Sunburst Shutters Company History: How We Brought Custom Shutters to Washington DC

Sunburst Shutters was started in the early '70s in Phoenix, AZ, by people who believed they could make a better shutter than any other on the market.

The goal to be the best shutter company has transformed every aspect of the window treatment industry. Sunburst offered an in-home consultation where design experts brought samples into a customer’s residence to guide them in choosing the best window treatment product. With that in mind, Sunburst set out to hire sales staff that were attentive and friendly – and, at the same time, experienced and helpful. Homeowners across the US fell in love with Sunburst Shutters at first sight.

In the '70s, draperies and blinds were the common window treatments in most homes. That’s when Sunburst Shutters introduced customers to a more durable and energy-efficient window treatment: plantation shutters. 

Originally, the company offered wood shutters exclusively. But it became evident fast that Sunburst should make the ultimate shutter – one that provides maximum energy efficiency, and looks as elegant 20 years from now as the day you bought it. After much research, sampling, and testing, Sunburst revealed its Polywood Shutters. 

Once Sunburst offered the premium shutters in the marketplace, they grew extensively, opening locations across America. In 2008, Sunburst Shutters grew its collection into blinds, shades, draperies, and window film – and changed its name to Sunburst Shutters & Window Fashions.

Now, Sunburst Shutters & Window Fashions offers any treatment for any size or shape of window – all custom-made and professionally installed. With over 2,000 window treatment choices and options, Sunburst is hands down the best source of window treatment products in the nation.

Bringing Custom Window Treatments to Washington DC

In 2023, Sunburst spread its services to Washington DC so that DMVs would have the opportunity to experience the quality and elegance of plantation shutters. Whether we’re driving by the Capitol Building or American University, we love seeing our custom shutters throughout the town. We are overjoyed to have brought a first class shutter product that is backed by 40 years of experience to your neck of the woods.