Café Shutters in Orlando,
Privacy at Eye Level, Daylight Up Top.

National cost data puts plantation shutters at about $20 to $45 per square foot installed. Café shutters cover only part of the window, so they usually cost noticeably less than full-height shutters on the same opening. We measure every window at your free consultation and give you a written quote.

Usually to the window’s middle rail, so the top of the shutter lines up with the sash and looks built in. On windows without a middle rail, we set the height to block the line of sight from outside while keeping as much sky as possible.

At eye level, yes. With lights on inside, though, the uncovered top of the window is visible from outside, which matters most on second floors or when neighbors are close. For full night privacy, choose full-height or tier-on-tier shutters.

Café shutters cover only the bottom part of the window. Tier-on-tier shutters add a separate top set of panels, so you can open the top for light and keep the bottom closed, or close both. Our plantation shutters guide shows full-height options.

In kitchens and bathrooms, composite shutters, because they handle steam and splashes. In dining rooms and living spaces, wood shutters add real grain and a true stain.

Yes. Hinged or bifold panels swing or fold to the side, so you can open the whole window for the view, a breeze or cleaning. We plan the panels so they clear the faucet, the sill and anything on the counter.