Solid panel shutters often have cut-outs of candles, pine trees, tulips, fleur-de-lis or other themes in the top panel.

Ignoring wind-resistant shutters, which are a whole different category, shutters like the ones you are considering for your home come in wood, composites of wood and plastic, PVC and vinyl.

Panel Shutters vs. Soundproof Windos I am located about 4 doors in from Smith Street, which means at night, when the weather gets nice, restaurant gardens can be a noise problem for the back bedrooms.

However, solid bifold shutters aren't as readily available as louvered shutters or single-panel solid options.