Abstract: Window covering assemblies having a housing supporting a first panel and having a second, movable panel are disclosed. The movable panel can have a frame positioned within the housing. The first and second panels can comprise alternating portions of different opacity and/or polarization. The assemblies include a drive assembly that is driven by a motor to move the movable panel relative to the first panel. As the movable panel moves with respect to the second panel, the alignment of the slats for each the panels changes, varying the amount of visible light that is allowed through the assembly.

Abstract: A louver shutter is disclosed which employs generally a plurality of louvers and a frame containing the louvers. The frame includes first and second stiles connected with first and second rails. The louvers have ends rotationally mounted to the rails and have inner and outer facing surfaces. The inner facing surface has a groove extending lengthwise between the louver ends. A plurality of decorative inserts are rigidly attached to a corresponding one of the louvers on the inner facing surface within the groove.