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The Best Window Treatments for Home Gyms

It’s a new year and if you’ve made a resolution to become more active, you may be outfitting a space in your home into a gym area. After all, exercising at home means not having to fight the traffic to get to the gym and avoiding crowds of people all trying to use the same machines. In your own personal gym, you’re able to have the privacy you need, in addition to working out whenever you want. Speaking of privacy, how can you ensure that your home gym area maintains its private appeal, so that your neighbors aren’t watching you struggle on the treadmill? That’s where window treatments come in to save the day. Letting light in when you want in, while offering privacy when you need it, window treatments are what every home gym requires, but not every product works well in a gym setting. That’s why we’ve compiled some of our favorites for this area of the home.

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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Plantation Shutter Materials

If you've ever taken an up close and personal look at beautiful plantation shutters, chances are you're admiring their handcrafted quality and detailed style. It may seem as though all plantation shutters are made out of the same wood; however, depending on the application and the location that they reside in the home, you may be surprised at how many different materials are available to make a plantation shutter. Today, we're exploring the world of plantation shutters and just what they're made of, so that you can understand all of the thought and craftsmanship that go into these stunning window treatments. Here's everything you ever wanted to know about plantation shutter materials.

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What is the Best Type of Plantation Shutter for My Home?

You may be sold on the idea of plantation shutters for your home. The elegance, functionality and sheer brilliance they add to a room is unmatched, but what type will work for you? There are a variety of options when it comes to plantation shutters, and not all options will work in all areas of the home. When it comes to outfitting your home with a product that will not only add beauty to the space, but increase the value of your home as well, it's important to make the right choice, based on the location of your windows.

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Product Spotlight: Poly Shutters

The look of plantation shutters is not only beautiful, it's a classic, timeless look that works in virtually any Southwest Florida home. Because of this, homeowners seek to outfit their entire home with plantation shutters in hopes of bringing that beauty to all aspects of their home. Although this seems like a good idea, traditional wood plantation shutters won't work everywhere in the home. Areas that get wet are trouble for wood shutters, which means that another option with a similar look needs to be available. Well, the good news is that there is an option for these moisture-prone areas of the home. Our product spotlight this month focuses on poly shutters. Let's discuss what they are and why they may be the perfect solution for your space.

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What Type of Plantation Shutters Should I Choose?

When it comes to choosing window treatments, many choose plantation shutters. Their versatility, clean look and overall functionality make them a popular pick among homeowners, but which type of shutters should you choose?

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Help! My Plantation Shutters are Broken! Can they be Fixed?

Plantation shutters are an investment.  As the apex predator of window treatments, shutters add incredible value to your home and usually stick around for decades.  So, when a plantation shutter gets broken or damaged (don’t panic, it happens), what do you do?  Ignore it?  No.  Throw it out?  Of course not.  Duct tape?  Please, no, we are begging you. 

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Top 10 Questions to Ask Before You Buy Plantation Shutters

After manufacturing and selling plantation shutters for over 30 years, we here at Naples Shutter have learned a thing or two.  We’ve seen it all, done it all, and helped thousands of people just like you decide on the perfect plantation shutters for their home.  But, since this may be your first time considering these timeless window treatments, we’ve compiled a list of the most common questions people ask.  Read these popular questions and get a jump start on your quest for plantation shutters.

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Do Wood Plantation Shutters Really Warp?

Many people who walk into our showroom at Naples Shutter announce, “I’m here to purchase poly composite plantation shutters because my friend told me that wood shutters warp.”  While we joyfully welcome clients that have done their homework and know what they want, we would like to take a minute to de-bunk this common myth.

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