How to Choose the Right Plantation Shutters for your Home

Plantation shutters have been around for a very long time dating all the way back to ancient Greece but they got their name from the American South Plantations. 

They are made of wooden slats (also known as louvres) that are in the middle of a wooden frame, the slats can be tilted at any angle as well as being able to be fully closed over. 

They were used in Ancient Greece and then became popular in the American South for the same reason they are incredibly easy to use and are a versatile way of dealing with the Mediterranean heat. They also provide privacy and keep out light when needed, while also looking great which is a nice bonus. 

When choosing the right plantation shutters for you there are several things that you should keep in mind so that you don’t end up getting something you don’t like installed in your home. 

Think about the size of the louvre or slats as that will be a big factor in the look and style. It is highly recommended that throughout the process of choosing your plantation shutters that you speak to experts in the industry as they will be able to offer advice especially when it comes to things such as what size of louvres you should be thinking about; people such as ShuttersUp will be able to help with the choice of your plantation shutters.  

You will also need to think about what materials are used in the manufacturing of the shutters, as stated above they are normally made of wood but that isn’t the only important factor when you get into the details of it all. As they could potentially be made of artificial wood, and if they are made of wood then you need to consider if they have been treated and what if they have. Also, if they are made of wood what kind of wood are they made of. There is so much to consider when it comes to the specifics as this can all make a difference in choosing the best plantation shutters for you. 

A big thing to consider as well is Cost vs Quality. This is a big factor when making any purchase in life. The same applies to plantation shutters, a lower quality shutter might be cheaper in the short term but if you need to repair or replace them sooner than you would like then you might end up paying more in the long run. On the other hand, of course not everyone can afford to go out and buy the highest possible quality shutters. So, it is definitely about finding that balance and the right shutters that fit within your set budget.

Another good thing to consider is what kind of tilt you would like for the louvres. At this time there are three kinds of tilting mechanisms for plantation shutters. You have the regular style that has a bar running down the middle of the slats that you would use to tilt them. There is also the style of hidden tilt and this is when there is a bar on the outside of the shutters which means when you tilt a slat itself rather than using a bar, they all move in unison. There is also the most modern style which is known as invisible tilt and this is when you use the slat to tilt just like hidden tilt but the bar mechanism is on the inside of the shutters and can't be seen. 

Plantation shutters are a great way to add a bit of style to your home while also adding something that has a practical application but just like when choosing anything for your home there are things that you should really consider before committing to any specific plantation shutter.