Sliding Plantation Shutters
Plantation shutters are often thought to be old world antiques but that is not the case. In fact they are incredibly modern window coverings. A plantation shutter is basically a sturdy and secure window covering typically made up of a long metal frame with several horizontal rails and vertical stiles. Setting inside this frame are louvers, panels, fabric and virtually any other material that can safely be mounted on top of a wooden frame. These types of shutters are often referred to as “folding shutters” because they fold down to resemble homes or other similar buildings in the landscape.
The reason plantation shutters have become such a popular interior window dressing choice is because they offer an extremely versatile way to increase the overall design and look of your home. Because they are often designed with an eye to functionality rather than looks, they add an air of elegance and sophistication to a home while still being highly functional for whatever purpose you may use them for. There are many different shutter styles to choose from and also many different options in which to mount them so you will be able to find the perfect fit for any room of your home. You can even get them customized with your own preferred window dressings for a very customized look.
Many people believe that traditional shutters are the only type of plantation style window dressings available, but this is simply not the case. In fact, plantation shutters are actually one of the most widely used and versatile types of window treatments on the market today. They are typically available in slats or louvers, and come in a variety of shutter styles including louvered and solid panels as well as fabric and glass.