Shutters, Drapery & Repair in Indianapolis
Plantation shutters in Indianapolis
A front window that needs privacy without closing off the room, a bay that nothing else fits well, or a house where you want one treatment that lasts decades. Shutters are furniture for the window, and they are built to its exact size.
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- Built to each window
- Composite for wet rooms
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Quick answer
Plantation shutters in Indianapolis are custom-built panels with adjustable louvers, mounted in a frame fitted to each window. Composite shutters handle humidity in kitchens and baths; hardwood shutters are lighter and can be stained. Market figures put plantation shutters at $150 to $800 per window, depending on size, material and shape.
What the job involves
Why shutters are measured differently from shades
Updated September 2026
A shutter is a rigid frame and panels, so it must fit the window within fractions of an inch, and windows are rarely square. We measure every window at several points, note any out-of-square corners, check that louvers will clear window cranks and handles when tilted, and choose inside or outside frame styles that hide unevenness.
We measure and install shutters from Norman Shutters, Hunter Douglas and Graber lines. Windows that need softness alongside can take drapery, and rooms being painted are finished before shutters go in, per our interior painting process.
Choosing between the options
Composite or hardwood
| Consider | Composite | Hardwood | Mixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moisture | Handles humidity and sun | Keep out of wet rooms | Composite in wet rooms only |
| Weight | Heavier | Lighter, wider panels | Varies |
| Finishes | Painted whites and colors | Paint and stain | Matched color across both |
| Best for | Kitchens, baths, sunny windows | Living rooms, stained trim | Whole houses with both |
Many homes use composite in kitchens and baths and hardwood in living spaces, matched in color.
What moves the price
What moves the price of shutters
Market figures put plantation shutters at $150 to $800 per window installed.
- Window size Larger windows need more panels and frames.
- Material Composite and hardwood differ in price and weight.
- Louver size Wider louvers give a more open view.
- Shape Arches, circles and angles are custom templated.
- Finish Custom paint colors and stains cost more than standard whites.
- Frame style Inside and outside frames hide uneven windows.
- Number of windows Whole-house orders share measure and install visits.
Ranges are published market figures for planning only, not a quote from us; your price depends on the factors above.
Variations of this job
The plantation shutters jobs we get called for
Composite shutters
Composite shutters have a wood or engineered core wrapped in a durable coating, or are solid polymer. They do not warp, crack or yellow in humidity and direct sun, which makes them the right choice for kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms and south- and west-facing windows. They are heavier than hardwood, so very wide panels are split. The painted finish is baked on and easy to wipe clean. Most whole-house shutter orders are composite for consistency and durability. Composite also keeps its color where direct afternoon sun hits it all summer.
Hardwood shutters
Hardwood shutters, usually basswood, are lighter and stronger for their weight than composite, which allows wider panels and larger louvers. They can be painted in custom colors or stained to match floors and trim, which is why they are chosen for living rooms, dining rooms and studies with stained woodwork. They should be kept out of bathrooms and away from sinks and tubs. We bring paint and stain samples to the measure to see against your trim in the room's light.
Cafe-style shutters
Cafe-style shutters cover only the lower portion of a window, giving privacy at street or eye level while letting full light in above. They suit kitchens, dining rooms facing the street and bathrooms, and they give a period look to older houses. A double-hung window with cafe shutters on the lower sash and nothing above is a classic combination. Tier-on-tier shutters add a second set above that can be opened separately. Cafe shutters also leave the upper sash free to open for air on mild days.
Arched and specialty shapes
Arched, half-round, circle and angled windows are where shutters shine, because shades struggle to fit those shapes. Specialty shutters are built from a template of the exact opening, with fixed or movable louvers radiating from the arch. We template these windows at the measure rather than relying on tape measurements alone. Lead times are longer for specialty shapes, and they are usually installed with the rest of the order in one visit. Fixed arches are often paired with operable panels below that do the daily work.
Local context
How this work runs around Indianapolis
The early-20th-century houses of Meridian-Kessler and along the North Meridian Street district into Butler-Tarkington were built in Revival and Prairie styles with generous, well-proportioned windows and stained or painted woodwork, and hardwood shutters stained or painted to match that trim suit those rooms better than any shade. Windows in houses that old are seldom square, so we measure every corner and choose frame styles that hide the difference.
Timeline
From measure to installed shutters
Shutters are built to order, so manufacturing takes longer than blinds or shades, typically several weeks and longer for specialty shapes. Installation for a typical house is one visit, with each frame shimmed square and each panel adjusted so it closes flush.
From your call to the final walk-through
How a shutter order runs
- 01
Call and describe the windows
Rooms, window count and any unusual shapes.
- 02
In-home measure
Every window measured at several points and checked for square.
- 03
Material and finish
Composite or hardwood, louver size, color or stain.
- 04
Template specialty shapes
Arches and angles templated on site.
- 05
Written order
Sizes, frames and lead time confirmed.
- 06
Install
Frames fitted and shimmed, panels hung and adjusted.
- 07
Walk-through
Every panel opened and every louver tilted with you.
FAQ
Questions we hear on this job
They last for decades and are often seen as a permanent upgrade to the house.
Composite for humid and sunny rooms; hardwood for stained trim and wide panels.
Yes, built from a template of the exact opening.
No. Closed louvers darken a room but some light passes at the edges.
We check louver clearance at the measure.
Several weeks to build, one visit to install.
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Tell us about the windows and we will set the measure
Describe the rooms and any unusual shapes, and we will book the measure on the call, any hour.
Faber Paint & Blinds service office
3053 Stillcrest Ln, Indianapolis, IN 46217