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Are there shutters on Windows that are too tall?

Are there shutters on Windows that are too tall?

Wood arched shutters with operable louvers. The shutters on this window are installed backwards. If the shutters were to close they would not fit into the arched shape of the window. Here is another ridiculous looking window. Rectangular shutters that are too tall on an arched window. One would question the integrity of this homeowner.

Why are the shutters on my window backwards?

Wood arched shutters with operable louvers. The shutters on this window are installed backwards. If the shutters were to close they would not fit into the arched shape of the window. Here is another ridiculous looking window.

Is it good or bad to have shutters on house?

This incorrect way is now the standard! If shutters cannot be mounted properly, a house would be better without any at all; otherwise, they can ruin a house and even the neighborhood. As you drive down the street, begin paying attention to shutters and you will now see the difference.

Wood arched shutters with operable louvers. The shutters on this window are installed backwards. If the shutters were to close they would not fit into the arched shape of the window. Here is another ridiculous looking window. Rectangular shutters that are too tall on an arched window. One would question the integrity of this homeowner.

Wood arched shutters with operable louvers. The shutters on this window are installed backwards. If the shutters were to close they would not fit into the arched shape of the window. Here is another ridiculous looking window.

What’s the answer to does my house need shutters?

The answer to question two then, is that any colour that is darker or lighter than the stone is not going to give you a coherent look like the existing colour does. Does my house need shutters?

Which is better taupe shutters or lower level shutters?

The neutral tone-on-tone look is more sophisticated and connected to your pretty roof. Here is what that looks like below with taupe shutters and the lower level shutters removed: Taupe shutters, lower level shutters removed. Isn’t that so much better?

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Ruth Doyle