Shutters for Kitchens

Shutters can be a stylish yet practical window treatment for kitchens, offering privacy, superb light control, and are easy to clean. There are a variety of shutter styles that will work in kitchen windows. Planation shutters have larger louvers and are exceptional at offering plenty of light. Cafe shutters are a good choice if you only need privacy in the lower half of the window. Tier-on-Tier shutters offer separate top and bottom panels that can be independently opened, providing flexible light and privacy control. Give us a call today to receive a complimentary design estimate.

4-1/2” hidden tilt shutters in a Kirkland kitchen

3-1/2” plantation shutters in a Seattle kitchen

1-1/4” louver traditional shutters in a Seattle kitchen

Shutters for Bay Windows

Bay windows are a perfect area to use shutters. They are a functional and elegant solution for these types of windows. Shutters offer infinite adjustments to allow light into your home as well as making it very easy to access your windows to open or clean. Shutters are designed by us to fit perfectly and offer a seamless appearance, almost as if they were built into the bay window. They will give you optimum energy efficiency and offer excellent insulation against cold and heat. Call us today for a free consultation to see if shutters are right for your windows.

Bay window shutters in a Kirkland residence

Shutters for a bay window in a bedroom.

Tier-on-Tier Shutters

Tier-on-Tier shutters have the panels split into 2 separate sections. This offers you the choice to open the top section independantly from the bottom section. You might ask when would you use this design for your windows? If privacy on the lower half if important, but you really would like to open the upper half of the window completely they are very beneficial. Here are a few examples of tier-on-tier shutter projects we have designed and installed for our client’s homes. Feel free to give us a call or click the link below for a free in-home design consultation to see what type of shutter design may work for your home.

Tier on Tier shutters in a Seattle primary bedroom

Tier on Tier shutters in a living room

5 Great Reasons to Add Plantation Shutters to Your Home

#1 Highly Customizable.

Shutters can be designed using a louver as small as an 1-1/4” louver all the way up to 4-1/2” suiting any interior design from traditional to classic to modern

#2 Child Safety

Using shutters elimanates the need for cords or strings, making them a safer option for home with children.

#3 Improved Energy Efficiency

Shutters are one of the most insulating window coverings regulating the indoor temperature and reducing energy bills.

#4 Increased Property Value

Shutters can increase a home’s value due to the enhanced curb appeal, energy efficiency, and timeless asthetic.

#5 Noise Reduction

The solid construction acts as a physical barrier, blocking and absorbing sound that would otherwise enter through the window.

Spotlight: Clearview Shutters

The Clearview shutter style is a very modern and sleek option. Designed with a hidden tilt bar instead of the traditional center tilt rod, they offer an unobstructed view when open. You can tilt the louvers at the perfect angle to allow plenty of natural light without compromising privacy in your Seattle area home. Our design expert can show you all the options available with a free in-home estimate.

The experts at Newport Custom Shutters work with you to determine the best interior or exterior shutter style for your home, and specialize in a variety of custom options. Contact us to learn more about cleaview shutter installation in the Greater Seattle area, or our many other shutter options!