Plantation shutters are some of the most coveted window treatments. Their clean lines and wide louvers complement most rooms, and innovative light control and construction technologies put a contemporary twist on their traditional silhouette. Because of their strong appeal, shutters can be more expensive than blinds or shades, and some homeowners are wary of the cost.

However, shutters are a long-lasting, valuable investment, and when you buy high-end shutters from Harmony Blinds and Shutters, you’re also buying:

1. Durability

Shutters are the most durable window treatments. For example, Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Vinyl Shutters from Hunter Douglas are lifetime guaranteed never to warp, chip, peel, or discolor according to the Palm Beach Promise ™. Norman® Woodlore® Plus and Woodlore® Shutters also resist wear, highlighting the beauty of wood with long-lasting composite materials.

2. Function

Shutters offer flexible light control and privacy. Open and tilt your louvers to direct the natural light in your rooms, and firmly close them to shut your interiors off from the outside world. Different louver sizes on NewStyle® Composite Shutters provide individualized light control, and the bonded wood and polymer stiles of Norman® Woodlore® Shutters let them operate consistently day in and day out with minimal light leakage.

3. Cleanability

Shutters are much easier to clean than blinds. They have fewer nooks and crannies to dust, and vinyl and composite shutters like Alta Eclipse Polyresin Shutters resist stains and can be cleaned with soap and water. Hardwood shutters may need special wood-safe cleaners, but dusting with a soft microfiber cloth is painless, especially when your shutters have wide louvers.

4. Safety

No dangling cords or hanging fabric make shutters family-friendly window treatments. Additional features like the medical-grade polypropylene coating on Norman® Woodlore Shutters and the sustainably-harvested wood of Hunter Douglas Heritance® Wood Shutters make shutters safe choices for the environment.

5. Style

The robust silhouette of interior shutters has captivated homeowners since the eighteenth century, and new technologies and sturdier construction allow shutters to continue as timeless pieces. For example, Heritance® Wood Shutters feature artisanal, burnished, and distressed styles that suit both modern and traditional architecture, and Norman® Normandy® shutters match the existing design elements of your room with stunning custom colors and stains.

6. Convenience

Get even more out of your shutters with motorized options from Norman® and Hunter Douglas. Operate Hunter Douglas Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Vinyl Shutters with PowerView® Automation and control your Norman® shutters with PerfectTilt™ G4 motorization. Automating your shutters allows you to conveniently operate them at home and away: curate unique ambiances for “morning” and “evening” and save one energy bill by adjusting your shutters to the sun throughout the day. Scheduling your shutters to open and close at certain times of day also keeps your home safer by creating the illusion that you’re home even when you’re not. Further enhancements like the Auto-Brake feature on PerfectTilt™ shutters halt motorization when an obstacle like a child’s fingers is detected, making shutters safer.

We are proud to be your local window treatment experts at Harmony Blinds and Shutters. Call or contact us today for more shutter recommendations, or visit our San Diego, California, showroom. We are proud to install, service, and motorize Hunter Douglas, Alta, and Norman® shutters in homes across San Diego, Coronado, La Jolla, Chula Vista, and El Cajon, CA.