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Did you know that shutters were originally designed to protect expensive and hard to replace glass windows from destruction by the elements? When home and shop owners knew that a storm was coming, they would go around their house or store and close the shutters. Then even if hail or debris came flying through, their windows were safe. Today, however, shutters are often used purely as decoration around windows on the outside of a house. Another new concept is to use interior wood shutters. This is a modern take on an old concept.

There are many advantages to using interior wood shutters besides having a beautiful, modern window treatment. First, interior wood shutters are one of the few types of window treatments that can easily be made to match your current window frames for a seamless look. When ordering on-line, many companies are happy to send samples of their blinds, as well as small packets of available stains. This way you know exactly what colors you may be choosing without just hoping it will turn out right. Of course, they can also be painted to match or compliment the paint colors in your room. Second, interior wood shutters offer the option of giving you privacy from people passing by or nearby neighbors. With houses as little as a couple of feet away, this can be a big advantage! Third, a simply pull system lets you choose how much light to let in. Whether you want to effectively shut out afternoon light for the baby’s nap or let the morning sun pour in to your office, interior wood shutters can provide the answer you are looking for.

Just like plastic or vinyl window blinds, interior wood shutters pivot on strings to adjust the direction of the slats. They are also typically designed to fit standard window sizes, but can be much easier to trim down than blinds. In addition, some shutters are designed to more permanently cover a window, rather than pulling up. This can be an advantage in unsafe neighborhoods, where even a small deterrent to crooks can be an asset to the homeowner.

So, if you are looking for a fashionably new twist on a very old concept, interior wood shutters are a beautiful, cost effective, and unique option to consider.

Source by Simon Harris