Shutters are hot.
Heavy draperies are not.
The large, tropical, plantation-looking shutters fit in with just about every decor and are just as versatile as they are attractive. They come in several standard colors and are available as well in custom colors to match woodwork, the walls or any accent color.
California, Colorado and Florida seem to have claimed the market on shutters over the years, but now it appears the rest of the country has picked up on this great design idea.