San Diego Plantation Shutters

The team here at Cal Coast Shutters prides itself in providing San Diego homes with custom wood plantation shutters! We invite you to check out our beautiful line of custom plantation shutters and closet doors. Unlike our competitors, our plantation shutters are designed, manufactured, and installed right here in San Diego, we do not outsource. When you have the right plantation shutters created specifically for your home, you will be able to clearly see the ambience brighten up in your home, creating an interior decor that will match throughout the property.

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Custom Home Plantation Shutters

Because our San Diego plantation shutters are custom made, yu have the access and ability to create shutters for those odd-shaped windows, french doors, sliding doors, general window shutters and much more. If there are any repairs needed, our team of experts can help you install and repair plantation shutters.

Cal Coast Shutters works hard to bring quality USA Made products directly to you at affordable prices. You will also have a free in-home consultation, measuring, and installation of your plantation shutters.

Benefits Cal Coast Shutters Provides

Free Design Consultation

We Use 100% Real Basswood. Not Faux Wood or Poly (Plastic)

Shutters Made Right Here in San Diego - We Do Not Outsource

Shutter Customization to Fit Any Size or Shape of Your Windows

Variety of Colors and Stains Available to Match Your Home and Personal Style

Plantation Shutters Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between plantation shutters and regular shutters?

There are a few key differences between plantation shutters and regular shutters. Design: plantation shutters have wider louvers (or slats) that can be tilted or adjusted for light control and privacy. Regular shutters have narrower slats and usually have a solid panel construction. Louver Size: the louvers on plantation shutters range from 2.5 to 4.5 inches in width while regular shutters measure around 1.25 to 2.5 inches. Installation: plantation shutters are usually mounted inside the window frame covering the entire window opening. Regular shutters can be installed both inside and outside the window frame.

How do plantation shutters differ from other types of window treatments?

Plantation shutters differ in several ways! Design: plantation shutters have a distinct design characterized by wide louvers bringing a classic look to any room. In comparison, window treatments like blinds, shades, or curtains have narrower slats, fabric panels, or a completely different style. Construction: plantation shutters are manufactured using high-quality wood materials with the ability to withstand regular use and exposure to sunlight. Blinds and shades often are made of fabric or thin materials and are prone to wear and tear. Maintenance: Plantation shutters require minimal maintenance unlike fabric curtains or shades that require regular washing or replacement. Shutters can cleaned with a damp cloth or a duster. .

Which is better drapes or shutters?

The choice between drapes and shutters depends on personal preferences and the specific needs of the space. Each option has its own advantages and considerations. Light Control: shutters provide excellent light control; the adjustable slats allow you to easily regulate the amount of light that will enter a room. Drapes can be paired with blackout liners for better light-blocking capabilities. Style: drapes are known for their softness and ability to add “sophistication” to a room but can also create a heavy feeling. Shutters offer a classic look with a clean and structured appearance to windows. Maintenance: shutters are easier to clean than drapes and can be wiped down with a cloth or duster, while drapes require washing or dry cleaning. Again, it depends on the personal style of your home and own preferences which window treatment option to go with.

Can plantation shutters be customized to fit different window sizes and shapes?

Yes. Plantation shutters can be easily customized to fit different window sizes and shapes, which is a major advantage these shutters have for window treatment options. If you are looking to purchase plantation shutters, Cal Coast will come to your residence and take measurements of the windows to create shutters that will perfectly match the size and shape of your home’s windows.

Are plantation shutters easy to clean and maintain?

Plantation shutters are easy to maintain. Use a soft cloth or sponge and a mild soap solution to clean your shutters. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaning tools that may damage the surface. Rinse thoroughly with clean water and dry with a clean towel!

How long does it typically take to install plantation shutters?

The time it takes to install plantation shutters varies on a few different factors such as the size and number of windows, and the complexity of the installation. After design and manufacturing which can take a few weeks, the plantation shutter installation process usually takes a few hours.

Can plantation shutters be installed on sliding glass doors or French doors?

Yes. Plantation shutters can be installed on both sliding glass doors and French doors. For sliding glass doors, plantation shutters can be installed as bypass shutters or bi-fold shutters. Bypass shutters consist of 2 or more panels that slide horizontally on a track, bi-fold shutters fold and stack to the side of the door. Shutters are a great option for both sliding glass doors and French doors.

