These natural cherry shutters are a perfect complement to the early colonial antiques in this room. The natural beauty of the grain is more than enough decoration for these windows. See more at www.excitingwindows.net Cherry Plantation Shutters

Tweet This Post 

Mahogany ShuttersMahogany has long been considered one of the finest and most beautiful woods for furniture and millwork. Now Plantation Shutters are available in stained or clear coated mahogany, so you can match that gorgeous dining room table or the fabulous built in shelves in the den.

This picture is of mahogany wood shutters mounted directly to the white painted wood jambs of this dining room. We carefully matched the color of the shutters to match the rich patina of the antique table and chairs. Absolutely gorgeous! See more at http://www.excitingwindows.net/index.php

Tweet This Post 

We just completed work on a beautiful custom home in Gilford, NH on beautiful Governor’s Island in the middle of Lake Winnipesaukee. This architect designed home is nestled within the trees along the waterfront giving the impression that it has always been right where it is. The main design theme of the home is Craftsman style, where the wood used in construction is the main design element.

The primary wood used for moldings and detail is straight grained Fir. A wood commonly used throughout vacation homes in Northern New England. This wood has a distinctive grain pattern and natural color that is right at home in the woodsy waterfront setting.

When we first met the clients, it was immediately decided that shutters would be used only in the bedrooms and bathrooms for privacy and light control. Other shadings would be used in the main rooms. The clients had assumed that a painted shutter would be most appropriate. But I was concerned about the appearance of a white shutter from the exterior. As described above, the home is constructed of all natural materials on the exterior. The Cedar shakes and beams that surround the windows are fully natural in appearance. I was concerned that a ‘wall of white’ showing through the window would ruin the affect.

To be continued

Tweet This Post