When you sell your home, the window treatments are almost always left behind. The new owners may not necessarily have the right sized window coverings or be able to get anything hung that first day. Plus, who doesn’t desire a little privacy when you move into a brand new home? 

It may seem frustrating to leave behind something you have invested in that often doesn’t increase the value of your home. It’s considered a loss for many home sellers, and when you move into your new home, you may not have window treatments or the ones you got with the house just aren’t your style. And that means you’ll be spending more just to get the perfect treatments on your windows. 

But there is one window treatment that actually adds to the resale value of your home. This window covering is so coveted by homebuyers that they are willing to ante up more just to have them. They add tons of curbside appeal, offer complete functionality, and have many options for customization. 

What is this unicorn of a window treatment? It’s interior shutters!

We absolutely love this window treatment because you get full light and privacy control, there are endless options to choose from, and they look great with every interior design style. Let’s delve a little deeper into why these window treatments are absolutely incredible and why you should consider upgrading to interior shutters. 

The Benefits of Interior Shutters: Functionality and Energy Savings

We already briefly mentioned the full functionality with light control and privacy, but let’s talk about the why. Interior shutters are like the “bougie cousin” of blinds–but in a good way. Shutters have the same slatted design as blinds, allowing you to tilt the slats to get the perfect amount of natural light and privacy. So unlike shades, you get absolute control over those two elements. 

But unlike blinds, you get three additional features with interior shutters. The first is split tilt. This customization option allows you to control the bottom and top halves of your slats independently. So if you want privacy while still getting some natural light, you can close the bottom slats and leave the top ones open. 

The second added feature is better insulation. Because this treatment is mounted directly to your window frame, it minimizes gaps that hot and cold air can seep through. While not as energy efficient as cellular shades, interior shutters are more energy efficient than many of the other window covering options out there. If you opt for wood shutters, you get even more energy savings as wood is a natural insulator from the elements. 

Finally, you can also opt to add locks to your interior shutters. This is a great safety feature for young children because it keeps them from opening your shutters and possibly hurting themselves. 

Customization and Options for Interior Shutters

We already talked about the split tilt and locks but there are many other options for customization when it comes to interior shutters, so let’s take a look at those options. First is the panel configuration. You can opt for single panel or multi-panel with a traditional bi-fold. Sometimes the size of your window may dictate the number of panels. 

Next up is the tilt bar. The tilt bar is what connects the slats together so that when you tilt one, it operates all (or half) of your shutter slats. You can select between visible, a more traditional option, or hidden which is more streamlined and modern. 

Another option to customize is the frame. You can opt for no frame, which is very sleek and modern, a small and simple frame, or a larger frame with more traditional moulding. The option you select depends completely on your own personal style. 

Frame size isn’t the only thing you can customize size-wise. Like blinds, you can choose from different slat widths. Wider slats are great for more traditional styles while thinner slats look great with modern styles. 

Finally, the last option for customization is the material. You can opt for wood or faux wood shutters in a variety of stains and colors. Wood shutters offer a natural warmth and beauty while faux wood works well in high-humidity environments or rooms, such as bathrooms or kitchens. 

Increase the Value of Your Home Today!

It’s hard not to see why interior shutters are the most desirable window treatment on the market. They add amazing curb appeal, look great with any design style, and have endless customization options. But the best part is that they add to the resale value of your home! If you are ready to invest in your home, call in the window treatment experts today! Elevated Views is here to help you select the perfect interior shutter options for your style and budget and to expertly install them for you. Request your free in-home consultation and quote today!