Local San Diego Plantation Shutter Company

As the last remaining truly local company specializing in custom wood plantation shutters that are manufactured right here in San Diego, we take sincere pride in heping our community and knowing that we have withstood the test of time and foreign cheap material that has flooded the industry. All of our plantation shutters are made from real wood right here in the USA.

The experts at Cal Coast Shutters will provide the installation of the shutters at your home, so you don't have to worry about doing it yourself. We will handle everything from start to finish, design, build-out and manufacturing, color painting, and installation. You will love the new plantation shutters in your San Diego home!

We know there are a lot of options in the market for window treatments, which is why we strive to provide you an exceptional and customized shutter shopping experience. We provide a free in-home consultation where we will take exact measurements of your windows, listen to your ideas, answer questions, and discuss teh various color and stain options available.

Cal Coast Shutters is proud to be the #1 manufacturer and installer of San Diego shutters. With unrivaled quality and service that is second to none, you can be assured you will have the best possible experience in creating more beauty and interior design for your home!

Elegance for Your Windows

The team at Cal Coast Shutters take pride in offering a wide range of plantation shutters tailored to meet your specific needs and style preferences.

Interior Aesthetics

Plantation shutters can add a touch of sophistication to any room in your home. Combining both a classic design and versatile functionality, these window treatments effortlessly elevate the interior aesthetics of both contemporary and traditional styled homes. Plantation shutters have wide louvers that provide excellent light control and privacy, giving homeowners the ability to control the décor of the room. Using the highest quality wood material, our shutters will last for decades while offering a warm ambiance to any room in your property. No matter if they are installed in a living room, bedroom, or kitchen, plantation shutters remain a timeless beauty that homeowner’s seek and continues to be the popular window treatment choice.

Light Control

The team of craftsman at Cal Coast manufacture your plantation shutters with precision. The adjustable louvers allow homeowners to regulate the amount of natural light that enters your home. Whether it’s regulating some sunlight into the home for an inviting ambience, or completely blocking out UV rays for a cozy retreat, plantation shutters give you the ability to regulate the amount of light you desire. The louvers are easy to tilt, giving you a practical solution to the amount of light you desire.

Energy Efficiency

Shutters not only add style to any home’s interior, but they also have remarkable energy efficiency benefits. These window treatments provide an extra layer of insulation, effectively allow you to regular the indoor temperature by reducing heat gain during the warm San Diego summer months while preventing heat loss during the cooler winters. The adjustable louvers allow you to control the amount of natural light that enters into your living space, reducing the need to run your air conditioning and heating systems. This leads to lower energy consumption and lower utility bills.

Energy Efficiency Testimonial - Allied Gardens

"For years our home had no window coverings except for a few rooms with drapes and the summer months were intolerable. After working with the team at Cal Coast getting plantation shutters installed, the home has remained at least 15 degrees lower than outside. Probably one of the best investments we've made and so far, haven't used the AC system at all during the summer months. We then proceeded to get shutters in every room in the house. Highly recommend."

Easy to Maintain

Unlike curtains, drapes, and blinds that accumulate dust and require frequent washing or replacement, the plantation shutters we manufacture are made with real wood making them easy to clean with a simple wipe down. The design eliminates the need for cords or strings, creating a straightforward cleaning process that takes minutes.

Plantation Shutter Education

The Benefits of Plantation Shutters: Style, Functionality, and Energy Efficiency

As a window treatment solution, plantation shutters have stood the test of time being the preferred choice for homeowners, interior designers, and home remodeling contractors. They are stylish, functional, energy efficient, and easy to maintain, making plantation shutters a smart investment. They add an aesthetic appeal to home as opposed to drapes which bring a "drab" and "dark" feeling to the interior of your home, and blinds often break and warp very easily. This is why homeowners turn to plantation shutters than other window treatment options.

Plantation Shutters Window Treatment

Plantation shutters are a popular window treatment option for San Diego homeowners who want to add both style and functionality to their homes. Not only do plantation shutters provide privacy and light control, they also add a classic look to any room. For over 3 decades Cal Coast Shutters has designed and manufactured plantation shutters for 100s of homeowners throughout the San Diego region. Unlike most window treatment companies in San Diego, we are the only company to both design and manufacture shutters right here in San Diego using REAL wood.

