Rustic Shutter Window Treatments
Using shutters as a window treatment adds an element of the outdoors to a room. Shutters are often used in country, French provincial, Southwest or rustic decorating schemes. Vintage shutters can be found at flea markets, garage sales and antique malls. New ones can be purchased at home improvement stores and distressed to add an aged look. Does this Spark an idea?
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Picture Windows
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Picture windows are designed to let the outdoors in, so rustic shutters mounted on either side further reinforce that theme. Decorative shutters soften the contemporary edge of a picture window and add a touch of rustic country charm. Shutters can be painted forest green, soft blue or any shade that matches the room's furnishings.
Arched Windows
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Arched windows have an elegant, old-world look, and discreet wooden shutters pair well with them as window treatments. They allow the striking architecture of the window to shine and provide a rustic counterpoint. The shutters can be stationary or they can be hinged to close at night for privacy.
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Small Windows
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Wooden shutters can be left in their vintage state, painted to match the room or stripped and waxed for a natural look. When used on a small window, shutters can be paired with unlined draperies or sheers. The shutters provide privacy, while the sheers or curtains are merely decorative, adding softness and movement to the hard wood.
Carved Shutters
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Carved shutters can be rustic as well as exotic. When open, they function as window treatments. When closed, they become a piece of art in themselves, as light shines through them. Some carved shutters, such as those from Indonesia, often are elaborately carved of teak or other durable woods and make a unique statement.
Half-Shutters
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Half-shutters, which close over the bottom part of the window, are another alternative. This shutter option provides privacy without blocking light or views. When used in a kitchen or dining area, a half-shuttered window gives the look of a bistro or country inn. Half-shutters can be combined with a shade for times when complete privacy is needed.
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