Every home requires privacy, and one of the most accessible ways to achieve this privacy is to install shutters or hang curtains or blinds. Knowing which one to install is tricky, but plantation shutters are one trend that is quickly gaining popularity throughout Australia. Blinds and shutters can enhance the beauty of your home, but plantation shutters offer more advantages over traditional options. We will outline what contributes to their popularity below.

1. Offers Functional Versatility

Plantation shutters are a fantastic addition to your home that can prevent people from seeing inside by adjusting the slats. This feature also makes these shutters very versatile. For example, you can fully close the slats to block all vision into the space, partially close them to allow light in while obstructing the field of view, or fully open them to allow light to pour in. Traditional blinds and shutters cannot do this.

2. Easy to Clean and Maintain

Interior shutters are almost maintenance-free. All you need to do is get a damp cloth and wipe off dust, dirt, and grime once a month or so. Also, you do not need to take them down to clean them like other window covering types. Instead, a quick wipe-down is all they need. The shutters also offer a larger surface area than traditional venetian blinds, making them very easy to clean and maintain.

3. High Durability Factor

Custom plantation shutters are built to last and are durable. They may also come with a warranty. Since you will not have to replace them every few years, your plantation shutters will pay for themselves in a few short years. In addition, they can withstand a lot of wear and tear while looking new due to the high quality of the materials. Also, if you have a reputable company installing them, like Macarthur Home Improvements, you will get a perfect fit into your window frame with custom shutters and professional

4. Great Ventilation

Not only can you adjust your plantation shutters for maximum light control and privacy, but you can also open your windows and allow air to flow in. They also allow you to adjust the shutters for excellent ventilation without compromising privacy. Solid plantation shutters also will not rattle due to the air flowing in and out. However, shades, blinds, and other window treatments will bang, clank, and flutter when the wind comes through. Also, the shutters are easy to adjust by grasping the crossbar and adjusting them as needed.

5. Complementary Design and Style

At Macarthur Home Improvements, we can design and build your plantation shutters in Campbelltown to match any household’s theme to make it look straight out of a magazine. Minimalistic or modern designs will typically benefit from simple plantation shutters with white colouring. Rustic homes are enhanced by wooden shutters retaining the wood’s natural textures and colours. Queenslander-style homes are trendy designs that can complement a vast range of shutter designs for an elegant look.

6. Boost Property Values

Plantation-style shutters are a fantastic investment for many homes in Australia. They can increase your home’s value and sell for more, which is a huge bonus. This is because many potential homebuyers love the looks and benefits that come with these shutters. Since they help improve privacy, enhance your home climate, and are stylish, picking this option over traditional shutters and blinds is a much wiser decision. This is even more true when you factor in how durable they are. They have considerable resistance to degradation with exposure to seasonal swings and wild weather in Australia.

Contact Macarthur Home Improvements to Discuss Adding Plantation Shutters

We have a long history of providing customers from South Sydney to Wollongong with custom indoor blinds, and we will help pick out the most beautiful and durable blinds and shutters for your home. If you would like to find out which options we suggest, contact us for a quote.