Exterior Shutters & Accessories

Enhance Curb Appeal With Exterior Shutters

Exterior shutters are a decorative window treatment, though some shutters can also be functional, that you can add to the outside of your home, instantly boosting curb appeal. At Lowe’s, you can find a wide selection of exterior window shutters in various styles, colors and materials that easily pair with any home.

Shutter Styles

Depending on the look you’re going for, you can find shutters in styles including louvered, flat or raised panel, and board and batten. Louvered and raised panel options lend a more classic look. Flat panel shutters are a good choice for modern homes, and board and batten shutters offer rustic appeal.

Colors and Materials

You can’t go wrong with simple but classic black window shutters, but if you’re looking for something that’ll set your house apart a little more, there are plenty of other colors to choose from. From blue and green to red and purple, finding the right color to suit your home is easy. Some shutters are paintable, giving you the option to create a custom look all your own.

Material matters, too. There are outdoor wooden shutter materials, like cedar, that resist damage from insects and weather. Vinyl exterior house shutters resist fading, rot, cracking and peeling — and offer the look of real wood, giving you the best of both worlds in durability and appearance.

Other Shutter Considerations

You’ll need hardware and finishing touches for installing your shutters. Tie everything together with color-matched mounting hardware to ensure a cohesive look and add more detail with S hooks — also known as shutter dogs or tiebacks — for a decorative way to hold shutters back.

There are cases where curb appeal is set aside and protection is most important. For homes in areas that are vulnerable to hurricanes or other big storms, investing in hurricane shutters, or storm window shutters, can help prevent damage to your home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why choose exterior shutters?

A: Exterior shutters can instantly boost your home’s curb appeal and offer window protection if you choose ones that are also functional. With so many different styles, colors and materials available, choosing shutters that’ll work with your home’s design is easy.

Q: How do you install shutters?

A: If you’re replacing existing shutters, remove the old ones first. Mark with a pencil where the new shutters will go by holding them next to the window. Use the pencil marks as a guide to drill pilot holes, then screw the shutter onto your house, being careful not to overtighten.