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

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

The ambition to be the best shutter company has turned every aspect of the window treatment business on its head. Sunburst started offering an in-home consultation where design specialists brought samples into a customer’s home to show them the steps in picking the best window treatment product. On top of that, Sunburst set out to hire sales staff that were courteous and friendly – and, at the same time, knowledgeable and helpful. Homeowners across the nation 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 gave consumers a more enduring and energy-efficient window treatment: plantation shutters. 

At first, 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 beautiful 20 years from now as the day you purchased it. After much research, sampling, and testing, Sunburst revealed its Polywood Shutters. 

Once Sunburst offered the premium shutters in the industry, they grew extensively, opening locations across the country. In 2008, Sunburst Shutters broadened 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-made and professionally installed. With 2,000+ window treatment choices and options, Sunburst is the absolute source of window treatment products in America.

Bringing Custom Window Treatments to Dover

In 2023, Sunburst expanded to Dover so that Delawareans would have the opportunity to experience the quality and charm of plantation shutters. Whether we’re cruising by the Delaware Bay or the Capitol Building, we love seeing our custom shutters around town. We’re so happy to have brought a superior shutter product that is backed by 40 years of experience to your community.