Plantation Shutter Options
Customizing plantation shutters allows homeowners to choose the slat size for their preferred aesthetic – wider for modern looks or smaller for a classic feel. Hinge colors can be matched to interior decor or used for stylish contrast. Additional features like divider rails and control mechanisms provide practical options for controlling light and privacy.
Louver Sizes
2.5″ Louver
Traditional 2.5” louvers are the smallest size louver that we offer. Due to their smaller size, 2.5″ louvers may limit your view more than the larger louver sizes.
3.5″ Louver
Timeless 3.5” louvers are the most popular because of their ability to blend seamlessly with any decorating style.
4.5″ Louver
Modern 4.5″ louvers are the largest size. When paired with our hidden tilt feature, 4.5″ louvers provide exceptional views and light control.
Control Options
Front Control Rod
A front control rod is a visible vertical rod located in the front center of a shutter panel. It connects and controls the movement of the louvers, allowing for easy adjustment of light, privacy, and ventilation. It adds a traditional and decorative element to the shutters.
Hidden Tilt
Hidden tilt is where the mechanism to adjust the louvers is concealed, or “hidden” behid the frame. It eliminates the need for a visible front tilt rod, resulting in a cleaner and more modern appearance.
Divider Rails
Divider Rail
A divider rail is a horizontal bar that separates the panel into upper and lower sections. It provides support, particularly in tall panels over 80”. It can also aesthetically be used to hide a large sash in the middle of a window.
Split Tilt Rod
Split tilt is achieved by splitting the control rod in half, allowing louvers to move freely in separate sections. Split tilt offers visibility and light at the top, while offering privacy below. Split Tilt can be placed at your desired height, typically at the Sash of the window.
No Divider Rail
Shutters without a divider rail provide a classic look, featuring a single control rod positioned in the center of the panel for a clean and timeless appearance.
Panel Configurations
Single Panel
In most cases, a single panel shutter is sufficient for the majority of windows. Our shutters can extend up to 40 inches in width before the need to split them into two panels.
Center Open – Single
Center Open provides a classic shutter appearance when used on a single window. However, for wood panels that are over 40″ wide, the configuration necessitates the use of two panels.
Center Open – Double
Center Open is frequently used for double windows. In this setup, the panels are hinged both on the left and right sides, with the right panel incorporating a small light block to conceal the gap between them.
Multi Panel
Wide windows featuring more than three panes often require the use of multiple shutters separated by a t-post. The t-post serves as a crucial support for hinging the center panels
Our Stock Colors
Over 30 years of dedicated research into home trends and trim casing colors has culminated in the creation of our 500’s series. This collection represents our most meticulously curated selection of whites, off-whites, grays, and blacks.
Custom Colors
We can custom color match your shutter paint to your trim by laser matching a sample and creating a precise custom color.
Hinge Colors
