If you live in the area, you probably already know that wood shutters in Vaughan are not difficult to find but there are a number of important factors you need to consider before you buy any for your property. With this in mind, we would advise you not to make any rash purchases that you may later regret. Instead, read our short guide first and make the right choice for you and your home!

Choosing Wood Shutters in Vaughan: What You Need to Consider

Think about each of the factors below carefully and you will greatly increase your chances of making the right choice first time. However, if you are still not sure which type to buy after you have finished reading this article, please do not hesitate to call and ask for our help.

• Solid Vs Plantation – Solid shutters are not all that popular, mainly because they offer very little in the way of flexibility when it comes to controlling the amount of light that enters your home during the day. For this reason, we would normally advise against fitting this type, the only exception being if you wish to add an extra layer of security to a property that is often left vacant for long periods of time.

• The Finish – Wood shutters in Vaughan come untreated or in various stained and painted finishes. If you are in the process of decorating your home and you haven't made a final decision regarding the colour scheme for the various different rooms, untreated wood is an excellent choice as you can choose a suitable colour at a later date, when you have the shutters painted or stained. Some people prefer to leave their shutters untreated but if you are aiming to make a bold statement with your new plantation shutters, a solid colour that complements, or contrasts with, the existing décor is an excellent choice of finish.

• Style – Traditional, louvered shutters, with slats that can be opened and closed to adjust the amount of natural light entering a room, are the most common type currently available and are generally a good choice. However, if you have large picture windows in your home, accordion-style shutters that slide along tracks and can be moved aside completely, allowing you to enjoy the view, are also worth considering. Café shutters, which only cover the bottom half of the window, are a good choice for bathrooms and other spaces where privacy and natural light are both equally desirable.

We hope the above has given you food for thought but if you need any assistance, we would like to reiterate our offer of help: simply pick up the phone and call during business hours, or send us an email with your questions, and we will do whatever we can to help you make the right choice for your particular needs. As a manufacturer, distributor, and installer of high quality wood shutters in Vaughan, we are well placed to advise local homeowners on such matters.