Wood, composite, and vinyl plantation shutters — custom-measured and professionally installed across Los Altos.
Plantation shutters are the one window covering that actually becomes part of your home. Unlike blinds, shades, or drapery, they're considered a permanent improvement — they stay with the property, show up on the appraisal, and last 20 to 25 years or more with minimal maintenance.
For Los Altos and Los Altos Hills homeowners, that durability plus the clean architectural look is why plantation shutters remain the most-requested window treatment at PKS Interiors after four decades in business.
We carry the full Hunter Douglas shutter line, Heritance® hardwood, NewStyle® composite, and Palm Beach® polysatin, in configurations and louver sizes tailored to your rooms, your light, and your home's architecture.
Every project includes professional in-home measurement, expert consultation at our downtown Los Altos showroom, and installation by our own dedicated team.
Proudly serving: Los Altos, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Santa Clara, Saratoga, and the surrounding Bay Area.
We carry three main types of window shutters, each with its own look, feel, and benefits. Here's a quick breakdown to help you figure out which one is right for you.
If you're after that warm, natural look, real wood shutters are hard to beat. Our hardwood shutters are crafted from responsibly sourced solid wood and offer a rich, classic feel that works beautifully in living rooms, home offices, and bedrooms.
They're available in over 20 color choices, plus custom color matching for homeowners who want something unique. Whether your home has a traditional style or something more modern, wood shutters add character that lasts for decades.
Vinyl shutters are a smart choice for bathrooms, laundry rooms, or any space where moisture and humidity are a concern. They're built to stand up to intense sunlight and damp conditions without warping, cracking, or fading.
They're also easy to clean, which makes them popular with homeowners who want low-maintenance window treatments that still look polished. Available in three classic color choices, they're a practical and attractive solution for high-moisture spaces throughout your home.
Composite shutters give you the best of both worlds. They look like real wood, but they're built with a composite core that makes them more durable and better able to handle busy households.
They're a popular pick for families with kids, pet owners, or anyone looking for a window shutter that holds up well over time.
With 5 color choices, they fit into a wide range of interior styles and are a great middle ground between the aesthetics of wood and the resilience of synthetic materials.
Material matters, but so does configuration. This is where homeowners most often get stuck during the consultation, so here's a quick breakdown of the five main styles we install across Los Altos homes.
A single panel that covers the entire window. The most popular configuration and the one most people picture when they say "plantation shutters." Full-height shutters work beautifully in living rooms, home offices, and bedrooms where you want a clean, symmetrical look. They're also the easiest to operate and clean.
Covers only the bottom half of the window, leaving the top open for natural light. The traditional café-style look originated in European bistros and remains a favorite for kitchens, breakfast nooks, and bathrooms — anywhere you want daytime privacy at seat level without blocking the upper light. Popular in Los Altos Craftsman and cottage-style homes.
Two independent panels stacked vertically, each operating separately. Open the top tier for morning light while keeping the bottom closed for privacy, or vice versa. Tier-on-tier is the most flexible configuration we install and is especially well-suited to primary bedrooms, street-facing windows on narrow lots, and any room where the light you want in the morning isn't the light you want at night.
Traditional shutters without louvers, a solid wood panel that opens and closes like a door. Less common in modern homes, but occasionally the right choice for formal studies, powder rooms, or rooms styled to a Mediterranean or Spanish Colonial aesthetic.
For sliding glass doors, wide picture windows, and oversized patio openings, common in Los Altos Hills modern homes, we install track-mounted plantation shutters that slide along the top rather than swinging open. The result is a unified wall of shutters that looks custom-built to the architecture.
Getting new shutters installed doesn't have to be complicated.
At PKS Interiors, we keep the process simple and stress-free from start to finish.
Free In-Home Measurement: One of our specialists comes to your home to take precise measurements so everything fits perfectly. No guesswork, no surprises.
Design Consultation: Not sure which style or finish to go with? Our team is happy to walk you through the options and help you pick shutters that work with your existing decor.
Professional Installation: Our dedicated installation team handles every detail, making sure each shutter is hung level, operates smoothly, and looks great.
Installation Guarantee: We stand behind our work. If anything isn't right, we'll make it right.
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Each material has a distinct feel, use case, and price point. Here's how to think about the choice.
Real hardwood — usually North American hardwoods like basswood — crafted into solid louvered panels with a rich, warm grain. Available in more than 20 stain and painted finishes plus custom color matching. Heritance is what you want for the main living areas: living rooms, home offices, dining rooms, bedrooms. Not ideal for bathrooms or rooms with consistent moisture.
A composite core wrapped in a durable finish that looks and feels like real wood, available in five factory colors. More impact-resistant than real hardwood and priced slightly lower. Handles high-traffic rooms and homes with kids or pets without the dents and scuffs that can show up on softer real-wood products over time.
Engineered polysatin construction that won't warp, crack, chip, peel, or fade — even under direct California sun or high humidity. Three classic white and off-white finishes. This is the shutter you put in bathrooms, laundry rooms, kitchens, and any west-facing room that takes a lot of afternoon sun.
We've been a family-owned business in Los Altos since 1984, and we take real pride in the work we do.
When you come to us for window shutters, you're not just buying a product. You're working with a team that cares about getting it right.
Learn more about us or browse all window treatments to see everything we offer.
PKS Interiors is based in downtown Los Altos at 335 1st Street, just off Main Street a few blocks from the Los Altos Village.
Our service area covers:
Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, and Saratoga.
In-home consultation is free within about 20 miles of our showroom — no charge, no obligation.
See what homeowners across Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, and Mountain View say about working with PKS Interiors on plantation shutters, full window-treatment projects, and remodels.
Window shutter costs typically range from $200 to $350 per window for standard vinyl or composite styles, and $300 to $600 or more per window for custom wood shutters.
The final price depends on the shutter type, window size, and any custom finishes. PKS Interiors offers free in-home consultations to give you an accurate quote for your specific project.
PKS Interiors is an authorized Hunter Douglas dealer. Their shutter line includes the Heritance hardwood shutters, Palm Beach vinyl shutters, and NewStyle composite shutters. Hunter Douglas is one of the most trusted names in window treatments, known for quality materials and precision construction.
Wood shutters are made from 100% natural hardwood and offer a warm, classic look best suited for dry areas like living rooms and bedrooms. Vinyl shutters are moisture-resistant and work great in bathrooms or laundry rooms.
Composite shutters combine a wood-like appearance with a more durable core material, making them a good choice for busy households or rooms with more wear and tear.
Yes! PKS Interiors serves homeowners throughout the Bay Area, including Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Santa Clara, Saratoga, and Los Altos Hills.
Our team handles free in-home measurements and professional installation across the entire service area.
Just give us a call: (408) 738-9183 or fill out our contact form to schedule a visit.
Absolutely. We offer take-home samples so you can see exactly how a shutter style and finish will look in your own home before making a decision. You can also visit our showroom at 335 1st St, Los Altos, CA to see the full range in person.
Not sure where to start? Check out our blog posts on window shades ideas and shades vs. blinds for helpful guidance.
3.5" is the most popular and works in almost any home.
We recommend choosing 2.5" for traditional or smaller-scale rooms, and 4.5" for modern homes, large windows, and rooms where maximum light and view matter. We'll bring physical samples to your consultation so you can see the scale in your own windows.
Yes. We regularly install shutters on French doors, sliding glass doors, arched windows, bay windows, and corner windows. Sliding glass doors typically use a track-mounted bypass system; arched windows use custom-shaped panels. We'll walk you through the options during your consultation.
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