Design Perspective
Plantation Shutters are one of the most elegant products on the market today. They are available in 2 1/2", 3 1/2" and 4 1/2" slats. Plantation Shutters can add a great deal of warmth and beauty to your home. The 2 1/2" slats tend to give your home the old plantation style which works great with almost any decor. If the view outside is important then the larger 3 1/2" or 4 1/2" slats are usually the best solution. When rotated to the open position there is more space between the slats so your exterior view is not obstructed. Our Plantation Shutters are basically like another piece of furniture for your home adding a warm, rich feeling to any room.

Function & Installation Perspective
Both 3 1/2" and 4 1/2" Plantation Shutters offer the ability to rotate the slats to adjust the degree of light/privacy in a room so you can maximize your view. If you choose the 2 1/2" Plantation Shutter, which provides a old plantation style, but limits the view. We offer measuring and installation instructions on our product pages under the tab titled "How-To". The degree of difficulty on a scale of 1-10 would be a 4. Happy hanging!