Older Richmond homes often have the details that make them memorable: original trim, deep casings, tall windows, unusual proportions, arched openings, and rooms that were not built around today’s standard window sizes.
Those details can make off-the-shelf window treatments difficult to fit. A custom hardwood plantation shutter begins with the opening that is actually in the home.
Measuring around the architecture
A careful consultation looks at the entire window, not just the glass. The team considers the casing, sill, trim depth, nearby handles, furniture placement, and how the panels need to open.
That information helps determine the right panel configuration, frame relationship, louver size, and tilt-rod style. The goal is not to hide the character of the home. It is to create a window treatment that respects it.
Hardwood suits a permanent design approach
Hardwood has the strength and presence homeowners expect from a long-term architectural feature. It feels substantial, supports a refined hand-finished surface, and can be designed around the room instead of simply covering the opening.
Shenandoah Shutters works exclusively with hardwood plantation shutters. The company’s Softedge™ design can help create a cleaner relationship between the shutter and existing molding, with a sculptured edge and concealed-hinge look.
Whether your home is in Richmond, Midlothian, Henrico, Chesterfield, or another nearby community, a local in-home consultation makes it easier to discuss the actual conditions of each opening.
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