PVC, timber and aluminium shutters, measured, made to your windows and fitted for you. Free measure and quote, and no pressure to buy.
Plantation shutters are panels of wide, adjustable louvres (the horizontal blades) fitted inside or over your window frame. You tilt the blades to let in light and air, or close them for privacy. Blind Inspiration offers Sydney homeowners plantation shutters they can plan room by room: custom plantation shutters in PVC, timber and aluminium, measured to each window.
Choose by the room: PVC for all areas of your home’s interior, providing durability and a lower-cost alternative to timber. Timber shutters are available and can be customised to match specific decor requirements. Aluminium shutters are ideal for outdoor areas such as balconies, patios, and high-exposure openings.
Shutters are available in 3 different blade widths: 63 mm, 89mm and 115mm. Our consultant helps you choose the right width for your purpose.
The fix is simple. Shutters are made per window, so each room gets the material, blade, and opening style it needs, all planned to a single measurement. Your indoor shutters and anything for the balcony are worked out in the same visit.
The table shows where each material fits.
| Feature | PVC (poly) | Timber | Aluminium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suits | Every interior area of homes | Interior areas of homes, excluding moist areas | Balconies, patios, verandahs, outdoor rooms, and indoor wet or high-traffic areas |
| Handles moisture | Yes, it does not absorb water | No, keep it out of wet areas | Yes |
| Finish options | Painted colours | Paint or stain | Powder coat colours |
| Panel weight and width | Heavier, so very wide windows may need more panels | Lighter, so wider panels are possible | Your consultant advises on panel sizes at the measure |
| Indoor or outdoor | Indoor | Indoor | Indoor and outdoor |
| Read more | See the PVC card below | See the timber card below | See the aluminium card below |
Plantation shutter colours vary by material: painted colours for PVC, paint or stain for timber, and powder-coated colours for aluminium. Ask to see each range at your measure. The three cards below provide full details on each material.
Most shutters come in three blade widths, and the wider the blade, the wider the view when they are open. Your consultant confirms the available widths for your chosen material.
| Blade width | Look | View and light when open | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 to 64mm | Traditional, with finer lines | Narrowest gaps, with more blades crossing the view | Small or narrow windows and traditional interiors |
| 89mm | The middle option | A balance of view and light control | Most standard windows |
| 114mm | Modern, with wide blades | The widest view and the fewest blades | Large windows, doors and modern homes |
The frame holds the panels in the window. An L frame sits on the face of the window reveal, the recessed opening around the glass. A Z frame steps out from the reveal to clear window handles or a shallow recess. A recess fit mounts inside the opening for a flush look, while a face fit mounts over the surrounding trim when the recess is too shallow.
The blades are hand-operated and can be configured with several openings in a single panel, depending on size and light/privacy requirements.
Hinged plantation shutters swing open like doors and suit most windows. Sliding plantation and bi-fold shutters run on tracks, which work for wide openings and sliding doors. Custom shapes such as rakes, arches and circles can be made to follow the window.
We make plantation shutters in three materials, and each card below leads to the page with the full details.
Solid PVC, a polymer also called poly, does not absorb water, so these shutters suit bathrooms, laundries and kitchens. The panels are heavier than timber panels, so very wide windows may require more panels to open and close smoothly.
See PVC Plantation Shutters
Lightweight timber that can be painted or stained. Because timber is lighter, wider panels are possible. Keep timber out of wet areas.
See Timber Plantation Shutters
Powder-coated aluminium louvres for balconies, patios and exposed openings, as well as indoor spaces that see heavy use. Aluminium is the material to use outside.
See Aluminium Plantation ShuttersPlantation shutters give you light, privacy and airflow from one tilt, suit each room’s conditions, and can be planned for the whole house in one visit.
Tilt the blades up for privacy with daylight, open them for the view and the breeze, and close them at night. One small movement changes how the room feels.
One consultant measures every window and tells you which curtains or blinds would suit it best. The measure and quote are free, with no pressure to buy.
Here is what Sydney homeowners have said after choosing shutters with us, from pricing several rooms to fitting awkward windows and having our installers in their homes.
Every order includes a free measure and quote, shutters made to your measurements and installation, with a written price before you commit. Our custom plantation shutters are opened by hand, with no cords or chains. Being cordless removes loose cord loops, a common child safety concern.
The honest answer to how much plantation shutters cost is that it depends on five things: the material, the size of each window, the number of panels, the frame, and how the panels open. A measured, written quote is the figure worth relying on, and ours is free.
A small PVC shutter for a bathroom window costs far less than timber bi-fold panels across a living room door. Plantation shutters prices also move with the finish and hardware you choose.
These five factors decide your plantation shutters cost:
Every quote is measured to your windows and written, so you know the price before you commit.
Our plantation shutters process runs in four steps, from booking to installation.
One consultant can plan shutters, blinds and curtains for the whole house in one visit, something a shutter-only specialist cannot offer.
You can meet the team before your meeting.
Shutters pair well with sheer curtains for softness, or with blockout curtains for dark bedrooms, and one consultant can plan both. Our custom curtains are measured at the same visit, so fabric and shutter colours work together. Where a shutter does not suit a window, custom blinds can fill the gap.
There is no single price per window because the material, window size, number of panels, frame, and opening style all affect it. Your free measured quote gives the exact figure.
Window size is a big part of the price, but a square metre rate alone rarely tells the full story. Panel count, frame type, and opening style also affect the figure, which is why per-window prices vary. Your consultant explains how your quote is worked out.
At the time of a free measure and quote, the most appropriate material will be discussed and advised.
Dust the blades with a microfibre cloth or a soft brush attachment, then wipe them with a damp cloth. PVC and aluminium tolerate a mild detergent, while timber needs a dry or barely damp cloth.
Shutters definitely add appeal and value to your home. Buyers often see them as a fixed improvement, adding light control, privacy, and insulation because fitted window coverings reduce heat transfer through the glass.
Shutters are a long-term fitting, and their lifespan depends on the material, the room, and the care they receive. Your consultant confirms the warranty term. The consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law apply alongside any warranty.
Closed blades block most direct light, but a little light shows at the edges. That means shutters do not make a room fully dark, which surprises many buyers. For a dark bedroom, pair them with blockout curtains or a blockout blind.
Yes. Sliding plantation shutters run on a track and stack to one side of the door, or bi-fold panels fold back in pairs. Your consultant checks the door’s height and track options at the measure.
Your consultant confirms the lead time for your chosen material with your written quote, from approval through to installation. It varies with the material, configuration and finish, so you get a timeframe for your own order.
We measure and install every order, so the fit sits with us, not you. Windows are rarely perfectly square, and the recess depth determines whether an L frame, a Z frame, or a face fit will work. A small measuring error can stop panels from closing properly. We do not offer a supply-only service.
Tell us which rooms you are thinking about, and we will book a time to measure. Bring your questions about materials and blade sizes; there is no pressure to buy on the day. We measure and fit shutters Sydney-wide.
To ask a question before you book, contact us using the form below.
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Unlike our competitors, we do not advertise periodic sales. ‘Sales’ are designed to pressure customers to buy within a certain time period.
We at Blind Inspiration offer competitive pricing all year round that on average will be 20-30% cheaper than our competitors on ‘like for like’ products. Competitors sales pricing will normally put them on par with our 24/7 pricing.
If you are looking for an obligation free measure and quote for quality advice on quality products without feeling pressured and subsequently backed up by quality workmanship and installation, you need look no further than the team at Blind Inspiration.
