Choose color: White, Silk White, or Ivory; normally it's best to match the trim or sill color. Choose louver size:       2 1/2" or 3 1/2" The 2 1/2" size is more traditional, and better-suited for Colonial and Victorian styled homes. The 3 1/2" size is more contemporary, but is perfectly fine in traditional homes. The larger the window, the more likely the 3 1/2" size is scaled better. But it is usually best NOT to mix sizes within your home. Determine the configuration: -- Select a configuration --Single Panel - leftSingle Panel - rightTwo Panel - splitTwo Panel Bi-Fold - leftTwo Panel Bi-Fold - rightThree Panel Bi-Fold - left pairThree Panel Bi-Fold - right pairThree Panel Individual - left pairThree Panel Individual - right pairThree Panel Individual - leftThree Panel Individual - rightFour Panel Bi-Fold - splitFour Panel Bi-Fold - center pair leftFour Panel Bi-Fold - center pair rightFour Panel Individual - outsideFour Panel Individual - side by sideSix Panel Bi-Fold - end pairsSix Panel Bi-Fold - center pairsSix Panel Individual - side by sideSix Panel Individual - center pairs Determine if your window sill protrudes: For each of your windows see if you have a window sill that protrudes out into the room. This will determine how your shutter's frame is designed.       Determine your window depth & mount: Window Depth Measure from the front edge of your drywall or front edge of trim surrounding your window opening back to the first obstruction. This could be a handcrank, security device, ledge, or the window itself. Note whether this distance is 1½" or more. If so, you can select an Inside Mount. Mount Decide whether you want the shutter to mount recessed within your window opening, known as an "Inside Mount", OR outside the window opening on the trim (if any) or directly on the wall, known as an "Outside Mount". An Outside Mount is recommended for windows that are not perfectly square, as Outside Mount shutters are more forgiving. Also keep in mind that if you have less than 1 3/8;" of depth in the previous step it must be an Outside Mount. Measure your windows (width & height): Available for rectangular and square windows only (specialty shapes such as arch/angle tops not available). Cafe shutters, sometimes called "half shutters" can also be made for you. They normally cover the bottom half of your window, but can be made at any height. Please specify the height of the cafe shutter, NOT the window height. Determine if you need/want a divider rail: Divider rails add strength to your shutters, and allow you to operate the top louvers independently from the bottom louvers. The most common placement of a divider rail is in the exact center of the panel. Panels between 60" and 90" long require 1 divider rail Panels over 90" long require 2 divider rails Minimum distance from divider rail to top or bottom rail is 20"

Money saving tip: Each shutter order incurs a $70 oversize fee, so save money by ordering all your shutters at one time!