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Vertical Sleek Shutters

These Shutters Open Up Vertically Rather Than Horizontally

— September 5, 2016 — Art & Design
These outdoor shutters have multiple beneficial functions for the exterior of people's homes.

Designed by the Belgian ventilation and sun protection company 'Renson,' the shutters are black in color and narrow in shape, making them an excellent choice for modern homes. The shutters open up vertically rather than horizontally and are also stiff, making them stick out when opened rather than having the shutters slat into each other. When pulled down, the home decor works provide shade to the interior of the home while also ensuring that the exterior looks like it has adequate security.

These outdoor shutters offer a unique functionality and design that make them an excellent combination of home protection and home decor.
Trend Themes
1. Vertical Opening Shutters - Innovative shutting mechanism that opens up in a vertical direction instead of horizontally poses an opportunity for improved home security and decor.
2. Sleek & Narrow Shutters - The elegant and space-saving design of these shutters offers an opportunity for designers to incorporate them into modern homes.
3. Multi-purpose Outdoor Shutters - An opportunity for those in the outdoor home improvement and accessories industry to create similar multi-purpose products (for example, shutters that offer privacy, energy efficiency, and insect prevention).
Industry Implications
1. Home Security - The unique design of these shutters presents a potential for home security companies to incorporate the innovative mechanism and improve the traditional methods of window protection.
2. Home Decor - These shutters could potentially disrupt the home decor industry by offering sleek and minimalistic options for window treatments.
3. Sun Protection & Ventilation - As the company Renson specializes in ventilation and sun protection, there is an opportunity for others in this industry to integrate the same features in their products.
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