Roman Blinds vs Plantation Shutters

Roman blinds vs plantation shutters: which is best?

When you're trying to find new window dressing solutions for your home, you'll need to make a choice between blinds or shutters. There are benefits to both, but which one suits your needs will depend on your use and requirements. This post explores the pros and cons of roman blinds vs plantation shutters.

Roman Blinds

Roman blinds are fabric blinds which affix to the top of your window or door and hang down in vertical folds. They sit close to the window pane and can be lowered or raised using a cord at the side to control the amount of light and privacy you admit. Roman blinds are often used as a cost-effective yet stylish and modern alternative to curtains.

Roman blinds pros

• Easily control light and privacy using a cord
• Simple to install and can be added to one or more rooms
• Take up less space than curtains
• Various fabric and colour options to suit your decor
• Scalable to your size of window
• Fabric style offers a sense of warmth to your decor
• Some come in translucent fabrics to filter out sunlight
• A cost-effective solution

Roman blinds cons

• Can obscure vision if lowered during the day to control light, as they are top-hung
• Not the most effective solution against heat, depending on fabric type
• Fabric is not always suited to rooms with high humidity
• The cord may present a safety risk to very young children
• May require special cleaning depending on fabric

Plantation Shutters

Plantation shutters, on the other hand, are usually made from a hard-wearing material. At Deluxe Blinds, we use aluminium, but sometimes wood or PvC can be used. These are added to the interior or exterior of windows and doors around your property (such as the patio and veranda) and feature controllable horizontal slats to prevent excess light and heat entering your home.

These come in a range of opening and colour options, and they make a stylish design point for those looking for a more period feature reminiscent of 18th and 19th-century colonial America.

Plantation shutters pros

• A lightweight yet durable powder-coated aluminium solution that can withstand climate and knocks
• Range of colours available to suit decor
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
• Available in bi-folding, side-opening and fixed styles
• Adds an extra layer of security by obscuring outside views into the home
• Aluminium deflects heat from entering the home during summer, as well as light, and traps it during winter
• Easy to clean with a damp, soft cloth
• A stylish and sophisticated option for giving homes a traditional, period touch

Plantation shutters cons

• A more expensive option than fitting blinds
• Shutters take up more space than blinds
• Affects the look of your home from the inside and out
• May not be suitable for all styles of windows, depending on size and weight
• Installation is longer and more intensive than fitting blinds

Talk To Your Local Mackay Blinds & Shutters Experts Today

If you're still not sure which is right for your home, or you want to discuss your options and get a free quote, contact us at Deluxe Shutters and Blinds today.

For more information on blinds and shutters, read our previous blog on the Benefits of Folding Arm Awnings.