The tall, skinny windows on the sides of your entry door are called sidelights. And while they can brighten up your foyer, give you a great view onto your front porch, and frame your home beautifully, it’s not a good idea to leave them uncovered.
What is a good idea is to install plantation shutters on your Chicago sidelight windows.
Shutters Make Sense For Entry Door Sidelights
No window covering pairs as well with sidelight windows than plantation shutters. These are just some of the benefits waiting for your home.
Shutters Protect Your Privacy
If a salesperson or stranger is ringing your doorbell, the last thing you want them to be able to do is look through a thin curtain or between the slats of your blinds. With sidelight shutters, you can completely block your interior from prying eyes, keeping your privacy intact. Just tilt the louvers and your privacy is preserved!
Shutters Make Your Home More Comfortable
Many families have that one person who forgets to shut the front door all the way, forcing your furnace or AC to work harder. But you might not think as much about the heat that can come through your windows. Polywood® plantation shutters are the most energy-efficient window covering you can buy – and can block more than half of all energy transfer through your windows!
Shutters Are Resilient & Better For Family Homes
If you have kids or pets in your home, they probably look out of the sidelights when they see you get home. A set of blinds can easily be torn through by a curious pet, and of course you don’t want your curtains pulled to the side so your window can get plastered with fingerprints from the little ones. Plantation shutters on your sidelights can avoid all of these issues, since they’re strong enough to handle even the rowdiest little ones, and your family can look all they want without ever touching the window pane.
Shutters Are Easier To Get the Size You Need
All sidelights are unique. Some are smaller than the door, others are the same height as the door, and some may not even be the same shape. So shopping for a set of blinds or drapes that exactly fits the size and shape of your windows could be a pain. But plantation shutters are custom made for your windows, which promises a perfect fit without the hassle.
Shutters Look Better In Your Front Door
Almost nothing makes a better impression in your foyer than coordinating your sidelights with your door. With a wide array of styles available, we can perfectly color match to your door. And nothing compares to the handcrafted, timeless style of shutters in your entryway. Whereas some window treatments might look chintzy or cheap, shutters are a sure bet for timeless style.
Shutters Work With Any Foyer Windows
Curtains and shades both require a minimum amount of space to install. If your front entryway is narrow or you don’t have enough space to the side of your window, you might not be able to hang anything up. But shutters can go on any window, no exceptions.
Shutters Don’t Move Unless You Move Them
When your door opens, it creates a vacuum that might make your blinds or shades rattle, sway or even get snagged in the door jamb. Shutters stay exactly where they’re supposed to: on your window at all times.
Common Questions About Sidelight Shutters
What types of shutters can be installed on sidelights?
Can shutters go over the glass pane in my door?
Absolutely. If there’s a window cutout on your front door, we can put a custom shutter frame around it.
Do my shutters have to have a tilt rod?
Not necessarily. We offer plantation shutters with a “hidden tilt rod,” which means the only things that are visible those stunning louvers whether they’re open or closed.
Can shutters color match with my door?
Absolutely! We offer shutters in a wide array of paint colors and wood stains, and we can color match just about any door style.
Find Shutters For Your Chicago Sidelights
To see how much of a difference sidelight shutters can make in your Chicago home, you don’t even have to walk out the door. Get your free in-home consultation with Sunburst Shutters Chicago, and we’ll send an expert to your door with all your window treatment options for your foyer. Fill out the form below or call 847-250-6544 today to get started!