The Best Louver Size for Shutters in Washington DC

We supply no shortage of options concerning plantation shutters in Washington DC. Modify your shutters with options in material (wood, faux wood, or reclaimed wood), paints or stains( whites, neutrals, or wood stains), and frames (traditional, Craftsman, or other decorative options). Then you need to pick the perfect louver size for your house.

So what’s the best louver size for your Washington DC shutters? Let’s examine your options.

Options For Shutter Louver Sizes from Sunburst Shutters DC

For our premium shutters, Polywood® and Ovation® wood shutters alike, we make louver size options in 2½ inches, 3½ inches, and 4½ inches. Also remember that some shutter manufacturers will charge separately for different louver sizes, but Sunburst Shutters DC won’t!

2 ½ Inch Shutter Louvers

The thinnest louver size for shutters we offer. Other window treatment providers in Washington DC may offer thinner louvers, even as thin as 1½ inch or less than an inch. But when you go that small, you lose some of the allure of shutters, and it can be more difficult to view the outside when they’re open and they are awkward to clean. When you go any smaller than 2½ inches, shutters can also be confused for blinds from a distance, which defeats the purpose.

 

However, 2½ inch louvers have a classic, “colonial” look to them. The thinner but still crisp lines of these shutters give a distinct style to your windows, making them ideal for homes built in the Colonial Revival style, or similar designs like the American Foursquare.

3 ½ Inch Shutter Louvers

3½ inch shutter louvers are basically the gold standard of plantation shutters. While 4½ inches can be a bit large for some Washington DC homeowners’ needs, and 2½ inches can look tight – this 3½ inch option is the perfect midpoint between the two.

 

3½ inch louvers are also the most versatile style for Washington DC shutters. No matter the window area, if they are circle, arched, or diamond, or any other oddity, the louvers don’t crowd or appear awkward in comparison. This is essential if you need to put shutters in numerous windows in your home. It pleases the eye when your louver sizes are the same, so look at 3½ inch louvers to standardize your Washington DC wood shutters.

4 ½ Inch Shutter Louvers

Our widest louvers are sized at 4½ inches. These louvers make our shutters, whether Polywood faux wood shutters or natural hardwood, stand outl. They also give you the most unobstructed view when they are opened, since there’s even more space between each louver and less louvers overall to block the light. Fewer louvers also makes dusting a bit simpler, with fewer louvers to dust or clean every time.

 

Which Shutter Louver Size Works best for you?

Ultimately, it comes down to which style works with your windows, and which size of shutter louver complements your current home decor. To get a better illustration, schedule a free in-home consultation with Sunburst Shutters DC by calling 240-339-2588 or filling out the form below.