6 Decisions to Make for Plantation Shutters {Decor Inspiration}

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6 Decisions to Make for Plantation Shutters {Decor Inspiration}

June 03, 2017

Beautiful white bathroom with classic style by Hello Lovely Studio

Décor Inspiration: 6 Decisions to Make For Plantation Shutters

Are you considering plantation shutters

for the windows in your home?
If so, this overview of decisions to
make may come in handy.

When we added plantation shutters to our master bath,

it was our first experience with this cottage style

window treatment, and I've gotta say...I'm S O L D!

I love em.

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The shutters were a breeze to install and

the perfect functional window cover for privacy.

They added instant architectural interest in one fell swoop.

Master Bathroom renovation in Chicagoland fixer upper by Hello Lovely Studio

Plantation Shutters in Our Master Bath - Hello Lovely Studio

A few of you emailed me when I shared

our master bath reveal and expressed

trepidation about messing up the measurements

and pulling the trigger on the decision to have

plantation shutters installed, and I would encourage

you to go for it, since if I can be trusted with the

measuring and ordering, oh lordy, you can definitely handle it!

Here are some basic ideas to get you started

on the plantation shutters planning.

Beautiful room with white plantation shutters

Décor Inspiration: Plantation Shutters

1. Decide on Framing.

Full shutters or café shutters?

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2. Decide on Dividing Rail.

3. Decide on Mounting of Plantation Shutters.

Inside or outside of window opening?

We opted for outside mount for the

window in our bath.

Plantation Shutters in Our Master Bath - Hello Lovely Studio

4. Decide on front tilting or hidden/rear tilt.

5. Louver Sizes?

Larger louvers provide a clearer view, but for small

windows, smaller louvers will look proportionate.

Shutters | Sunkist Shutters Blinds Shades | Shutters in Riverside, Orange County, Palm Springs, Omaha Example of how louver width sizes can impact your view. www.sunkistshutters.com:

Louver Sizes for Plantation Shutters

6. Find a reputable company offering great options...

I found Barb at Riverwood Shutters, and she

was wonderful to work with, building us

plantation shutters that we installed

without a hitch.

Thinking about ordering plantation shutters for your home?

Visit this site for helpful information.

BTW.

Again, this is not a sponsored post!

I'm not benefiting from posting this,

and there are no affiliate links!

Just a friend helping you out based

upon a positive experience.

Ready for a tour of some beautiful
spaces with plantation shutters?

Onward.

Décor Inspiration: Plantation Shutters

Beautiful room with black plantation shutters

Décor Inspiration: Plantation Shutters

Beautiful bathroom with white plantation shutters and freestanding tub

Décor Inspiration: Plantation Shutters

Beautiful bedroom with white plantation shutters

Décor Inspiration: Plantation Shutters

Beautiful bathroom with white plantation shutters

Décor Inspiration: Plantation Shutters

Beautiful kitchen with white plantation shutters

Décor Inspiration: Plantation Shutters

Beautiful breakfast room with white plantation shutters

Décor Inspiration: Plantation Shutters

I hope this overview was helpful, and do get in touch

if you have any questions I may be able to answer

but better yet, contact Barb right here.

Peace to you right where you are.

decor inspiration

40 Reasons to Love Plantation Shutters + 3 Fixer Upper Secrets

January 05, 2017

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Plantation Shutters to Love

Plantation shutters...always loved 'em as a window

treatment and for the design interest but never experienced

the pleasure of their company until this fixer upper.

We just installed a custom built set from Riverwood Shutters

for the the window in our master bathroom and absolutely

💕 them!

So much so that we know there will be more

in our future, which is what this post is all about.

What's all the fuss about...why not just hang

a curtain or Roman blind?

Some history on plantation shutters follows,

yet feel free to scroll right by and pin away

with abandon should you be allergic to history.

Why all the plantation shutter fuss?

Control, mama.

"Closing the louvers maintains ventilation while giving you the option of privacy and sun blocking capabilities. The simple ability to slide the louvers open and closed gives you the ability to control everything from light to air flow."

Why are they called plantation shutters anyway?

