“I visited the showroom and factory in Lake Forest, CA which made the process easy, comfortable and it gave me a piece of mind that my shutters are made in Orange County. I had custom plantation shutters and a blind installed in my Huntington Beach, CA home. The shutters gave my home a clean, modern, timeless look. The quality and installation was excellent.”
Visit our plantation shutter showroom in Orange County before you buy
Choosing plantation shutters is much easier when you can see them in person. At Golden West Shutters, our Lake Forest showroom lets Orange County homeowners compare real wood, poly, and Polylux hybrid shutters, Clearview styles, louver sizes, frames, colors, finishes, French door and sliding shutters, arches, and full-size displays before deciding. The showroom sits at the front of the same Lake Forest facility where we design, build, and finish every shutter, so you are not just looking at samples. Come compare your options in person, then schedule a free in-home consultation when you are ready.
What you can compare in the showroom
A small sample helps, but it does not always show how shutters will look across a full window or a whole room. In our Lake Forest showroom, you can compare the details that decide the final look:
- Real wood, poly, and Polylux hybrid shutters
- Clearview and traditional front tilt rod shutters
- 2.5", 3.5", and 4.5" louvers
- Frame styles and profiles
- Standard and custom colors
- Furniture-grade finishes
- French door and sliding bypass shutters
- Arches and specialty shapes
- Full-size displays
- Finished orders waiting for installation
Seeing these side by side helps you understand proportion, finish quality, material feel, and how different designs may look in your home.
Why full-size shutters are easier to judge than small samples
Most homeowners do not buy plantation shutters often, so questions are normal. Which material suits each room? Which louver size looks best? Will Clearview look cleaner than a front tilt rod? What works for a bathroom, a bedroom, a French door, a slider, an arch, or a large view window?
A small sample can show a color or a single louver, but not scale, panel movement, frame depth, or how a shutter feels when it operates. A full-size display gives you a far better sense of the finished result. You can see the product at real size, compare details in the same light, and ask questions before a long-term decision.
Compare wood, poly, and Polylux hybrid shutters in person
Material is one of the most important decisions, and different rooms, windows, and exposures can call for different materials.
Real wood shutters are often chosen for living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, offices, and formal spaces where a furniture-grade look and design flexibility matter. Poly shutters are a practical choice where moisture resistance and easy cleaning matter, such as bathrooms, laundry rooms, and other humid areas. Polylux hybrid shutters are our in-house hybrid: a real wood frame for strength and design flexibility, with moisture-resistant poly louvers, for durability and a refined finished look matched to the room.
Seeing the three materials in person makes the choice clearer than comparing pictures or small chips.
Compare our wood shutters, poly shutters, and Polylux hybrid shutters to find the right material for your home, window, and exposure.
See Clearview, louver sizes, frames, and finishes side by side
Material is only one part of the look. The finished result also depends on louver size, tilt option, frame profile, color, finish, window depth, and how much view or privacy you want.
In the showroom you can compare Clearview shutters with traditional front tilt rod shutters. Clearview removes the front tilt rod for a cleaner, more open face. The traditional front tilt rod keeps a classic look that many homeowners still prefer.
You can also compare 2.5", 3.5", and 4.5" louvers. Smaller louvers feel more traditional. Larger louvers open up the view and read more modern. Frames matter too, since the frame decides how built-in the shutter looks once installed. And the finish is worth seeing in person, because it changes how the surface reflects light, how smooth it feels, and how finished the room looks.
See the options in person before you choose
Walk in during business hours, or call ahead if you would like dedicated time to compare materials, louvers, frames, finishes, and design options.
Start in the showroom, then measure with confidence
A showroom visit is a helpful first step while you are gathering ideas. Bring photos of your windows, rough measurements, paint colors, cabinet colors, flooring samples, remodel plans, or design inspiration, and we can talk through what you want to accomplish before the in-home consultation.
Some homeowners want more privacy. Some want more light control. Some want a cleaner view. Some are replacing older shutters. Some are remodeling and want the shutters to feel like part of the architecture.
When we visit your home, the consultation is more focused. We measure accurately, review window depth, check door handles, and recommend the right design for each space. Your in-home consultation is handled by an owner, not a commissioned salesperson. Dave or John measures your openings, walks you through the trade-offs, and helps match the product to the home.
The showroom and factory work together
The showroom helps you compare your options. The factory shows you who builds them.
Golden West is different because our Lake Forest showroom is connected to the same facility where your custom shutters are built, finished, and prepared for installation. You are seeing real materials, full-size displays, finished shutters, and the local operation behind the product.
After you compare the options here, you can tour the Lake Forest factory and see who builds your shutters before you buy.
Common questions
- Do I need an appointment to visit the showroom?
- No appointment is required during business hours. Calling ahead helps if you want dedicated time to compare materials, louver sizes, frames, colors, finishes, and design options.
- What can I see in the showroom?
- Full-size displays of wood, poly, and Polylux hybrid shutters, Clearview and traditional front tilt rod styles, every louver size and frame profile, colors and finishes, plus French door, sliding, arched, and specialty shapes. Finished orders are often on display while they wait for installation.
- Can I compare wood, poly, and Polylux hybrid shutters in person?
- Yes. The showroom is one of the best ways to compare them side by side. You can see how each material looks, feels, operates, and fits different rooms or exposures.
- Can I see Clearview shutters in the showroom?
- Yes. You can compare Clearview with traditional front tilt rod shutters and decide which look fits your home.
- Is the showroom connected to the factory?
- Yes. It sits at the front of our Lake Forest facility, where Golden West designs, builds, finishes, and prepares custom shutters for installation.
- Can I visit before scheduling an in-home consultation?
- Yes. Many homeowners visit first to understand their options before scheduling a free in-home consultation.
- What should I bring to the showroom?
- Photos of your windows, rough measurements, paint colors, cabinet colors, flooring samples, remodel plans, or design ideas. Helpful, but not required.
- Do you also come to my home?
- Yes. After your visit, we can schedule a free in-home consultation. Dave or John will measure your windows, review the room conditions, and help finalize the material, frame, louver size, and finish.
What our customers say
60,000+ homes · 38+ years · 5.0 ★ · 160 Google reviews
“I could not be more pleased with the quality and custom fit shutters for my living room. I selected Golden West Shutters since they were a local Orange County manufacturer. The owner, Dave personally designed my wood shutters with a contemporary design, matching my shaker cabinets with a custom color. The installation was timely and professional. Highly recommend visiting their factory.”
“We have been loyal customers at both of our homes. Golden West has been great in fast response and installation. They show great samples and recommendations for style. They handle any problems or issues quickly and efficiently. I highly recommend using Golden West Shutters.”
Visit the showroom, or have us bring the showroom to you
Visit our Lake Forest showroom to compare full-size shutters in person, or schedule a free in-home consultation and we will help you choose the right material, louver size, frame, and finish. Most projects are built and installed in 3 to 5 weeks.