Comparing Real Wood Plantation Shutters to Faux Wood Shutters
Most professional designers and home improvement experts agree that plantation shutters are a great investment for any home…especially in hot, humid areas like Baton Rouge and Lafayette, Louisiana!
Plantation shutters are one of the most versatile window treatments a homeowner could choose. Not only do interior shutters transform just about any room, but both real wood and faux wood shutters have the same practical benefits:
- Interior shutters can be custom tailored to fit just about any size, shape, or length of window.
- Plantation shutters are very efficient at controlling the temperature and light density of the room.
- They are durable, have a long lifespan, and are easier to clean than most other window coverings.
- They add value to a home because they’re more permanent than other window treatments.
- There are so many color and stain options that you’ll find it easy to match any interior design!
- Both real wood and faux wood shutters can be used as room dividers, closet doors, or patio doors!
Since it’s pretty clear that shutters are a great solution for new construction, remodeling, or even total rebuilds, the next question is: Real Wood or Faux Wood??? Lets take a deeper dive into the benefits and characteristics of each.
Faux Wood Plantation Shutters
A more accurate term for “faux wood” shutters is “Composite Plantation Shutters”. They are made from synthetic materials, yet are beautiful enough to enhance even the most elegant room in your home. Composite shutters look like premium painted wood shutters, yet never have to be repainted or refinished. They won’t yellow, fade or peel, so they retain their look for many years with minimal care.
Cleaning these types of composite window treatments is extremely easy. All you need is a duster or a mild soap and water to make your shutter look like new. Popular brands of faux wood shutters, like Eclipse and Graber, are even GREENGUARD Gold Certified and NFPA701 Certified fire retardant, so they are safe for children’s bedrooms and playrooms.
Because of their synthetic properties, faux wood shutters keep moisture from locking in, so they are not susceptible to water damage. This means they are resistant to microbes, mold, mildew and moisture, making composite shutters ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, and especially high humidity areas like here in South Louisiana! You can leave the windows and shutters open to allow in fresh air. When the house is closed up in the summer and the air conditioner is running, they can help keep out hot air that can seep in and can drive up energy costs.
Other Uses For Composite Shutters
Besides looking fantastic around a beautiful window, faux wood/composite shutters can be transformed into closet doors, room dividers, or doorways leading outside. For example, if your kitchen opens onto a patio, bi-fold or by-pass faux plantation shutters are the perfect solution. They lend an air of elegance to your kitchen, provide privacy when you need it and hold up to fingerprints and other everyday grime.
Real Wood Plantation Shutters
Wooden plantation shutters are an investment in style and quality. Most design pros agree that there is no substitute for how real wood adds layers of warmth and beauty to a room.
The most common brand of real wooden plantation shutters we carry are constructed from exceptional North American hardwoods that are sourced from responsibly managed forests. These wooden interior shutters can be enhanced with a wide assortment of paints, stains, options, and upgrades.
Real wood interior shutters provide excellent energy efficiency and UV ray protection. This makes wood plantation shutters an obvious choice for so many newly constructed and remodeled homes & businesses from Baton Rouge to Lafayette, Louisiana.
The Benefit of Working with K to Z Window Coverings
Whether you want the elegance and splendor of real wood plantation shutters, or the durability and moisture resistance of composite, “Faux Wood” interior shutters, our staff can offer insight and guidance throughout the process. WE COME TO YOU for an in-home consultation so that you can see samples of custom window treatments in the space where they’ll actually be hanging! Our expert consultants will leave with precise measurements, and quickly follow up with pricing unmatched by even the big box stores! After you’ve made your design decisions, our experienced installers will soon return for FREE INSTALLATION of your window treatments!
To get started, contact Brandon or Sana if you’re in the Baton Rouge area, or April if you are around Lafayette, LA.