Common Types of Interior Window Shutters

When searching for custom shutters in Toronto, having some sort of idea as to what you’re looking for can simplify the process. With so many shutters to choose from, it can seem like a daunting task. Knowing the size and dimensions of your windows for the installation process is one way to streamline your final decision. Another way to narrow down the process is to determine the style of interior shutters you’re looking for – but with each style comes a few considerations.

 

Luckily, our goal here today is to help you figure out what type of interior custom shutters in Toronto make the most sense for your home.

 

From full-height, to tier-on-tier shutters we cover the basics of what type of interior shutters most people opt for.

 

Tracked

• As its name suggests, tracked shutters are placed on a track at the top and bottom of a window so that they can be folded to open, and retracted to close
• Tracked style shutters are optimal for bi-folding doors or larger than average windows

 

Shaped

• Shaped shutters are manufactured to fit unconventionally shaped windows with unusual dimensions
• i.e. round, semi-circle, hexagonal, etc.

 

Solid

• Solid shutters are composed of solid wood panels, and do not offer louvres or slats to control light
• These types of shutters are a great option for insulation or rooms where you would like to block out natural light entirely

 

Café-Style

• Café-Style shutters cover only the bottom section of a window, leaving the top part of the window uncovered
• These style shutters are a great option for increased privacy in windows that face public roads or streets

 

Tier-On-Tier

• Tier-On-Tier style windows are made up of two shutter panels, in which one set of panels sits above the other
• This allows for greater flexibility when it comes to controlling natural light and privacy

 

Full-Height

• Full-height custom shutters in Toronto cover the entirety of the window pane for increased control over natural light and privacy
• Full-height shutters are the suitable choice for most regular-size windows