Plantation Shutters

What are plantation shutters?

Plantation shutters were historically large wooden styled covers for windows to give extra protection against the strong elements such as harsh winds, rain, sleet and hail. Modern uses for shutters is to add elegance to your home as well as to improve energy efficiency by allowing extra sun in the winter for added warmth or for blocking extra sun in the summer to assist in keeping your home cool. They end up paying for themselves while working to give your home a beautiful modern look.

Rich Shutters have a full range of shutters for all your doors and windows available in various Woods and PVC tints, tones including many classic colours. Our wonderful selection of varied colours, designs and professional installation have already delighted many Melbourne buyers who were looking to add a touch of eco friendly style to their home. Contact us and find out why. Our free expert measure and quote service ensures a perfect fit every time.

All about Energy Efficiency, Durability, Safety Benefits, Design, Colour & Care for your Window and Door Shutters

Interior Shutters Provide Superior Energy Efficiency

Plantation Shutters reduce solar heat gain during the summer months and provide excellent insulation during the winter months, making them extremely energy efficient. Ultraviolet protection reflects the suns strong rays instead of being absorbed into the home.

Did you know?  Energy-efficient interior shutters help you save money on your heating and cooling bills year-round! Stop wasting money on utility bills and get custom-made plantation shutters.

Window Louvers of a Plantation Shutter - Close Up

Shutters Provide Superior Window Treatment

New Product! With a hard wearing finish that never needs to be repainted or refinished!

  • Energy efficient
  • Child safe design
  • Easy clean low maintenance
  • Non-porous surface
  • Waterproof surface
  • Multiple design options

Safety Benefits of Plantation Shutters

Our Plantation Shutters are designed with an eye towards safety on several levels.
  • Rich Shutters have built-in flame retardant qualities and won’t need any additional coatings or coverings in order to offer a high level of protection from fire.
  • Rich Shutters are child safe. Their construction doesn’t include any dangling cords, making them safe for small children and pets.

  • Rich Shutters are microbial resistant and non-porous, making it difficult for harmful mold and mildew to grow.
  • Last but certainly not least, Plantation Shutters by Rich Shutters are acceptable for more sensitive environments and individuals. This means that Rich Plantation Shutters emit low VOC’s, and that they are safe for use in hospitals and schools, as well as nurseries and homes for the elderly.

Plantation Shutters installed in Dining Area Opened for Excellent View

Multiple Shutter Design Options

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Designed in Melbourne our Plantation Shutters are offered in a variety of sizes, colors and frame styles to fit any decor. They are available in specialty shapes, track systems and French door cut-out designs. They also come with either Tilt Bar or hidden rear tilt operating systems. Both systems will allow you to open and close the louvered shutters tightly in both directions. Offering light control and complete privacy, our Shutters not only stand the test of time, but they will give your home the finishing touch.

Various Custom Sized Window Plantation Shutters Installed in Master Bedroom

Fantastic Plantation Shutter Colour Choices

More colours than a rainbow. Do you want pink? red? green? blue? It’s up to you!
If you require something different from our already extensive colour range we can modify our Plantation Shutters to any colour you desire. All we need is a paint sample!

Easy Care Plantation Shutters

Water can be a destructive force around bathrooms, kitchens and other high humidity areas. The wrong types of materials in these spaces may rust, crack, cause mildew and even warp.
Fortunately, our Plantation Shutters will resist all of these damaging effects – making them the perfect choice for water-prone environments.
And All it takes to clean our Plantation Shutters is a damp cloth or light dusting and they will look as good as the day you had them installed!The story of Crossroads Pharmacy

Examples of Plantation Shutters Installed by Rich Shutters