Exposing 4 Shutter Myths

We do a lot of speaking with residents about shutters in Bakersfield.

And even if it may come as a surprise, when we speak with homeowners across Bako, we hear the same couple of shutter myths floating around. We want to take a few minutes to set the record straight and expose some of the most common plantation shutter myths so that you can make the right choice for your space when investigating new window treatments.

Myth: Shutters Are Simple to DIY

Many home design projects can easily be done by yourself in just one afternoon. Putting in shutters probably isn’t one of them, however.

Putting in new shutters can be tricky from the get-go, as the measurements of the window dimensions have to be extremely precise to ensure an easy and snug fit, as well as to enable proper operation of your windows. Depending on what the shutters are made of, from Polywood® shutters to reclaimed wood shutters, hoisting big shutter panels and installing them level might be a difficult task. Unless each part of the process is done exactly right, you may end up with misshapen shutters or frequent drafts from weather-stripping that doesn’t fit.

Myth: Shutters Will Make Houses Look Dark

Some home designers might shy away from shutters, claiming shutters tend to make a home look “too dark” or dimly lit. This myth likely results from inexperience with shutters.

Think of it this way: sunlight always comes into your home from an angle. Shutters allow you to change that angle by tilting their louvers, giving you more control over level of light. And don’t forget, shutters can still swing open all the way to let in as much light as you could want.

Myth: Shutters Are Too Expensive

It’s true that shutters won’t be as cheap as discount rack blinds from a hardware store. However this myth is more about how you think about shutters. If you think about shutters as just a simple decoration that you don’t expect to survive more than a year or two, then yes, shutters are a little expensive. But shutters are a permanent part of your home, and come with multiple benefits: they’re energy efficient and can lower your monthly HVAC bills, they can add to your home value, and shutters can last a lifetime, unlike blinds–which will need replacements over and over again.

Myth: Shutters Make a House Look Old

Maybe the name “plantation shutters” resulted in the myth that shutters are an “old-timey” treatment, but it definitely isn’t accurate. While shutters were seen often in older home styles throughout the years, their straight, clean geometry and neutral colors allow them to fit in with more fashionable, up-to-date designs just as well. Interior shutters are the pinnacle of versatile window treatments.

Myth: Sunburst Shutters Bakersfield No Longer Offers Design Consultations

Ok, this one isn’t a common myth–we just wanted to see if you were paying attention.

The Sunburst Shutters Bakersfield team is always ready to come out to your home for a complimentary, no-hassle window treatment consultation. Simply call 661-449-1092 or use the form below to begin learning the truth about what shutters can offer your Bakersfield home.