Custom interior shutters are among the most functional window shutters available on the market today. Wide, moveable horizontal slats called louvers rotate open easily to allow light and visibility and close securely ensuring privacy and darkness. Plantation shutters are hinged in the window opening so they may be opened for maximum access to the window. [...]

  You are finally ready to give your windows the protection and attention they deserve. Whether you have just moved into a new home or you’re just ready to switch it up, you must first decide what type of window coverings you’re looking for. There is a large variety to choose from, so how do [...]

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Everyone wants to save money, right?   Well, Summit Hill Shutters can actually help you save money on your energy bills this summer.   Let’s start with the basics. The sun rises in the East and sets in the West. The sun is what brings us warmth during the day, and at nighttime, that warm [...]

  Originally, contractors used shutters to adjust the illumination and temperature of a room. Most people rarely gave shutters a second thought- until recently. Instead of using shutters solely on the exterior of homes, many homeowners are employing them for interior décor schemes. This trend creates a unique look in the home, while giving your [...]

Wooden shutters are unique. They’re not like regular blinds or plastic shades, which can be removed or replaced easily.   Wooden shutters and louvers are timeless pieces of décor that add value and grace to anyone’s home. These are pieces that you want to keep around for a while, so keeping them clean and beautiful [...]

Check this out. A house in Japan is made out of, what looks like, vertical louvers.   The unique design of the house, created by Japanese architect FujiwaraMuro, help inspire this tight space in Kyoto, Japan.  Now it’s no question architects in Japan have to be creative. There’s a very large population in a small [...]

It’s not necessary and it’s not even recommended, but you’re different, and, quite frankly, don’t care – you want curtains to accompany your wooden shutters.   Curtains that accompany your shutters aren’t the most unusual thing in the world. It’s not like you’re upholstering your gym equipment.   In fact, in some cases, using curtains [...]

When people think about customizing their wooden louvers, they think about getting them to conform to their windows, or using a specific style of wood.   But what some people don’t realize is that people can customize their slats on the louvers too. The profile of the louvers can be customized to create more style [...]

Over time, things change, styles change and people change.   It’s not uncommon for people will want to change the colors of their louvers to help match the surroundings in their room. The way to do this is by staining your wooden louvers.   Now, because louvers can’t truly be painted because the space between [...]