The permanent one
Plantation Shutters
Hinged panels of louvred wood or composite, fitted into the window frame itself. The most expensive thing here and the only one that reads as part of the house rather than something hung in front of it.
Best for: Front rooms, bay windows, anywhere you want it to look built-in
- Hardwood or moisture-proof composite
- 3½ and 4½ inch louvres
- Hidden tilt rod for a clean face
- Custom-fitted to out-of-square openings
from $525 per window
Installed. The final figure depends on the size of the opening, the fabric and whether it is motorized — which is why every quote is written after measuring rather than guessed at over the phone.