Most people think of shutters as being something that is installed on the outside of your windows. If you haven’t seen interior window shutters before, then you would be forgiven for thinking this, because all you’ve ever seen while driving around is shutters on the outside of homes. But you never know what goes on behind closed doors, and I can guarantee you that interior shutters are becoming more and more popular all the time.
If you’ve made the decision that curtains and roller blinds aren’t the right thing to get for your house, then you have probably narrowed your options down to either blinds or shutters. While blinds are terrific for some situations, there are many benefits to be had with an interior window shutter. For one, they are a lot more solid. While blinds are usually loosely fitted against a window frame, shutters become an integral part of the window. For this reason, they tend to be much better insulators than blinds, as there are no gaps for the cold air (or hot, in summer) to come through. Shutters, however, are more of a permanent fixture. If you change your mind, blinds are a lot easier to replace than shutters are.
There are two types of shutters that you can get for the inside of your home. The first is with stationary slats, and the second is with moveable slats. Although they cost more, I would definitely go with moveable slats if possible, as they give you a lot more control over what light comes into your house and when. Usually the shutter will have a handle running down the side or the middle of it that allows you to rotate the slats and filter out the sunlight as desired. 
There are different thicknesses of slats that you can get. Generally, the bigger the window is, the thicker the slat should be. The only real reason for this is aesthetics, as a small slat on a large window can look a little strange.
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There are many different types of materials available for shutters. Most people think of wooden interior window shutters as the only option, and while they are great, there are also shutters made from vinyl, plastic, faux wood, and even metal. Vinyl is a lot easier to clean, as you just need a wet rag and some soapy water to get marks off, and the same can be said for faux wood. Vinyl interior window shutters are also the cheapest option available, and many of us need to be extra careful with our money.
If you really like the look of curtains, but love the functionality of shutters, then don’t forget that it is possible to have the best of both worlds. A nice set of curtains installed over the top of your shutters can look absolutely stunning, especially when the curtains are tied back to reveal the slats. This way, you can have your cake and eat it too.
If at all possible, it is recommended that you get your shutters professionally fitted and installed. If you are a bit of a handy person, you may be able to get away with doing it yourself, but if you make one wrong measurement, you could end up with wood interior window shutters that just don’t fit. At least if a professional makes a mistake, they are responsible for replacing your shutters.
To get the most benefit of these types of window coverings, you will need enough room either side of the window so that the shutter can swing open and allow full access to the window when needed.