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Custom plantation shutters are the perfect way to accent the inside of your home. Why stick to simple drapes when you can install interior shutters that make a statement? Below, the friendly team at Michael Herr & Company in Cincinnati, OH, shares a few factors you should consider before ordering your plantation shutters:

1. Framing

How do you envision the framing for your custom shutters? Do you prefer full shutters for optimum privacy or café shutters for a more trendy, breezy look? When considering framing, you should also think about divider rails, which allow you to open the top half of the shutter while leaving the bottom half closed.

2. Mounting

interior shuttersThe molding—or lack thereof—around your windows will affect your mounting options. For example, if there is a decorative trim around each window, you will have to mount the shutters directly to the window frame. You can use a small shutter frame or a simple hinge to do so. If there is no decorative molding, on the other hand, you can choose an outside mount with a built-in trim.

3. Tilting

When it comes to custom interior shutters, you have two main options for tilting. You can opt for a design with a classic tilt bar in the front, or you can choose a more inconspicuous tilt bar located behind the shutters. The rear tilt bar changes the entire look of the shutters and will provide a clearer view of the outside, but it may not necessarily be the best option if you’re trying to complement a more traditional design scheme.  

If you want to design and install the perfect plantation shutters in your home, turn to Michael Herr & Company in Cincinnati, OH. To learn more about their custom interior shutters, visit the website, and follow them on Facebook or Google+ to stay up-to-date on all of the latest interior design trends. Call (513) 260-3217 to speak with a shutter expert. 

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