California shutters, made to measure for Canadian homes
California or plantation?
In Canada most people say California shutters; in the US, plantation shutters. Both mean interior shutters with tilting louvers in a hinged frame. Some sellers reserve “California” for narrower louvers, which is why we list the louver width on every order instead of relying on the name.
| Louver width | Where it suits |
|---|---|
| 64 mm (2.5 in) | Small windows and a traditional look. More louvers, so less view when open. |
| 89 mm (3.5 in) | The middle ground most windows suit. |
| 114 mm (4.5 in) | Large windows and doors. Fewest louvers and the widest view when open, but the window needs more depth. |
What California shutters cost
Real prices for one window, worked out the same way as your quote.
Each is built with flat moulding, paint stage 1, 3½ in louvers, in American poplar. Before tax and shipping. Moulding, paint, louver size and colour change the price, and the designer shows it as you choose.
| Window | Canadian dollars | US dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Small window610 × 914 mm (24 × 36 in) | $230 – $290 CAD | $160 – $200 |
| Bedroom window914 × 1219 mm (36 × 48 in) | $460 – $570 CAD | $320 – $400 |
| Living room window1829 × 1524 mm (72 × 60 in) | $1,160 – $1,420 CAD | $810 – $990 |
Layouts
The wood
American poplar
Every Shutter Boys shutter is made from premium American poplar, a hardwood, painted or stained.
Every room. In bathrooms and laundry rooms, run the fan so steam doesn’t sit behind closed louvers.
| Wood | American poplar |
|---|
Toronto and the GTA
Condo towers, older semis with out-of-square openings and new builds with shallow window returns all need different choices. What to check in GTA homes
Questions from Canadian customers
Can I measure in millimetres?
Yes. The designer accepts millimetres or inches. We build to your numbers either way.
Do you ship across Canada?
Yes, everywhere except Quebec for now. Quebec orders open once our French site is ready.
Are quotes in Canadian dollars?
Yes. Choose Canada in the designer and your quote comes back in Canadian dollars.
California shutters near you
Price your windows
Pick your look once, add every window, and see each one drawn and priced. Send it to us and we reply with your quote.