Are Shutters a Good Investment?

Are shutters worth it and do they help increase home value?

Many of our customers and readers choose to have shutters in their homes because of the shutters’ design and functionality. They’re simple and discreet (they don’t get too much attention) and yet they quietly help with better air circulation and natural illumination.

Are shutters a good investment?

Perhaps you’ve never noticed the shutters in anyone’s home until you considered having them. It’s like these shutters are always just in the background and we instead focus on the paint, furniture, ceiling, flooring and anything else except the shutters that provide privacy, illumination and air circulation.

The origins of this home feature could be dated back centuries ago. Its design and construction is basic, simple and practical. And yet it’s hard to replace its simple function by any other design or even advanced mechanical systems. This is one reason shutters stood the test of time no matter the architectural and engineering innovations that have come to us.

In addition, shutters are cost-effective and most likely they will only require minimal maintenance and easy cleaning. With these you can also save money from bills because shutters help naturally cool or freshen the indoor air. Instead of turning the air conditioner on, you can just tilt and open the shutters’ blades and let the laws of thermodynamics work for you (e.g. your warm indoor air will try to reach equilibrium with the cooler air outside now that there’s not much barrier between them).

But do they increase home value? This is hard or impossible to quantify because it still depends on the home buyers’ perceptions and several other variables. With the immediate and long-term benefits from shutters, you will reap the rewards early on even without thinking about your home’s future market value.

In conclusion, it’s a good investment because of the immediate benefits and rewards. Most likely, prospective home buyers also won’t notice the shutters. But you as the present homeowner will immediately see and feel the difference.

Here at Complete Doors, we provide and install timber shutters and louvers that enhance the homes’ functionality and aesthetics. With their simple wood design and feel, they can further help make you feel at home. If you want these for your home, you can visit this page to explore your options.