When looking for a window covering option for the interior of your home, plantation shutters are a versatile selection for any home. These functional shutters can not only provide complete privacy, but also regulate the amount of light that can enter in the room of your choice. If a bold look is what you aim for, then Plantation shutters are the way to go.
The increasing popularity of Plantation shutters grows each day due to the flexibility that they provide for any window. With a number of assorted sizes available for almost any size or style of window, Plantation shutters can be installed in many older homes as well as the newer custom-made manufactured homes. They come in a variety of materials suitable for any décor such as wood or even plastic.
There are 4 main types of Plantation shutters to choose from when deciding on what will work with your home. Depending on the style of window you have and what your needs are, this will be your first main decision when choosing your Plantation shutters.
Full Height - these shutters are the full extent of the window and can have a horizontal divider to provide stability if they are above a certain length
Cafe Style - these shutters are manufactured for coverage of only half the window, thus allowing privacy and light to enter simultaneously
Tier-on-Tier - these shutters have independent movement on the bottom from the top to provide extensive versatility for either privacy or lighting or both depending on your needs
Solid - typically, the traditional shutter that provides ultimate coverage for privacy and security, can also come with slatted sections on the top half
Plantation shutters are available at many retailers and manufacturers without having to sacrifice beauty for cost. You will be able to find a number of basic sizes and popular styles to purchase at many depots, but if it is a custom shape or size you require, you will be more successful in special-ordering your custom Plantation shutters.
Slat sizes come in an assorted range that will allow you to choose exactly how much light you wish to have and match the style of your room in which they are placed. Starting at a size of only 32mm, you can choose 47mm, 64mm, or even 89mm. All of these shutters have material options of hinges to match your home, whether you have brass, antique brass, stainless steel and white.
Mounting is as important for your Plantation shutters as any other part of them. You can mount them as an outside mount as plain batten, art deco frame or even an L-frame. If you choose to use an inside mount, the choices are plain batten, moulded frame or Trim Z frame. Depending on how you want your shutters to sit when open and how your décor will limit the frame mounting.
After deciding on your new Plantation shutters, you will find that it will not be a decision that you will regret. They are versatile for any age of home and are well suited for any interior style.