Plantation Shutters

4-5 weeks

Handcrafted plantation shutters add timeless Southern style and precision-built quality to any home. At A Shade Above, we’ve been manufacturing custom shutters in North Carolina since 1993, combining craftsmanship, premium basswood, and meticulous attention to detail—all made right here in the Carolinas.

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Why Choose Our Plantation Shutters?

Designed for beauty and function, our plantation shutters elevate your interiors while improving comfort and privacy. With hidden tilt options, smooth operation, and custom finishes, they blend seamlessly into any coastal or contemporary space.

  • Black hidden tilt plantation shutters over a free standing tub in a modern dark colored bathroom
  • A breakfast nook surrounded by white shutters
  • A coffee nook with white plantation shutters
  • Black circular shutter in a modern bathroom
  • Dining room with a triple white shutter
  • Primary bedroom of a home featuring a large triple set of shutters

What Makes Our Shutters Different

What distinguishes our shutters is the hidden factor – the raw wood that forms the core of our plantation shutters. We exclusively utilize the highest-quality basswood, ensuring that we never sacrifice quality, even though other companies may offer a glossy appearance.

Furniture Grade Basswood

We use Furniture Grade “A” Basswood for our shutter components. Basswood is known for its straightness and minimal defects.

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Gesso Coated Wood

Other manufacturers often use rough-cut lumber and apply a brittle clay coating called Gesso Coat to mask inherent defects.

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Types of Shutters

A modern condo features a large arched window and door, both framed by custom black wooden shutters for a striking contrast

Wood Shutters

Wooden shutters have long been known as the top choice for plantation shutters due to their popularity, durability, and customizability.

Modern bathroom with interior window shutters above a floating tub

Poly Shutters

Solid poly shutters are an excellent choice for bathrooms and other spaces with high moisture levels.

Customization Options

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Hidden Tilt Shutters

Our concealed rear-tilt shutters boast a discreet rear tilt bar that allows for simultaneous adjustment of all the louvers. If you desire shutters with no tilt bar, hidden tilt shutters are the ideal choice. You can easily manipulate the louvers by gently moving one, which will, in turn, guide the others into a closed position.

Most of our hidden tilt shutters are paired with 4.5″ louvers to provide the ultimate view through. Furthermore, a split tilt feature can be incorporated to keep the top section open while closing the bottom for added privacy.

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Shutter Solutions

Challenging windows? Our factory can custom-build a solution to meet your needs and exceed your expectations.

French Doors

Sliding Glass

Specialty Shapes

Tall Windows

Showers

Casements

Additional Shutter Styles

A Plantation Shutter with a curved arch top adorns a window with white trim and cream walls.

Arch Top

Arch top shutters add a touch of elegance and architectural charm to any home, with their gracefully arched design that complements various window styles.

Cafe Shutters installed by A Shade above cover half of a window in a home office with hardwood floors

Cafe

Cafe style shutters, with their lower half coverage and open top, provide an ideal balance of privacy and natural light for a cozy and inviting atmosphere in any room.

Hidden Tilt Plantation Shutters cover a set of french doors, with a custom cutout around the levered door handles.

Doors

Shutters for doors offer a stylish and functional solution, enhancing both the aesthetics and security of your entryways while allowing you to control light and privacy with ease.

White Sliding Track Panel Shutters cover a sliding glass door in a primary bedroom.

Track System

Track system shutters provide a sleek and versatile solution for large windows and sliding glass doors, offering effortless control over light and privacy with their smooth, gliding operation.

Proudly Made in the USA

Our Shutter Factory

Built in our North Carolina factory and installed by local experts since 1993, our window fashions reach homeowners throughout North and South Carolina.

You’ll Enjoy…

  1. Short lead times
  2. Consistent quality standards
  3. Tailored mockups for specialty windows
  4. Quick repair capabilities
  5. Supporting the local economy

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, our plantation shutters can be custom color matched for a fee.

ALL OF OUR SHUTTER PRODUCTS ARE PROUDLY MANUFACTURED IN MONROE, NC BY OUR SISTER COMPANY ARTISAN SHUTTER, INC.