How Plantation Shutters Became The Luxe Choice For A Property

See why plantation shutters are the luxury choice for many homeowners...

Most features of a home have a hierarchy in terms of designs and styles. Whether it is bathroom fittings, sofas, ovens or types of carpet, there is usually a budget type, a specialist type, a fashionable type or a statement type. There can be many other categories too, and often it is easy to see why each design or brand is given each label. When talking about blinds and shutters, the undisputed owner of the ‘luxury’ label is the plantation shutter, but why is the plantation shutter so widely accepted as royalty in the world of blinds and shutters?

The plantation shutter has been around for hundreds of years, and this may offer the first clue as to why it enjoys such an elite status. Undoubtedly the plantation shutter has staying power, there is no danger of it disappearing as an appealing design feature just yet, perhaps because its classic look never dates, and perhaps also because its Greek and Mediterranean origin offers a more cosmopolitan influence to a home and makes it feel like we are always on holiday.

The practical benefits of plantation shutters

Plantation shutters certainly make a statement and have begun to present an image of style and extravagance that has been widely imitated on social media in recent years, but what are the many practical benefits of plantation shutters that have led to them becoming so popular?

• Control – You can adjust the slats and the positioning of plantation shutters to control sunlight, privacy and security in the home.
• Versatility – You have the option of full plantation shutters or half plantation shutters
• Ventilation – Plantation shutters can be adjusted to ease or increase airflow in the home, which can be critical on a warm, sunny day, and furthermore, if there is a breeze that you want to utilise in the home, it won’t blow your shutters all over the room like it would to curtains or a less substantial blind.
• Insulation – The plantation shutter absorbs heat and also blocks draughts and cold, thus saving on your energy bills and making the ambient temperature in your room comfortable and controllable.
• Easy to maintain – Most plantation shutters are made from natural wood, so the shutters and durable and easy to clean and maintain with a light duster.
• Safety – There are no dangling chords or chains with a plantation shutter, which can be harmful to small children and pets.
• Effective – The robust nature of plantation shutters means they are effective in blocking sunlight which might prematurely age your sofa, carpet or fabric coverings through discolouration.

All these practical benefits can be added to the simple visual appeal of plantation shutters. They have a transformational effect which ultimately will add value to your home, in terms of how you enjoy it, but also if you are selling it. Plantation shutters are a selling feature as they are aspirational as well as being visually attractive, both internally and externally in terms of kerb appeal.

How plantation shutters add value to your home

When looking to sell a home, plantation shutters are a standout feature in themselves, but their neutral nature means many other design styles can be incorporated around them to enhance the beauty of the home. In other words, although plantation shutters are a statement feature in a room, they don’t completely dominate or demand attention, they add to and enhance any style you wish to introduce.

We have touched on the versatility of plantation shutters in terms of the style you choose, but they can also be fitted in a living room, bedroom, kitchen or bathroom. Their style will enhance any room in the house, but if we are talking about ‘luxury’ there is perhaps one final clue as to why plantation shutters so convincingly hold this title.

Every home is a different size and shape and you can’t afford to get your measurements wrong with plantation shutters. There are no quick adjustments you can make to width or length like you can with blinds or curtains. That is why most plantation shutters are bespoke and fitted by experts. Your home is beautiful and you want to keep it beautiful, so contact Find a Blind for made-to-measure plantation shutters that are unique to your home and certainly make your home unique.