Find Your Perfect Fit with Shutters in Maryland

Interior shutters are classic, always-in-style window treatments. They add architectural interest to windows and are considered a semi-permanent feature when compared to shades or blinds—this means that they add value to your home.

As a Maryland window treatment retailer, Alexander Blank Fabrics & Design proudly features perfect-fit interior shutters from Hunter Douglas. This luxury brand is known for innovation and manufactures interior shutters made of different materials.

How Do Interior Shutters Work?

Interior shutters are either stationary, hinged, or track-ran window coverings mounted inside of homes or businesses. Manufacturers craft them from wood, vinyl, or composite materials. The slats (also called louvers) are adjustable to control light and privacy, and a tilt rod or hidden tilt mechanism provides synchronized adjustment.

Homeowners demand perfect-fit shutters; that’s why our Maryland-based window treatment company provides local and professional installation. The process involves measuring the window opening precisely and mounting the shutter frame either inside the window recess or on the surrounding trim.

Today, we’re focusing on one of their most durable and flexible styles: hybrid shutters.

What Are Composite Shutters and Why Would I Want Them?

NewStyle® Composite Shutters are an innovative advancement in window treatment technology. The engineered construction combines a handsome profile that offers the look of wood with the resilience of synthetic materials.

Hunter Douglas makes these shutters with the Truemill® dovetail construction as our 100% hardwood Heritance® Wood Shutters. After the painting process, these shutters are coated with a low-luster Finetech® finish—this ensures they look just like finely painted wood. We custom-order these shutters with 2 ½", 3 ½", or 4 ½" louvers, for windows sized from 7" to 288" wide and 12" to 116" tall.

Real Wood vs Hybrid Shutters Near Lutherville, MD

Why would you choose hybrid shutters over real wood? In a word, durability. Real wood absorbs moisture, which can warping and cracking over time. Hybrid shutters’ protective material and coatings repel water and humidity. That prevents swelling, preserves structural integrity, and eliminates the need for frequent refinishing or replacement. This is a great feature for kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and mudrooms.

Durable hybrid shutters also resist fading because their surface coating protects color stability over time. Natural wood might fade or discolor when constantly exposed to sunlight, requiring periodic staining or painting to restore its appearance. The synthetic coating on hybrid shutters locks in color and protects against sun damage.

Getting Perfect-Fit Shutters

Homeowners should be particular about their window treatments and fit. When something doesn’t fit right, especially a key architectural element, it throws off a room’s balance.

Creating truly custom shutters begins with accurate measurements that account for a window's unique characteristics. Our approach involves a detailed assessment of each window frame, including irregularities that might affect the fit. This meticulous process ensures that shutters align with existing window structures.

Our work goes beyond simple width and height calculations. We consider window depth, frame material, and surrounding trim, too. Our team also knows how to compensate for walls that aren't perfectly square or windows that have settled over time.

Finally, shutters must open and close smoothly without hitting window frames or interfering with existing hardware. Our clearance calculations give homeowners long-term functionality and create reliable seals that provide energy efficiency.

Specialty Shapes and Control Options

NewStyle® Composite Shutters are compatible with a wide range of specialty-shaped windows. We customize them for arches, angles, bays, and rounded windows. Our team also fits them for sidelights, French doors, and patio/sliding glass doors.

Whether you prefer them stationary or hinged; fit on a bypass track or a bifold panel system, we have you covered.

As for control options, we offer:

• A traditional tilt bar.
• HiddenTilt™: A louver tilt with a tilt bar, this closure lets you open and close the shutters by tilting one louver; the rest follow.
• SoftClose™ Louvers with Quick Align™: This system closes the louvers gently after they reach a predetermined angle. You’ll see this feature in high-end cabinet drawers and doors.

The Hunter Douglas Warranty

Expect smooth operation throughout these shutters' lifespan. They open and close effortlessly, with louvers that adjust easily. Still, Hunter Douglas offers a Lifetime Limited Warranty, which includes:

• Defects in materials and workmanship.
• Failure to operate for as long as the original retail purchaser owns the product (unless shorter periods are noted in the warranty).
• All internal mechanisms.
• Components and brackets.
• Operational cords for 7 years from the date of purchase.

We can go over the warranty in full detail during a consultation.

We Have Hybrid Shutters Near Lutherville, MD

Alexander Blank Fabrics & Design is trusted choice for discerning Maryland homeowners who demand excellence in form and function. Our team offers design solutions like custom window treatments, furniture, fabrics, wall coverings, and more. We bring our window treatment installation expertise to every project, from premium hybrid shutters to the precision techniques we use to create custom drapery.

Our team serves clients in Lutherville-Timonium and the greater Baltimore Metro area. Contact us today for a consultation.