Tip with furniture and fixtures in the way it is rare that you will always open up the doors to let light in or to see out.
3 1 2 inch shutters vs 4 1 2 inch shutters.
For example a window that is 72 wide would require a minimum of three shutter panels when using a 2 louver.
We have decided on 3 1 2 inch louver size mainly because we have a backyard door in the sight and the shutter contractor suggested that 4 1 2 will not fit the door well and it ll look too bulky.
Larger louvers give a clearer view out while smaller louvers give a more proportional look to small windows.
Plantation shutter louver sizes come in several widths including 1 7 8 2 2 1 2 3 3 1 2 4 4 1 2 5 and 5 รข inches.
3 1 2 inch louver 4 1 2 inch louver the larger you go the more light you let illuminate the room and the more you can see out.
Find the right size slat for your shutters.
Plus we have a more transitional style home so 3 1 2 may look better anyway.
Seng selected 3 1 2 louvers which compliment her tall ceilings and large windows.
Both the 3 and 4 louver are able to accommodate wider panels.
This size gives you 3 of view between each louver opening up the view far greater than the 2 5 louver.
Choosing the right louver slat size can be a daunting task.
Shutters are available in 2 1 2 3 1 2 and 4 1 2 louver sizes.
It looks great on any size window.
Thanks for all the replies.
4 5 louvers provide the minimum number of louvers and the maximum view between each slat.
It gives the plantation shutter look without being too bulky or being too cluttered.