Plantation shutters - what do they mean?

Plantation shutters are a window treatment traditionally made from wood which are slatted shutters for interior (or sometimes exterior) windows. They provide stylish and solid alternatives to curtains and other traditional dressings.

Plantation shutters will often have a mechanism for moving slats up and down, which is how light is allowed in or blocked out. Some shutter designs will allow for opening of the shutters, there may be tiers like in a cafe so that the tops can open letting light in, whilst the bottom remans shut for extra privacy. Essentially plantation shutters are a different name for shutters. They provide a really versatile solution to windows and can be treated in various stains and paints to last for years to come. A pretty hefty investment however makes them a reasonably discerning choice for either the DIY enthusiast although many shutter companies will install your plantation shutters for you. Also read our useful shutters and blinds links page for related industry sources.

We are hoping these pages will provide you with enough information to decide between shutters and blinds, and here are all of the project pieces and ideas to do with plantation shutters which we could muster to help out in that choice.

Here's a company that goes by the name of plantation shutters! They actually provide shutter installation of wooden shutters in the UK and abroad, being part of an installation network of interiors companies. Worth taking a look at if you need your project to be managed for you with a company which will design, measure and install on your behalf.