One of the first questions homeowners ask is whether they should choose plantation shutters or roller blinds. This really depends on your home, budget and the room you are renovating.

Roller blinds are an affordable and practical choice for bedrooms, living areas and home offices. They have a clean, modern appearance and can provide excellent light control and privacy. Pillar Products also offers blockout and day-night roller blinds, allowing homeowners to choose the level of sunlight and privacy they need.

Plantation shutters create a different look. Rather than simply covering the window, shutters become a prominent window furnishing of the room and people notice them due to their natural aesthetic. Their wide 89mm louvres can also be easily adjusted throughout the day, allowing you to let in natural light with varying degrees to filter light and balance the mood of the room.

If your main consideration is keeping costs down, roller blinds may be the better choice. If you want to make your windows a feature and create a more permanent architectural look, plantation shutters can completely transform a room.

Smaller bathrooms can be difficult when choosing window furnishings because of moisture and humidity. 

Traditional timber products may not always be practical as bathrooms can remain damp from water in a shower or bathtub, particularly in bathrooms that do not have good ventilation. 

Although, Pillar Products Plantation Shutters are made from moisture resistant polymer, its really important to understand that smaller bathrooms and other humid areas of the home require constant air circulation to ensure longevity.

That said, larger bathrooms with plenty of circulation can make plantation shutters with their adjustable louvres perfect for softening the hard tiles on floors and walls.  The Vivid White finish also works well with many popular Australian bathroom designs and can make bathrooms feel fresh, bright and more spacious.

The Aussie coastal home with salty air, humidity and direct sunlight can be tough on couches and furniture in your home.

For people renovating beach houses, coastal apartments or family homes near the ocean, choosing suitable materials is very important.

That’s why its good for you to know that Pillar Products Plantation Shutters are moisture, UV and termite resistant. They also feature extra strong aluminium core reinforcement, designed to help prevent warping and provide a longer lifespan.

White plantation shutters also naturally complement the relaxed style of many Australian coastal homes. They work particularly well with light coloured walls, timber flooring, natural materials and open living spaces with lots of green indoor plants.

Many homes have bedrooms and living areas facing busy streets, neighbouring properties or noisy footpaths. Closing curtains completely can make rooms dark, but leaving windows uncovered can leave you feeling exposed.

Plantation shutters give you greater control. The 89mm louvres can be tilted to allow natural light into the room while reducing visibility from outside. When you need maximum privacy, the shutters offer a full 180-degree closure.

Plantation shutters also provide an additional barrier between your windows and the inside of your home. This can help reduce the direct effects of outside heat and cold, making rooms more comfortable during hot Aussie summers and cooler winter months.

For bedrooms, living rooms and street-facing windows, this combination of privacy, natural light and insulation can make a noticeable difference to everyday living.

The cost of plantation shutters depends on the size and number of windows you want to cover.

One of the biggest advantages of choosing DIY plantation shutters is the opportunity to save on professional measuring and installation costs. For a home with several windows, these savings can quickly add up.

The most important part of any DIY shutter project is measuring correctly before you order. Taking a little extra time at the beginning can help ensure you achieve a professional looking result when it comes time to install them.

Pillar Products offers free custom sizing, allowing shutters to be made to fit your windows. Simply measure the height and width of your window for either a face or recess installation, enter your measurements into the online quote generator and receive an instant quote.  Read out plantation shutters measuring guide.

Once you’re happy with your selection, head to the Special Orders Desk at your local Bunnings Warehouse to confirm and pay for your order. You’ll then be contacted when your custom shutters are ready to collect and install at home. It’s a simple 4 step process that allows DIY renovators to achieve a tailored, professional looking result while potentially saving thousands on professionally supplied and installed plantation shutters.

Each shutter comes with the top, bottom, left and right frame sections, two panels with pre-fitted hinges and the hardware and components required for installation. Read our plantation shutters installation instructions.

For more information, please contact us at or our friendly customer service team on 1300 155 355.