Why Some Homeowners In Riverside Confuse Plantation Blinds And Plantation Shutters
When Riverside homeowners give us a call for a quote, some ask for plantation blinds. But plantation blinds isn’t the right name of the window treatment they have in mind.
What most people refer to as “plantation blinds” are actually plantation shutters.
“Plantation” is used interchangeably with interior shuttersThat’s not the case with blinds. And “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 interior louvered shutters. Plantation style shutters can look like blinds from a distance. But these two window treatments differ in plenty of ways.
How Plantation Shutters Are Different From Blinds
Plantation Shutters Are More Durable Than Blinds
Premium plantation shutters can be built 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 have a series of cords that hold the slats up. And most have a rod to adjust the slats. Those two components, in addition to the thin slats, are notorious for busting.
Blinds are also not effective at giving you control over brightness and temperature. And they tend to yellow when overexposed to 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 the most energy-efficient window treatment in Riverside. And it’s the exclusive weatherstripping on Polywood® shutters that’s made to help insulate against airflow. That’s how Polywood is 1600% more energy efficient than an aluminum blind.
When you close a blind, there are holes where the cords are. The slats aren’t tight against each other. And there’s space on both sides of the blind where air can escape through. These issues make blinds less energy efficient in comparison with well-built plantation shutters.
They Accentuate The Shape Of Your Window
Another thing to think about is that the only shape blinds are available in is rectangular. And when you have windows that are octagonal, circular, arched, or triangular, blinds will cover up the shape rather than highlight it.
Plantation shutters however are ideal for specialty-shaped windows. They are custom built to every corner, arch, and angle. The finished product is a window treatment that operates smoothly, looks stunning, and makes the window shape pop.
They Give Your House A Custom Look
Yes, you can get blinds in a selection of colors, textures, and finishes. They can even be motorized and cordless. But however you mix and match their options, blinds don’t look as custom as shutters do.
Plantation shutters in Riverside come in Ovation® wood, reclaimed wood, and Polywood. And there’s 300,000+ ways to customize these window treatments to match your style.
Usually, shutters are mounted with a frame that accentuates the corners of the window and highlights the shutter panels. These shutters make a fashion statement that wows. And as a permanent fixture, they increase your home’s appraisal value.
One unique way to customize your window coverings is to have the shutters made from reclaimed wood. No two shutter louvers - no two shutter panels - have identical holes, colors, or marks. It’s the ultimate custom window treatment in the Riverside area.
