Although they are one of the most expensive window treatments you can buy for your home, custom shutters are becoming extremely popular for a number of reasons. Unlike many options made of fabric or plastic materials, most interior shutters are made with solid wood, or a vinyl composite alternative. This gives them the strength and rigidity reserved only for the most luxurious and elegant window treatments. In addition, they are a timeless design that has and always will look good in around any decor.

However, if you decide to build plantation shutters for your home, you can expect benefits to exceed just looking good. There are a variety of functional benefits associated with shutters:

• Superior Ventilation - Unlike shades or curtains which are difficult to control ventilation adequately because of their “up or down” position. Shutters can be adjusted to any angle to block the damaging UV rays while allowing plenty of fresh air into your home.
• Light Control - Similar to shades in ventilation, light control is very difficult with traditional blinds or shades. The louvers of plantation shutters can be adjusted all throughout the day to block direct sunlight. They can even be custom built for hard to make windows as a replacement for door blinds shades.
• Ultimate Privacy - The hard wood construction of shutters provides the ultimate privacy while still allowing some ventilation can still enter the room when closed.

Shutter Alternatives

Although there are numerous benefits to shutters, the cost can extremely prohibitive for some customers. If you still would like natural look of plantation shutters, a less expensive alternative are wood blinds. They operate the same way as traditional Venetian blinds, but they look much classier in higher end homes, or special rooms in your home. Also keep in mind that faux wood shutters are available that provide the same look at a 20-30% price discount.