, or bathroom. Tilting the louvers on your shutters up will decrease the light in your room and help to cool your home during summer or promote sleep during daytime hours such as for a kids’ room or for those who work night shifts. Tilting the louvers on your shutters down will allow you to have privacy in your home but refract the light in such a way that maintains most of the ambient light coming from outside. 

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Specialty Shutters for Unique Windows

Uniquely shaped windows need a creative design solution. Shutters may be that perfect solution. Custom made shutters to suit a raked, arched, or oval window are effective at highlighting the architecture without impeding it. With specialty shapes, a template is made onsite and then brought back to our woodshop in Redmond to be fabricated. Much of the manufacture is done entirely by hand. This produces a truly splendid result that will be enjoyed for years to come. View the gallery below for examples of custom-made shutters for unique windows.

Buying tips for wood shutters

If you are in a room without proper window treatments it can be a bit unnerving. Windows without some sort of covering can allow anyone to see into your home posing a possible security risk for you and your loved ones. Typical blinds are easily broken and often need replacing. Curtains allow gaps where they meet and are either closed or open with no option in between. Shutters however are an excellent solution. They are a handsome window treatment that adds value to your home. They can offer total privacy or when opened let in as much light and view as desired. Here are some tips when considering wood shutters and how to get the most out of them.

Which type of wood shutters to choose:

Rooms that require privacy do best with full height shutters like those above. For rooms that need a little less privacy, cafe shutters can work well. They cover the lower portion of the window up to desired point and then the top space is left open to allow natural light in. If you have questions about which shutters would work the best in your interior please give Newport Custom Shutters a call or you can send us a message using the contact page right here on our website. We look forward to hearing from you.

Stylish Exterior Shutters for a Seattle Home

Historic and architecturally detailed home needs new exterior shutters. That was the Designer/builder’s brief. We met the builder and owner on site and discussed the design details of the shutters. The shutters are made in our woodshop right here in Redmond. We custom matched the paint finish that was desired and here is the end result. Fabulous. If you would like to discuss exterior shutters for your home we would be glad to hear from you.

Why shutters are so popular in Seattle and beyond

Shutters are unique in that they are insulating, light infusing, and add real value to your home. If you wish to achieve privacy you can simply close them, if you want to flood the room with light white wooden shutters actually brighten a room and reflect light in a beautiful way. Wood shutters are versatile and work with practically every type of interior. They are timeless treasures that maintain their appearance and value over time. When properly cared for shutters can last for as long as you own your residence. Call or email Newport Custom Shutters for more information.