Plantation Shutters and Curtains

Can I Pair Plantation Shutters with Curtains?

That’s a hard YES from me…Absolutely, yes, you can put curtains over shutters and in fact, they can make a lovely pairing.

Curtains can complement window shutters really well especially sheer curtains.

There seem to be two sides when it comes to layering window treatments: those who think layers give interest and texture, and those that think layering is more of a distraction. However, pairing plantation shutters with curtains can dramatically change the look of any room -- and sometimes for the better

Hanging curtains in general can be tricky, but when you’re hanging curtains over plantation shutters, there are some extra rules to keep in mind. It is usually suggested to mount your curtain rod either several inches above your windows or close to the ceiling, or in my instance I mounted them to the ceiling, all acceptable heights. Hanging them as high as possible is a design practice that enhances the look of your windows, making them look longer and the ceilings look taller. You’ll also want to make sure that your curtain rod is long enough to allow you full and easy access to the plantation shutters while the curtains are hanging.