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

Shutters with a smooth finish have a more modern look, whereas shutters with a textured finish look more natural and historic. However the benefits to each style of plantation shutter finish go a little bit farther, and in the end come down to your own taste.

Perks of a smooth finish for shutters – A smooth finish to your shutters give you a clean, sleek, fashion-forward look. A smooth finish might be perfect for you if your home has few other wood grain surfaces or furniture. A smooth finish makes dust easier to see, compared to a textured finish. We typically recommend a smooth finish for faux wood shutters like Polywood.

Perks of shutters with a textured finish – Shutters with a textured finish give you a more natural look to your windows. That’s ideal if you’re trying to bring the beauty of nature indoors, especially if you want to match the look of your hardwood floors. A textured finish on your shutter louvers will also make dust harder to see, which means you won’t have to dust them as frequently as you would if they were smooth. A textured finish looks especially great on real wood shutters in Las Vegas.