Installing Interior Shutters. Inspiration for home design and remodeling.

How to Install Shutters

For most of us, window shutters have become an architectural accessory rather than a practical necessity. Like earrings or a tie tack, shutters add a dress-up flourish, though their roots are strictly utilitarian. These window coverings have been used for centuries, first inside, then outside.

Most popular are plantation shutters, which is the style we chose for our example of interior installation. The strong horizontal shadow lines can invest a room with late-afternoon drama. The slats we selected are in a fixed position; others have slats that are adjustable, which allows precise control of streaming sunlight.

Tools for Installation

• Tape measure
• Nylon/polyester paintbrush (if painting)
• Lightweight power drill
• Screwdriver

Materials

• Shutters
• Latex paint (if painting)
• Hinges
• Screws

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