Shutters are in style and they’re here to stay. If your home doesn’t have shutters already, you might want to consider this easy upgrade.
Exterior vinyl shutters are the inexpensive way to give your home more curb appeal- that is to make it more appealing as people pass by.
Whether you’re upgrading your home for your own benefit, or with the hopes to sell it in the near future, shutters will give your home that finishing touch you’ve been looking for.
If you’re not a shutter expert, this guide will give you the best tips for choosing exterior shutters.
Color
Color is possibly the most important factor when choosing the perfect shutters for your home. Expert exterior designers will recommend using at least 2 to 3 colors on the exterior of your home.
This typically means base colors of light and dark variations, and/or an accent color. Shutters do well as accent colors.
Another safe choice for shutters is either black or white. Several homeowners go with either of these options. This means if you have a brick home, dark and earthy tones look best, as well as if your home is white or lighter in color. Darker tones, or even cobalt can add some contrast to the exterior of your home.
On the other hand, if your home is darker in color, white brightens the home and gives it sufficient contrast as well.
Style
Choosing the right shutter style comes from the exterior style of your home. While shutters can be an accent for the home, they should still fit with the style of it. This means that a contemporary home would use contemporary style shutters; and a more traditional home would use traditional ones.
If you have a traditional style home, traditional style shutters in either black or white, should be used. If you have a contemporary or modern style home, modern shutters can be used in more vibrant colors.
The three main styles of shutters are raised panel, louvered, and board and batten. The first two styles would be considered more traditional, while the last is more contemporary.
Window trim
Another important factor to consider when picking the style of your exterior shutters is window trim. Since your shutters and window trim will bump up next to each other, it is important that they match. Otherwise your home will look more gaudy than polished.
Homeowners will often paint over the trim and shutter to make them the same color, but another option is to just simply try to match the window trim to the shutter- that is light colors with light colors, dark colors with dark, so that it’s barely noticeable.
Neighborhood
This might be the last thing you think of, but the style and colors of the homes in your neighborhood, should play a role in what exterior shutters you choose.
Individuality is excellent, unless you’re hoping to sell your home one day. If you are, keep the color scheme of your home, including your shutters, in-line with the homes around you. Don’t use bold or vibrant colors that stand out, this just makes it more difficult to sell in the end.
If you are looking to update or beautify the exterior of your home, EAP Shutters is the place to visit. With secure and easy on-line ordering and Free Shipping available on most sizes, you can’t go wrong. EAP Shutters has a wide selection of shutter styles such as the louvered and raised panel as well as a wide selection of designer colors and accessories. You can also customize your exterior shutters with toppers and hardware. The choices are limitless! Call us today to learn more about our exterior vinyl shutters that last a lifetime!