Why Some Homeowners In Bluff City Mistake Plantation Blinds For Plantation Shutters
When Bluff City homeowners contact us for an estimate, they might accidentally ask for plantation blinds. They don’t realize that plantation blinds is the wrong term for the window covering they‘re thinking of.
When people say “plantation blinds”, they‘re referring to plantation shutters.
“Plantation” is commonly associated with interior shuttersnot blinds. And the word “plantation” describes the style of the window treatment as it relates to the size of the horizontal louvers.
Blinds have thin horizontal slats that are usually called slats. But these slats are not wide enough or thick enough to be “plantation” style.
Even some blind companies call blinds “plantation,” although that term has historically been associated with custom interior shutters. Plantation style shutters can look like blinds from a distance. But the differences between these two window treatments are numerous.
How Plantation Shutters Differ From Blinds
Plantation Shutters Last Longer Than Blinds
Premium plantation shutters can be manufactured from hardwood, reclaimed wood, or a synthetic wood. Any of these materials make for a sturdy window treatment that outlasts blinds by decades. And when your shutters are painted with UV stabilizers, their color won’t yellow.
In contrast to shutters, blinds may have a wand to adjust the slats. And they have a series of cords to hold the slats up. These two parts, as well as the thin slats, are susceptible to breaking.
Blinds are also not effective at giving you control over brightness and temperature. And they can yellow after years in the sun, unlike quality shutters.
They’re Highly Energy Efficient
Energy efficiency starts with the material a window treatment is made from. Plantation shutters, with their synthetic wood and wood louvers, are known to be the most energy-efficient window treatment in Bluff City. And it’s the exclusive weatherstripping on Polywood® shutters that’s made to help block off airflow. That’s how Polywood is 1600% more energy efficient than an aluminum blind.
When you close a blind, there’s room on both sides of the blind where air can flow. There are holes where the cords are. And the slats aren’t tight against each other. These weak points make blinds less energy efficient in comparison with well-built plantation shutters.
They Highlight The Shape Of Your Window
Another thing to keep in mind is that a rectangle is the only shape blinds come in. And when you have windows that are arched, triangular, octagonal, or circular, blinds will cover up the shape rather than show it off.
Plantation shutters however are perfect for specialty-shaped windows. They are custom made to every angle, corner, and arch. The completed product is a window treatment that operates smoothly. And it will look stunning and makes the window shape pop.
They Give Your Home A Custom Look
Yes, you can buy blinds in a wide variety of textures, finishes, and colors. They can even be motorized or cordless. But no matter how you mix and match their options, blinds don’t have the custom look that shutters have.
Plantation shutters in Bluff City are available in Ovation® wood, reclaimed wood, and Polywood. And there’s more than 300,000 combinations of custom options of these window treatments to fit your style.
Shutters are usually mounted with a frame that highlights the shutter panels and accentuates the corners. These interior shutters become a fashion statement in and of themselves. And as a permanent fixture, they adds to your home’s appraisal value.
One example of an exceptional idea for custom window treatments is to have the shutters built from reclaimed wood. No two shutter panels - no two shutter louvers - have similar holes, colors, or marks. It’s the ultimate custom window treatment you can find in the Bluff City area.
