Howard's Draperies helps homeowners choose Hunter Douglas shutters in Boulder, Colorado. Compare Heritance® Hardwood Shutters, NewStyle® Hybrid Shutters, and Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Shutters to find the material and finish that suit your rooms.
We’ll bring samples and help you compare louver sizes, frames, and panel movement. Sun, humidity, window shape, and available depth help narrow the choice. We’ll also explain where light can pass through, so you know what to expect once the shutters are installed.
Start with the material and finish you like. We’ll help you choose a shutter that suits the sunlight, humidity, and windows in your room.
Wood shutters
Heritance® Hardwood Shutters
Genuine hardwood shutters with paint and stain finishes to complement your trim and furnishings.
Compare paint and stain finishes
Review louver and frame proportions
Not intended for high-humidity or direct-water conditions
Polysatin shutters
Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Shutters
Polysatin shutters for sunny rooms and spaces with higher humidity.
An option for kitchens, bathrooms, and sunny rooms
Placement and direct water exposure need to be checked
Selected configurations may offer motorized louver control
Hybrid shutters
NewStyle® Hybrid Shutters
Hybrid shutters with wood-composite construction and a low-luster painted appearance.
Wood-inspired finish
Contains wood, so humidity and placement matter
Compare frame, louver, and panel options by configuration
Choose a Shutter Material for Your Room
Heritance hardwood brings genuine wood grain and paint or stain finishes to rooms with controlled humidity. NewStyle hybrid offers a painted, wood-inspired appearance. For sunny or humid rooms, Palm Beach Polysatin is another option to compare.
Real wood is not recommended for high humidity or direct water exposure. NewStyle also contains wood, so placement matters. We’ll compare wood shutters and composite shutters with the conditions around your windows before recommending a material.
How Shutters Control Light and Privacy
Tilt the louvers to change the daylight, view, and privacy without opening the panels. Larger and smaller louvers create different proportions and views between the slats. Samples help you see which look you prefer.
Some light passes through the gaps needed for panels and louvers to move. The frame, mounting position, and shape of the opening also affect coverage. Tell us if you want a darker bedroom so we can discuss whether another layer would help.
Frames and Panels That Fit Your Windows
We’ll measure around trim, sills, handles, and furniture so the shutters have room to open. Frame style, louver size, and the way the panels move all affect the finished look.
Depending on the window and product, panels may hinge open, fold back, or slide on a track. We’ll explain those choices and review specialty shapes or door cut-outs where needed. Front or concealed tilt and divided sections also vary by shutter family.
Motorized Louver Control
Selected Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Shutters offer PowerView® Automation for louver tilt. This moves the slats rather than opening the panels. We’ll check the window shape, panel layout, power, and access before recommending it.
Motorized Palm Beach shutters must be kept away from direct water contact. This option is not available across every shutter material, specialty shape, or track system. You can also explore other motorized window coverings if easier control is your priority.
Questions About Hunter Douglas Shutters
Which shutter material works best in a humid room?
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Palm Beach Polysatin shutters are an option to compare. We’ll review the window’s location, humidity, and nearby water sources to confirm a suitable product and operating system.
Do shutters create complete darkness?
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No. Light can enter through the clearances around the panels, frame, and louvers. We’ll discuss your light-control goals before you choose.
Can Hunter Douglas shutters fit specialty windows?
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Selected shutter families offer specialty shapes and door or track options. We’ll measure the opening and check the available sizes and layouts for the material you prefer.