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Custom plantation shutters that last a lifetime.

Timeless, built in, and finished like fine furniture. Your local owner measures each window precisely and installs custom plantation shutters that add lasting value to your Des Moines area home.

Custom plantation shutters in a living room by Love Is Blinds

A permanent upgrade, not just a window covering.

Plantation shutters mount directly to your window frame with wide, adjustable louvers that tilt for the exact light and privacy you want. They look built in because they are, and that classic, architectural look works beautifully in Iowa homes both new and historic.

  • Furniture grade finish that stays crisp and white for years, no yellowing or sagging.
  • Wide louvers give you a clear view out and easy, fingertip light control.
  • A real home improvement that buyers notice and appraisers value.
  • Cordless by design, a safer choice for homes with children and pets.
See how it works
Plantation shutters in a bathroom by Love Is Blinds

The right shutter for every room.

We build with Norman, one of the most trusted names in custom shutters. Your owner helps you choose the material that fits the room, the light, and the budget.

White composite plantation shutters in an Iowa home by Love Is Blinds
Best for: living rooms, bedrooms, and offices

Norman Woodlore

A premium engineered wood composite that resists warping and cracking. Smooth, painted, and ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, and offices across the home.

Durable composite plantation shutters in a busy Iowa room by Love Is Blinds
Best for: busy, higher-humidity rooms

Woodlore Plus

A water resistant core wrapped for extra durability in busier rooms. A confident pick where humidity and daily wear would be hard on standard wood.

Stained hardwood plantation shutters showing natural grain by Love Is Blinds
Best for: a true wood look

Normandy Hardwood

Genuine North American hardwood for the richest grain and the slimmest, most refined frames. The choice when you want true wood character and presence.

Waterproof plantation shutters built for wet rooms by Love Is Blinds
Best for: bathrooms, laundry, and kitchens

AquaShield Waterproof

Fully waterproof shutters made for bathrooms, laundry rooms, and kitchens. They handle steam, splashes, and humidity without swelling or fading.

Every shutter is custom-configured with standard or hidden tilt, divider rails, and special shapes for arches and angles, in a curated range of whites, off-whites, and wood stains, brought to your door as real samples.

Custom shutters in three simple steps.

Shutters are a precision product, so every measurement matters. The same person guides you from the first visit to the final install.

1

Free in-home consultation

Your owner brings real shutter samples to your home, where the light and trim are real, and helps you choose the line and finish with zero pressure.

2

Precise custom measuring

Every window is measured to a fraction of an inch and built to order, so each shutter fits the opening cleanly with even reveals.

3

Clean professional install

The same person you met returns to hang and align your shutters, check every louver and tilt, and tidy up before leaving.

Plantation shutter questions, answered.

A few of the things Des Moines homeowners ask us most about custom shutters.

Do plantation shutters really add value to my home?
Yes. Because shutters are permanently mounted and considered a built in home improvement, they tend to stay with the home and are viewed as an upgrade by buyers and appraisers. Their timeless look also helps a home show well, which is part of why so many owners choose them over treatments that need replacing.
Which shutter material is best for bathrooms and kitchens?
For rooms with steam, splashes, or humidity we recommend AquaShield, a fully waterproof shutter that will not swell, warp, or fade. Woodlore Plus is also a strong choice for busier spaces. Your owner will point you to the right material for each room during your in-home visit.
Are these shutters safe for homes with kids and pets?
They are. Plantation shutters are cordless by design, so there are no pull cords or chains. For child and pet safety, all corded products have been discontinued, and shutters are one of the safest window treatments you can choose.
What is the difference between Woodlore and Normandy?
Woodlore and Woodlore Plus are engineered wood composites that resist warping and hold a smooth painted finish, which makes them durable and great value. Normandy is genuine hardwood, prized for its real wood grain and the slimmest, most refined frames. We bring samples of both so you can compare them in your own light.
How long do custom shutters take from estimate to install?
Because every shutter is made to order for your exact windows, lead times are longer than off the shelf products, typically a few weeks. Your owner gives you a clear timeline at your estimate, then schedules a single clean installation once your shutters arrive.

Plantation shutters we have installed.

A few more of the shutters we have measured and installed across the Des Moines metro. Swipe to browse.

Shutters installation by Love Is Blinds Iowa
Shutters installation by Love Is Blinds Iowa
Shutters installation by Love Is Blinds Iowa
Shutters installation by Love Is Blinds Iowa
Shutters installation by Love Is Blinds Iowa
Shutters installation by Love Is Blinds Iowa
Shutters installation by Love Is Blinds Iowa
Shutters installation by Love Is Blinds Iowa
Shutters installation by Love Is Blinds Iowa
Shutters installation by Love Is Blinds Iowa
Shutters installation by Love Is Blinds Iowa
Shutters installation by Love Is Blinds Iowa

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