1. Shutters Complimenting Traditional Architecture
Back in the day, well back in the day, the traditional and popular way to style your home as well as keep it cool
and well lit, was by having louvered shutters
This style became popular when the area was still a French colony, and obviously, this was a popular form of
decoration in France.
However, these forms of shutters have defined New Orleans culture within architecture, but they also help
regulate air flow and light, while also serving as a privacy shield. Back in the days of early civilization in the US,
these shutters proved helpful when it came to tax collectors peering in windows trying to calculate a family’s
worth.
In modern day, these old school shutters are becoming a new way to add style to a home. For those who are
interested in traditional architecture, this is the perfect direction to travel in.
The sudden re-popularization of these wooden shutters means that more modern designs are being released to
match the times. According to Kelly Daniels, the owner of Windows By Design, “Shutters are the only window
covering that adds value to your house; you can get a lifetime warranty on them,” she continued with drapes
being dust magnets and the reason for their decrease in popularity is that they need to be cleaned periodically,
and for those who own pets, they become even more of a chore.
These forms of exterior shutters have been around for centuries, and while they are not used for the same
reasons as they once were, they are still functional and decorative. However, not all safety factors have been
knocked out by the future because they still provide insulation, protection from storms, and break-ins. Shutter
materials typically consist of regular wood, hardwood, fiberglass, vinyl, foamed synthetics, or engineered wood.