Price Tag: The first drawback of plantation shutters is that they are available at a higher price point. Although they are not always the most expensive options for window coverings, they will cost about four times higher than roman blinds for the same window size.

Wood is the most traditional material used in plantation shutter construction, but there are several areas where wood is not the best choice for your shutter. Since it is susceptible to moisture and humidity, we don't recommend wood shutters (or faux wood) in the bathroom, attic, and garage.

While the name has held, some now find it offensive due to the role those plantations played in American history. Alternative names include wood shutters, interior shutters, and window shutters.