America has lost its mind concerning shutters. The insanity of these seemingly simple architectural wood items historically used to protect windows from inclement weather has gotten out of hand with thoughtless design that is both frightening and hilarious at the same time.
For about 4 years I shared weekly shutter atrocities on Instagram under the hashtag #ShudderSunday to educate and poke fun at those who don’t know what a shutter should be. The trend grew a huge following with features on The New York Times, NPR, The New York Post, Buzz Feed and other media.
Now you can have all the laughs and guffaws of those 4 years in one coffee table book to enjoy with guests and visitors to educate people about what a shutter truly is and what it very much isn’t. And what is that? The simple answer is this…a shutter shuts.
Want to go deeper? These guides from The Craftsman Blog pair perfectly with this.
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Why Fake Shutters Make Me Angry
Fake shutters break nearly every rule of good design, and Scott explains exactly why they drive him crazy. Once you see it, you can't unsee it. A spirited, eye-opening read for anyone who cares how a house looks.
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Shudder Sunday
Shudder Sunday is Scott's long-running campaign to shame bad shutters into extinction, one Instagram post at a time. It's equal parts funny and educational about how shutters should actually look. The book gathers the best of it.
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All About Wood Shutters
This is Scott's complete resource on wood shutters — styles, hardware, and the details that make them work. Shutters are both beautiful and genuinely functional when done right. A great reference for getting them right on your own home.