Plantation shutters that outlast the house.

Mostly, yes — around Austin the two names get used for the same product. "Window shutters" is the general term for interior shutters mounted inside your window frame; "plantation shutters" describes the wide-louver style that makes up the large majority of what we install. If someone quotes you window shutters for a house here, they almost certainly mean plantation-style. The names that do describe something different are exterior or rolling shutters, which mount outside the window — we don't build those.

Four, and every one is built to measure — we don't stock sizes, so all of these are custom shutters cut to your openings. Hardwood — basswood, the warmth and grain of real timber, our default everywhere except wet rooms. Premium poly, also called composite or faux wood — engineered polymer that won't warp or stain in bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms. Hybrid — a poly core wrapped in real wood veneer, which buys you moisture resistance without giving up the look. And cafe-style, a half-height shutter that covers the lower window for privacy while leaving the top open to light and the view.

About $300–$500 per window installed, whichever material you pick. Premium poly runs ~$250–$400, basswood hardwood ~$350–$500. A typical 6-window project lands around $2,000–$3,000, and whole-home projects of 16 or more windows usually run $5,600–$12,000. Specialty shapes — bay, arched, half-round, French doors — are priced individually. Measurement, installation, and the lifetime warranty are included; there's no separate install fee.

Hardwood (basswood) for everywhere but bathrooms, kitchens, mudrooms, and laundry rooms — the warmth, weight, and grain make a real difference visually. Premium poly for the wet rooms — it won't warp or stain from humidity, and the modern poly looks indistinguishable from painted wood at arm's length. Most Austin homes end up mixed.

Quality plantation shutters last 25+ years with minimal maintenance. Poly shutters are virtually indestructible, while hardwood shutters age beautifully with care.

Yes. Bay windows we build with custom return frames so each panel meets the next at the exact angle of your bay. Arched tops we build as separate panels that integrate with the rectangular shutters below. French doors and sliding doors we build slim-profile shutters that don't interfere with the handle. We've never seen a window shape we couldn't build for.

Four to six weeks from consultation to installed. The variance comes from material — premium poly ships faster (4 weeks), custom-stained hardwood takes longer (5–6 weeks). Standard white hardwood lands in the middle. We build everything in our Texas workshop and give you a firm date during the consultation, not a 'sometime in the next 8 weeks' range.

Only if you keep the louvers closed. Open louvers let in more light than blinds because there's no fabric or pull-cord to block it — just air and the frame. Most Austin clients use shutters partially open during the day for filtered light and tilted closed at night for privacy.

Roughly $300–$500 per window depending on material — premium poly (for wet rooms) ~$250–$400, basswood hardwood ~$350–$500. A typical 6-window project lands around $2,000–$3,000; whole-home (16+ windows) typically runs $5,600–$12,000. Specialty shapes (bay, half-round, arched, French doors) are priced individually.

Frame, finish, hinges, and louvers — all lifetime against manufacturer defect and our installation. If a panel warps, a hinge fails, or the finish chips because of how we installed or built it, we replace it at no charge. Storm damage and intentional damage aren't covered.

60–90 minutes in your home. We measure every window to 1/16 inch, walk you through 200+ fabric and material samples, photograph your existing decor for color matching, and answer every question on the table. Written quote — with mock-ups for any unusual shapes — in your inbox within 24 hours.