Plantation Shutters in an oak island
oceanfront Home

Project Overview

OUR OAK ISLAND CLIENT HAS LARGE WINDOWS OVERLOOKING THE OCEAN THAT BRING ABUNDANT NATURAL LIGHT INTO THE HOME. THAT SAME SUNLIGHT ALSO CONTRIBUTED TO UNWANTED HEAT.  THE EXISTING WOOD BLINDS WERE OLD, NO LONGER FUNCTIONED PROPERLY AND DID NOT COMPLEMENT THE HOME'S UPDATED COASTAL STYLE.

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THE HOMEOWNER WANTED A CLEANER, MORE REFINED APPEARANCE ALONG WITH BETTER CONTROL OF SUNLIGHT, PRIVACY AND HEAT FROM DIRECT SUN EXPOSURE.

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WE DESIGNED, MANUFACTURED AND INSTALLED CUSTOM PLANTATION SHUTTERS THAT COMPLEMENT THE HOME'S RELAXED COASTAL STYLE WHILE PROVIDING THE LIGHT CONTROL, PRIVACY AND DURABILITY NEEDED FOR AN OCEANFRONT ENVIRONMENT.

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Shutter Details for This Project

• 4 1/2-inch louvers

• one panel per window to create a modern coastal appearance

• Ultra-View louver control eliminated visual obstruction from the tilt rod

• Split-Tilt allows the upper & lower louvers to be controlled  independently without the need for a divider rail

• Cali Snow paint color to complement the interior trim

• Inside mount to highlight the window trim

  • windows still tilt in for easy cleaning​

• HYBRID CONSTRUCTION COMBINES A SOLID WOOD FRAME WITH POLY LOUVERS FOR A PREMIUM APPEARANCE AND ADDED RESISTANCE TO HUMIDITY, WARPING AND UV EXPOSURE

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Our Solution

We measured every opening individually so each shutter could be built for the dimensions, trim and mounting conditions of that specific window or door.

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The finished treatments provide:

• Smooth, effortless operation.

• FLEXIBLE CONTROL OVER NATURAL LIGHT AND heat from DIRECT SUNLIGHT

• Increased daytime and nighttime privacy.

• A clean, uncluttered appearance that complements the home's architecture.

• A durable finish designed for years of everyday use.

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THE CUSTOM FIT GIVES THE SHUTTERS A BUILT-IN APPEARANCE RATHER THAN LOOKING LIKE AN ACCESSORY ADDED TO THE WINDOWS AND DOORS.

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THE SPLIT-TILT DESIGN ALLOWS THE HOMEOWNER TO USE THE SHUTTERS DIFFERENTLY THROUGHOUT THE HOME. UPSTAIRS, THE LOUVERS ARE TYPICALLY LEFT OPEN TO ENJOY THE EXPANSIVE OCEAN VIEW. DOWNSTAIRS, THE UPPER LOUVERS CAN REMAIN OPEN FOR NATURAL LIGHT WHILE THE LOWER LOUVERS ARE CLOSED FOR PRIVACY.

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The Transformation

getting rid of the old, broken blinds had an immediate effect.

The Rooms gained a brighter, more refined appearance.

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• THE SHUTTERS ENHANCED THE ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS OF EACH WINDOW WHILE GIVING THE HOME A COHESIVE LOOK FROM ROOM TO ROOM.

• THE HOMEOWNER TOLD US THEY COULD FEEL A DIFFERENCE IN THE TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE HOME AS SOON AS THE SHUTTERS WERE INSTALLED.

• AFTER LIVING WITH THE OLD, BROKEN BLINDS FOR SO LONG, THE SMOOTH, EFFORTLESS OPERATION OF THE NEW SHUTTERS WAS A WELCOME CHANGE.

• SPLIT-TILT ALLOWS THE FAMILY TO CLOSE THE LOWER LOUVERS FOR PRIVACY WHILE LEAVING THE UPPER LOUVERS OPEN FOR NATURAL LIGHT.

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The homeowner appreciated being able to adjust the amount of natural light throughout the day while maintaining privacy. 

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Planning Your Own Transformation?

IF YOU'RE CONSIDERING PLANTATION SHUTTERS FOR YOUR HOME IN OAK ISLAND OR ELSEWHERE IN BRUNSWICK COUNTY, WE'D BE HAPPY TO SHOW YOU THE POSSIBILITIES.

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At Carolina Custom Shutters, Every project begins with a free personal consultation with the owner. he measures your windows, discusses your goals, explains your options, and helps you design a solution that complements your home's architecture and your lifestyle.

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EVERY INSTALLATION IS PERFORMED BY THE OWNER, AND EVERY SOLUTION IS CUSTOM BUILT FOR THE HOME'S WINDOWS AND THE HOMEOWNER'S SPECIFIC NEEDS.

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If you're ready to begin the process of enhancing your home

• call 910-712-6695

• email carolinacustomshutters@gmail.com  

• or simply click on the button below to schedule your free in-home consultation in oak island or anywhere in Brunswick County.