Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Plantation Shutters”
Modern design has a reputation of being a tougher aesthetic theme to match décor with. On this note, it can be quite the task to find the right window treatment for a modern home. But do not worry, there is a solution! California and Plantation shutters work perfectly with almost every type of aesthetic theme and will blend right into …
California & Plantation style shutters refer to the size of the louvers. California style shutters have louvers which are 2 ½” in width. Plantation style shutters have louvers which are 3 ½” in width. Plantation style shutters tend to need larger windows in order to appear proportioned. A plantation shutter in a small window can often look bulky or heavy. …
Traditionally, shutters have been made out of wood such as pine, oak, maple and poplar. The wood shutters can be stained or painted in almost any colour to match the interior accents in a home while still maintaining a rustic hand crafted feel. More recently, vinyl shutters have been gaining more ground as a popular substitute for wood shutters. Vinyl …
Do you know what’s wrong with the image above? There’s a man cooking his breakfast, clearly visible, through his window! The lack of privacy in homes with parallel windows can feel quite uncomfortable in many situations. Shutters can provide a unique function that other traditional blinds cannot. With the use of a divider rail, shutters are able to provide privacy on …