SHUTTERS CREATE AN "OPEN FEELING" FOR YOUR WINDOW TREATMENTS

No matter what part of your home, decorating the interior can be difficult! There are a ton of aspects we're sure you're looking at including the walls, floors, and furniture for a example examples, Window treatments may be one of the most important roles to keep the home modern and up-to-date. The overall goal of any homeowner is to capture the exact "feel" that you want to create for the interior of your home. Creating a beautiful home includes types of colors and materials used so there is little clash of patterns, and while furniture and other tasks may seem very easy to consider, window treatments can become a bit more difficult.

Popular Types of Shutters We Can Provide

Plantation Shutters

These are the most popular shutters for San Diego homes, they are a type of shutters with wide, adjustable louvers that are a beautiful window treatment solution while providing excellent light control and privacy. They can be designed and manufactured for any size or shaped window and are also commonly used in San Diego for sliding glass doors and closet doors. The most common types of materials are wood or poly-shutters (plastic), but most homeowners prefer wood for a variety of benefits listed below. Here at Cal Coast, we design and manufacture plantation shutters using 100% real basswood that is customizable to any window and with a variety of colors and stains available, you will be able to find the perfect color to match your interior design and personal preferences. Plantation shutters have become a popular solution for San Diego sunrooms as well!

Exterior Shutters

Exterior shutters continue to grow in popularity throughout San Diego as a window treatment solution for the home’s exterior. Exterior shutters primarily serve a decorative purpose by adding charm and character to the façade of the home while providing an extra layer of protection against varying weather conditions. These window treatments by Cal Coast Shutters are also designed and manufactured using real wood that will last for years without issue. They can also be customized to match any type exterior window and there are a variety of colors and stains available to match your goals.

Exterior Shutter Articles

Tier-on-Tier Shutters

Tier on Tier shutters consist of 2 separate panels stacked on top of each other. Because of their design, this gives you the ability to open and cloes the top and bottom panels independently, which in turn gives the homeowner the ability to control light in to the room. For homeowners who want to enjoy the benefits of plantation shutters with added functionality, tier-on-tier shutters are a great choice! No matter if they are adorning large bay windows or modest casements, tier-on-tier shutters stand for both functionality and style, making them a popular choice for homeowners looking for a truly tailored window covering.

Solid Panel Shutters

Solid panel shutters have a smooth design that adds a touch of classic charm to any room in a house. They can be used in bedrooms, living areas, and even offices to bring a sense of privacy while give you the control of natural light in and out of the room. Because of their versatility in both design and customization, solid panel shutters can match various interior styles. No matter if you are looking for a traditional style or contemporary, solid panel shutters remain the top choice for homeowners looking for both a beautiful visual appeal and functionality to the home.

Cafe Style Shutters

Café style shutters are a unique style that are designed to cover only the lower half of a window, allowing natural light to come into the room while providing privacy from the outside. Café style shutters have a distinctive design that creates a cozy and inviting atmosphere, very similar to small European cafes. The Cal Coast team can customize your café style shutters to complement any interior décor with a variety of colors and finishes available to suit your preferences.

Louvered Shutters

When it comes to shutters, it’s often the vernacular that is used when asking about a certain type of “shutter”. Louvered shutters are ultimately the same as plantation shutters, they are designed with louvered slats that allow homeowners to tilt them up and down to control the amount of light and privacy that they desire for their home. They can be customized to any window treatment required and can be used for both interior and exterior window treatment solutions.

Double Hung Shutters

Double hung shutters are a classic and versatile window treatment solution that brings together charm and functionality. Comprised of 2 vertically adjustable panels, these styled double hung shutters allow homeowners to control light and ventilation with ease. You have the option to open the top and bottom panels independently to provide privacy while still welcoming natural light into the space. They are also commonly referred to as “tier-on-tier” shutters as well.

Always Custom Tailored for Your Home

It's important to note the keyword in that phrase "custom". All the San Diego shutters we make are exactly that, custom, there is no one size fits all to our approach. We understand that every home is unique with a different decor. Our team will make sure that the shutters made for your home match the interior paint of your residence to create a natural flow throughout the property. We are not your local big box stores; we have a team of craftsman with decades of experience in designing and manufacturing custom shutters for homes throughout the entire San Diego County. In fact, many “window treatment” companies outsource their shutter production needs to us.

Why Choose Cal Coast Shutters?

Locally Owned and Family Operated

As a family owned and operated team with over 4 decades of experience, our team of master craftsman design and manufacture the shutters for your home with pride. There is nothing we enjoy more than installing your new shutters in your home and watching the interior come to life! Residents of Santee choose Cal Coast Shutters because of our commitment to customer service and a quality product, no plastic shutters or blinds, just good ol' fashioned beautiful wood shutters and custom closet doors.

