Sunburst Shutters Company History: How We Brought Custom Shutters to Gainesville

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

The vision to be the best shutter company has transformed every aspect of the window treatment industry. Sunburst provided an in-home consultation where design specialists brought samples into a customer’s home to guide them in selecting the best window treatment product. In addition, Sunburst set out to hire sales staff that were respectful and friendly – and, at the same time, skilled and helpful. Homeowners across the US fell in love with Sunburst Shutters fast.

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

Initially, the company offered wood shutters exclusively. But it was instantly obvious that Sunburst should make the ultimate shutter – one that provides premium energy efficiency, and looks as exquisite 20 years from now as the day you had it installed. After much research, sampling, and testing, Sunburst released its Polywood Shutters. 

Once Sunburst offered the premium shutters on the market, they grew substantially, opening locations across the country. In 2008, Sunburst Shutters expanded its selection 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-crafted and professionally installed. With more than 2,000 window treatment choices and options, Sunburst is the ultimate source of window treatment products in the nation.

Bringing Custom Window Treatments to Gainesville

In 1991, Sunburst widened its services to Gainesville so that Floridians could get the chance to experience the quality and elegance of plantation shutters. Whether we’re strolling by the Hippodrome State Theatre or Seagle Building, we love seeing our custom shutters throughout the town. We are overjoyed to have brought a premium shutter product that is backed by 40 years of experience to your community.