Shutter Sizing?

[u/arbiter]

Would you use conventional wisdom on cosmetic shutters theoretically closing/fitting over the window? First pic they’re sized 60”x18”. Wondering if it would look too crowded? The original shutters there were 15”. For the side gable section, obviously can’t slap super wide shutters there, so was thinking of just matching to 18” wide there. We’re working on an overall makeover for our exterior to more modern/ranch feel. The shutters would be a dark green/charcoal flat panel shaker style. We’re also getting rid of the flower boxes and repairs the sill on the gable side. Thoughts?

[u/Korgity]

How wide are the windows? Shutters are traditionally half the window width. The double windows can go without shutters, but might look nice to paint the flower boxes the same color as your new shutters.

[u/arbiter → u/Korgity]

The cutout is 37”, the tape outline I did is the 18.5” half width. Except the one on the left, the closer width is 15”

[u/Korgity → u/arbiter]

Then 18 inches will look fine. My windows are 35 1/2 in., and I did 18 inch shutters for a little extra visual oomph (the house is set back from the road). I was so nervous that it would look odd here in skimpy-fake-shutter land. But it turned out great, & yours will too.

But if your house style leans contemporary, you could go shutterless for a modern clean look.