Plantation window shutters cover the whole length and width of the window. An alternate type if the cafe style where a clear access to the outside is kept either above or below the shutters. The centre of these shutters has a rod to adjust the louvre openings. Hinges hold the shutters to the frame and these shutters can swing open completely to give access to the outside. Sometimes, hinges are added at the fold points so that horizontal adjustments become possible. There are some shutters which are split at the middle and either the top or the bottom section can be swung open or close, individually.
While it was traditionally made from wood, nowadays, the plantation shutters are made from different materials. Fresh or recycled composite vinyl, fibreboard and imported woods are often used by the manufacturers. The louvres can have different sizes as well.