Plantation Shutters In Decatur
Plantation Shutters in Decatur, IL
The Decatur Historic District is full of Italianate, Queen Anne, Gothic Revival and Colonial Revival homes built from the 1850s through the 1920s, and houses in those styles are known for tall windows, arched tops and bays. Our Solar Shield Blinds Plantation Shutters in Decatur, IL are built to the exact opening, no matter the shape or size.
Where It Fits In Decatur
Where Plantation Shutters Fit In Decatur
Shutters are considered a built in feature of a home, so they suit the older houses on the Near West and Southwest sides, and they add curb appeal to any front facing window in town.
- Tall WindowsA tall window gets the most from a big louver, and a 4 1/2 inch louver gives you the biggest view out when open. Very tall panels get a horizontal divider rail partway up, so the upper and lower louvers can be set differently.
- Arches And Specialty ShapesArches, angles, octagons and eyebrow arches must be measured correctly and templated, built to that template and then installed perfectly.
- Bay WindowsEach panel in a bay is built for its own window, and we order every shutter in the room to one height so the louvers run in a straight line around the bay.
- Front Doors And SidelightsA narrow panel built to the glass beside the front door gives you a view out with full privacy, and it is the most functional option we have for sidelight windows.
Built For Older Homes
Out of square windows, stained trim, and the right material
We've installed thousands of shutters over the years, and our team is skilled in planning for specialty shaped windows. Older homes have plenty of windows that are out of square, and a consistent fit depends on how square the opening is, so we measure every window on site rather than trusting a number over the phone. If a crank or a lock is in the way, we build the frame out so the louvers clear it.
You can choose real wood, composite or poly. Real wood is the lightest, runs up to 42 inches per panel, and can be painted or stained, so it is the best choice for matching the stained windows and trim in an older home. Composite and poly come in painted finishes, run up to 36 inches per panel, are less likely to warp, and offer a waterproof option for bathrooms. Paint and stain colors can be matched to Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams.
If your casings have enough depth, we recommend a hang strip or a direct mount so the original trim stays the focal point around your new shutters. Where there isn't enough depth, an L frame, Deco frame or Z frame finishes the opening. Your Design Specialist lays out the panel plan at your free consultation in Decatur and gives you an exact quote on the spot.
What Comes As Standard
- Any shapeArches, angles, octagons, eyebrows
- WoodComposite and poly builds
- Invisible tiltHidden linkage inside the stile
- ResaleStays with the house when you sell
- Carefree GuaranteeA lifetime product warranty that transfers if you sell, plus our five year service guarantee
- Free Temporary ShadesOn every window you order for, installed while your custom order is made
Our Process
Planned, measured, and installed by our team in Decatur
- Free ConsultationWe bring our shop to your Decatur home or office. We'll listen to what you're wanting to accomplish with your windows, take a good look at every opening, and explain the options that will actually work for them.
- On the spot quoteWe take the time to make sure you know exactly what you're getting, and you'll have a complete and exact quote before we leave, so there are no surprises on install day.
- Installed by our teamEverything we install is custom built to the exact measurements of your windows, and when ready, professionally installed by our full time installers. Most projects are installed in less than a day.
Tilt Options
Four ways to tilt Plantation Shutters in Decatur
Shutters tilt rather than lift. Your Design Specialist brings a sample of each tilt style so you can work it at your own window.
Standard tilt
A center rod down the panel. The traditional look.
Offset tilt
Rod moved to the side so it does not divide the view.
Invisible tilt
Linkage hidden inside the stile. The cleanest option.
Split tilt
Top and bottom halves operate independently.
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Straight Answers
Plantation Shutters questions from Decatur homeowners
Yes. Arches, eyebrow arches, circles, ovals, angle tops, octagons and quarter circles are all built to the opening. We template the window on site, build to that template, and our Install Techs make sure it fits perfectly.
Yes. Real wood can be custom stained or painted, and it is the one we recommend next to existing stained windows and trim. We bring samples to your consultation to hold against your woodwork.
They do. Both wood and composite shutters insulate well, and with the louvers closed tight they help a room stay warmer by a cold window in January and cooler when the sun hits it in July.
Yes, four. A standard tilt rod down the center of the panel, an offset rod at the side, a true Invisible Tilt with a gear system hidden in the stile, and split tilt, where the top and bottom louvers move independently.
A little. Shutters close up tight for a good light dimming effect, but a thin line of light between the louvers is normal. For a bedroom that has to be fully dark, we will show you a room darkening shade alongside the shutters so you can compare.
Yes, as long as they're built in composite or poly with the waterproof option. Real wood can warp in a steamy room, so for a bathroom or a laundry room in your Decatur home we build the shutters in the waterproof material, and they clean up with a little mild soap and water on a soft cloth.
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Plantation Shutters around Decatur
We serve all of Decatur, IL, including the West End, the Decatur Historic District, Johns Hill, Southmoreland and Nelson Park. ZIP codes 62521, 62522, 62523, 62526.
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