Basswood Shutters
Basswood shutters can be custom coloured. The timber is lightweight, allowing for much wider openings in large windows.
Ask About BasswoodReal timber shutters in the finish you choose, made to measure and fitted by our team. Free measure and quote, no pressure to buy.
Timber plantation shutters are made from light, stable timber, most often basswood, and can be painted or stained to suit the room. Every set of wooden plantation shutters we make is measured to your windows and fitted by our team. Book a free measure and quote to see finishes in your own light.
Timber shutters give you real wood, painted or stained to match your joinery, and their lighter panels span wider windows than PVC.
Then there is width. Heavy panels on wide windows and doors need more hinges or more panels across the view. Timber answers both: you choose paint or stain to sit with the room, as the finishes below show, and lighter timber carries the width.
Timber panels can be made wider than PVC panels, because timber is lighter for the same size. Your consultant confirms the maximum panel width and height for your windows based on the measurements. That panel span means fewer panels and a clearer view.
| Timber | PVC | |
|---|---|---|
| Panel weight | Lighter for the same size, so hinges carry wider panels | Heavier, so wide panels need more support |
| Wide openings | Fewer, wider panels | More panels, or panels on a track |
For very wide openings, ask about panels on a track, which slide or fold rather than swing from hinges.
Choose timber for custom colours in dry rooms, PVC for all interior areas, and aluminium for outdoor spaces. Timber is not for wet areas: moisture can cause it to swell, warp, or lose its finish.
PVC plantation shutters beat timber anywhere steam or splashes reach the shutter. If you are weighing up PVC vs timber shutters for a living room, the choice comes down to finish and span: timber takes stain and runs wider, while PVC handles moisture.
Aluminium plantation shutters beat timber on patios and alfresco areas, where shutters face sun and rain. Many homes use more than one material: wooden plantation shutters in the living areas and bedrooms, and PVC in the wet rooms.
Whichever material you choose, closed shutters add insulation by helping reduce heat moving through the glass, as the YourHome guide to glazing explains.
Our timber shutters are most often made from basswood and painted or stained. Basswood plantation shutters are light and stable, and they take both finishes well.
Basswood shutters can be custom coloured. The timber is lightweight, allowing for much wider openings in large windows.
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Paint gives timber a clean, even colour that suits most rooms. Ask about the standard colour range and colour matching at your measure, and bring a sample of any paint you want the shutters to sit beside.
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Suits period homes and rooms with timber floors. Bring a photo of your skirting or floorboards to the measure so you can compare stains against it.
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For bathrooms and laundries, where timber should not go, PVC is the better choice and keeps the same plantation look.
See PVC Plantation ShuttersTimber shutters match the wood and paint already in your home, span wide windows and control light and privacy with
one tilt.
You choose paint or stain at the measure, held against your own floors and trims. The shutters then sit with the room rather than against it.
Lighter timber carries wider panels, so a big window needs fewer of them. More of the view shows when they fold back.
Tilt the louvres for privacy with daylight, open them for the view, and close them at night. Every blade in the panel moves together.
Customers who chose timber shutters describe, in their own words on Google, how the finish, fit and installation turned
out.
Every set includes a free measure and quote, shutters made to your measurements, installation and a written warranty. Our shutters are opened by hand, with no cords or chains.
Timber shutters are built from a frame of stiles and rails that hold the louvres, and the way the corners are joined determines how well a panel stays square. In mortise and tenon joinery, the rail slots into a cut-out in the stile rather than being held by dowels. Ask your consultant how our frames are joined and where the timber is sourced.
The cost of the timber plantation shutters for your home depends on the timber, the finish, and the windows, so a free measured quote sets the price. These move it:
Every quote is measured to your windows and written, so you know the price before you commit.
Dust weekly, wipe with a barely damp cloth, and keep water off the timber. Avoid harsh or solvent-based cleaners, which can dull the paint or cause staining.
A consultant measures every window and brings finish samples. Your shutters are made to those measurements, and our installer fits them and shows you how to care for them. The lead time is confirmed with your quote.
Our timber shutters are made most often from basswood. It is a light, stable timber with a fine grain that takes paint well and can also be stained. Ask your consultant about the species and source for your quote.
Timber takes paint well, so the choice is wide, and your consultant shows you the standard paint and stain options at the measure. To match an existing colour, bring a sample and ask whether it can be matched.
No. Not every shutter suits a bathroom, and timber does not: it can absorb moisture and swell. PVC plantation shutters are the better choice for bathrooms and laundries, and they keep the same look.
Yes. Many people assume big windows need a heavier material, but timber is lighter than PVC, so its panels can be made wider. Your consultant confirms the maximum panel width and advises on a track for very wide openings.
It depends on the species, finish and size of each window, so the clearest answer is a written quote for both. Your consultant can price timber and PVC side by side for the same windows at your free measure.
Ask your consultant for the timber’s source and any certification, and we will set it out in writing with your quote. We only describe timber as certified, for example by FSC or PEFC, when the supplier holds that certification.
Yes. Stained or painted timber, shaped frames and traditional blade widths can match the original joinery and period features of a heritage home. Bring photos of your windows, skirting and trims to the measure.
Dust them with a microfibre cloth or soft brush, then wipe with a barely damp cloth and dry the timber straight away. Never soak the panels or use harsh cleaners, as they can damage the paint or cause staining.
Tell us which rooms you are thinking about and bring a photo of your floors or skirting, and we will book a time to measure and compare finishes. There is no pressure to buy on the day. Contact us to book, or see our full range of plantation shutters that Sydney homes choose.
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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.
