As a beautiful decorative accent, plantation shutters are a type of window covering that can be a part of many different design options including the type of large French doors that may lead to a backyard patio or smaller windows that may line the wall of a kitchen. And while plantation shutters very often white, it's possible to use them in a different color which may better match the room and decor. Using shutters that are a natural wood color can allow windows to blend in more with the wall and can allow a window treatment to take center stage.