Decorating With Interior Shutters

There is more than one way to dress up a window. Sure most people think of curtains and drapes because they are often ready made and easily hung. What they might not realize is that interior shutters are a beautiful, traditional window treatment that can be used with or without other types of window dressings.

Interior Shutters Versus Blinds & Shades

There are window coverings and window dressings or treatments. Both serve different purposes and add to the overall look of the dcor. To the untrained in decorating (which may account for most husbands) a shade or blind that blocks out light and provides privacy may seem like a complete window treatment. There can be decorative blinds or shades, but their primary purpose is light control and privacy.

Window dressing on the other hand is what creates a complete look for the window and the entire rooms dcor. A valance or curtain is the decorative element on top of the functional shade. With interior shutters you have a little bit of both function and frill. Shutters will block out light, even act as an insulator for the window, but they are also quite decorative. The shutters are made of a variety of...