Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Using Plantation Shutters



Blinds are not just mere window accessories. They help block out intense sunlight and keep the heat from penetrating, while still allowing light seep in. They also help improve privacy. One of the popular types of indoor blinds is plantation shutters. Plantationwindow shutters are broad slats of wood mounted in a solid frame. This design is an all-time favourite because it promotes the free flow of air while creating shade. Plantation shutters are sometimes called louvres or jalousies.


TheBlind Factory, the leading producer of plantation shutters and other ready-made blinds in Melbourne, dishes out information on when and where plantation window shutters are ideally used.
Plantation shutters are available in different shapes and sizes to conform to different window shapes and door shapes. It has been used since the Middle Ages and was originally installed in structures, which had glass-less window spaces. These were closed when the weather was cold and were opened when the weather was warm. This type of ventilation was introduced by European colonists to the Caribbean and South America. The blinds were used in many old plantation homes, which is why they are now known as plantation shutters.
Mostly used for contemporary décor, timber plantation shutters are ideal for verandah-style homes. But they can be installed in new and old homes alike. In fact, they are perfect for modern homes with large rooms that use wide open windows.


 Plantation shutters are also a popular choice for kitchens. They come in two profiles; elliptical louvre and flat louvre. Elliptical louvre is thicker in the middle and tapers to the front and back. Most manufacturers offer elliptical louvres, but flat louvres are available upon request.
This type of window covering is very versatile and can be used for different environments like dining rooms, kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, and so on. Just don't mistake plantation blinds for plantation shutters. Plantation blinds have cords, which connect and rotate individual slats.
Moreover, make sure to get only the best blinds for your home. Melbourne-based The Blind Factory offers exquisite plantation shutters and other ready-made blinds that come in a wide array of choices that allow you to get the perfect style you want for your home. The authentic design of The Blind Factory's plantation shutters brings an air of class and sophistication to any room.

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Plantation Shutters: Light and Breezy



Plantation Shutters can bring about dramatic changes to a room and they prove to be a popular choice as they can look decadent on a patio or a living room. Best of all, they are durable and cost-effective. They even keep the noise out particularly if you live right next to a busy road.



Plantation Shutters also offer an airy feel while keeping the heat out of the house. This cooling effect creates a perfect ventilation system in place, creating a calm and relax atmosphere inside the home.

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Exterior Plantation Shutters



An Exterior Plantation Shutter are also known as storm shutters used to protect windows and doors against a strong hurricane. That includes protection from very strong winds, rainstorms and flying objects. It prevents the interior of the window such as glass from breaking. Floridians are very familiar with these kinds of shutters.



The French however has made an art form out of Plantation shutters, as these are part of the architecture of old French buildings and homes.



Exterior Plantation Shutters are made from fiberglass, aluminum, iron, PVC and full-ranged resistant plastics. Exterior Shutters can be mounted on tracks that can easily swing open or swing shut. Motorized controls can also be installed.

Friday, December 9, 2011

What are Plantation Shutters?

Plantation Shutters are solid window coverings made up of frame vertical stiles and horizontal rails. Technically they look like wooden venetian blinds or wooden jalousies built inside a frame.



The framework of Plantation shutters can be of operable or fixed solid panels in fabric or glass. Shutters are mounted for the following reasons:
  • To control amount of sunlight that enters the window
  • To provide privacy away from prying eyes.
  • To protect against weather
  • To enhance the aesthetics of a building.
  • To further secure openings from intruders.
Plantation Shutters are custom-fitted to mount an opening, this includes interior shutters used on the inside of a house, and exterior shutters, mounted outside of the house.


Patio Plantation Shutters - accordion-style fold

Thursday, December 8, 2011