A very good looking house is nearing completion a short distance from me in Millbrook. Architect Peter Pennoyer demonstrates how hinged and operable shutters significantly influence the play of light and shadow on the facade. The impact is subtle, but huge.
When it comes to shutters, one size does not fit all. This would seem too obvious to say, although on this subject some people appear to be in the weeds.
Speaking of the obvious, there are also windows on which shutters would look perfectly ridiculous. So for heaven's sake, don't tack 'em up.
If the shutter won't cover an entire window - a legitimate situation with some multiple sashes - then it should be obviously able to cover a specific section.
There is no excuse for screw-on shutters. Period.
