Exploring Different Styles and Finishes for Wood Exterior Shutters
The best part about exterior wood shutters is the amount of options available including design, style, and colors!. For the San Diego region, most exterior shutters are fixed louvered plantation shutters that work as an enhancement to the exterior of the home as opposed to regions where weather can fluctuate and the shutters work as a barrier to the home. The options depend on the homeowner, their personal style, preference, and requirements for the home. Luckily, wood exterior shutters are very easy to design in a variety of sizes and shapes, and also come with a lot of options for stains and colors. Let's explore a few of the styles and designs for exterior wood shutters that are popular in the market.
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Traditional Styles
The traditional styles of wood exterior shutters create a sense of timeless elegance. Most often this style of shutter features louvered or raised panel designs and they are easy to design and manufacture to suit a variety of architectural home styles, with the most common styles in San Diego being American Craftsman, modern home, mission style, victorian style, and Mediterranean revival type architecture. No matter what category style your home falls under, you have the ability to customize the exterior shutters specifically to your decor.
Rustic and Farmhouse Styles
If you prefer a more rustic or farmhouse type aesthetic, board and batten shutters are a great choice. These types of shutters consist of vertical boards that are held together by horizontal battens, creating a very charming and overall relaxed look. A very popular choice for cottages, cabins, or homes with a "country-inspired" design. Board and batten shutters can be left unfinished for a natural appearance or even painted to match the home's color scheme.
Modern and Contemporary Styles
If your home has a modern or contemporary design then sleek and minimalist styled shtuters with clean lines and geometric shapes will work great for this type of home. Great choices include flat panel shutters or shtuters with horizontal slats that add an extra touch of decor to your home's exterior. For this style we recommend finishes like smooth paint or stains that will truly show the natural grain of the wood.
Colorful Finishes
Most traditional shutters have neutral tones, but there's no rule against an accent color to add a splash to your exterior shutters! Bold and vibrant colors make a statement while adding personality into your home's facade. You should consider color hues that contrast with your home's exterior color scheme. An example, if you have a light-colored house, then a deep blue or rich red shutter will create a striking visual impact.
Natural Wood Finishes
Homeowners understand the beauty of natural wood, and choosing a clear stain or light sealant will allow the wood's natural beauty to shine through. This options works great for homes with a rustic or craftsman style because it provides warmth and authenticity for the overall look. NOTE: Wood does require regular maintenance to protect it from general outside elements so it's important you have proper sealing to prolong the life of the wood shutters.
About Cal Coast Shutters
Cal Coast Shutter Company, Inc, is family owned and operated in San Diego County. Founded with the goal to produce the finest quality, custom, hardwood and Poly shutters on the market, while providing the highest level of customer service in the industry.
With over 4 decades working in the window treatment industry specializing in shutters, we’ve helped thousands of homeowners over the years with interior plantation shutters and custom closet doors. We have worked hard to earn a reputation as a family owned and locally manufactured window treatment provider that brings unmatched customer service to our clients’ window treatment needs.
