"Quality Custom Shutters
Our obsession to pursue perfection is visible in every shutter that ships from our facility.
The goodwood Shutter is meticulously handcrafted with care and attention paid to every detail. Our experienced artisans are passionate about working with beautiful woods, and take great pride in knowing these shutters will be enjoyed and appreciated by our customers for many years to come.
In today’s world of automated manufacturing, isn’t it refreshing to find a company like goodwood, where one still appreciates a craftsman’s skillful hands?
shutter-louver-sizesgoodwood in-house milling also allows an advanced degree of customization in your shutter and framing profiles. Examples of customization include shutter panel thickness, stile width, and louver size or orientation. If our standard options don’t meet your needs
Wood Shutters, custom framing profiles can be designed to match the millwork in your space.
goodwood Shutters are available in three louver sizes, offering flexibility when it comes to balancing interior décor with your view of the world around you. Notice how larger louvers help maximize your view.
The image on the right illustrates how your view will change depending on which louver size you choose.
Plantation Shutters and Custom Finishes
The custom process doesn’t end with shutter design and construction, but includes the finishing of your shutters. From custom paint and stain matches, to specialty finishes such as glazing, antiquing and distressing, the design possibilities with goodwood Shutters are endless.
Each custom shutter from goodwood Shutters is given a furniture quality finish. Finish options begin with our standard paint and stain colors. However, many of our clients prefer to use our custom color and finish matching service.
solid-cherry-shuttersCustom color finishes are made to order at goodwood Shutters. Each color is matched, not by machine, but by a goodwood finish specialist. The color match is then viewed under a myriad of lighting conditions to make certain it will be acceptable in any lighting environment.
(Notice in the photo to the right how we were able to obtain a near perfect match with our solid cherry shutters to the existing trim and wall paneling.)
After the color is matched to our specialist’s satisfaction, a physical sample is sent to the client for approval. Upon approval, the custom shutter order is ready for production.
goodwood offers custom crafted specialty finishes for clients who desire the extraordinary in their plantation shutters. Our specialty finish work includes glazed shutters, distressed shutters, and antiqued shutters. Choose from our library of finish techniques, and personalize it with your color choices
Timber Shutter, or let our artisans create a unique look just for you.
Plantation Shutters Too Bold? Try Casual Silhouette Window Shadings
Shutters most obviously focuses on plantation shutters, but we also offer a wide variety of high-quality window treatments in the event that shutters just aren’t the right fit for a customer. Not everyone has the same design tastes or budget which is perfectly acceptable. If you’re still looking for a way to protect your home and furnishings from the sunlight, consider Silhouette Window Shadings instead.
You may love the natural light, but you probably don’t love the streaks that form on your floors, furniture and more. That’s where the beauty of the Silhouette Window Shadings come in. They are unique in that they have an “S” shaped vane which is vital to the structure as it provides amazing UV protection for your home while also enhancing natural day lighting. Like our plantation shutters, Silhouette Window Shadings are extremely versatile. They are available in a wide array of fabrics and colors to compliment every décor.
Depending on your choice of color your shades could add warmth to a room or add a subtle look
Wooden Moulding. Nantucket is part of the Silhouette family and the line offers even more casual fabrics, and similar design options. The signature “S” curve of Silhouette and Nantucket shadings prevents moiré (those ugly, little lines we mentioned) while also allowing for light control. The great part about them is that not only are they stylish, but they’re more budget friendly than plantation shutters for those that still desire a sensible window treatment."
"The Coloration Of Wormy Chestnut Plantation Shutters
Have you ever looked closely at two different sets of Wormy Chestnut wood and noticed that they look different? Our plantation shutters at goodwood Shutters are genuine wood straight from the source which means that no two sets will be exactly like the last. This is part of the beauty of Wormy Chestnut plantation shutters. Today, we’ll talk a little more about why the grains and coloration of the wood can appear differently.
Although few exist, the growth region for Chestnut is found in the eastern United States. Today, Wormy Chestnut is mostly reclaimed from dismantled barns and other structures. The appearance has a grayish brown heartwood that darkens with age and a narrow, pale-colored sapwood. Holes found in the wood are literally from the worms that invade the trees, and the black streaks are from iron nails that have rusted and left behind a unique patina in the wood.
As you can imagine, processing this reclaimed lumber into beautiful custom Wormy Chestnut plantation shutters is an extensive process. We take a lot of time choosing the best of the wood to ensure a product that lives up to the goodwood Shutters standard.
The great part about this type of wood is that it is rated as being very durable. Due to its texture it glues, stains, and finishes well. This type of wood usually goes best in a room with rustic décor and furniture. The best part about customizing homes with Wormy Chestnut plantation shutters is that they can be any shape or size.
Plantation Shutters Add Curb Appeal
When you invest in your first home it is very rarely the last home that you will ever own. In fact, research suggests that the average length of time a homeowner lives in their home before selling it is around 7 years. Of course, while you’re living in your home you want it to look nice, but you should also consider what you can do to upgrade the home during that time so that future buyers will have a great first impression. Exterior plantation shutters are simply one way to do so by adding just a little more curb appeal!
From the moment a potential home buyer pulls up in front of a property they are on high alert, taking in every detail. Imagine them seeing high quality, beautiful shutters upon arrival. If potential buyers see something elegant right away, they have a better chance of sticking around. There’s just a timeless look about plantation shutters that makes many people stop and pay attention. Adding exterior plantation shutters doesn’t just make for a pretty view; however, as the exotic hardwood also adds re-sale value to the home.
Of course, we aren’t suggesting that you have plantation shutter installed just so that someone else can enjoy them later on in life! You can certainly show your home some love and enjoy the view of exterior plantation shutters while you are living there. Now is a beautiful time to have custom shutters built and installed before the colder months arrive.
3 Pros of Real Wood Plantation Shutters
Whenever you’re buying plantation shutters
Polyurethane Moulding, one of the things you need to consider is the type of material your shutters are going to be made from. There are 3 main types of materials for shutters. These include; wood, synthetic, and a composite. goodwood Shutters is here to explain why wood is the best material in the long run.
Investment: There are many reasons that wood shutters are a great investment. Wood provides a clean, timeless look that last for years. Synthetic plantation shutters have come a long way in replicating wood, but there’s a real texture that can’t be matched by synthetic or composite materials. The biggest reason to invest in all wood shutters is that they can increase your home’s value. Home-Buyers know the value of these shutters and will pay extra for them.
Flexibility: Wood is an easier material to work with over synthetics. Wood can be finished and re-finished to match a room as it changes over time. Meaning you don’t have to buy new plantation shutters every time you want to change the look of a room. Additionally, authentic wood shutters come in a wide variety of colors compared to their synthetic counterparts. The classic look of real wood also blends well with many styles giving you more flexibility when designing a room.
Light Control: Plantation shutters made from true wood also give you more control over the amount of light in your room. Shutters can close completely to keep the sun totally out. You also have a larger range of angles to maneuver the light around, which means that you can always make a room look its best no matter where the sun is shining inside. "