PowerView® Automation
Program your window treatments so that they adjust themselves automatically, creating the perfect room ambiance morning, noon and night.
Sheer Shades
Learn more about Hunter Douglas custom window sheers, including our shadings and privacy sheers. Innovative, light-diffusing sheers. Your trusted source for window treatments.
Cellular Shades
Cellular honeycomb shades from Hunter Douglas. An energy-efficient design that traps air in distinct pockets to help keep your house cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Roman Shades
Custom-made fabric Roman Shades by Hunter Douglas, combining the look of soft folds with the ease and convenience of a shade. Custom-crafted.
Roller Shades
The Hunter Douglas roller shades & solar screen shades collections offer excellent light control and a clean, stylish look in a range of fabrics and materials.
Woven Shades
For a warm, natural look our Hunter Douglas Woven Wood Shades collection of window treatments transforms sunlight into captivating design statements. Choose yours today.
Vertical Shades
Find the right custom vertical shades for any room in your home. Search our most popular window shades.
Wood Blinds
From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, wood blinds have been a favorite among homeowners for decades.
Metal Blinds
Find the perfect metal blinds for any room in your home. From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, metal blinds have been a favorite among homeowners.
Vertical Blinds
Discover Hunter Douglas customized vertical blinds featuring elegant styling and translucency in a large selection of colors, treatments, and textures. Lifetime guarantee.
Shutters
Hunter Douglas custom window shutters provide superior light control and privacy with classic styles, long-lasting finishes, and exceptional craftsmanship.
Drapery
Choose from timeless and on-trend fabrics, including lofty textures and alluring jacquards, artisanal embroideries and luminous sheers.
Light Enhancing
Enjoy the beauty of natural light and make any space more captivating, with the following light-enhancing shades.
Room Darkening
Want a darker room for better sleep or optimal movie binging? These shades and drapes help block light at the window.
Energy Efficient
Live comfortably and save energy with these shades. Designer to keep a room warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Door Coverings
Manage natural light and add privacy with these window treatments that work well for sliding-glass and patio doors.
Sound Absorption
Create a quieter, more relaxing room with these window treatments, which help absorb sound, reducing exterior noise.
Top-Down Bottom-Up
For privacy and natural light, position shades from the top, bottom or both. These shades have this feature available.
Commercial Blinds & Shades
We offer window treatments for any business or commercial setting.
Cornices
We offer window treatments for any business or commercial setting.
Drapery & Valances
Add the perfect finishing touch to your windows.
Drapery Hardware
Choose from a wide selection of styles.
Energy Efficient Insulation
Keep your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer with energy-efficient insulation.
Fabrics
Choose from our large selection of fabric colors, patterns and textures.
Motorized Window Coverings
Enjoy the convenience of motorized window coverings.
Outdoor Solar Shades
Make your outdoor spaces more comfortable with our outdoor solar shades.
Window Top Treatments
Add color and softness to your window with top treatments.
After-Hours & In-Home Consultations
Our schedule is flexible, and we can come to your home for a consultation.
Free Estimates
Get a free estimate for your next decorating project.
Window Covering Measuring & Installations
Our measuring and installation service will ensure an exact fit for your window coverings.
About Us
Metro Shutters & Blinds Owner, Sean Zare, has been in the window treatment industry for over 28 years.
Our Team
We are here to assist you with your project, from one window to the entire home or office.
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Living Room
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Media Room
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Nursery & Kids Room
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Arched Windows
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French Doors
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Sidelights
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Sliding Glass Doors
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Automated
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Blackout
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What are Plantation Shutters and Why Do I Need Them?
Grounded in classic design, plantation shutters are sophisticated window treatments that offer a modern and charming twist on a traditional shutter. These interior shutters add elegance and light control to any room in your home.
If you’ve been interested in plantation-style shutters, our team at Classic Blinds & Shutters Design Center in Marietta is delighted to discuss the characteristics of plantation shutters and introduce you to our collection, as well as how to use them in your home.
The Characteristics of Plantation Shutters
Plantation-style shutters differ from traditional shutters because they have larger louvers, typically over 3 inches. Wider slats offer a more enhanced view while adding a distinct character to your windows with their strong architectural lines.
Plantation shutters are very adaptable to different interior design motifs. For example, if you prefer a more traditional look, you can opt for shutters in a matching wood stain. If you like a modern look, consider painted shutters. Plantation shutters not only improve your interior’s aesthetic, but they also add superior curb appeal, as they look the same from both the interior and exterior of the home.
Plantation shutters also offer varied lighting scenarios. You can tilt the louvers any way you wish for superior light and privacy management. We offer our plantation shutters with or without a middle rod, depending on your preference.
Discover 3 Distinct Materials and Shutters to Elevate Your Space
Now that you are more familiar with the general characteristics of plantation shutters, this guide will help you decide which style is the best fit for your home and lifestyle. Read on to learn more about our collection of Hunter Douglas interior shutters—available in a variety of louver styles.
- Hunter Douglas Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Vinyl Shutters are well suited for rooms where moisture and humidity are an issue. They are a perfect solution for bathrooms, spas, and poolrooms. They resist the elements that cause mildew, so you can rest assured you have clean air. These shutters offer a polished aesthetic with three soft off-white hues from which to choose. Constructed with aluminum bracing and resin blocks, they will hold up and retain their shape better than other varieties of vinyl shutters.
- Hunter Douglas Heritance® Wood Shutters are an excellent choice for a rich, luxurious appeal. The rich, deep grains of authentic wood make these shutters a superior fit for spaces like bedrooms, formal dining spaces, and living rooms. We offer them in over 20 colors and stains, so you can easily find one that complements your furnishings and woodwork.
- Hunter Douglas NewStyle® Composite Shutters offer the look and feel of real wood but with the unparalleled durability of composite materials. These shutters are a great selection if you want to add depth and dimension to kitchens, bathrooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, and anywhere in the home. They stand up to water and other elements common, so there is no need to worry about maintenance as these shutters clean up easily with the brush attachment on a vacuum or wiped down with a lightly damp cloth.
Shop Our Showroom for Plantation Shutters Near Marietta, GA
Classic Blinds & Shutters Design Center is your premier source for state-of-the-art window treatments with locations in Marietta and Alpharetta. Our gifted team members are experts in all our products and services here to assist you with any project, large or small.
When you are ready to explore how plantation shutters can stylize your home, request a consultation, and one of our friendly staff members will reach out.
We are honored to serve the areas surrounding Marietta, Acworth, Johns Creek, Kennesaw, and Buckhead, and we look forward to serving you!