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How do you decide what width shutter is correct

13 years ago

I have a wide bow window and two smaller windows (not the same width.)
My front door is just the door with, I have enough room for a 12inch shutter.
The door is black with full length glass, so I was thinking black shutter for door and a different colour for the windows.
Please advise.

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PRO
Timberlane Shutters
13 years ago
The proper width for all shutters should be approximately half the size of your windows. On this specific home, the shutters are not properly fitted. When looking at the shutters, it should give the illusion that when they are closed (functioning shutters) they would cover the whole window.

On this home, the windows on the right side deserve wider shutters. Generally speaking, double windows should have bi-fold shutters but it all depends on your design preferences.
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PRO
Kolby Construction Co
12 years ago
Our shutter sizes are determined onsite directly with our customers, and should be aesthetically pleasing to the eye.
510lake thanked Kolby Construction Co

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