Manufactured in Monroe, North Carolina
Plantation Shutters
Crafted locally just outside Charlotte, North Carolina, our Artisan Plantation Shutters are made from the finest and most renowned basswood in the industry. Since 1993, each shutter has been meticulously handcrafted, a testament to local artistry and time-tested elegance. Our wide range of color choices, combined with our distinctive approach to custom shapes and tilt mechanisms, has established us as Charlotte's leading shutter experts.
How to Choose the Right Look for Your Windows
Louver Sizes
The size of louvers in a shutter is a reflection of personal design preference and often harmonizes with the overall interior aesthetic of a home. The 3.5 inch louvers are the most common, but the 4.5 inch size has become more popular as homeowners lean towards simpler, more modern designs.
Design Features
Rear Hidden Tilt
Embrace a modern look while preserving timeless elegance. Our Rear Hidden Tilt employs a discreet metal strip on the louver's back end, reducing vertical distractions and streamlining the view. With Hidden Tilt, a gentle adjustment to one louver effortlessly aligns the rest.
Control Rod
The most common design of Plantation Shutters is with a center Control Rod, which is the primary connector for every individual louver. This control rod, positioned on the front of the panel, simultaneously moves all louvers. When the louvers are fully closed in the upward position, the control rod settles into a small opening in the top rail known as the Mouse Hole.
Split Tilt
Split tilt enhances light control by dividing the panel's top and bottom sections into independently operable halves. While typically centered, its placement can be tailored to fit varying window sash dimensions or to suit aesthetic tastes.
Divider Rail
A divider rail is a 3" strip of wood that connects the left and right stile of the shutter. Though commonly used for structural stability on tall panels, a Divider Rail can also be used to cover the sash and locking mechanisms on a window, or to provide louver clearance at a transom window. A Divider rail can be placed at any height, and in some cases, more than 1 Divider Rail may be neccesary.
Mounting
Inside Mount
PROS
- Shows more trim
- Typically flush
CONS
- Could prohibit tilt-in of windows for cleaning
Outside Mount
PROS
- Allows windows to tilt in for cleaning
- Faster, more efficient install
CONS
- Protrudes more into the room
- Can hide parts of trim
Hinge Colors
Artisan Shutter uses a slim, non-mortise hinge to connect the panel of the shutter to the outer frame
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