We offer a wide range of style options from frames choices, louver sizes, opening tilt control, panel configurations and much more. Sunshine Shutters are custom made to fit your widow or door opening in any shape. Please review each section below for more details on design options.

For additional design ideas, please click HERE to browse our photo galleries of real customer’s design choices. Our gallery pages are organized by room type for convenience.

Louver Control Options

Louver opening and closing can be controlled in two ways.

1. Front Tilt Control

2. Rear Tilt Control

The “Front Tilt” design option is the classic plantation style. It includes a center, vertical bar that spans the louvers. To open and close the louvers you will move the bar up and down.

The “Rear Tilt” design option is not visible from the front. It includes a hidden mechanism instead of a visible bar. To open and close the louvers you will simply grab and open one louver and they will all move together.

The term tilt describes the ‘tilting’ of the louvers. Both Front and Rear Tilt options allow you to tilt the louvers at any angle to vary the light entering the room. Both options open and close the louvers together in a fluid motion. Adding a horizontal Divider Rail provides an option for independent louver control between the top and bottom sections of the shutter. Please see the ‘Panel Configurations Options’ section below for more information on Divider Rails.

Frame Options - Inside Mount

An inside mount frame is a frame that is mounted inside the window opening. It is inserted and secured in place with screws from the inside. Inside mount shutters typically include a frame that sits on top of the opening ‘framing’ the shutter. The frame and shutter are manufactured and installed together as a single unit.

Below is a list of available frame options for inside mount.

Shaker Frame - 1 7/8” Wide

The Shaker frame is a great option if you prefer a contemporary style or just prefer a simple and clean look.

Colonial Frame - 2 1/2” Wide

The Colonial frame is a popular choice because it is similar to the style of most interior door and baseboard trim.

Crown Frame - 3” Wide

The Crown is the widest frame and an attractive option for an elegant look.

Texas Frame - 1 3/8” Wide

The Texas frame is our narrowest frame. If you prefer an understated, modern look, the Texas is a great option.

L-Frame - 3/4” Wide

L-Frames are unique in that the frame is minimal and the entire shutter is inserted inside the window opening like a box. Any remaining light gap between the shutter and the opening is then sealed with caulk. There is no additional framing that sits outside the opening. The L-Frame is typically used when the window opening already has a custom molding or decorative wall stone framing it.

The photos below are additional examples of L-Frame shutters inserted into openings with pre-existing custom window trim.

Frame Option - Outside Mount

An outside mount frame is secured to the wall surface surrounding the window opening. Outside mount frames are typically used for tilt-in windows that have a sash that tilts inward to clean the glass or remove a screen.

Malibu Frame - 2” Wide

If you have a window where tilting inward is required, the Malibu frame is a great option.

Panel Configuration Options

There are additional design options including panel quantity, panel configuration, louver reinforcement, the direction you would like the panel to open, and if you would like a divider rail. An illustration and brief description of each option is included below. We will also guide you through these options during the ordering process.

Panel Configuration & Reinforcement

Depending on the size and shape of the window opening you may require or wish to have multiple panels. Panels up to 28” wide require standard louvers. Panels 28” to 36” wide require reinforced louvers. Reinforced louvers include aluminum reinforcement through the center of the louver which add strength.

If your design includes multiple panels, T-posts may also be included. All shutter panels open on hinges and lock close with magnets. You will chose if your panels will swing open from the left or the right. Please see the diagram above for an example.

Divider Rails

Divider rails are horizontal trim pieces that separate the louvers into multiple sections. Since the louver sections move independently you have the option to close the bottom for privacy while leaving the top open for light. Divider rails can also cover the window lock rail.

Divider rails are a style choice and are not required unless the panel height is over 60” when the divider rail is required for strength. Please see examples below.

Door Options

Sunshine Shutter has many door options to chose from. Please see below. For more examples, please click HERE to visit our DOORS photo gallery.

French Door, Exterior Door, & Sidelite Shutters

The same tilt control options, louver options, hinge and divider rail options described above for windows also apply to glass window doors, however the frame is a unique door mount frame. Please see examples below.

Sliding Glass Door Shutters

Sliding glass door shutters have the same tilt control options, louver options, and divider rail options as windows, however there is no panel frame as the panels slide along a track. Depending on the style you chose, the rail can be hidden behind a trim valance that is included, or visible such as a barn door track. Please see examples below.

Additional Window & Door Covering Options

Sunshine Shutter also installs shade products by Universal Window Coverings Inc. They are manufactured in Orlando, FL and come with a manufacturer warranty. For more examples, please click HERE to visit our SHADES photo gallery.

Roller Shades

Roller shades are available in many colors, fabrics, and light transmittance options from translucent to black-out. Both manual and motorized options are available. Please see examples below.

Honeycomb Shades

We also offer honeycomb shades. They are available in many colors in either translucent or black-out. Please see examples below.