Plantation shutters are a type of window covering with wide, horizontal slats (also called louvers) that can be adjusted to control light, privacy, and ventilation. They are typically made from materials such as wood, PVC, or composite materials, offering a timeless and elegant look. Named after their historical use in plantation-style homes, these shutters are now a popular choice for both modern and traditional interiors.
How Do Plantation Shutters Work?
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Adjustable Louvers:
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The slats can be tilted open or closed using a tilt rod or hidden mechanism.
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Tilting the louvers adjusts the amount of light entering the room while maintaining privacy.
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Hinged Panels:
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The shutters are usually mounted on a frame and can swing open like doors, allowing easy access to the window for cleaning or opening.
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Light and Temperature Control:
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Fully closing the louvers blocks sunlight, keeping rooms cooler and enhancing energy efficiency.
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Partially opening them diffuses natural light while reducing glare.
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Privacy:
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Tilting the slats upward lets in light while preventing others from seeing inside, making them ideal for street-facing windows.
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Plantation shutters are not only functional but also enhance the aesthetic appeal of any space, making them a long-term investment in both style and practicality.

Plantation Shutters
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Solid wood shutters are manufactured abroad
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5 years warranty
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64, 76 and 89 mm slats available (curved or flat)
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Full Height, Cafe Style, Tier on Tier and Midrail options
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Top track – ideal for large installations
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Range of different colours available
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Hidden and Split Tilt options
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On display in our Showroom
Wood Shutters


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Fauxwood shutters are extremely popular
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Available as white and cream as standard colours but painted colour range also available
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64, 76 and 89 mm slats available (curved or flat)
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Full Height, Cafe Style, Tier on Tier and Midrail options
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Hidden and Split Tilt options
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Perfect choice for humid environments as they are moisture resistant
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On display in our showroom
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5 years warranty
Fauxwood
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