The direction a window faces and its sun exposure will determine how little or how much natural light will enter a room.

A window that faces north will let in a consistent light. It will also be the coldest exposure and with 40% of a home’s heat escaping through the windows, all considerations should be taken to choose an energy-efficient window treatment. Wood shutters do just that; they are energy efficient and prevent the cold from coming in and your room loosing heat.

A window that faces south receives the most sun throughout the year. Although warm natural light is always welcomed, it will affect the interiors of your room, such as flooring and furniture. Custom wood shutters will allow you to control the amount of lighting that enters your room while still offering protection against heat and UV rays.

A window that faces east will bring a bright, warm light into a room, especially in the morning. Wood Shutters will allow you to enjoy that early cup of coffee by welcoming the warm light and at the same time preventing your space from warming up too quickly.

A window that faces west brings in the hottest light. The best consideration for a window treatment in a west facing window should be a wood shutter as it provides great light control, ventilation and is energy efficient.

Windows come in many different sizes and shapes. Our wood shutters can be manufactured to even the most architecturally challenging shapes with fully functioning horizontal louvers. Let our artisans’ show you all the possibilities from stain glass, fiberglass and fabric alternatives to make even the largest of windows feel like they have always been a part of the room.