Eyebrow Arch Plantation Shutters

An eyebrow arch plantation shutter is a custom-fabricated operable shutter built for the wide, shallow symmetrical arch that sits above a rectangular window in living spaces, where the gentle curve rises from both sides to a central peak and the arch and window below are treated together as a paired unit. 

Unlike arch shapes used as standalone accent features, an eyebrow arch is almost always positioned directly above a larger rectangular window, which means the shutter built for it needs to match the louver size, material, color, and frame profile of the rectangular panel below for the two to read as a cohesive set.

The key distinction between an eyebrow arch and other shallow arch configurations is symmetry. A full eyebrow arch rises from both sides equally to a peak at the true center of the opening. A 1/4 eyebrow arch, by contrast, is asymmetrical and rises from one side only. If your arch has a clearly centered peak with the curve descending evenly on both sides, the eyebrow arch is the correct configuration. 

Shutter Supplies fabricates every eyebrow arch plantation shutter to your submitted measurements in your chosen material, color, louver size, and configuration, with a 13-year warranty covering materials and workmanship.

What Is an Eyebrow Arch Plantation Shutter?

An eyebrow arch plantation shutter is a fully operable shutter with adjustable horizontal louvers, not a fixed decorative panel. The louvers run horizontally across the interior of the arch opening and can be tilted open or closed just like any standard rectangular shutter, giving you real light and privacy control through the arch rather than simply filling it with a decorative element.

This operability is what sets the eyebrow arch apart from sunburst-style specialty shapes. A sunburst panel fills an arch with a fixed radial louver pattern suited to purely decorative applications. An eyebrow arch shutter delivers genuine adjustable light control through a panel that follows the curve of the opening precisely. For arch windows above the living room or bedroom windows where you want matching, functional shutters on both the arch and the rectangle below, the eyebrow arch is the right configuration.

Because eyebrow arch shutters are almost always installed alongside a rectangular shutter panel below, consistent specification across both is important. The louver size, material, color, frame profile, and tilt rod style should all match between the eyebrow arch panel and the rectangular shutter below it for the paired installation to look intentional and architecturally unified.

Full Customization: Every Option Explained

Every eyebrow arch plantation shutter order is built to your submitted specifications. Here is what each option controls.

• Louver Size — Available in 2.5 inch for a traditional detailed look, 3.5 inch as the most widely used balanced option, and 4.5 inch for a bolder louver face suited to larger openings and contemporary interiors. For eyebrow arch shutters installed above a rectangular panel, match this to the louver size of the rectangular shutter below.

• Tilt Rod: Central or Hidden — A central tilt rod runs visibly down the panel face for straightforward louver adjustment. A hidden tilt rod uses an internal gear mechanism with no visible rod on the panel face, keeping the louver lines clean and uninterrupted. For a shallow arch where the panel height is relatively compact, the hidden option tends to produce a more refined appearance.

• Split or Single Tilt — Split tilt divides the panel into upper and lower sections for independent louver adjustment. Single tilt moves all louvers together. For most eyebrow arch panels, which are shallower than a full rectangular shutter, single tilt is the more practical choice.

• Divider Rail — A horizontal rail across the panel mid-point that enables split tilt operation. For most eyebrow arch installations, no divider rail keeps the panel face cleaner and better proportioned to the shallow arch opening.

• Attachment Type — Hinges mount the panel to the frame via hinge pins, available in white, brown, or grey to coordinate with the shutter color. Magnets provide a hardware-minimal closure option where the panel does not need to swing open regularly.

• Mount Type — Inside mount positions the frame within the arch opening for a built-in appearance flush with the window recess. Outside mount attaches the frame to the surrounding wall or trim and suits windows with shallow recess depth.

• Window Opening Depth — For inside mount, this confirms how much clearance exists within the recess for the frame to seat without contacting the glass. Entered in whole and decimal inches.

• Number of Frame Sides — A 4 sided frame fully encloses the opening perimeter. A 4 sided frame with sill adds an extended bottom member for arches above a visible sill. No frame attaches the panel directly via hanging strips for a frameless installation.

• Frame Type — Four frame profile styles are available to match the surrounding trim and any adjacent window millwork.

