Out of all the different styles of blinds, curtains and shutters that there are out there, one of my all time favourites would have to be plantation blinds. These blinds (also known as plantation shutters) are usually characterized by their thick wooden slats. They rose in popularity in America in the 1800′s as people started settling in areas that were prone to large storms and hurricanes. The plantation owners found that although these areas usually had the perfect climate for growing their crops (for example cotton and sugarcane), when the storm season came around, it made for a scary ride.

Plantation blinds were developed to help protect the farmers house against these seasons, but in the process they developed a blind that is still just as popular today because of it’s many different benefits. For example, these blinds are traditionally manufactured from thick slats of wood, which is a tremendous insulator. You will find your heating costs will be slashed considerably if you install this style of blind. Another obvious benefit of having thick wooden blinds on your windows is that you are able to block out that harsh afternoon light. These blinds usually have a rod that runs down the center of the blind that allows you to tilt the shutters up and down to control how much light is filtered through. This gives you a lot more control over the amount of privacy you have in your home as well.

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Plantation shutter blinds come in various sizes, and can be custom made to suit odd sized windows in your home. They can be used both inside and outside your windows, in fact, back when they first became popular, they were usually attache on the outside of the window frame, and opened via a hinging mechanism rather than a rod. Wood plantation blinds look every bit as good in a modern style home as they do in a country cottage with more traditional decor. They are indeed a very versatile window covering.

To get an idea of whether you think plantation blinds would suit your windows, your best place to start would be online. There are many websites that have galleries of these blinds, and show them being used in various different styles of homes. Doing your research online will also give you a good idea of what sort of prices you will be looking at. Wood plantation blinds can be quite an expense compared to other window coverings, so it will be well worth your while to shop around and get the best price you possibly can.