"Plantation shutters" usually means shutters with wider louvres that tilt open and shut. In practice there are several styles, and the details matter more than the name.
Louvre size
Wider louvres show fewer slats and give a more open view. Narrower louvres give finer control over the light. The right size depends on the window and the look you want.
Layouts
- Full-height shutters cover the whole window with one set of panels.
- Tier-on-tier shutters have separate upper and lower panels.
- Café-style shutters cover the lower part of the window.
- Tracked shutters slide on a track, which suits wide openings.
- Bay window shutters are planned section by section.
Frames and fitting
Shutters sit in a frame that is fixed to the window recess or the surrounding wall. Depth, handles and cills affect which frame works. That is why measuring is done at the window.
Materials
Shutters are made from wood, engineered wood or synthetic materials. Each has trade-offs, especially for kitchens and bathrooms where damp is a factor.
Before you order
- Check there is space for panels to fold back.
- Think about which windows really need shutters, and which could have blinds. See shutters or blinds.
- Ask for a written quotation.
We supply shutters across Teesside. See shutters in Middlesbrough, shutters in Stockton-on-Tees or our shutters overview, then book a free measure.