Should I choose a smooth or wood-grain finish for my shutters?

Smooth finish shutters have a more chic look, whereas textured finish shutters look more natural and historic. However the perks to each style of plantation shutter finish go a little bit farther, and ultimately come down to your own personal preference.

Perks of shutters with a smooth finish – A smooth finish to your shutters offer a clean, chic, fashion-forward look. If your home doesn’t have many other wood accessories like hardwood floors or furniture, you might not want a smooth finish. A smooth finish makes dust easier to see, in comparison with a wood grain finish. We typically recommend a smooth finish for faux wood shutters like Polywood.

Perks of shutters with a wood grain finish – A textured finish on your shutters gives you a more natural, somewhat historic look to your shutters. That’s perfect if you’re trying to bring the beauty of nature indoors, especially if you want to accentuate the look of your hardwood flooring. A wood grain on your shutters can also make dust harder to see, which means you won’t need to dust them as frequently as you would if they had a smooth finish. A textured finish looks especially great on real wood shutters in Oklahoma City.