Heritage
'Heritage' style plantation shutters are designed to honour the architectural character of traditional Australian homes, such as Federation, Victorian, and Colonial styles. Unlike modern shutters that favour wide, minimalist blades, Heritage shutters use authentic detailing to provide a classic, high-end look that respects a property's history.
Key Benefits
- Authentic Historical Detailing: Often features bevelled louvre edges and decorative frames that mimic the craftsmanship of older eras, ensuring they blend seamlessly with original period features.
- Smaller Louvre Sizes: Typically use narrower slats (around 63mm or 2.5 inches) which creates a more "colonial" or traditional appearance compared to the larger 89mm or 114mm slats found in contemporary designs.
- Traditional Hardware: Frequently includes a central tilt rod (a visible vertical bar in the middle of the panel) to adjust the louvres, maintaining the classic aesthetic of the original southern-style shutters.
- Custom Shapes for Period Windows: Specifically engineered to fit the unique window shapes often found in heritage homes, such as arched, circular, or bay windows.
- Premium Natural Finishes: While they can be painted white, they are often finished with deep, rich wood stains (like those used for Basswood Timber) to highlight natural grains and match rustic or antique furniture.
- Enhanced Property Value: By respecting the home's original architecture, these shutters can significantly boost the kerb appeal and resale value of a traditional property
Our Heritage style plantation shutters are an ideal match for Early Australian Colonial or Victorian style homes. Because Early Australian architecture is defined by symmetry, uniform window sizes, and a timeless, clean aesthetic. Our Heritage shutters enhance these classic features without overwhelming them.
