The Best Louver Size for Shutters in Raleigh
We supply no shortage of options when it comes to plantation shutters in Raleigh. Customize your shutters with choices in material (wood, faux wood, or reclaimed wood), paints or stains( bright whites, neutrals, or wood stains), and frames (traditional, Craftsman, or other decorative options). Then you need to pick the optimal louver size for your house.
So what’s the appropriate louver size for your Raleigh shutters? Let’s check out your options.
Options For Shutter Louver Sizes from Sunburst Shutters Raleigh
For our premium shutters, Polywood® and Ovation® wood shutters alike, we offer louver size options in 2½ inches, 3½ inches, and 4½ inches. Also remember that some shutter manufacturers will charge differently for different louver sizes, but Sunburst Shutters Raleigh won’t!
2 ½ Inch Shutter Louvers
The thinnest louver size for shutters we offer. Other companies in Raleigh may offer slightly smaller louvers, even as small as 1½ inch or less than an inch. Unfortunately, when you look at the result, you decrease the allure of shutters, and it can be a lot harder to see through when they’re apart and they are awkward to clean. When you go any smaller than 2½ inches, shutters can also be confused for blinds from a distance, which isn’t what you were going for.
Yet, 2½ inch louvers have a classic, “colonial” look to them. The thinner but still orderly lines of these shutters provide a simple elegance to your windows, making them ideal for homes built in the Colonial Revival style, or similar styles like the American Foursquare.
3 ½ Inch Shutter Louvers
3½ inch shutter louvers are the most preferred plantation shutters. While 4½ inches can be a bit large for some Raleigh homeowners’ needs, and 2½ inches can look tight – this 3½ inch option is a great fit between the two.
3½ inch louvers are also the most versatile style for Raleigh shutters. No matter the window area, if they are circle, arched, or diamond, or any other oddity, the louvers don’t crowd or appear awkward in comparison. This is important if you want to put shutters in numerous windows in your home. It improves your home’s flow when your louver sizes are consistent, so look at 3½ inch louvers to maximize the benefit of your Raleigh wood shutters.
4 ½ Inch Shutter Louvers
Our widest louvers clock in at 4½ inches. These louvers make our shutters, whether Polywood faux wood shutters or natural hardwood, look eye-catching. They also give you the most unobstructed view when you open them, since there’s more space between each louver and less louvers overall to block the light. Fewer louvers also makes maintenance a little easier, with fewer louvers to take care of every so often.
Which Shutter Louver Size Will You Choose?
Ultimately, you decide which style you need most, and which size of shutter louver elevates your current home decor. To get a better illustration, schedule a free in-home consultation with Sunburst Shutters Raleigh by calling 919-887-9198 or filling out the form below.