"The origin of plantation shutters that are currently used are from the early colonization of the US. Spanish settlers that founded plantations brought the knowledge of the convenient and adaptable window treatment with them. They made the plantation stand out by painting them white and creating wide louvers. Usually reserved for sugar or cotton plantations, the shutters eventually became a stylish but practical way to control air flow and sunlight. Today, while still recognized as a symbolic tradition of the South, many people appreciate the creative ingenuity that has remained almost unchanged since the colonies sprung through the Americas." (Source: James Hurt)

I suspected this was the history of the plantation shutter,

but then I learned more about the American market of

plantation shutters influencing Australia...so interesting.

"In the 1980’s the Plantation style shutter was introduced to the Australian market. This shutter has its origins in the U.S.A. Australian designers were inspired by the grand houses of the cotton plantations. Flat timber blades were put into frames and used in the breezeways of these plantation houses. In Australia these shutters were made from either cottonwood or pine...They had flat blades and a timber rod stapled on the face to adjust the blades to close in an up position. Most shutters were oiled or had a clear lacquer protective coating. Western Red Cedar timber was used and larger blades became popular. The timber tilt rod, stapled to the middle of the blades, was replaced by a metal, semi concealed blade connector. These were better suited to fitting with the open nature of Australia’s love affair with light and the clear view of the great outdoors." (Source: Guide to Shutters)

(image at top, Signature Shutters of Houston)

What follows is a collection of pretty spaces featuring

mainly the white traditional plantation shutters,

but folks are decorating with natural wood shutters

and darker hues as well, and a few of those

examples are in the mix as well.

I'll start with some snaps of the

plantation shutters we installed in the master bath

at our fixer upper.

Above is the BEFORE.

As for the tub and shower area of the bathroom

before the redesign, the only elements we were digging

were the western exposure and beadboard

on the tub's platform...the bathroom faces the

street, which is not ideal, but still better than

if it was our bedroom facing the street.

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Plantation shutters from Riverwood Shutters

As you can see above, I redesigned that window bay to

make way for a larger shower and a petite clawfoot tub.

These plantation shutters make such a huge difference

and were a breeze to install...the only part of the

installation where I was involved was the measurement,

and I was nervous about it, but guess what?

Nothing at all to shudder about...perfect fit.

Let us discuss some design issues: do you see the reflection of a pedestal sink BEHIND the door? Why?
And the half-Madonna-cone-bra sconces...also, there were no light switches in the bathroom. Nope. They
were located in the adjoining bedroom, because...?

While we're considering the before/after of our

bathroom, may I share a trio of humorous sidenote secrets?

See how the Jacuzzi faucet and taps look white?

Secret No. 1

Yeahhhhh, right. They were spray-painted for the

marketing photos...and notice the little picture frame

accent under the "makeup counter?" Hmmmm.

That is actually access to an attic which was home

to multiple mice families.

Yep.

Secret No. 2

After extermination,

my Mr. Clean husband felt compelled

to climb through that access (me outside it holding a

flashlight pointed inside) to scrub every inch of

it with a wire brush and bleach...I kid you not.

So if ever we sell this place, oh my lord, I hope

a future occupant appreciates we did much more

than casually spraypaint over the unlovely!

The dreaded white plastic room deodorizer you see in every vacant/as-is property for sale.

Before.

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After.

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Riverwood Shutters in our bath

Another secret regarding the antique leaded glass

window you see above on the left.

Secret No. 3

I bought the window and a few others at an antique shop

years ago, and two of them were installed as interior windows

in our prior home, and I finally found a place for this one.

This window is attached with hinges so it can easily

be opened or removed. On the other side of the vintage

glass is the shower with a deep shelf.

This way, natural light from the

window illumines

the shower.

We continue our regularly scheduled programming...

on with the plantation shutters show.

Phoebe Howard

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via Centsational Girl

Frederick Architects

Neutral Laundry Room

Wall Color: Benjamin Moore Gray Cashmere

Privacy + Light

Signature Shutters of Houston

via Homebunch

Signature Shutters of Houston

Calusa Construction...not shutters but louvered doors can be chic

Muskoka Living...isn't the grey stunning?

Signature Shutters of Houston

I hope this helped if you are in the market or curious about
adding plantation shutters to your own home design.

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How is January treating you, friends?

All this gloomy weather is not my fav, yet
I cannot complain since the barren trees just
outside my plantation shutters make it possible
to see gorgeous woodland creatures and
colorful birds, reminding me this
season is purposeful, fruitful, and wondrous.

Peace to you right where you are.