Bhg
  • Shop
  • News
  • Food
  • DIY
  • Garden
  • Travel
  • Renovating
  • Decorating
  • Property
  • Health
  • TV
  • Podcasts
Bhg
  • Shop
  • News
  • Food
  • DIY
  • Garden
  • Travel
  • Renovating
  • Decorating
  • Property
  • Health
  • TV
  • Podcasts
Subscribe
YOU’LL NEED A WEDGE TO HANG THAT DOOR
Watch 6:32

YOU’LL NEED A WEDGE TO HANG THAT DOOR

{headline}

{headline}

15 of the most beautiful tiled flooring ideas from around the world

15 of the most beautiful tiled flooring ideas from around the world

‘Perracotta’ is the 2020 version of Millennial Pink

‘Perracotta’ is the 2020 version of Millennial Pink

10 crafty décor ideas using paint

10 crafty décor ideas using paint

The best bedroom colours according to Feng Shui

The best bedroom colours according to Feng Shui

{headline}

{headline}

Pantone Colour of the Year 2020 has been announced

Pantone Colour of the Year 2020 has been announced

The decorating trends set to take off in 2020

The decorating trends set to take off in 2020

Style tips to make a small room more spacious

Style tips to make a small room more spacious

{headline}

{headline}

4 rules about style that are made to be broken

4 rules about style that are made to be broken

 How to get the mismatched dining chair trend right

How to get the mismatched dining chair trend right

How to decorate a small or windowless room

How to decorate a small or windowless room

Stripping your interiors back to bare essentials is the key to effortless style

Stripping your interiors back to bare essentials is the key to effortless style

The only 3 things you need to update your home this season

The only 3 things you need to update your home this season

The easily removable wallpaper perfect for renters

The easily removable wallpaper perfect for renters

5 tips you need to know before painting your walls red, green, blue or grey

5 tips you need to know before painting your walls red, green, blue or grey

  1. Home
  2. Decorating

15 reasons why you should use plantation shutters on your windows

8 images that prove how amazing shutters look in any home. - by Laura Barry
  • 12 Sep 2019
15 reasons why you should use plantation shutters on your windows

Plantation shutters aren’t usually the first thought that comes to mind when shopping for new window furnishings. Blinds and curtains are a lot more common these days, but plantation shutters are a gorgeous classic design feature that has both practical and aesthetic benefits.

The benefits of plantation shutters

  1. Great for shielding a home against heat in summer, and insulate during winter
  2. Provide privacy and an extra layer of security
  3. Great for room ventilation
  4. Can be adjusted to allow in more or less light
  5. Easy to clean and maintain
  6. Simple yet classic design that doesn’t age
  7. Versatile

8 rooms that prove plantation shutters look great in any home

8. Plantation shutters look great in any colour.

9. They can add natural elements to a minimalist home. 

10. Shutters pair well with rustic interiors.

11. Plantation shutters can play up those country-style vibes.

12. They even work in Victorian homes.

13. And with modern interiors.

14. Make a statement by pairing the shutters to your furniture.

15. Plantation shutters even look great in a classic home office. 

You might also like:

Follow these 5 basic decorating rules to style like a pro 

New interior colour combinations to try in 2019 

15 ways to use red in your interior 

You can even make a coat rack out of an upcycled shutter. Watch the video below!

  • Renovating
  • Decorating
Laura Barry
Laura Barry
Laura Barry is a writer, bookworm and interior design enthusiast with a love for reporting on all things homes, travel and lifestyle. When not tapping away at her keyboard, Laura can be found making endless cups of tea or perusing the shelves of Sydney’s many bookstores.

Get your mag delivered!-Save 29% off the cover price!

Subscribe for $4.95 per issue

Subscribe Now
Get your mag delivered!

Get your mag delivered!-Save 29% off the cover price!

Subscribe for $4.95 per issue

Subscribe Now
Get your mag delivered!

Recommended to you

YOU’LL NEED A WEDGE TO HANG THAT DOOR
Watch 6:32

YOU’LL NEED A WEDGE TO HANG THAT DOOR

{headline}

{headline}

15 of the most beautiful tiled flooring ideas from around the world

15 of the most beautiful tiled flooring ideas from around the world

‘Perracotta’ is the 2020 version of Millennial Pink

‘Perracotta’ is the 2020 version of Millennial Pink

10 crafty décor ideas using paint

10 crafty décor ideas using paint

The best bedroom colours according to Feng Shui

The best bedroom colours according to Feng Shui

{headline}

{headline}

Pantone Colour of the Year 2020 has been announced

Pantone Colour of the Year 2020 has been announced

The decorating trends set to take off in 2020

The decorating trends set to take off in 2020

Style tips to make a small room more spacious

Style tips to make a small room more spacious

{headline}

{headline}

4 rules about style that are made to be broken

4 rules about style that are made to be broken

 How to get the mismatched dining chair trend right

How to get the mismatched dining chair trend right

How to decorate a small or windowless room

How to decorate a small or windowless room

Stripping your interiors back to bare essentials is the key to effortless style

Stripping your interiors back to bare essentials is the key to effortless style

The only 3 things you need to update your home this season

The only 3 things you need to update your home this season

The easily removable wallpaper perfect for renters

The easily removable wallpaper perfect for renters

5 tips you need to know before painting your walls red, green, blue or grey

5 tips you need to know before painting your walls red, green, blue or grey

Bhg
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
Bhg Magazine Subscribe
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

Brands

  • All Recipes
  • BHG Shop
  • Girlfriend
  • Home Beautiful
  • New Idea
  • New Idea Food
  • Practical Parenting

Our Network

  • marie claire
  • Instyle
  • Beauty Crew
  • Who
  • Women's Weekly Food
  • Bounty Parents
  • That’s Life
  • Perth Now
  • The West Australian
  • 7Plus
  • Airtasker
  • 7NEWS
  • SocietyOne
  • Health Engine
  • Starts at 60
© 2021 Are Media PTY LTD
Get more from Better Homes and Gardens

Magazine Subscription Offer

Get your mag delivered!-Save 29% off the cover price!

Shop This Offer
Get your mag delivered!