trz Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Would you use the Golden rectangle rule for sizing decorative window shutters? They seem to be to wide for my eye! pick a size I don't think it matters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood Chip Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Integer ratios often work better than the golden ratio, eg: 1::1 (square), 1::2, 1::3, 2::3, 1::4, 1::5 2::5 What is the ratio of the window? I really liked this video that Marc recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChetlovesMer Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Are the shutters going inside or outside? Do they actually have to open and close? Are they plantation shutters with slats that open and close? Depending on how you answer these questions, I think the golden rule may or may not apply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave H Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Mock some shutters up out of cardboard, and tape them to the windows stand back and look. Have the boss (wife) look if you don't like them try another size until your happy. a real shutter that is functional would be half the distance of the width of the window the golden ratio didn't apply, that said a real wide, or a real narrow window would look silly with shutters that actually worked. All the houses i've seen with applied shutters, (decorative)the shutters have all been the same width. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbarton22 Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 As an architect, I really hate shutters that don't look like they would actually close and protect the window. For example, you might have a 6' wide window, but have an 15" shutter on either side. But don't really listen to me. It is just a pet peeve of mine. Part of your shutter design should consider the color. If you are going for high contrast, less will go further. The best advice is from Higtron... mock them up. I also suggest mocking up the color. Another thing to consider is their style and exposure. If in full sunlight, the sun will cast strong shadows. The opposite would be if they are north facing. They will appear more muted. Proportioning systems are there to use as guides, not as hard rules. Embrace them as a place to start, but be willing to disengage if the design calls for it. have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanLincoln Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Over the years the basic form and function of window shutters has not changed. Interior shutters have improved in quality and adapted to the modern American home. Exterior shutters have also evolved, from an essential element of most any house to a mostly aesthetic optional feature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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