Traditionally, shutters have been made out of wood such as pine, oak, maple and poplar. The wood shutters can be stained or painted in almost any colour to match the interior accents in a home while still maintaining a rustic hand crafted feel. More recently, vinyl shutters have been gaining more ground as a popular substitute for wood shutters. Vinyl …
Shutters Etc. Awarded 4 Years in a Row for Excellence
Here at Shutters Etc. we are honoured to have received the Diamond Readers’ Choice Award in the category of “Custom Window Coverings” 4 years in a row! To receive the award, a company must be nominated by readers under a plethora of categories. We provide only the highest quality window coverings including wood and vinyl shutters, blinds and shades. …
Best of Both Worlds: Shutters offer Variable Light Control and Privacy
Do you know what’s wrong with the image above? There’s a man cooking his breakfast, clearly visible, through his window! The lack of privacy in homes with parallel windows can feel quite uncomfortable in many situations. Shutters can provide a unique function that other traditional blinds cannot. With the use of a divider rail, shutters are able to provide privacy on …
Tilt Rods: Everything You Need to Know
Window shutters have evolved over time from simple folding panels to new tilt rod systems. Nowadays, homeowners are starting to opt for a more modern look without these tilt rods, which then provides them with an unobstructed view out their window. This is not to say that tilt rod systems are dead. Tilt rods are functional and also have a …