Inside or Outside Mounts: Choose the Right Fit for Your Home

Are you having new window treatments installed in your home? When you choose to have shutters installed, deciding on how they should be mounted is essential because there are two different ways that window treatments can be mounted: inside and outside.

Custom window mounting ensures that your window treatments are installed correctly and add to the beauty of your home. Specially trained experts will perform both inside and outside mounting, depending on the treatments you are using and the image you have in mind for your home’s aesthetic.

Understanding the differences between the two mounts will help you make the right choice that can improve the look and function of shutters in your home.

Inside Window Mounting

Inside window mounts refer to rods or brackets that are installed inside of the window frame. These fixtures do not extend outwards past the edges of the frame at all, which means that your shutters will be entirely contained within the opening of the window frame.

Pros

Inside mounts are a good choice for homeowners who are concerned mainly with the appearance of their windows. With inside mounting, your window treatments will appear to be more compact and neat. They will also remain within the confines of the window frame, meaning they will not take up any wall space surrounding the window.

If you have uniquely shaped windows in your home, inside mounting is the best option for your window treatments. Since your treatments are contained within the confines of the frame, an inside mount allows you to see the distinct shape of the window from the interior of the house.

Treatments mounted outside the window would conceal this shape, making them appear square or rectangular.

Cons

One of the disadvantages of inside mounts is that your treatments might not cover the entirety of the window opening. When treatments are mounted within the frame, they do not extend out past the window's opening, meaning there may be a very slight gap on each side of the treatment that allows natural light to get in.

Inside mounts are also not ideal for windows that contain cranks, trims, or security sensors within the frame. If treatments are mounted inside with these obstructions in place, it can hinder their function. If your windows have any of these features, outside mounting is the optimal choice.

Outside Window Mounting

Outside window mounts refer to rods or brackets installed on the exterior of a window frame, on the wall space surrounding the window. When your shutters are installed with an outside mount, it extends out past the edge, covering the entire window opening.

Pros

Outside mounts provide several benefits for your window treatments. They are the preferred choice when the window frame is too shallow for mounting hardware or if there is less vacant space in the work area.

When your window frame has obstructions like window cranks, trims, or security sensors, outside mounts are the best option to keep these from interfering with your treatment's movement.

Outside mounting is also great for providing the highest degree of privacy and natural light control. When the treatments expand out past the window frame, they block the entirety of the window. This coverage makes it possible to block out light completely and the outside view.

Cons

The biggest disadvantage of having your shutters with outside mounts is that they can be bulky. When the fixtures extend out past the window frame, they can take up a significant amount of wall space.

They also make the treatments extend several inches outwards from the window into the room. Homeowners who are looking for something more compact and sleek would benefit from choosing an inside mount.

Another disadvantage of outside mounting is that it is not ideal for uniquely shaped windows. When the treatments are mounted outside of the frame, they will mask the distinct shape of the window, making it appear square or rectangular. It would be best to use an inside mount with custom-fit shutters in these instances.

Window Treatment Mounting by Shutters.com

When choosing the proper mounting for your custom shutters, the experts at Shutters.com provide inside and outside mounts to meet your specific home desires. We’ll work directly with you to ensure that your window fixtures are installed exactly as you want, efficiently and quickly.

Your window coverings will be individually tailored to your home, whether you prefer inside or outside mounts. To schedule a consultation, contact us today.