Shutters vs. Blinds—What's Suitable for My Baltimore House?

Both have you covered for privacy and light control. But they have several differentiating features.

Plantation Shutters

Plantation shutters have wide louvers. This classic window treatment is fixed on your window frame. They’re usually seen in white, off-white or natural stain colors. Or produced in the color of your selection.

While the louvers are managed by a visible or hidden tilt rod, the shutters can also open away from windows similar to a door.

They can be either:

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Blinds

Blinds have narrow slats built from metal, wood, fabric or other materials. This affordable window treatment comes in an assortment of colors and materials.

Window blinds are usually operated by a pull cord, although some types are cordless.

They’re created in styles like vertical blinds or horizontal blinds.

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Find the Right Option for Your House

We can help you find the right fit for your Baltimore home during a free, in-home consultation. Check out product samples, get your windows measured and receive our everything’s-included Louver Shop Complete Comfort Pricing quote at no expense. Or obligation.

Plantation shutters may look the same from manufacturer to manufacturer, but they’re not created the same. At Louver Shop of Maryland, we’re proud to make our window shutters here in the United States.

That means you’ll receive your shutters faster—often in three weeks or less. And you’ll get a gorgeous window treatment that will last for years.

Learn more about the numerous benefits of our shutters.

1. Premium Style Customized for Your Home

Our premier plantation shutters are highly customizable.

You can choose:

2. Better Energy Efficiency

Our shutters can help decrease energy bills. Save even more with LouverWood™, a modern synthetic that insulates three times better than wood.

3. Guaranteed to Last

We back our shutters with one of the best warranties in the industry.

We guarantee they won’t:

4. Safe for Your Family

Plantation shutters are cord-free, so you don’t have to worry if your household has young children or pets.

At Louver Shop of Maryland, we use nontoxic, water-based finishes that are safe for your family and the environment.

Foreign-made shutters are usually coated with paints high in volatile organic compounds, which can cause headaches and dizziness.

5. Low Maintenance

Shutters are easy to clean with a duster or rag. Ours don’t need a lot of maintenance, because they’ll never demand tightening or adjustment.

6. Better Home Value

We designed our quality shutters to last for a long time. As a custom, permanent window treatment, they can also increase your home’s value.

Interior shutters are an investment in your home and offer an abundance of benefits.

While window blinds are generally less costly, you’ll need to replace them more regularly. They also don’t give as much energy efficiency.

Request a Free Consultation Today

Begin by requesting a free consultation today! We’ll match you with a design consultant in Baltimore.

Your expert will help you pick expertly crafted shutters right in the comfort of your living room. And provide you with measurements and a Louver Shop Complete Comfort Pricing quote—all at no cost or obligation.