Bahama shutters, also known as Bermuda shutters, offer the triple feature of sun protection, effective storm defense, and enhanced air circulation through their distinctive top-hinged design that props outward from the bottom. These shutters create a tropical aesthetic while allowing filtered light and cooling breezes to enter even during rain showers, making them ideal for coastal living. Their distinctive appearance instantly evokes a relaxed island ambiance that suits Mediterranean villas, coastal cottages, Florida ranch homes, and Key West-style bungalows perfectly. The architectural simplicity of Bahama shutters complements both traditional Caribbean-inspired designs and more contemporary beach houses, particularly in hurricane-prone regions where their quick-close functionality provides practical storm protection.

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Bahama Shutter Options

Choose the options for your Bahama style exterior shutter that make your hand crafted shutters unique to your home's personality.

The traditional shutter frame configuration for a Bahama shutter is a rectangle or square shape with a vertical piece in the center. Depending on the span of the louver, your shutters can be customized to eliminate the center piece. You can also add additional vertical or horizontal framing pieces to achieve the look that you desire.

Shutter Frame Configuration

Faux Tilt Rods

A faux tilt rod added to the interior of your Bahama shutters can add a distinctive architectural element while increasing the structural integrity of the louvers thanks to the unique Aegis Shutters design. Our faux tilt rod design routes a small channel into the louvers where the tilt rod is then glued and nailed into the channel, thus locking all of the louvers together for added strength.

Aegis Shutters uses Benjamin Moore's highest quality exterior paint to add beauty and longevity that withstands the most extreme elements.

In fire prone areas, Aegis Shutters can paint your shutters with a exterior water based acrylic from Flame Control Coatings that creates a flame resistant barrier for added protection.

Paint Type and Color