Why Some Homeowners In Bakersfield Mistake Plantation Blinds For Plantation Shutters
When Bakersfield homeowners contact us for an estimate, they may mistakenly ask for plantation blinds. However plantation blinds is the wrong term for the window treatment they‘re thinking of.
That’s because when people say “plantation blinds”, they‘re referring to plantation shutters.
Interior shutters are synonymous with the term “plantation”Blinds aren’t. And the term “plantation” describes the size and style of the horizontal louvers.
Blinds’ thin horizontal slats are not wide enough or thick enough to be “plantation” style.
Even some blind companies call blinds “plantation,” when that term has historically been associated with interior louvered shutters. Plantation style shutters might look like blinds at a glance. But these two window treatments differ in many ways.
How Plantation Shutters Differ From Blinds
Plantation Shutters Last Longer Than Blinds
Premium plantation shutters can be manufactured from hardwood, reclaimed wood, or a synthetic wood. Any of these materials make for a sturdy window treatment that outlasts blinds by decades. And when your shutters are painted with UV stabilizers, their color won’t yellow.
In contrast to shutters, blinds have a series of cords that hold the slats up. And most have a rod to adjust the slats. These two elements, as well as the thin slats, are notorious for breaking.
Blinds are also ineffective at giving you control over temperature and brightness. And they are likely to yellow after years in the sun, unlike quality shutters.
They’re Highly Energy Efficient
The material a window treatment is made from greatly affects its energy efficiency. Plantation shutters, with their wood and synthetic wood louvers, are the most energy-efficient window treatment in Bakersfield. But it’s the exclusive weatherstripping on Polywood® shutters that’s made to help insulate against airflow. That’s how Polywood insulates 1600% better than an aluminum blind.
When you close a blind, the slats aren’t tight against each other. There’s space on both sides of the blind where air can escape through. And there are holes where the cords are. All these problems make blinds less energy efficient in comparison with quality plantation shutters that close with little to no gaps.
They Highlight The Shape Of Your Window
Another thing to think about is that a rectangle is the only shape blinds come in. And when you have windows that are triangular, octagonal, circular, or arched, blinds will cover up the shape rather than show it off.
Plantation shutters however are ideal for specialty-shaped windows. They are custom built to account for every arch, angle, and corner. The finished product is a window treatment that operates smoothly, looks stunning, and makes the window shape pop.
They Give Your House A Custom Look
Yes, you can buy blinds in a variety of finishes, colors, and textures. They can even be cordless or motorized. But no matter how you mix and match their options, blinds don’t look as custom as shutters do.
Plantation shutters in Bakersfield come in reclaimed wood, Polywood, and Ovation® wood. And there’s 300,000+ ways to customize these window treatments so they match your style.
Usually, shutters are mounted with a frame that accentuates the corners of the window and highlights the shutter panels. These plantation shutters make a fashion statement that wows. And as a permanent fixture, they adds to your home’s appraisal value.
An example of an unique idea for custom window treatments is to have the shutters made from reclaimed wood. No two shutter louvers - no two shutter panels - have the same colors, marks, or holes. It’s the ultimate custom window treatment you’ve been looking for in the Bakersfield area.
