Custom Basswood Plantation Shutters
Plantation shutters are built as framed wood panels that mount to the window and stay — a permanent fixture that adds to the room. Tilt the louvers for light and privacy, or swing a panel open to clear the glass.
Ours are solid basswood in a 301 White finish, with 3.5-inch or 4.5-inch louvers and a hidden or front tilt rod. Z-frames, L-frames and a deco frame; four-sided or three-sided configurations; bypass and bi-fold panels for sliding doors; and specialty shapes such as arches and sunbursts.
- Solid basswood, 301 White
- 3.5″ or 4.5″ louvers; hidden or front tilt
- Classic, flat, crown Z-frames; L-frames; deco frame
- Specialty shapes; made to order in about 3 weeks; free shipping
Guides for this category
- How to measure for blinds and shades
A steel tape, three measurements per dimension, and the nearest eighth of an inch — that is all it takes.
- Inside mount vs outside mount
The mount decides how you measure, how the product looks, and how much light leaks around it.
- Faux wood blinds vs wood blinds
Faux wood for kitchens, baths and durability; real wood for warmth and weight — and what we actually make.
- How to install our blinds and shades
A level, a drill and about fifteen minutes per window.
Common questions
- Which frame should I choose?
- A Z-frame wraps the edge of the opening and hides out-of-square trim — the usual inside-mount choice. An L-frame sits flat inside the opening for a minimal look, or mounts on the wall for an outside mount. The deco frame is a wider, decorative outside-mount frame.
- How many panels do I need?
- Panels are usually 12 to 36 inches wide, so a 60-inch window takes two or three. The configurator lets you pick the panel count and how they are hinged (L, R, LR and so on).
Not sure how to measure?
Our guide shows exactly where to hold the tape for an inside or outside mount. Or describe your window and a real person will walk you through it.