September 25, 2015

A Guide to Window Shutters

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Hartley Window Coverings is proud to be your exclusive window shading broker in the San Francisco Bay Area.  We offer top quality interior and exterior window covering options to recommend the perfect application for your window. Shutters add sophistication and beauty and are the only window treatment that will increase the value of your home or business.

Norman Shutters

For centuries, shutters have been prized as fine window furniture and a testament to a homeowner’s discerning style and sophistication. Shutters not only provide design, privacy, and light control options, they can also enhance the value of a home. Like any home investment, only shutters of exceptional quality will provide long-term value and increase appreciation.

Norman Woodlore ® EcoSmart Engineered Wood Shutters

As a busy homeowner, you expect innovative products that retain their functionality and good looks without excessive maintenance. Woodlore® shutters are constructed with a solid MDF core – real wood in an advanced state – for incredible density and strength. Made from the wood of rapid-growth trees, Woodlore® shutters enable tree replenishment at an extremely accelerated rate.In addition, Woodlore’s UV inhibitors do not release any volatile organic compound and protects against color fading and yellowing. Our patented polypropylene coating resists staining to ensure long-term performance in a variety of environments. Woodlore is the natural choice of shutter for your windows.


  • Reinforced engineered wood stiles provide an intense level of durability and structural integrity
  • Stainless steel staples resist corrosion and withstand extreme heat
  • Better than vinyl and PVC shutters and can withstand even the highest desert temperatures
  • Patented polypropylene coating makes its surface extremely durable and robust


Normandy’s wood grain characteristics are exceptional. With stain, the distinctive wood grain has an enhanced color, depth and character with the inherent texture of the timber. With paint, the white finish gleams softly off the polished surface. What ever your personal style – warm and rustic, or sleek and refined, you are sure to find the perfect match for your décor.

Norman Sussex Shutters

The ultimate in constructions and materials, featuring the most custom options Norman offers, Sussex is designed for those who demand the best, yet appreciate understated refinement. At Norman, we understand that beauty is more than skin deep; our passion for heirloom-furniture craftsmanship and focus on innovation continue to define the industry’s standard for quality.

For unparalleled beauty, quality, custom options and premium materials, Sussex is the most distinguished choice. And with our limited lifetime warranty, discover for your self why no one else but Norman delivers more long-term value. Sussex features the widest array of options, providing unmatched customization for movement, finish, color, hardware and shapes. For ultimate in refinement, everything matters.

Hunter Douglas Shutters

Hunter Douglas Heritance ® Shutters

Classic Heritance® hardwood shutters are plantation-style shutters crafted from real wood and use dovetail construction for maximum strength and durability. Available in a large selection of stain and paint finishes.

Hunter Douglas NewStyle Shutters

The value-priced NewStyle™ hybrid shutters are plantation-style shutters that blend the beauty of real wood and advanced modern-day materials to create a stunning and durable window covering for any room.

Hunter Douglas Palm Beach Shutters

Our Palm Beach™ polysatin shutters are plantation-style shutters constructed with UV resistant polysatin compound, so they’re guaranteed never to warp, crack, fade, chip, peel or discolor, regardless of extreme heat or moisture.

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Contact Us

We are honored to represent the top window shutter manufacturers, Norman & Hunter Douglas, with the best in quality and craftsmanship. We will assist you in choosing the best line for your home. Call Hartley Window Coverings or fill out our online form for a window treatment consultation appointment today.

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