We Do NOT Outsource

Our team takes sincere pride that we are the last remaining shutter company to design and manufacture our shutters RIGHT here in San Diego! Far too many companies simply come to your residence and take measurements then manufacture your shutters either to a company outside of San Diego, or in some cases, overseas. By manufacturing shutters at our local facility, we have full control over all customization efforts so the final product will not only fit perfectly in your residence but match your exact design requirement needs for either colors or stains. We also have a team of craftsmen that takes pride in every window treatment we provide our clients and have over 30 years’ experience.

We Use REAL Wood

There are 2 types of shutter materials that are commonly used in the window treatment shutter industry, wood and poly (faux wood). Cal Coast Shutters is the only company to manufacture shutters using 100% real basswood. This gives us the flexibility to customize your shutters to the exact size, shape, and colors for your window treatment needs. Poly is the “mass-produced” shutter that can be customized, but not to the extent using real wood provides.

Shutters Designed and Manufactured IN San Diego

What materials are plantation shutters typically made from?

Plantation shutters are typically crafted from a variety of materials, with the most common options being wood, vinyl, and composite.

How do plantation shutters affect the energy efficiency of a home?

Plantation shutters can significantly improve the energy efficiency of a home by acting as insulating barriers against heat transfer. When closed, shutters create an additional layer of insulation over windows, reducing heat gain during hot weather and heat loss during colder months. By controlling the amount of sunlight entering a room, plantation shutters help regulate indoor temperatures, which reduces the reliance on heating and cooling systems.

Are plantation shutters suitable for both residential and commercial properties?

Yes, plantation shutters are a great option for both residential and commercial properties. Their durability and easy maintenance make them a smart choice for both residential and commercial settings, adding value and charm to any space.

Can plantation shutters help with noise reduction?

Yes, plantation shutters can aid in noise reduction to a certain extent. Their solid construction and tight fit when closed can help block out external sounds, particularly those coming from street traffic or nearby neighbors.

How long do plantation shutters typically last?

Plantation shutters last for many years, ranging from 20 to 30 years or even longer with proper care and maintenance. Their durability stems from the quality materials used in their construction, such as hardwoods like basswood, which resist warping and deterioration over time. Plantation shutters are less susceptible to damage from moisture compared to other window treatments like blinds or curtains, further contributing to their longevity. Regular cleaning and occasional refinishing can help extend their lifespan even further, making them a durable and long-lasting investment for any home.

Are there any safety considerations when installing plantation shutters for households with children or pets?

When installing plantation shutters in households with children or pets, several safety considerations should be taken into account. Make sure that the shutters are securely anchored to the window frame is important to prevent them from falling and causing injury. Choosing cordless designs eliminates the risk of entanglement for both children and pets. For households with particularly curious pets or young children, selecting shutters with sturdy materials and child-safe mechanisms further reduces potential hazards.

Can plantation shutters be used in high-humidity environments such as bathrooms or kitchens?

Yes, plantation shutters can be used in high-humidity environments such as bathrooms or kitchens.

Are plantation shutters suitable for all window sizes and shapes?

Plantation shutters are highly versatile window treatments that can be customized to fit various window sizes and shapes, making them suitable for most applications. Whether your windows are large or small, rectangular, arched, or even bay windows, plantation shutters can be tailored to provide the perfect window treatment option.

What are plantation shutters?

Plantation shutters are versatile window treatments characterized by their sturdy wooden or faux-wood slats, mounted within a solid frame. Their adjustable louvers allow for control over light and privacy, while their durable construction maintains longevity. Plantation shutters are custom-made to fit specific window dimensions, offering a custom solution for any home or commercial space.

Window Treatment Capabilities

With over 4 decades working in the window treatment industry specializing in shutters, we’ve helped thousands of homeowners over the years with exterior shutters and custom closet doors. We have worked hard to earn a reputation as a family owned and locally manufactured window treatment provider that brings unmatched customer service to our clients’ window treatment needs. We do not outsource any part of your project, giving us the ability to customize and match all of your shutters specifically to your home. We offer a free in-home design consultation to listen to your goals and answer any questions you may have!

For a free plantation shutters quote, please fill out our "Request Quote" form or give us a call!

619-938-4750