How to Determine Window Shutter Color
Window shutters are both a decorative item and a functional way to add privacy and keep heat inside. You can put shutters inside or outside the house. Shutters are made of anything from wood to vinyl. When you are determining window shuttle color, go for a color scheme that fits the style of your home, complements the colors of walls and trim, and highlights the entire area so that you have a balanced, well-defined space. Does this Spark an idea?
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Find options. Flip through catalogs and magazines. Decide what you like about a particular color combination and what most resembles the colors of your home now. Take a walk through your neighborhood and study what color combinations work best.
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Get color samples. Most retailers provide color palettes to take home with you. Don't just take a sample of possible window shutter colors; get the colors for the walls and trim as well. Even if you won't be painting those parts of your home, you want to compare the colors side by side
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Look for balance. Colors that go well together emphasize and complement one another. If you want to add warmth and brightness, choose red shades to complement a tan or white wall. Blue or purple colors have a calming, cooling effect and could work with brighter yellow shades. Light colors go well with dark colors to help create balance.
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Complement other parts of the house. Consider using the same color as an object that is already part of the house. If you have blue trim, try blue window shutters or a lighter color in the same palate. If your shutters are inside a room, try using the same color as a piece of furniture you want to emphasize. Think of the color of your window shutters as an accent. You can either highlight or de-emphasize depending on what color you choose.
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Select your style. What style house do you live in? For outside shutters, a colonial house might look distinguished with black shutters. A Victorian house would work with brighter colors. If you live in a small house with a limited amount of shutters, use a more subtle color to blend in.
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Can't make up your mind? Sometimes the minimalist approach is best. Choose black or white shutters. Or consider buying window shutters you can paint later.
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