Plantation Shutters
Plantation shutters from Exotic Shades & Draperies are custom-built to each window and installed by our own team in Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and Miami, with wide louvers, panels fitted to the millimeter and finishes chosen for Florida light, humidity and salt air, from showrooms in Fort Lauderdale and Miami Beach.
Plantation shutters, made to measure
Nothing frames a Florida window like plantation shutters: wide louvers that sculpt the light, panels that fit the opening to the millimeter, and a finish that reads as architecture, not window covering. Every set we install is custom-built for your windows - arches, sliders, French doors, and floor-to-ceiling glass included.
Our team measures, specifies, and installs in-house across Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Miami, and the coast - the same white-glove process behind our couture draperies.
Recently: a golf course home in Boca Raton - lacquered basswood shutters with 3 1/2 inch louvers and a hidden tilt, no visible tilt rod, on guest house windows 18 feet up, with a blackout honeycomb added behind each panel for a fully dark morning.
Built for South Florida conditions
Moisture-Proof Composite
Humidity, salt air, and bathroom steam are no match - composite shutters keep their finish and geometry for decades. Our coastal recommendation.
Premium Hardwood
Lighter panels, furniture-grade finishes, and custom paint or stain - the choice for formal interiors.
Louver Sizes
From 2½" to 4½" louvers - larger louvers maximize view and light; we help you match louver to window scale.
Specialty Shapes
Arches, circles, angles, French doors, and bypass or bi-fold tracks for sliders and wide openings.
Hidden Tilt
Clean, rod-free louver control for an uninterrupted modern look.
Energy & Light
Closed louvers insulate against Florida heat and block UV - cooler rooms, protected furniture, lower bills.
Shutter craft, drapery standards
Most shutter companies sell shutters. We design windows. That means shutters specified alongside shades, draperies, and motorization so the whole home speaks one design language - and installation by the same in-house team that hangs couture drapery, with tolerances to match.
Prefer the warmth of wood blinds instead? Explore our custom blinds collection.
Plantation shutters - frequently asked
Are they good for Florida?
Excellent - with the right material. Composite for humid and coastal rooms, hardwood for formal spaces. Both insulate and never fade like fabric.
What do they cost?
Typically $25–$45 per square foot installed, depending on material, louver size, and shape. Fixed quote after a free in-home measurement.
Wood or composite?
Composite wins in bathrooms, kitchens, and oceanfront rooms; hardwood wins on weight and finish. We advise room by room.
Arched or sliding windows?
Yes - arches, circles, sliders, French doors, bypass and bi-fold configurations are all custom-built.
How long is lead time?
Custom shutters typically deliver in a few weeks; we confirm exact timelines with your quote and install in a single visit whenever possible.
Where do you install?
Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Miami, Miami Beach, West Palm Beach, Hollywood, Pompano - see all areas.
Shutter installations
Bedroom Plantation Shutters
Shutters & Blinds
Living Space Shutters
Discerning homeowners, designers, and developers across South Florida trust Exotic with their most important spaces.
"I'm really happy with my new curtains! The team came to my place, helped me choose the right fabric, and guided me through the whole process. Great service and beautiful results. Highly recommend, A+."
"We were referred to Exotic Shades by our contractor. They understood exactly what we had in mind and delivered it. The whole process was simple, and the pricing was very good."
"I needed help adjusting the existing Lutron shades in my new home. Most companies would not touch a system installed by someone else, but Exotic sent a technician the same week."
Your questions, answered
Do you offer motorized or automated shutters?
Yes - motorized shutters with tilt-control motors for out-of-reach openings, and automatic shutters for windows that run on schedules or smart-home scenes, alongside classic hand-tilted panels.
Are plantation shutters good for Florida homes?
Excellent - when the material is right. We fit moisture-resistant composite shutters in humid and coastal rooms and premium hardwood where a furniture-grade finish is wanted. Both insulate against Florida heat and never fade like fabric.
How much do plantation shutters cost?
Custom plantation shutters typically run $25–$45 per square foot installed depending on material, louver size, and window shape. Every project receives a fixed quote after a free in-home measurement.
Wood or composite plantation shutters?
Composite resists humidity and salt air - ideal for bathrooms, kitchens, and oceanfront rooms. Hardwood offers lighter panels, finer finishes, and custom paint or stain colors. We advise room by room at your consultation.
Can plantation shutters cover arched or sliding windows?
Yes. We custom-build shutters for arches, circles, sliders, French doors, and bypass or bi-fold configurations for wide openings.
Plantation shutters in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Boca Raton & Palm Beach
Plantation shutters custom-built for each opening - wide louvers, panels fitted to the millimeter, finishes that read as architecture. Our workroom and showroom are at 4539 Powerline Rd in Fort Lauderdale, our second showroom is South of Fifth in Miami Beach, and the same in-house team measures and installs from Miami to Palm Beach.
Frame your windows properly
Book a complimentary in-home consultation - we bring material samples, louver options, and honest room-by-room advice.