Why Choose Wood Plantation Shutters
Wood plantation shutters offer a traditional feel that makes them the preferred choice for discerning homeowners throughout Southwest Florida. Here are a few benefits:
- Classic appeal: Natural wood grain adds warmth and sophistication to interiors. They complement both coastal and contemporary design styles.
- Superior heat blocking: The solid construction of wood shutters provides excellent insulation against Florida’s intense sun, helping reduce cooling costs and protect your furnishings from UV damage.
- Adjustable view and privacy: Tilt the louvers to any angle from top or bottom for precise light control and privacy throughout the day, letting you customize your comfort without sacrificing natural light.
- Low maintenance: A simple wipe-down with a damp cloth keeps your plantation shutters looking beautiful for years, with no need for complicated cleaning routines.
- Effortless operation: Smooth, reliable hardware makes opening, closing and adjusting your shutters easy for daily use.
Wood vs. Vinyl and Hollow Plastic Shutters
While vinyl and hollow plastic shutters have their place, choosing real wood shutters has distinct advantages:
- Appearance: Wood shutters have natural grain patterns and rich texture that synthetic materials cannot duplicate. Vinyl may attempt to mimic wood’s appearance. However, it lacks the warmth and character of genuine hardwood.
- Durability: Wood shutters maintain their shape and stability over time, while hollow plastic shutters can feel lightweight and flimsy. The solid construction of wood provides better durability for larger windows and wider panels.
- Thermal performance: The density of natural hardwood offers superior thermal performance compared to hollow vinyl, helping to block heat more effectively during Florida summers. This improved insulation translates to better energy efficiency and lower cooling costs.
- Investment value: While wood shutters represent a higher initial investment, they typically outlast vinyl alternatives and add more value to your home. Potential buyers view quality wood shutters as a permanent, high-end feature.
Customizing Your Plantation Wooden Shutters
At Metro Blinds, we offer customization options to ensure your shutters complement your space perfectly. During your free in-home consultation, we’ll walk you through all available customization options and help you design shutters that bring your vision to life. Here are some of the options.
Hardwood Finishes
We have two finishes to choose from:
- Stained hardwood: This option lets you see the wood grain. It’s great for adding a warm tone or matching other pieces of existing woodwork.
- Painted hardwood: Painted shutters have a clean, uniform finish. They can also be color-matched with your wall trim.
Specialty Shapes and Doors
While plantation shutters are commonly made to be installed in standard rectangular windows, we can fit your shutters to the exact shape of your specialty-shaped windows or doors, including arches, ovals, full and partial circles and other unique shapes. Our shutters can also be designed to cover French doors, sliding glass doors and skylights.
The final result will look like it was specifically designed for your window and not a generic shutter that you compromised on because it did not fit perfectly.
Custom Plantation Shutters in Southwest Florida
We have been installing custom plantation shutters for homeowners in Southwest Florida since 1994. We take care of every aspect of the process, including consultations, measuring, ordering and installation.
Schedule your complimentary consultation or visit our showroom located on Metro Parkway today.
