See how different window coverings match your Home and living condition in our Window Coverings Guide »


| consider your needs | where you live | what works best |
| Preference | Location | Recommended |
| Noise Control | Urban Homes | Any shutter, except for café shutters |
| Increase Privacy | Urban Homes | Any shutter, except for café shutters |
| Better Insulation | Rural, Waterfront | Any raised or flat panel shutter |
| Light Control | Anywhere | All louvered shutters, wood blinds |
| Maximum Blackout Control | Anywhere | Any raised or flat panel shutters |
| Maximum View | Picturesque Location | Any louvered shutters |
| Moderate Airflow | Anywhere | Any louvered shutters, wood blinds |
| Maximum Airflow | Anywhere | Plantation shutters |
| Versatility | Anywhere | Plantation or Traditional shutters |
| Traditional Furnishings | Historical Districts | Traditional or Colonial shutters |
| Contemporary Furnishings | Anywhere | Plantation shutters, wood blinds |
| Inner Walls, Doorways | Anywhere | Shoji Screens; fixed louver shutters |
| Resale Value | Anywhere | Any will increase resale value |
| Maintenance Concern | Anywhere | All require moderate dusting |
Find what's right for you
Adding custom window coverings is a great way to accent the interior of any home or office but there are also various features and functional benefits which should be considered. At Home Crafted Shutters Company, we know that your Window Coverings will look great but we also know that a large part of the "custom" process is helping you to find the right fit for your needs.
We offer free in-home consultations to answer any of your questions and provide the very best recommendations for your home. To prepare you for our visit, we have compiled this basic window coverings guide to help you consider the various styles and options we can provide.