Since dressing the windows of huge mansions sited on the cotton and sugar plantations of 18th century southern America, plantation shutters have never strayed far from the front line of fashion. Long, heavy curtains were not suited to the humid climate of America’s deep south, hence a rise in demand for these aptly named shutters.
Their popularity today, remains part due to their ability to manage heat, light, security, and privacy for the home, but also part due to their elegant, timeless style and low maintenance appeal.
THE PERFECT COMPLIMENT TO ALL INTERIOR STYLES
In modern society, the name plantation shutters broadly represent all types of interior window shutters. Despite their age and history, our extensive designs, choice of materials, wealth of experience, and quality craftmanship, seamlessly transports our shutter range into the perfect solution for a modern-day home.
Unlike any other window fixture, plantation shutters can offer both privacy and light control simultaneously without the need to compromise.
Many homeowners are aware that the majority of heat lost from their home is through the loft, the window glazing, and the doors. Window shutters are a superb way of effectively adding a layer of insulation to your windows. When they are fully closed, they will keep the warm air trapped in your room and block out any expensive and nuisance draughts.
Shutters are tried and tested to retain the most heat in winter against any other window fixture making them an extremely energy efficient solution.
Plantation shutters can easily be cleaned to eliminate dust. A quick wipe over with a light damp cloth keeps them clean and hygienic. We find that our customer prefers the ease of cleaning shutter over the inconvenience and expense of getting curtains cleaned.
Do you have a large bay window or an awkward shaped window that is difficult to dress? Or maybe you have a small cupboard or wardrobe in need of a makeover? Our detailed measuring and fitting procedures enable us to design and make a shutter to fit almost any shape or size window or door in your home. We can measure shutters with such precision that complete uniformity can be achieved in all rooms of your house no matter their shape or size.
When it comes to our homes, safety is paramount. Unlike blinds, our shutters do not require chords to operate them, removing the associated risks to babies and small children. We can fit locks onto our standard shutters providing the security needed for customers with young children, who may not have locks on wide opening windows.
Our Porchester Aluminium Security Shutters can add a further layer of window protection. Created using Aluminium with patented strip proof Italian locks, they are a great criminal deterrent and can be installed indoors or outdoors. For fire safety, our fire-retardant shutters are a great choice particularly for communal buildings such as care homes.
Whether you want to take a modern approach or you are more of a traditionalist, we can tailor the colours and finishes of your shutters so they are in keeping with your preferred interior design style. Our wide range of shutter materials will ensure your shutters deliver on a practical level.
Whether you need waterproof shutters for a utility area, a material that won’t colour fade in a living room wide-open to sunlight, or bathroom shutters that can cope with lots of moisture and humidity, we can advise what would be best in terms of longevity and aptness.
If your shutters are covering skylights or similar hard to reach places, we can offer a remote-controlled solution
We are a shutter company that prides ourselves on our ability to listen to your needs and deliver a quality product and customer experience.
We make our plantation shutters for you.
