Custom Shutter Installation in Central Iowa
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Brackets Custom Window Coverings has provided custom window treatments to homeowners in Ames and across Central Iowa since 1996. As a locally owned and family-run company with Hunter Douglas-certified installers, we install shutters designed for lasting privacy, light control, and everyday durability.
We carry premium shutters from Hunter Douglas and Alta, complete all measurements in your home to ensure a precise fit, and professionally install each product. Hunter Douglas shutters include a limited lifetime product warranty, while our installation work is covered for 1 year.
The Benefits of Brackets’ Custom Shutters for Central Iowa Homeowners
From the first showroom visit to the final walkthrough, our team makes the process stress-free and precise. To learn more about our team and approach, visit our about page.
Privacy and Light Control:
Fine-tune the amount of daylight and privacy in any room.
Energy Efficiency:
Shutters add an extra layer of insulation, ideal for managing Iowa’s cold snaps and summer warmth.
Long-Term Durability:
Quality construction is backed by the Hunter Douglas lifetime limited warranty in addition to our one-year installation warranty.
Simple Maintenance:
Shutters are easy to clean and built to resist warping and fading.
Truly Custom Solutions:
Perfect for oversized, specialty, and uniquely shaped windows throughout your home.
Our Shutter Options
Brackets offers an array of shutter options from trusted manufacturers to fit the diverse needs and budgets of area homeowners. The shutter materials we offer include:
Crafted from premium wood for classic beauty and long-lasting performance.
Get the look of wood with added durability, ideal for high-humidity areas or active family spaces.
A combination of strength and versatility, with the option for specialty shapes to fit arched or uniquely sized windows.
Motorized Shutter Control with PowerView Automation
Brackets Custom Window Coverings is pleased to offer innovative Hunter Douglas PowerView Automation for Palm Beach Polysatin Shutters, giving homeowners easier, hands-free control. You can adjust the louver tilt with a handheld remote, the PowerView app, scheduled settings, or compatible voice assistants such as Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
Available power options include battery wands, rechargeable batteries, and hardwired systems, allowing the setup to match the window location and available electrical access.
Schedules can close the louvers during cold winter evenings to limit heat loss, or angle them against direct summer sunlight to reduce solar heat gain. Automated movement can also make your home appear occupied while you are away. Our certified installers set up and calibrate the system so it operates properly from the start.
Shutter Installation Made Simple in Ames
Your shutter installation begins at our window treatment showroom in Ames, where you can:
See shutter materials in person
Compare colors, finishes, and louver sizes
Operate product samples before deciding
Take samples home to view them in your own lighting
Once you choose a style and material, we schedule an in-home measurement. Custom shutters require exact dimensions, especially for arches, doors, and specialty-shaped windows, so we measure each opening in person rather than relying on photos or rough estimates.
When your shutters are ready, our Hunter Douglas-certified installers:
Mount each shutter securely
Adjust and calibrate the louvers
Check the fit and operation
Complete a final walkthrough with you
Brackets Custom Window Coverings offers a one-year installation warranty, while the Hunter Douglas lifetime limited warranty covers qualifying product defects.
Why Custom Shutters Are a Smart Investment
Well-made shutters can last for years thanks to their durable materials and simple operating system. Unlike window coverings that rely on fabric, cords, or more complex mechanisms, shutters have fewer components that can wear out through normal use.
Adjustable louvers let you manage privacy and natural light without fully opening or closing the covering. They can also help control the heat moving through your windows. Closing the louvers on winter evenings may reduce heat loss, while angling them away from direct summer sunlight can limit solar heat without leaving the room completely dark.
Composite and vinyl shutters work especially well in rooms exposed to moisture, changing humidity, or frequent use. They resist warping, cracking, and finish damage, making them practical for bathrooms, laundry rooms, mudrooms, and busy living spaces.
Proudly Serving Homeowners Across Central Iowa
Brackets Custom Window Coverings offers custom window treatments to homeowners in Ames, Ankeny, Boone, Story City, Huxley, Des Moines, Johnston, and other Central Iowa communities. See our full service area.
Frequently Asked Questions About Shutter Installation
We offer hardwood, vinyl, and composite shutters from Hunter Douglas and Alta. Hardwood adds natural warmth in rooms with stable humidity. Vinyl works well in bathrooms and other moisture-prone spaces. Composite provides a wood-like appearance with additional resistance to everyday wear.
No. PowerView Automation lets you adjust the louvers using a handheld remote, the mobile app, scheduled settings, or compatible voice assistants such as Alexa and Google Assistant. The remote can also be used without setting up the app.
Yes. We measure custom shutters for arches, French doors, patio doors, and other specialty openings. These applications require precise in-person measurements or templates before the shutters are ordered.
Hunter Douglas shutters include a lifetime limited warranty covering qualifying manufacturing defects. Brackets also provides a one-year warranty on our installation work.
Absolutely. Our showroom at 215 Alexander Avenue in Ames has physical samples from our shutter collections. You can compare materials and finishes in person or take samples home to view them in your own space. Free consultations are available at the showroom or in your home.
Talk to a Window Shutter Expert at Our Ames Showroom
Custom shutters are easier to choose when you can see the materials, compare finishes, and operate the louvers in person. Visit our window treatment showroom in Ames to explore your shutter options. For added convenience, we also offer free in-home consultations throughout Ames and Central Iowa.
Contact Brackets Custom Window Coverings to schedule your consultation and see what custom shutters could look like in your home.
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