How plantation shutters, blinds and shades differ in structure, light control, cleaning, view, durability and the way they look from outside.
People often ask whether to choose shutters, blinds or shades. Shutters are built-in and sturdy, blinds are light and flexible, and shades are soft and quiet. Homeowners in Nashville compare them by room, budget and the look they want from the street and from inside.
Shutters add structure and a built-in feel and take time to make. Blinds are quick to order and easy to adjust. Shades give a soft, continuous surface. Each can work in most rooms. We explain how each looks from outside, how it handles cleaning and how it ages, so you can pick the right one for each window.
Structure and a built-in look.
Light and flexible.
Soft and quiet.
Tilt, open or close.
Dusting, wiping or vacuuming.
Shutters take longer.
Custom Window BlindsCustom window blinds made to the exact size of each window, with the slat material, color, lift system…Explore 
Vertical BlindsVertical blinds for sliding glass doors and wide windows, with vanes in fabric, vinyl or faux wood, installed…Explore 
Cordless BlindsCordless blinds with a simple push-up and pull-down lift that removes hanging cords, a cleaner and safer choice…Explore 
Top-Down Bottom-UpTop-down bottom-up blinds that open from the top, the bottom or both, so you can let in daylight…Explore 
Plantation ShuttersPlantation shutters with wide louvers, hinged panels and a hidden or visible tilt rod, made to fit each…Explore 
Arched and Specialty ShuttersArched, circular, triangular and other specialty shape shutters made from careful templates, so unusual windows get a precise…Explore Design your windows, size them or ballpark a budget.
Window Treatment Design StudioPick the room, window style, treatment, color, mount, valance and motor options, set the window size and watch your window update, then send the design to us.Try it 
Window Size and Mount PickerPick the room and what you want from your windows, enter the window size and see an inside or outside mount suggestion, the clearances to check and the treatments that usually fit.Try it 
Window Treatment Budget PlannerPick blinds, shades, shutters, drapery, motorization or a whole-home package, set the number of windows and add allowances like measuring, hardware and motors to see a ballpark planning range. Placeholder values only.Try it Many owners like their sturdiness and look. We compare them with blinds and shades for each window.
Tilted louvers or open-weave shades keep much of the view. We show samples.
Yes. Many homes use shutters in main rooms and shades or blinds elsewhere.
Comparison guideProcess and TimelineThe usual order of a window treatment project, from first visit and measuring to design, ordering, fabrication, installation…Learn more 
Comparison guideWhat Drives CostThe main factors that make one window treatment project cost more or less than another, such as size…Learn more 
Comparison guideBlind Types ComparedHow faux wood, real wood and aluminum blinds differ in weight, moisture tolerance, looks, cleaning and cost drivers.Learn more 
Comparison guideShade Types ComparedHow cellular, roller and Roman shades differ in looks, light control, insulation, privacy and fabric choices.Learn more Call us and describe your windows. We will visit, measure and give you a clear written estimate.
