Bahama & Colonial Shutters in Naples, FL

Hurricane protection that adds to the house

Most storm shutters are designed to hide. Bahama and colonial shutters are designed to be seen. They're part of the home's look, framing or shading the windows every day, and they still close and lock over the glass when a storm is on the way.

In Naples, where curb appeal and neighborhood character matter, that's a big deal. A roll down housing can look out of place on a cottage near Third Street or a traditional home in the Moorings. Bahama and colonial shutters protect those windows in a way that suits the architecture.

Like everything we install, they are built to Florida hurricane code, permitted and anchored properly. Romano's Shutters has been protecting Southwest Florida homes for over 25 years.

Bahama shutters

Bahama shutters, also called Bermuda shutters, hinge at the top and prop outward on adjustable arms. Open, they work like an awning, shading the glass from the strong Naples sun while letting breeze and light through. On west and south-facing windows, that shade is noticeable all summer.

When a storm approaches, you lower the shutter over the window and secure it. They're always mounted, so there's nothing to store and nothing to put up from scratch.

Bahama shutters are designed for windows. For sliding doors and wide openings, we'd pair them with roll down or accordion shutters.

Colonial shutters

Colonial shutters mount on both sides of a window and swing closed to meet and lock in the middle. Open, they rest flat against the house like traditional shutters, framing the window.

Unlike decorative shutters, colonial hurricane shutters are fully functional. They're a beautiful choice for two-story homes, traditional and colonial architecture, and any Naples homeowner who wants protection that looks original to the house.

Colors, finishes and HOA approval

Bahama and colonial shutters come in a wide range of colors and finishes. We help you choose what will look right with your stucco, siding, trim and roof, and we size every shutter to its window.

Many Naples communities have an architectural review board that approves exterior changes. We help you put together the shutter style, color and placement details the board will want to see, so the approval process is straightforward.

Mixing systems

Most homes with Bahama or colonial shutters use them where they're seen, usually on the front and street-facing windows. The lanai, sliders and back of the house often get roll down or accordion shutters, or hurricane screens. Our guide on choosing the right hurricane shutters walks through every option.

How installation works

We visit your home, look at your windows, talk through style and color, and measure. You get a written quote. We pull the permit through the City of Naples or Collier County, depending on your address, then install each shutter anchored to code. Before we leave, we show you how to prop, close and lock every shutter.

Caring for your shutters

Bahama and colonial shutters need very little, but they live outside in salt air. Rinse them with fresh water a few times a year, check the hinges and arms, and open and close each one before hurricane season starts on June 1. If a hinge loosens or an arm bends, our hurricane shutter repair and maintenance team can fix it.

Where they fit in Naples

Bahama and colonial shutters look right at home in Old Naples, where many cottages and older homes have the kind of windows and trim these shutters were made for, and in the beach neighborhoods north and south of the pier. They also suit the coastal and Old Florida style that many newer Naples homes are going back to.

Storm prep with Bahama and colonial shutters

When a storm is coming, lower each Bahama shutter, remove or fold the prop arms, and secure the shutter to the window frame. For colonial shutters, swing both sides closed and lock them together. We'll walk you through the exact steps for your system at installation, and leave you with everything you need to do it confidently, or to explain it to a neighbor or property manager if you're away.

Shade, airflow and energy

Propped-open Bahama shutters keep direct sun off the glass while letting air move past the window, which is why they've been used in tropical climates for generations. On the sunniest sides of a Naples home, that shade can noticeably cut the heat coming through the glass on summer afternoons, while still letting you see out and let light in.

Frequently asked questions

Are Bahama shutters real hurricane protection?

Yes, when they're built and installed to Florida's hurricane code. Ours are functional storm shutters that close over the window and lock.

Will my HOA allow Bahama shutters?

Many Naples communities do, though most require approval of the style and color first. We help you prepare the details for the board.

Do Bahama shutters block too much light?

When propped open they shade the window while still letting light and breeze in. You can adjust the arms to change how far they open.

Can colonial shutters cover large windows?

Colonial shutters work on a wide range of window sizes. For very wide openings and sliders, another system is usually a better fit, and we'll recommend one.

Want storm protection with real curb appeal? Call Romano's Shutters at (239) 323-1913 or request a free quote below.