• Shutter Gap — Building true to size fits to exact submitted dimensions. Adding a 1/8 inch gap reduces the perimeter slightly to ease installation where seasonal wood movement is a factor.

How to Measure an Eyebrow Arch Window

Eyebrow arch shutters require three measurements, collected as Side A, Side B, and Side C in the configurator on this page, along with the overall width and height. These correspond to the width of the arch at its widest horizontal point, the height of the straight rectangular section below the spring line where the arch begins, and the height from the spring line to the peak of the arch at its tallest central point.

Take each measurement at the inner edge of the opening for inside mount, or at the outer face of the surrounding trim for outside mount. If you are ordering both an eyebrow arch shutter and a rectangular panel for the window below, take the measurements for both openings at the same time and confirm consistent louver size, material, and color before placing either order. 

Contact Shutter Supplies at 281-704-3838 if you are unsure which measurement corresponds to which side label for your specific window.

Wood vs. Poly: Choosing the Right Material

Shutter Supplies offers eyebrow arch plantation shutters in two core material types.

• Wood — Real basswood hardwood is the industry standard for painted plantation shutters, valued for its fine tight grain, smooth paint adhesion, and dimensional stability. Best suited for climate-controlled interior spaces away from sustained moisture. 

Available in 12 colors: 

• Black 
• Terrace
• Perhament 
• Sable
• Honey
• Natural
• Off White
• Snowbound
• Alabaster
• Extra White
• Snow White
• Pure White

• Poly — Fully synthetic PVC construction that is completely waterproof and will not warp, crack, or deteriorate in high-humidity environments. Poly is the correct material for round windows in bathrooms, coastal homes, or any room where moisture would degrade natural wood over time. For a circular frame where any warping in a single curved section throws the entire profile out of round, poly’s dimensional stability in moisture-prone environments is a meaningful long-term advantage. 

Available in 2 colors:

• Snow White
• Off White

What to Expect After You Order

Every eyebrow arch plantation shutter is custom manufactured after your order is placed, with no stock panels waiting to ship.

• 5 business day fabrication turnaround from order confirmation
• Approximately 3 shipping days from our Houston, TX facility
• Protective packaging to prevent damage in transit
• 13-year warranty covering materials and workmanship on all plantation shutters
• National shipping throughout the United States and select international locations

Order Your Eyebrow Arch Plantation Shutters Today

Custom eyebrow arch plantation shutters built to the exact curve of your arch opening, in your chosen material and finish, fabricated and shipped in under two weeks. Use the configurator on this page to submit your measurements and get accurate pricing, or browse our full custom plantation shutters catalog for the complete range of arch and specialty shape configurations. 

For help confirming your arch type, coordinating specifications with the rectangular panel below, or measuring before ordering, contact Shutter Supplies at 281-704-3838 or visit shuttersupplies.com.

FAQs

What is an eyebrow arch plantation shutter?

An eyebrow arch plantation shutter is a fully operable custom shutter built for a wide, shallow symmetrical arch above a rectangular window, with adjustable horizontal louvers that can be tilted open or closed for genuine light and privacy control. It is designed to be installed as a paired unit with the rectangular shutter below, with matching louver size, material, color, and frame profile across both panels.

How is an eyebrow arch different from a 1/4 eyebrow arch?

A full eyebrow arch is symmetrical, rising from both sides equally to a peak at the true center of the opening. A 1/4 eyebrow arch is asymmetrical, with the curve rising from one side only. If your arch has a centered peak with the curve descending evenly on both sides, the full eyebrow arch is the correct configuration.

How do I measure an eyebrow arch window?

Eyebrow arch shutters require three measurements: the width at the widest horizontal point, the height of any straight rectangular section below the spring line, and the height from the spring line to the central peak of the arch. These are entered as Side A, B, and C in the configurator. Call us at 281-704-3838 to confirm measurements before ordering.

How long does fabrication and shipping take?

Every eyebrow arch shutter is custom-built after your order is placed. Standard fabrication takes 3 weeks from our Houston facility, with shipping completing in approximately 3 days. Most orders arrive within three weeks of order confirmation.

What warranty applies to eyebrow arch plantation shutters?

All plantation shutters from Shutter Supplies carry a 13-year warranty covering materials and workmanship across both wood and poly options. Contact us at 281-704-3838 for warranty questions or post-installation support.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​