Plantation Shutter Trends for 2018

Plantation shutters continue to be a popular window treatment for homes, and with good reason. They work with any interior design style and can increase the value of your home overall. Here are some trends to watch for in 2018.

Custom Shutters

Instead of settling for pre-made shutters in predetermined sizes that may not exactly fit the windows, homeowners are opting for custom shutters. In addition to being made specifically to match the measurements of each window, custom shutters can also be made to fit windows with unique shapes, including arched, circular, and angled.

Another benefit of going custom is the increased quality of the window treatments. Custom hybrid and hardwood shutters from Hunter Douglas are made in the U.S. and feature dovetail construction, making them long-lasting. Their Palm Beach™ shutters are made from a durable Polysatin compound and are guaranteed not to warp, fade, or crack over the course of time due to UV exposure.

Embracing the Outdoors

Organic and natural materials will still be popular in 2018, and you can carry this trend to your window treatments with Heritance® hardwood shutters. Made from 100% basswood or abachi, these shutters can be painted to match your trim, but to truly embrace the natural look, they can be stained, which still shows the natural beauty of the wood grain.

Homeowners are continuing to enjoy views of the outdoors, so large windows and sliding glass doors are still being included in new homes. To cover these large expanses of glass, several shutter panels can be hinged together, or they can be installed with a bypass system to allow them to easily slide back and forth. They also can be mounted directly to French doors. For smaller windows, plantation shutters have wider louvers than traditional ones, so the view outside is clearer even when the shutter is closed.

Flexibility with Plantation Shutters

Homes with open concepts are great, except when you want your rooms to be more separate. With room dividers made from large plantation shutters hinged together, homeowners can enjoy the open concept when they want, then use the dividers when they want privacy or separate spaces.

Custom shutters also offer flexibility when it comes to light control and privacy, which never go out of style. Hunter Douglas shutters can be made with a divider that splits them into top and bottom parts that can be adjusted independently, allowing you to let natural light in at the top while enjoying your privacy below.

Whether you are trendy or traditional, custom plantation shutters from Hunter Douglas will be a beautiful addition to your home in 2018. At Curtain Concepts , our window treatment designer will work with you to create the perfect shutters for your home. You can experience the quality of these custom shutters for yourself at our showroom in Huntington, West Virginia, or you can schedule an appointment for us to meet you in your home at your convenience. We proudly service Huntington and the surrounding area.