Western Red Cedar: A Material Made for Homes
Choosing shutter material is often the first practical decision you will make when starting your custom window treatment project. Composite shutters have become a favorite in the Southeast for a simple reason: They hold up to the heat, humidity, and everything a Southern summer puts your home through, with less consistent upkeep that wood requires.
Some materials only work with certain architectural styles; Western Red Cedar is not one of them. It has stood the test of time through generations of home design because it adapts, whether your house leans traditional, modern, coastal, or somewhere in between, and it holds up in nearly any climate your home could experience. Learn more about this material’s versatility in the Product Spotlight section below.
Framing Your Home for Fall: Custom Shutters Designed for Your Architecture
There is no getting around the fact that windows without the right shutters can look unfinished. Shutters add so much to the character of not just the windows but the house as a whole. They add depth, contrast, and a sense of proportion that a bare window frame simply does not have on its own.
At Dwell Shutter and Blinds, our custom window treatments start with your home, not our catalog. Dimensions, exterior materials, architectural style, and existing color palette all inform our recommendations. From there, we suggest shutters that look like they were built for your home, because they are. The difference between a shutter that was chosen and one that was designed is apparent the moment you pull into the driveway.
Western Red Cedar Exterior Shutters
Few materials bring the natural beauty and architectural character that Western Red Cedar does. It is the kind of exterior detail that photographs well and ages even better when well-maintained, especially when the finish is chosen to complement your home’s brick, siding, trim, roofing, and landscaping.
For homeowners who want an authentic, premium look rather than a manufactured one, cedar is hard to beat with its grain, texture, and warmth, which no composite can fully replicate. Additionally, it has natural slow-growth properties, oils, and tannins that help prevent rot and decay. Paired with the right stain or paint color, it becomes less of an accessory and steps up to become a defining feature.
Aspiring for Autumn
Good shutters go beyond framing a window and can actually change how one experiences the whole exterior of the home. This project shows a home where the shutters were sized and styled to match the architecture exactly, and the result is a façade with better proportion, contrast, and curb appeal!
Refresh Your Home This Fall
As temperatures across the Southeast become (slightly) more comfortable, fall provides an opportunity for exterior projects that the summer heat may have made less appealing. Now, it is a good time to get outside, take a walk around your home, and notice what could use an upgrade. We would be happy to provide any assistance with window treatment-related projects!
Ready to Transform Your Home?
Our team will help you choose materials that cooperate with your climate, have the right style to match your home’s architecture, and employ the perfect finishes to complement your interior and exterior design.
