Wood shutters can be designed for a wide variety of window sizes and window types. Wood shutters have many different profiles. The homeowner selects the profile that best fits the style of window that will be adorned with a shutter. The homeowner can choose from many types of wood shutters: oak, pine, mahogany, maple, and cherry.

The homeowner can also select the type of design and or glaze that is to be put on the wood shutters. This could be the same for every window, or it could vary from one window to the next. For example, the homeowner might reside in a residence with many types of windows. That could call for wood shutters on an arch top window, an oval window, an octagonal window or even a cloverleaf-shaped window.

Large windows such as a bay window require large shutters. For such large exterior shutters most homeowners gravitate towards vinyl shutters. Vinyl shutters fold more easily, so that the large amount of material in the shutter can be squeezed into a more confined space when it is not covering the window.

Vinyl shutters can be cleaned easily using a quick hose-down. Vinyl shutters suffer less harm from the ravages of the elements. Vinyl shutters, unlike wood shutters, do not need to be repainted. Still, wood shutters add a classic beauty.