Exterior Shutters & Accents
About Exterior Shutters & Accents
Shutters and decorative columns are the details that separate an exterior that looks complete from one that looks unfinished - and they're among the highest-value per-dollar curb appeal upgrades a contractor can offer a homeowner. Pro Materials supplies vinyl and aluminum shutters from Kaycan and Mitten in raised panel, louvred, and board-and-batten profiles, alongside vinyl decorative columns and pillars from Mitten's Alpa Outdoor Products line.
Kaycan's shutters come in nine decorator colours plus a paintable option and Mitten's in six, so a shutter colour is chosen as an accent beside the siding rather than matched to it. Our exterior house colours guide pairs both lists with complete siding schemes. Refreshing shutters on a re-side project, adding columns to a new build entrance, or completing a full exterior package - we carry what the job requires. Wholesale supply to contractors across York Region, the GTA, Simcoe County and Durham Region.
Exterior Shutters & Accents: At a Glance
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Exterior Shutters & Accents Buying Guide
Key factors to evaluate when specifying exterior shutters & accents for your project.
Shutter style
Raised panel shutters are the most versatile and popular choice, suited to traditional, colonial, transitional, and farmhouse styles. Louvred shutters read as more traditional and coastal. Board-and-batten shutters pair specifically with cottage and craftsman exteriors. Combination (raised panel top / louvred bottom) adds visual complexity to larger windows.
Sizing
A common mistake is installing shutters that are too narrow. Functional-looking shutters should each be approximately half the window width - so when "closed," the pair would cover the glass. For a 30" wide window, specify 15" wide shutters. Most vinyl shutters are available in sizes from 10" to 23" wide and 36" to 80" tall.
Material: vinyl vs. aluminum
Vinyl shutters are the most popular choice for residential applications - lightweight, no-paint-required, and available in a wide colour range. Kaycan's vinyl shutters are injection-moulded for uniform colour, sharp detail, and no hollow back. Aluminum shutters are more rigid and better suited to high-wind locations; they accept paint for colour customization.
Colour coordination
Shutters are typically a darker accent colour against a lighter siding - black and deep hunter green are perennially popular. Navy, deep red, and dark brown are trending for 2026. Spec shutters that coordinate with the front door colour for a pulled-together exterior palette.
Columns
Alpa vinyl columns from Mitten come in heights of 6 ft to 12 ft, in 8"x8" square and 8" diameter round profiles, with decorative skirts in 6", 12", 32" and 42". They're designed to coordinate with Alpa's railing line for a unified exterior accent system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should exterior shutters be functional or decorative?
Most modern exterior shutters are decorative - fastened to the wall alongside windows and not actually operable. The key to decorative shutters looking authentic is proper sizing (each shutter should equal approximately half the window width) and proper placement flush to the window frame.
How are vinyl shutters installed?
Most vinyl shutters are installed with shutter locks (hidden clips that slide into slots on the back of the shutter) or with face-mounted screws through pre-drilled holes. Shutter locks are the cleaner method and prevent water infiltration from screw holes. Install on a wood or composite sheathing substrate - do not install directly to vinyl siding without a solid substrate behind it.
What colours do vinyl shutters come in?
Kaycan's custom vinyl shutters come in nine decorator colours plus a paintable option: White, Clay, Burgundy Red, Musket Brown, Wineberry Red, Forest Green, Tuxedo Grey, Classic Blue and Black. Mitten's shutters come in six: White, Charcoal, Black, Dark Blue, Heritage Brown and Burnished Slate. We can confirm current availability and minimum order quantities for specific colours.
Can vinyl columns support a load-bearing porch beam?
Yes, when fitted with an internal structural post - either laminated lumber or an aluminum support tube. The vinyl sleeve carries no structural load; the internal post carries the beam. For load-bearing applications, the internal post must be properly sized for the span and load it carries. The vinyl column is then cut 2-1/4" shorter than the post so the load transfers through the post, not the vinyl.