How to Choose
Plantation Shutters and Blinds:
Window Treatments in Boise, ID

Plantation shutters and blinds sit at the sweet spot where classic charm meets modern light control—and they’re perfectly suited to Boise’s bright, high‑desert climate. Yet they’re only two accents in a much larger orchestra of window‑treatment options. If you’re staring at bare glass wondering whether wide‑slat blinds, café‑style shutters, or even simple roller shades will really work in your space, you’re not alone.

At Ezze Shutters and Blinds, our free in‑home consultation helps Treasure Valley homeowners cut through the jargon, compare brands side by side, and choose the treatment that balances style, privacy, and budget. Below, you’ll learn:
1. What sets plantation shutters apart from other types of blinds and window treatments
2. When another blind or shade might make more sense
3. Proven tips to match any treatment to your décor, frame size, and sunlight exposure all while offering options that suit your budget; major, reliable brands; and American-made products.

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Why Boise Homeowners Love Plantation Shutters:

Plantation shutters are beloved by Boise homeowners for their timeless charm, versatile style, and exceptional durability—perfect for handling our unique high-desert climate. At Ezze Shutters and Blinds, we’re proud to offer a carefully selected range of plantation shutters and blinds that blend elegance with practical light control, always upholding our commitment to the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship.

A Closer Look at Shutters

Let’s start with shutters—particularly plantation‑style shutters, the solid‑frame cousins of plantation blinds.

Custom Shutters Have:

Frames made of stiles or rods. These frames may be hinged to completely open a shutter.

Either vertical or horizontal slats (also called louvers). These are slats similar to other kinds of blinds, but are generally made of sturdier materials for wood, faux wood, or PVC shutters. Less common are vinyl or composite wood shutters.

Most kinds of shutters also contain at least one tilt rod or a pull cord, which allows you to adjust the angle of moveable slats to control light, heat, and privacy.

The option to be half-slatted and half-solid to provide extra privacy, like you might want in a bathroom.

Types of interior shutters (including variations of traditional plantation shutters) include:

Plantation Shutters

Cafe-Style Shutters

Barn Door Shutters

Louvered Shutters

Bi-Fold Shutters (For patio doors)

Norman Shutters

Shaker Shutters

Tracked Shutters

Ovation Shutters

Bay Window Shutters

Door Shutters for Interiors

French Door Shutters

Rolling Shutters

Tier-on-Tier Shutters

Arched Shutters (Custom)

A Closer Look at Blinds

If you like the wide slats of plantation shutters but need a lighter, more budget‑friendly option, plantation‑style blinds may fit the bill. Here’s how standard blinds compare

Blinds have:

Slats similar to shutters, but not the frame binding the slats together. They are usually strung together on some type of cord.

A pull cord, a cordless blinds mechanism, or are motorized blinds instead of having a rod or cord like plantation shutters.

Variations that can be pushed up from the bottom or pulled down from the top (top down/bottom up blinds) to vary privacy options.

Types of slatted blinds include:

Vertical Blinds

Horizontal Blinds

Pull Up Blinds

Top Down/Bottom Up Blinds

Mini-Blinds (Narrow Slats)

Cordless Blinds

Motorized/Electric Blinds

Automatic Blinds
Remote Control Blind

Roller Blinds (See our Roller Window Covering Page)

All of these might have variations to allow for fabric, wood, faux wood, vinyl blinds and more as material options.

Ready to see whether plantation blinds or shutters are the right fit? Book your free in‑home consultation and we’ll bring sample slats, color decks, and cost comparisons right to your Boise doorstep.

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If you live in or around Boise, Eagle, or Star, Idaho, and you have questions about our made-in-America, high-quality window coverings or installation, please reach out to (208) 995-9483 or contact us here for more information. We look forward to hearing from you!

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