I met with a new Philadelphia client yesterday. While I was there, we started talking about interior shutters (see her beautiful windows above). Her 100 year old stone house features 18" think walls with deep inset windows-- it's gorgeous! Interior shutters seem like a wonderful solution for this historic home.
Originally created out of pure necessity, interior shutters provided security, shade, and insulation from the outside world. Raised panel designs were most popular in the north east, while louvered styles dominated the warmer climates of the south. I've been a fan of interior shutters for quite some time. I love the idea of being able to block everything out and create total privacy. But my favorite thing? I love the way built-in shutters enhance the existing architectural details of a room. They fold away and hide against the wall, allowing lots of light to pour through the windows. Dave and I are thinking about installing them in our own home this year (mostly for the bathrooms, and possibly for a few other rooms as well). Add this to the loooooong list of 2013 projects. :)
These are some of the inspiration images floating around my desk...
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If you're a history nerd like me, or if you own an old home, you might enjoy reading a bit more on the historical significance of interior shutters. Here are a few interesting links that I've been reading lately...
Also, for what it's worth, here's an interesting list of sources (nationwide) for custom and pre-made shutters:
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