Plantation Shutters Installation
When installing plantation shutters, several decisions need to be made based on your preferences and the specific characteristics of your home. With thoughtful and list of considerations in the mind, you will enjoy the increased value of your improved home with premium covering through whole house, also love the benefit of day to day use with flexible control of lights and privacy balance.
Here are some considerations
Material and Room
Material
Choose between Wood, PVC, or Aluminium based on your preference for aesthetics, durability, and budget. Or compare most common PVC Vs Wood side by side.
Frame or Frameless
Frame
Traditional plantation shutters come with a frame that surrounds the panels, offering stability and a classic look. See more common L Frame and Z frame for different situation.
Frameless
This option provides a more minimalist appearance, with the panels directly mounted to the window frame for a sleeker look, or for windows or doors where you could not use frame due to limited space.
Windows Layout Point of View
Consider how the shutters will interact with the opening mechanism of your windows, and how the plantation shutters will match your existing windows layout for both functions and look. See details here for more information about factors which you may have to think before you purchase any customs made shutters.
Mount Type
Face Mount
Shutters are mounted on the wall outside the window recess, providing a decorative frame around the window or cover your archtrave if any.
Recess Mount
Shutters are mounted inside the window recess, offering a cleaner, built-in appearance.
New Build House or Renovation
New Build or Renovation
You have the advantage of planning shutters as part of the overall design, ensuring they integrate seamlessly into the architecture. Lead time is another factor to coordinate with your builder.
Upgrading
There has many benefits to replace your old windows covering with plantation shutters.
Existing windows structures may have specific considerations such as window sizes/shape and old open mechanisms,that need a customs made shutters to accommodate those factors.
Local Councils or Body corporations ask certain compliance to the consistent facial, in that case you could not change the window look or size and need a more retrofit plantation shutters to meet those requirement
Additional Tips
Measurement
Accurate measurement is crucial for proper fit, especially for recessed mounts. If you prefer a DIY installation, read this DIY Vs ull Service article and think twice to avoid costly mistakes.
Style
Choose a style (traditional, contemporary, etc.) that complements your home’s decor.
Functionality
Consider how you want the shutters to operate (e.g., tilt rods for adjusting louvers, bi-fold panels for wider openings).
By considering these factors, you can install plantation shutters that enhance both the aesthetic appeal and functionality of your home.
