Interior Shutters vs. Shades: Finding What's Best for Your Home

You stare aimlessly at your windows going back and forth. After you saw your neighbors watching your home like a reality television show, you have decided those window coverings are a must have and it needs to happen sooner rather than later! But how do you begin to determine which will look better in your home, shutters or shades? Follow us along to determine which style is best for you as we dive into Shutters and Shades. 

Interior shutters… they are a classic and timeless look. They come in several color options and are typically Poly shutters, also known as faux wood shutters or polymer shutters, which are window coverings made from a man made material that looks like real wood. They are durable and offer excellent privacy so you are in control of who sees in and who doesn’t. These shutters also act as insulators and help keep your space cozy year-round. Keeping them clean is no issue, you just take a dust cloth and wipe them down. Overall, they are low maintenance and fresh looking. Shutters typically have a higher price tag than shades but the value they add to your home is definitely worth the investment. 

Alternatively, shades offer a lot of versatility as they can fit with any home type! Interior Shades provide texture and warmth to your home, making it feel inviting and comfortable. Our Shades come in a variety of materials, colors, and designs which allow you to get a custom fit for your home. Functionally, shades offer varying levels of privacy from fully open to partially or fully shut. This allows you to have light control but this does not offer additional insulation like shutters. Shades are typically easier on the wallet but still provide a fantastic way to update your home.  In addition, Cool Casa offers remote operation for those tall or hard to reach shades.

So, have you figured out which one feels right for your home? At the end of the day, it really comes down to your style, your budget, and what matters most to you. If you want something durable, easy to clean, classic, and even a little energy-saving, shutters might be the way to go. But if you love flexibility—open windows, partially closed, or just that soft look—then shades could be the perfect fit. And here’s the fun part: you don’t even have to pick just one! A lot of people go with shutters in the main living spaces and shades in the bedrooms. However you decide—mix, match, or stick to one—your home is your canvas.