This is one of the largest shutters we have ever installed. The arched window measured over 12 feet wide and just under six feet tall. The bottom of the arch was approximtaely fifteen feet off the floor. Thankfully, we don’t install these everyday, but we could. Link

Wide Arched Sunburst Shutter

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Even Skylights can be covered with Plantation Shutters

Shutters on the ceiling? This may sound unusual, but we actually install shutters in skylights quite often. This set was installed in a renovated church on the water in Marblehead, MA. The shutters are installed with a frame inside the sheetrock opening as would be on a window. We generally add extra magnets, or a sliding catch to insure that the shutters stay closed.

The louvers provide the full range from darkness to full light, and can direct the suns rays in such a way that light is still allowed to enter, but the room remains cool.

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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

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Plantation Shutters

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As we discussed earlier, protecting the furnishings of a home from the harmful effects of UV radiation, while preserving the view out of the windows is a challenge. Some of the more common answers include; sheer draperies, solar screen shades, shading systems such as Silhouettes or grass cloth shades. All of these options handle the task of blocking UV to some extent. But all also inhibit the view through the window.

Thre are two options to consider that block the UV to a very high level, without diminishing the view. The first is Plantation Shutters. Shutters with 3 1/2″ or 4 1/2″ louvers allow an almost uninterrupted view while bouncing the harmful rays of the sun back outside. It is important to note that the louvers should be tilted horizontally, to slightly up. If the louver is tilted down, the suns rays are invited into the home.

The second option that can be used alone, or with any other window treatment, is window film. The newer window films from 3M are called Prestige films. These are non-metallic films made of ceramic materials. They are non reflective, and have a minor change to the quality of light within the room.

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