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A cruise around Brighton shows a plethora of designs, many with their original hardware. Not all homes had shutters, including many Tudor Revivals. Some homes had shutters on the second story ...

Shutters look best when they are hung as though they are going to be opened and closed, Steele said. That means using hinges and mounting them on the outside trim of the window or close to it.

Wooden shutters can be a great way to introduce a sense of age and cottage-style charm into any space. Not only for windows, these architectural elements have a lot of texture and dimension they ...

Although these interior shutters should never get wet, the clay paint can absorb and release small amounts of condensation gracefully. Check with your local hardware store for simple shutter ...