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I currently have two false dormers on the front of our home. Through the dormer windows you can see crossbars. I would like to cover the windows with louvered shutters to hide crossbars. Are closed shutters on the front dormers going to look okay?
Closed shuttered dormers are occasionally seen on older homes. They sometimes served as a source of attic ventilation. How well shutters look on your dormers will depend on the size and proportion of the dormers, but they should look okay. To minimize their impact, paint them to blend in with the body color of your home. Without seeing a picture of your home, it's difficult to give a definitive answer. Hope this helps!
Best regards,
Rikki Nyman
www.antiquehomestyle.com
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Rikki Nyman
Expertise
Residential architectural questions concerning houses designed between 1900 and 1950, where the question pertains specifically to styles, designs, plans, building materials, color schemes, paint colors, interior finishes and so on. I am NOT qualified to answer engineering questions or issues involving construction methods, plumbing, electrical and the like. For example, I can describe what an appropriate color scheme would be for a vintage 1920s kitchen, or sources for plans for Storybook Style houses. I can not tell someone how to replace the electrical wiring in their old home.
Experience
I have been researching old houses and writing about them for more than five years. (See www.antiquehomestyle.com, which is my site.)
Organizations
Oregon Historical Society
Architectural History Center, Portland Oregon
Publications
www.antiquehomestyle.com
Education/Credentials
B.S. History, Minor in Architectural Design
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