How wide should these shutters be?

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You may have seen my other post regarding new siding. Now we are on to the width of the shutters. No shutters is NOT an option. They want them so please bear with me.

New James Hardie Evening Blue or Deep Ocean siding soon, pediment and WHITE shutters.

These seem too narrow. Is there a guide on how wide the shutters should be? We are measuring the window tonight and will provide that soon. Thank you!

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M Riz

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According to many here, the shutters should look as if they could cover the entire window, or just dont bother. I dont see it that way. Your windows are large so Id go for a beefier shutter. But really, you dont need to convince drivers by that the shutters are real. They are decorative. Youre going to get a lot of opinions, mine is to eyeball it and you will know it when u see it.

heres a guide https://www.hooksandlattice.com/measure-for-exterior-shutters

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Angel 18432
last year
Correct, measure as if you could close both shutters and they would cover the window.

You only have one window that could be done the one over the door.
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Yes, there are shutters. And shudders, with the widespread non-architect view often confirmed on Houzz forums that it's your house and you'll do what you want to.

Hence

Source: Bored Panda *

What snob said shudders are only for windows?

If you're of the first view, the shutters should look like they would cover the windows they're next to if closed.
M Riz
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Those are some crazy examples you found, by far, most decorative (that arent meant to fool anyone) shutters look fine. lol Thats why people dont take pictures of them and post them on the internet

eta: I tested my theory by googling ”decorative shutters that look fine” and sure enough, they were unremarkable…actually, fine.
Dyan Weis
Original Author
last year
M Riz - I 100% agree!!! Just needed confirmation that these are not wide enough. Duh - they are not real! This house needs some dimension and they can’t afford a new porch right now. We will go wider!
M Riz
last year
FWIW, I think some nice landscaping can go a long way in the character department,
Dyan Weis
Original Author
last year
You are exactly right. Landscaping is next. They (my daughter) just bought this house not too long ago. They completely gutted the inside all the way from the door knobs, doors, floors, HVAC - everything you can think of - it’s been replaced. On to the exterior!
M Riz
last year
How exciting, I hope they have many happy years there, good luck w the renos.
chloebud
last year
Shutters wide enough to look like they’d cover a double window would look odd. Just beef them up a bit.

This link can be helpful for general guidelines, but it’s personal preference. Most shutters I see are either the wrong size, or the house and window styles are wrong for shutters. Again, it‘s what looks right to the homeowner(s).

https://www.lifeofanarchitect.com/residential-architecture-101-shutters/
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Shutters wide enough to look like they’d cover a double window would look odd.

That and space constrictions were why bi-folding shutters were devised.

But that may be taking fakery too far!

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