What Are the Different Types of Window Shutters?

Window shutters offer precise light and privacy control through adjustable louvers, mount directly to the window frame, and require no cords. At Rico's Window Coverings & Films, we carry three Hunter Douglas shutter styles for Sacramento homeowners, each suited to specific needs, environments, and lifestyles. For a broader look at all your options, see our comprehensive guide to different types of window treatments.

Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ shutters on angled triangle windows and rectangular windows in a coastal living room.

Genuine Wood Construction: Heritance® Hardwood Shutters

If you want true woodgrain for your space, Heritance® Hardwood Shutters are made from 100% natural hardwood and built to last. Available in a wide variety of custom paint and stain options, these shutters can complement virtually any interior. Three louver sizes, 2½", 3½", and 4½", let you determine exactly how much light comes through when the panels are open, and closing them fully gives you complete privacy.

Wood is also a natural insulator, so Heritance® shutters help keep warm air in during winter and hot air out during summer. In addition, Hunter Douglas sources the hardwood from responsibly managed forests and donates to the Arbor Day Foundation with every purchase. These shutters are a strong fit for living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms where a warm, built-in look matters.

Hybrid Designs: NewStyle® Composite Shutters

NewStyle® Composite Shutters are a hybrid; they look like painted wood but are made with composite materials that easily withstand the wear and tear of busy households. Featuring the same three louver sizes as the Heritance® line, NewStyle® Composite Shutters offer an optional SoftClose™ with Quick Align™ feature that lets you adjust all the louvers simultaneously with one touch.

Unlike genuine hardwood, which can scratch, dent, and eventually need refinishing, composite shutters maintain their appearance with minimal upkeep. Available in a range of hues to fit your color palette, these shutters work well in high-traffic rooms where durability is the priority.

Vinyl Shutter Styles: Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Shutters

Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Shutters were designed for the rooms that are hardest on window treatments: kitchens, bathrooms, and any space with significant sun exposure. Polysatin™ material won’t crack, warp, chip, fade, peel, or change color over time, and Hunter Douglas backs those claims with their Palm Beach Promise™ guarantee.

Internal aluminum bracing and resin blocks also give these shutters structural integrity that holds up where other materials may struggle. Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Shutters come in several colors and can be made for specialty window shapes, including arches and angles, making them a practical and versatile choice for the rooms that need them most.

Find The Best Shutter Styles for Your Home at Rico's

Choosing among different types of window shutters comes down to the room's conditions, your maintenance preferences, and your design goals. Wood shutter styles deliver warmth, a broad color range, and genuine organic character. Composite materials give you a look comparable to real wood with greater resistance to daily wear. Meanwhile, vinyl handles heat and moisture without compromising its integrity.

Rico's Window Coverings & Films has served Sacramento and the surrounding communities, including Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Roseville, Rocklin, and Granite Bay, CA, for three generations. Visit our showroom, call us at (916) 366-7426, or contact us online to schedule a consultation.