What are Shutter Blinds?
Shutter Blinds, also known as Plantation Shutters, consist of hard-wearing horizontal slats that are suitable for almost any room. Allowing light in and out of your home by either positioning the slats open or closed, Shutters also can be folded into a neat stack to allow a clear view to the outside.
Whether you’re looking for a traditional faux wood style that’s capable of withstanding steam and humidity in a bathroom and kitchen, they create timeless elegance at every window.
Benefits of Shutter Blinds
- Easy to maintain – With durable panels that won’t warp or crack, Plantation Shutters are ever so simple to maintain, keeping their prestigious look for years to come
- Contemporary style – Combining practicality and beauty effortlessly, they’re incredibly versatile and can pair with almost any interior scheme. Tuiss Blinds Online offers a range of colours to choose from, including black, grey, white, green, and a variety of timber shades to complement your style.
- Versatile light control – Whether you’re looking to allow gentle sunlight into your space, block it out or let light in completely, you can easily adjust the panels and slats for precise light control all year round
- Child and pet friendly – Replacing traditional cords with a discreet control bar to operate their slats, there’s no need to worry about any loose cables lying around, meaning they’re especially ideal if you have children or pets
- Quick installation options – If you’re looking for even easier installation, there’s also our Easi-Fit shutters and Fixed shutters that are quicker to install than our full frame traditional styles.
Best Rooms for Shutter Blinds
- Bedrooms – Plantation Shutters work wonders in bedrooms, helping you protect your privacy while allowing light to enter your room. Plus, even if you have large bedroom windows in your home, their outside frame will help prevent light seepage from streetlamps, headlights and more, convenient for street-facing windows
- Bathrooms – While we wouldn’t recommend real wood for bathrooms, faux Wood Shutters are made from an advanced polymer that doesn’t crack under humidity, perfect for windows next to the bath or shower or bathrooms with low ventilation
- Living rooms – If you’re looking to create a focal point in your living room, Shutters offer timeless appeal, especially if your living room has a traditional window. They also provide a great foundation for adding a splash of colour to your scheme with a patterned curtain
- Kitchen – As your kitchen can constantly be exposed to steam, spillages and grease from your washing and cooking areas, you’ll want to keep your window space protected. As our faux Wood Shutters are made from an easy to clean material, you’ll be able wipe away any stains with ease compared to other types of blinds such as a Roman Blind and their traditional counterparts
- Dining room – If your dining room is overlooked by neighbours, Plantation Shutter Blinds will help protect your privacy while still granting a view to the outside, meaning you’ll have the best of both worlds
How Much Do Shutter Blinds Cost?
If you’ve been wondering how much are plantation shutters in terms of cost, the price of your Plantation Shutter Blinds will depend on your window size. However, we strive to make them as cost-effective as possible with our do-it-yourself approach. You can also get an instant plantation shutters price directly on our website when you enter your measurements.
How to Clean Shutter Blinds
Cleaning dust from Shutter Blinds:
- Take a dry cloth and wipe down the outside frame
- Wipe the individual slats and tilt the slats up and down so you can dust all areas of the blind
Cleaning stains from Shutter Blinds:
- Take a cloth and apply lukewarm water and a small amount of detergent, then wipe the stains away from your blind
- Use a dry cloth to pat away any excess water and your Shutter Blinds will look as good as new!
How to Measure for Shutters
To measure for a front of recess fitting for your Shutters, measure the top, middle and bottom width from the front of the recess. Next, measure the drop on the right, in the centre and on the left and take the smallest measurement. To measure for an inside recess fitting, repeat the same process.
Are Shutters Blackout?
While Shutter Blinds aren’t 100% blockout, they’ll still do a great job at deflecting light in and out of your space, which is why we would still recommend putting these in a bedroom. If you’re looking for the ultimate in shading, try pairing them with an elegant Curtain or alternatively, explore our Blockout Blinds and Roman Blinds.
How to Install Plantation Shutters
We have a few different versions of internal window shutters, with some that are quicker and easier to install than others. Our Fixed Shutters are by far the fastest, as they only require two channels to be installed before slotting the ready-made panels inside. Our Easi-Fit shutters are frameless and instead rely on pivot hinges that are installed in a recess. We also have kit shutters that are more affordable but require additional assembly work to put the panels together. You can see how those are assembled and installed here. While we don’t offer aluminium plantation shutters, we do have DIY shutters in both solid paulownia timber and advanced polymer.
Installing Traditional Shutter Blinds
- Start by assembling the frame by lining up all the corners, then insert the Hoffman keys provided in the box
- Predrill the holes for your screws around 10-15cm away from the sides and line up the frame to your window, ensuring it sits level
- Ensuring the frame is level at your window, drill pilot holes so you’re left with shallow pilot holes around your window recess. Then, remove the frame, drill the holes fully and insert Rawl plugs to each one
- Install the screws with the frame in place (we recommend installing the top ones first to hold the frame steady!)
- Attach the panels by loosening the frame hinges, then slot the hinge pins into place
Are Plantation Shutters Good for Insulation?
As Plantation Shutter Blinds are made from solid materials, they do offer insulating properties when the panels and slats are closed, creating a barrier to help keep your home warm in winter and cool in summer.
If you’re looking for some more inspiration for using Plantation Shutters in your home, why not explore our fantastic collection! Alternatively, take a look at our other blinds, with a range of designs, colours and more to choose from.
