White interior shutters on windows on a bright blue wall

What Are The Different Kinds Of Plantation Shutter Options In Minneapolis?

November 30, 2023

The best plantation shutters come customized to accommodate your unique needs and windows. But with a plethora of options, it can be challenging to pick what you want. Which color will match your room? What style of tilt rod makes the most sense? What frame is right for the window? Here are some tips for creating the perfect window treatments with your top plantation shutter options in Minneapolis.

Picking Plantation Shutter Colors In Minneapolis

Dark wood plantation shutters on a window above a beige couch

You’ll find numerous attractive colors of plantation shutters in Minneapolis. Premium wood Ovation® shutters come in a wide array of wood stain and paint colors. Moisture-resistant Polywood® shutters are available in three shades of white. Get started with the ensuing interior window shutter color ideas for Minneapolis homes:

Use crisp white Polywood shutters to coordinate with contemporary decor.
Select wood shutters in a color of stain that matches existing wood features in your home.
Choose wood shutters to add a rich and warm feel to your home.
Use white shutters to offset vivid wall colors.
Use bright white shutters to coordinate with any type of interior effortlessly.

Sunburst’s Shutter Designer tool can help you envision your the different shutter color options next to your wall and how the many plantation shutter options in Minneapolis appear together. Click here to check out the Shutter Designer.

What To Consider For Shutter Tilt Rods

White Polywood shutters with hidden tilt rods on windows in a living room

The tilt rod links a shutter’s louvers and adjusts them simultaneously. Conventional tilt rods can be seen on the front of your shutter panels. If you want a different look, you can have hidden tilt rods incorporated into the back edge of your shutters.

If you would like to open the upper louvers for sunlight and keep the lower louvers closed for privacy, ask for split tilt rods or a divider rail. Each style lets you manipulate the upper half of your louvers apart from the bottom portion.

How To Pick A Plantation Shutter Frame

Large window with interior shutters in a kitchen.

According to the type of interior shutter you choose, you’ll have various possibilities for frame styles. Consulting with your shutter design specialist, find out what type of frame will be compatible with your window. They can tell you if your window should have an inside- or outside-mounted frame (or if either is suitable), and what types you can find.

When you have confirmed your options, have a good time choosing one that complements your home’s architecture. Consider choosing a

Frame with a sill component if your window has a protruding sill on it.
Frame that goes with your crown molding.
Craftsman frame if you have a Craftsman home.
Decorative frame.

Picking An Interior Shutter Louver Size

Choosing a louver size mainly comes down to taste. Do you prefer the look of very narrow louvers, wide louvers, or something between the two? It’s wise to think about how the louvers appear when turned outward and shut. Sunburst Shutters provides louvers in three sizes: 2.5”, 3.5”, and 4.5”. The skinnier the louvers, the more you'll have in each panel. All those horizontal lines can impact your vision when the shutter panel is secured and the louvers are tilted open. You could opt for the 4.5” options if that’s a concern. However, the 3.5” louvers are the most popular size without a doubt.

Customize Your Interior Shutters At Sunburst Shutters Minneapolis

Explore your plantation shutter options in Minneapolis at Sunburst. During your complimentary in-home consultation, we’ll help you determine what selections will provide the best interior shutter. Reach out to us at 952-856-8130 or complete the following form to schedule yours today.

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