Plantation Shutters, a Stylish Timber Finish

May 17, 2018

So you want cover your windows, and keep the sun out, but while doing so, you want to add some style in your living room. Or are you planning out a look for or bedroom? Shutters are obviously what you need, but which ones? Regardless of the space that you want decorate, plantation shutters are a great choice for you.

Time for a revamp this season

Plantation shutters or plantation blinds are installed on the inner side of the windows. They feature broad louvers, around 3 inches in width, which gives them an elegant look, perfectly suited for your bedroom, the dining room or other areas of your house. Available in a number of shades and stained designs as well, white is still the most sought after colour.

Plantations shutters are made from different materials such as vinyl and composite, but wooden timber ones are our particular favourite. They are usually with lots of exciting options, so you are sure to find something that contemplates well with the current look of your home.

The ultimate plantation shutter choice for your home

Considering their strength, light weight, highest strength to weight ratio among all types of plantation shutters, wooden shutters, especially the timber finish ones are a popular option. Since wood can easily be moulded in a variety of sizes and shapes, these shutters are available in numerous styles. Plus, you can either get them painted or finish them off with a stained look. In any case, they are a beautiful window treatment.

The real risk comes from the cords that are hanging down. To limit the chances of risk from this side, try cutting the cord short and installing tassels instead of the loop.
The bottom end of the cord should be at-least 1.5 meters above the ground so that small children cannot reach it easily.
Once you have cut the cord short, do not commit the mistake of tying both the cords together, as this brings up another loop.
In situations when cords hanging from blinds cannot be cut short, you can experiment by tying down the cords with a tension drive. This will secure the cord to the floor or a wall.
Try installing blind wands instead of cords, but do make sure that there are no chances of eye injuries.

Choosing plantation shutters

Frames and dividers

Which kind of plantation shutters are you looking for? There are these full shutters which cover your entire window, and open as a single panel. And then, there are cafe shutters, covering only part of your windows, usually half, for a clear view. Another option is the double hung shutters, which you can open separately at the top and bottom.

You can even install a divider rail, which allows only the top louvers to be opened, and keeps the bottom ones closed. Affix this rail to any height you like, but once you choose, you’ll have to stick with it, unless you reinstall the rail offcourse.

Mounting

You can mount plantation shutters inside and outside your windows. Check the opening of your windows; is there any moulding around it? If yes or even if you have a decorative trim, you should mount the shutters on the inside. You can attach them to the frame using hinges or you could use a small shutter frame as well, in the shape of an ‘L’.

In all other cases, you should mount outside the window to give it a finished appearance. You can again use the ‘L’ frame, or the ‘Z’ frame this time.

And oh, they are affordable.

Wooden plantation shutters are available in economical rates at Empire Sydney, which makes them quite an affordable home value project. Let’s get yours now.

Refresh your home this season. Plantation shutters are available in a variety of materials including timber. These shutters add a modern touch to your home. Out with the old and in with the new this season. Call us at 131 950 to find out more about our diverse specialised collection customised to the design of your home.