Interior plantation shutters are usually built with a 2-1/2, 3, 3-1/2, or 4-1/2 inch movable louver. Sometimes, plantation shutters are available with a smaller 1-7/8 inch louver or a larger 5-1/2 inch louver. Plantation shutter louvers are available in two profiles. The first is elliptical in shape, where the louver is thicker in the middle and tapers to the front and back. An elliptical louver is stronger than the alternative flat louver. Most manufactures today use an elliptical louver, but can provide a flat louver on request. Plantation shutter panels are generally 1-1/8 inch thick, and should not be narrower.
Plantation shutters are considered more contemporary
than traditional shutters.
While there is a growing demand for traditional shutters, modern
homes are being built with large rooms using open windows. Plantation
shutters are the perfect window
covering to complement this type of architecture.
Plantation shutters are semi-opaque when the louvers are closed. This allows the home owner complete privacy, and an almost dark room. A minimal amount of direct sunlight will penetrate the narrow gaps along the edges of the shutter unit and between the louvers. The louvers can be rotated partially open to block direct sunlight, but allow enough light to brighten the room. This is a great way to protect furniture and carpet from fading over time. Fully open, plantation louvers provide great visibility and maximum light.
Shutter Tip:
Select plantation shutters with the largest louver possible (except for 4-1/2 or 5-1/2 inch louvers which are best for extremely large windows) to maximize your view. Panels with larger louvers use fewer louvers with more space in between for light and visibility. 2-1/2 inch louvers are spaced on 2 inch centers, 3 inch louvers are spaced on 2-1/2 inch centers, 3-1/2 inch louvers are spaced on 3 inch centers, and 4-1/2 inch louvers are spaced on 4 inch centers.
Plantation shutters are extremely versatile and can be used in a variety of environments. Dining rooms, living rooms, family rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, and bathrooms benefit from the use of plantation shutters.
Individual plantation shutter panels can usually span between 8 and 36 inches. Interior shutter panels are connected to make units to fit the window. The number of panels used depends on the width of the window. As a rule of thumb, we suggest dividing the shutter unit the same way your window is divided. So, if your opening is divided into three equal vertical sections, to use three plantation shutters across. Or, if your window is not divided into sections to use as few panels as allowable.
Do not confuse indoor plantation shutters with plantation blinds. Plantation blinds use cords to connect and rotate individual slats.
Interior plantation shutters will make a wonderful addition to your home. We strongly urge you to compare shutter samples from several different companies. Consider all of the information listed on "How to Buy Shutters" and "Shutter Purchase Tips".
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