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Four Reasons Shutters Are More Popular Than Ever

Shutters are one of the oldest types of window treatments available and for good reason. The combination of exquisite beauty and simple yet powerful features makes them appealing to every generation of homeowners, including those to come. At Walls & Windows, we love the stunning line of shutters from Hunter Douglas: Heritance® Hardwood Shutters, NewStyle® Hybrid Shutters, and Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Shutters. Here are four reasons they are more popular than ever:

Four Reasons Shutters Are Popular, Hunter Douglas Heritance® Hardwood Shutters near Bellingham, Washington (WA)

1. Never Go Out of Style

Shutters simply never go out of style. Their shapes, colors, and designs might change, but the essence of the shutter is a timeless window treatment. They are particularly popular today, when interior design trends are shifting to re-embrace warm colors and heirloom accents. A wood shutter, such as Heritance® Hardwood Shutters, in a stain that showcases its gorgeous woodgrain, fits perfectly with the design aesthetic of 2022.

2. Durability

The extreme durability of shutters means that they actually increase the value of any home where they are installed. Hunter Douglas shutters are even more durable than the average, thanks to Truemill® dovetail construction techniques, which are used on Heritance® Hardwood Shutters and NewStyle® Hybrid Shutters. The shutter components are designed to interlock, increasing the structural integrity of the shutter.

NewStyle® Hybrid Shutters take it a step further with their wood composite and polypropylene composition, which means they will never fade, peel, warp, or bow even in extremely hot and humid climates. The Finetech® Finish with Ultragrain™ perfectly imitates real wood to make the styles you love available no matter what environment you live in.

3. Versatility

Shutters are suitable for a wide range of window shapes, making them an ideal covering for specialty windows in your home, such as arches, hexagons, circles, trapezoids, and cutouts. In addition, Hunter Douglas shutters are available with three different track styles to further customize your shutter experience. Choose Standard Hinged Panels for the classic swinging shutter. For larger openings (or just for a different look), try the Bi-Fold Track or Bypass Track options. Try floor-to-ceiling shutter walls for a punch of drama, or simply cover those arched windows high on your living room wall to make movie-watching and naps that much better. The versatility of Hunter Douglas shutters makes the possibilities nearly endless.

4. NEW: Automation

Just because shutters are time-honored classics doesn’t mean they haven’t ever been modernized. Hunter Douglas is an industry leader in window treatment innovations, which is why they offer the only motorized shutter louvers on the market. Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Shutters are available with PowerView® Automation, which allows you to adjust your shutters with an app, a remote, or even voice control, thanks to integration with Amazon Alexa, Hey Google, and Apple HomeKit. You can even still adjust your louvers by hand without damaging the motors, as well. With PowerView® Automation from Hunter Douglas, your shutters can bring out the best of both the old world and the modern.

Contact Us

At Walls & Windows, we are ready to help you find and install the perfect Hunter Douglas shutters for your home. Call us today at (360) 676-5223 or request a consultation online. We have provided the best window fashions to Bellingham, Blaine, and Anacortes, Washington, for over 30 years.