Skip to Main Content

Decorating Your Doors with Hardwood Shutters

You might find it surprising that hardwood shutters from Window Decor of Fairfax aren't just excellent window treatments; they also make beautiful door decorations! Transforming plain doors with decorative shutters infuses charm and personality. Plus, decorating with shutters enhances privacy, improves insulation, and allows for better light control.

Hunter Douglas Heritance® Wood Shutters on a sliding glass door in a beautiful white kitchen at Window Decor of Fairfax near Fairfax, VA

With this amount of style and functionality, installing shutters on doors is worth considering.

Benefits of Using Hardwood Shutters on Doors

Hardwood shutters exude timeless elegance that complements many interior design styles, from contemporary to farmhouse to traditional. They come in a variety of paints and stains to match any door. Their beauty even ups the value of your home with increased curb appeal!

Aesthetics aside, they’re also functional. They provide better privacy for glass doors by shielding the inside of the house from prying eyes. And just as much as they are functional, they’re very durable. Specifically, Hunter Douglas Heritance® Wood Shutters with The Integra™ Finish. This multi-coat process provides a rich, lustrous look while protecting the shutters from everyday wear and tear.

Choosing the Perfect Shutter Style for Your Doors

When decorating your doors with shutters, you have multiple styles to choose from, including:

  • Full-Length Shutters: Full-length shutters for doors are panels that cover the entire door height for a cohesive look, offering the best light control and privacy.
  • Cafe-Style Shutters: Café shutters only cover the lower part of the door to allow natural light in from the top. Homeowners often use them on kitchen doors to complement an informal and cozy style.
  • Bi-Fold Shutters: Bifold shutters use hinged panels that fold back accordion-like, perfect for sliding glass doors. When opened, the panels stack neatly to one side for an unobstructed view.

Tips for Decorating With Shutters

To further elevate the look of door shutters, consider painting or staining them in bold or complementary colors to match your home's exterior décor. For example, you might paint the shutters a rich navy blue to contrast with a crisp white home exterior.

Additionally, adding decorative hardware provides a stylish finishing touch. In the previous example, consider incorporating nautical-themed shutter handles, such as ones shaped like anchors or ship wheels, to complement the rich navy blue shutters and enhance your home's coastal color palette.

Shop Hardwood Shutters Near Fairfax, Virginia

Take your door decor to the next level with hardwood shutters from Window Decor of Fairfax! Your newly decorated doors will offer a perfect blend of style and practicality, and with various styles available, you can find a great fit for any space. Explore your home's possibilities with Window Decor of Fairfax and transform your doors into stunning focal points that elevate your home's charm and value.

Request your consultation or call (703) 352-2588 today to get started on your custom shutter project! Our family-owned business serves the Washington D.C area, including Fairfax, Arlington County, Alexandria, Springfield, Centreville, Burke, Manassas, Falls Church, McLean, Great Falls, Chantilly, Clifton, Merrifield, Woodbridge, Dumfries, Annandale, Reston, Vienna, Aldie, South Riding, Ashburn, Leesburg, Sterling, Gainesville, Haymarket, Warrenton, Middleburg, Lorton, Mt. Vernon, and Bristow, Virginia.