Why White Shutters are the Top Shutter Color in Boston
Why is white the best-selling shutter color? Let’s dive into some of the reasons why white shutters have been a Boston window mainstay for decades.
White Shutters Are Timeless
Top quality shutters like Polywood® plantation shutters are built to last decades, which makes white a fantastic color choice. That’s because white furnishings are timeless, and are never out of style. No matter what new trends in color appear or disappear over the years, white will always complement them. And whether your house has very intricate or basic style, the classic look and crisp design of white plantation shutters fit in seamlessly.
Want proof? Just look at how many different styles of houses use white plantation shutters. Craftsman style, mid-century modern, ranch, prairie, and most other home styles all frequently feature white shutters in their design. It’s plain to see that white shutters span generations.
White Shutters Are Energy Efficient
One of the best perks of plantation shutters is their best in class energy efficiency. Polywood shutters are able to block up to 30 of heat moving through your window, and there’s no more effective window treatment available in Boston.
So what does the color matter? You might already know that lighter shades tend to reflect heat, while darker colors tend to absorb it. That means that a white shutter won’t let heat easily pass into your house, unlike a dark color. If you’ve ever stepped barefoot onto a faux-wood deck that’s been in the summer sun, you’ve learned how hot the material can get. The darker the color of your shutter, the more energy it will take in and pass through into your home.
White Shutters Give You Freedom to Design
Your Boston home is an extension of yourself, so the ability to fully express your creativity through your home design is important. Few window treatments offer the same design freedom that white plantation shutters do. Here’s why.
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White is one of the best complementary neutral colors. That means it doesn’t complicate a color scheme, so you won’t be cornered into a specific palette in your space.
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White shutters let you skirt “the rules.” You may have heard the advice to always match your window treatments to the window trim, but with white shutters that isn’t always necessary. Since white complements every other color, they can seamlessly fit with non-white trim.
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If you need to pair different window treatments, white plantation shutters give a great contrast to different colors of curtains, drapes, and similar fabric window treatments.
