It’s Best To Keep Things Simple When Considering Plantation Shutters.
Have You Been Thinking About Purchasing Plantation Shutters For Your Melbourne Home, But Feeling A Little Overwhelmed By All The Information Out There? It’s Best To Keep Things Simple When Considering Plantation Shutters.
Let’s break it down for you and provide some straightforward, simple plantation shutter recommendations to help you make the right choice.
It’s important to remember that most people keep their plantation shutters closed and only adjust the louvres for light and privacy, so there is no need to over complicate it.
About Plantation Shutter Colours and the most popular colour.
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White
White is the most popular colour for plantation shutters, but there are so many shades of white these days. Which shade of white is the most popular? -
Wood/Timber stained
Wood/Timber coloured stained plantation shutters, can give your home a very high end designer look. Similar to white there are many shades of timber stains to choose from, however timber stained plantation shutters are more expensive.
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The most popular plantation shutter colour is called “Pure White.”
This blends with the most common features of a home such as windows, skirting boards, ceilings, toilets and baths.
Please note different suppliers will have different code IDs for “Pure White.” Unfortunately, there is no universal code for this particular shade of white.
What Slat Louvre sizes should I choose?
The louvres are the horizontal slats that are tilted or angled to control the light and privacy in a room.
There are 3 slat louvre sizes:
- 63mm (Small)
- 89mm (Medium)
- 114mm (Large)
We recommend the 89mm slat louvre size. This is the most popular size.
If you have very oversized windows then large louvres (114mm) may suit better but the medium size is still more commonly used even for oversized windows.
How do plantation shutters open?
This refers to how you open the plantation shutter panel (not the slat louvres). Plantation Shutters are available in fixed, hinged, sliding or bi-fold configuration.
We recommend hinged configuration. The panels can be hinged to open either to the left or right.
Tip: Most people keep their shutters closed and only tilt the slat louvres for light and privacy when necessary. So, don’t worry too much about how the shutters open, you will find they remain closed except when you need to access the window or for cleaning purposes.
How many number of Shutter Panels do you need?
Depending on the window width, you can choose how many shutter panels you have across your window. However, we recommend that you follow one key rule: When choosing, it’s important to match the number of shutter panels to the window sections. For example, if you have a 2 section window, you need 2 shutter panels, a 3 section window needs 3 shutter panels and so on.
Basswood vs PVC Plantation Shutters.
- PVC shutters - are made from poly-resin material making them water resistant, so they are ideal for bathrooms, kitchens and other high humidity areas. Note, there is limited colour options.
- Basswood - Basswood is a premium solid timber. Basswood plantation shutters are available in a variety of shades of white (including the most popular colour mentioned earlier “Pure White”) and wood-stained colours.
- TIP: Say you have decided that you want “Pure White” plantation shutters. At a glance, you can’t really tell the difference between Basswood or PVC version. It really comes down to your personal preference, if you prefer a synthetic or natural product, your budget and where the plantation shutters will be installed.
Inside vs Outside Mount.
Inside mount (recess fit) is where the plantation shutters sits inside the window recess. Whereas outside mount (face fit) shutters are fitted onto the window frame (architrave). Both options look great.
Ideally, we recommend plantation shutters are inside mounted. However, this is not always possible as you need to factor whether there is enough depth in the recess of the window. If there isn’t, not to worry you can mount the plantation shutter outside the window frame.
How much do plantation shutters cost?
In comparison to other window furnishing plantation shutters are more expensive.
It’s important to remember that plantation shutters are an investment and can add value to your Melbourne home.
In general, the average cost of planation shutters in Melbourne ranges from $250 – $500 per square metre installed.
The cost of plantation shutters varies depending on the size of the window, size of the louvres, the number of windows and the material (Basswood vs PVC).
Tip: Avoid DIY. It’s important to consult and use a reputable company in Melbourne to install your plantation shutters. The installer will ensure that the frames are kept squared so that there is no warpage. If you DIY plantation shutters you may void the warranty all together.
Remember keep things simple!
our Plantation Shutter recommendations.
- Colour: Pure White
- Slat louvre size: 89mm
- How the shutters open: Hinged configuration
- Number of shutters: Follow one key rule – match the number of shutters to the window sections. If you have a 2-section window, you need 2 shutters, a 3-section window needs 3 shutters and so on.
- Inside or outside mount: Ideally inside mount, this will depend on your window.
- Basswood vs PVC: If its to be installed in wet areas such as bathroom, go for PVC.
- Cost: Treat it like an investment, like a piece of high-end furniture for your windows.
Without a doubt, plantation shutters are more than just a window covering, they create a “wow” factor and can make any property look great.
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About this article
This article was written by the friendly team at Top Spot Blinds – Melbourne.
