What to Ask When Buying Window Shutters

Window shutters are all the rage in Sydney, especially plantation shutters. And why not? Plantation shutters suit most modern Sydney homes and add an easily achievable touch of class. So why not get some window shutters for your home? What’s stopping you? 

If you’re not too sure how to go about getting the best window shutters for your home, here are few questions to ask when you’re shopping:

1. Do they have tension adjustment screws? These screws stop any louvers starting to droop after the first six months or so.
2. What wood are they made from? Some woods are better suited than others for use in window shutters. For instance Basswood is quite common and works well but it will need extra support, while Western Red Cedar won’t need any support, but is a bit more expensive.



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3. Do they have rabbited edges? Rabbited edges stops gaps forming where the panels meet at the centre, so you won’t have light breaking through.
4. Do they have a centre opening or will they bi-fold? If you choose to buy window shutters that can be opened, it’s important to consider how you want them to open. To save space, it’s best to choose bi-folding shutters as they’ll take up less space when the window shutters are opened rather than shutters that open from the middle of the window.

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Remember that when it comes to window shutters in your home, your window shutters don’t have to work on their own. If you want to soften the look of window shutters, curtains are an excellent way to go about it, and don’t forget about your decorating around the window, like planter boxes outside in front of the window, or even some pot plants inside. You can make window shutters, like plantation shutters, work for you and your home. You get to say how they affect your home, not the other way around.

If you’re interested in getting window shutters for your Sydney home, visit Davonne or call (02) 8355 4040.

By Jeffrey Zheng