How do I choose shutter colors for my house?
The experts at Better Homes & Gardens recommend incorporating two to three colors into the exterior of your home. These should include at least one base color and one accent. If your home’s siding will also be the main color, rather than brick, choose an additional complementary color for the trim.
Should the door be lighter or darker than shutters?
Should they match the front door? Should they match the trim? Your shutters should coordinate well with these other items, but they absolutely don’t have to be the same colors as each other. One option is to use the same color, but a lighter or darker shade of the paint, adding variety without the risk of clashing.
Should shutters be same color as trim?
Most of the time customers are looking for a seamless look, where the window casing ends blends into the shutters begin. However, there is no right or wrong answer when it comes to matching the two. There is nothing wrong with having shutters on a coloured trim, especially if you want to create contrast in a room.
Should shutters be same color as siding?
You will typically want to set the shutters apart from the body of the house by choosing a color that creates a significant contrast. Or, simply select a shutter color that is three shades darker than the siding color.
Do all shutters have to match?
The trim on your home is one of the three components that make up the exterior’s color palette. Being that the shutters are considered an accent, you don’t have to match the two. For the most part, they should be different from one another. However, it certainly doesn’t mean they cannot match.
Should shutters be longer or shorter than window?
For the most authentic look, we recommend measuring only the window opening not including any frame or trim around it. Typically, the width of your shutters should be half of your total window width.
Are shutters on homes out of style?
Today, shutters are used extensively all over the world, for functional and aesthetic purposes. Do all houses need shutters? Absolutely not, and many, many houses would look much better without shutters, rather than with “today’s” shutters.
Can plantation shutters be different color than trim?
Plantation Shutters are usually built to appear as part of the window. Therefore, matching the shutters to the casing color is ideal. If you plan to use a different trim color than the shutter, this can give a crisper contrasting look, but not usually recommended by experts.