Want to redo your window treatments in Charlotte but not sure where to begin? We’ve examined the difference between two of our best-selling window treatments—
custom plantation shutters and
horizontal blinds.
Both have your windows covered for privacy and light control. But they have several distinct features.

Plantation Shutters
Plantation shutters have wide louvers. This classic window treatment mounts on your window frame. They’re often seen in white, off-white or natural stain colors. Or matched to the color of your selection.
While the louvers are controlled by a visible or hidden tilt rod, the shutters can also open away from windows similar to a door.
These are either:
- Wood plantation shutters
- Faux wood plantation shutters
- Vinyl plantation shutters
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Blinds
Blinds have slim slats created from metal, wood, fabric or comparable materials. This cost-effective window treatment comes in an assortment of colors and textures.
Window blinds are often operated by a pull cord, although some types are cordless.
They’re available in styles like vertical blinds or horizontal blinds.
Wood horizontal blinds or faux wood horizontal blinds are sometimes referred to as plantation blinds because of their wide slats.
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Find the Right Option for Your Space
We can help you decide on the right fit for your Charlotte home during a free, in-home consultation. Check out product samples, get your windows measured and receive our everything’s-included Louver Shop Complete Comfort Pricing quote at no fee. Or obligation.
Benefits of Louver Shop of Charlotte Plantation Shutters
Plantation shutters may look the same from manufacturer to manufacturer, but they’re not created the same. At Louver Shop of Charlotte, we’re proud to produce our window shutters here in the United States.
That means you’ll get your shutters quicker—often in three weeks or less. And you’ll get a beautiful window treatment that will last a long time.
Learn more about the many benefits of our shutters.
1. Top Style Customized for Your Home
Our top-of-the-line plantation shutters are exceptionally customizable.
You can determine:
- Louver thickness
- Materials like high-quality American hardwood or polymer, which is a good match for high-moisture areas like kitchens, bathrooms or laundry rooms
- Colors or natural stains*
- Design preferences, such as frame style, to work with any style of space
2. Better Energy Efficiency
Our shutters can help curb energy bills. Save even more with LouverWood®, a state-of-the-art synthetic that insulates three times better than wood.
3. Guaranteed to Last
We back our shutters with one of the best warranties in the business.
We guarantee they won’t:
- Warp
- Bend
- Crack
- Peel
- Discolor
4. Safe for Your Family
Plantation shutters have no cords, so you don’t have to worry if your family has little children or pets.
At Louver Shop of Charlotte, we use nontoxic, water-based finishes that are safe for your family and the environment.
Foreign-made shutters are frequently coated with paints high in volatile organic compounds, which can cause headaches and dizziness.
5. Low Maintenance
Shutters are simple to clean with a duster or rag. Ours don’t need a lot of maintenance, because they’ll never need tightening or adjustment.
6. Better Home Value
We fashioned our quality shutters to last for a long time. As a custom, permanent window treatment, they can also increase your home’s value.
How do Shutters Stand Up to Blinds?
Interior shutters are an investment in your home and offer many benefits.
While window blinds are usually less costly, you’ll need to replace them more regularly. They also don’t offer as much energy efficiency.
Ask for a Free Consultation Today
Get started by requesting a free consultation today! We’ll partner you with a design consultant in Charlotte.
Your consultant will help you pick expertly crafted shutters right in the comfort of your living room. And provide you with measurements and a Louver Shop Complete Comfort Pricing quote—all at no cost or obligation.
*Available colors may vary by product. Please ask your Louver Shop of Charlotte design consultant for more information.