Your Guide To Understanding The
Perks of Plantation Shutters
You enjoy your home but feel that it could use some sprucing up. The problem is, you’re unsure what could breathe new life into your indoor space. We have a suggestion: consider adding plantation shutters to your Youngtown home.
It’s an interesting suggestion, but you’re likely curious how installing plantation shutters benefits your home. You may not know much about shutters and could use help understanding these window treatments’ perks.
As our name suggests, Southwest Blinds & Shutters knows plenty about plantation shutters and can explain their benefits. Read on to learn everything you need to know about plantation shutters.
The Perks Of Plantation Shutters
Plantation shutters are characterized by their wide louvers (angled slats) that provide plenty of light and privacy control. You can maintain comfortable indoor temperatures by closing or opening the shutters.
Closing the shutters helps limit light, which reduces heat. Opening the shutters allows for natural airflow, which can also help lower indoor temperatures. Light control does more than regulate temperature; it also provides ambient light.
Plantation shutters make rooms bright and open by providing enough natural light to illuminate their surroundings. You can save on energy bills by using plantation shutters to keep your home cool and well-lit during the day.
Plantation Shutter Materials
Southwest Blinds & Shutters carries composite, faux wood, and wooden plantation shutters. All plantation shutters work the same – they offer excellent light, privacy, and airflow control, but each material has distinct benefits.
Composite Plantation Shutters
Composite shutters are made of engineered wood and synthetic materials. Composite shutters are made to withstand high humidity and fluctuating temperatures.
Composite shutters are warp and fade-proof, so they’re highly durable and stay beautiful for years. They’re sleeker and more modern-looking than faux and wooden plantation shutters and are often found in contemporary homes.
Faux Wood Shutters
People often use “composite” and “faux” interchangeably, but there is a difference. Faux shutters are PVC and vinyl made to look like wood – they don’t contain engineered wood.
Faux plantation shutters are also highly durable and have moisture and fade resistance. Another difference between composite and faux shutters is that the latter comes in various colors and finishes. It’s easier to find faux shutters to match your existing decor.
Wooden Plantation Shutters
Wood shutters are the genuine article. They’re made of high-quality wood and bring a warm, rustic vibe to any room they’re installed in. Wood shutters have a timeless and classic appeal making them a perfect fit for traditional and cottage homes.
Wood plantation shutters are generally less tough than composite and faux shutters, the latter two being designed for durability. However, Southwest Blinds & Shutters’ manufacturer has engineered wood shutters to withstand the harsh local climate.
Why Choose Southwest Blinds & Shutters
For Your Window Treatments?
Southwest Blinds & Shutters has helped hundreds of homeowners across the Greater Phoenix Area. We know how to choose the right shutters for your home – in fact, we hand-select all our products by region.
We work alongside companies like Norman Shutters and Alta Window Fashions, so we have many affordable window treatments that can withstand the harsh desert climate.
Ready to pick and install the latest window treatments for your home? Call us at 480-415-8542 or visit us online to schedule a free in-home consultation.
