A lot of people like frameless shutters, which means they just match up perfectly with the wall nice and flush. This is a nice clean look that is a favorite of mine as well. Most people seem to like having a nice frame though. The trim curved edges look very nice and give a Victorian like look. The trim can also be styled the way you want it as well.

Another thing about custom made wood plantation shutters are the louvers that can be up or down, and can be thin or thick. This has a very nice appearance when you are watching the sun come up or go down, and if you at are at the high point of the day when the sun is very bright, you can just tilt it right so that you can allow just enough light in. These are just a few of the things you can do with custom made wood plantation shutters. I will have more ideas in other articles as well.

The first mistake people will make when trying to install their own shutters, is to think they know better how to do this than someone else. You will need to read th instructions and the manual that the manufacturer provided if you bought your window shutters online.

Remember if you have ordered multiple shutters, then you will need to know the height and the width of each window shutter. It is usually best to line up your shutters first before trying to install them. This means labeling them by number first, then bringing them to each window. make sure positively that you have your shutters matched up correctly before installing, otherwise you will have problems.

The next step to installing your shutters, whether they be colonial shutters or plantation shutters is to know how the window will allow the shutter to fit. Wil you need to add something for the window jambs to even out? Or will you need to raise the whole shutter up a bit to cover the whole space of the opening? You wil need to pay attention to what you are doing to match them up. Remember this is not a rush to see who can get done first. So take your time and make sure that you get it right.