Window Shutters

I have had my heart set on West Indian style shutters for some time, but Paul and our contractor want me to consider roll down shutters.  Not just any roll down shutters, but windows with built in roll down shutters.  They don't have those white boxes sticking out above the window.  They look pretty cool to me.  I'm going to ask for an estimate and think hard about it, because those West Indian shutters can really add beauty and tradition to a Caribbean home.

          

SMPM-Woodwork

MS beyond WINDOWS

So, if I do go for the roll down shutters, what do I do about the sliding glass doors?

Which do you prefer?