Should Shutters Match Your Window Trim?

White and neutral shutters are designed to visually become part of the window, so selecting a tone that sits comfortably beside the architrave can make the transition from trim to shutter almost disappear.

There is no rule saying they must match. Contrasting trim can work beautifully when contrast is intentional and repeated elsewhere in the room.

If you are planning to repaint the architrave, do it before the shutters are fitted. Painting around a finished shutter is slower and increases the risk of marking the shutter or leaving an out-of-square paint edge.