Naples Shutter Blog

[This article is the first in our series highlighting the communities where Naples Shutter clients live, work and play. Please enjoy!]

Think back to the days where kids could ride their bikes nearly everywhere. Where the grocery store was just down the street. Where neighbors were more than neighbors; they were friends. Think back to the good ole days.

You want plantation shutters in your home, but the bright white look of the traditional shutter doesn’t really fit in with your decor. So now what? Well, did you know that you can stain your shutters instead of painting them?

New homes and remodels in Southwest Florida are at an all time high. Great news for builders and subcontractors, right? Kind of… The great thing about the increasing housing market is that it’s having a huge effect on the labor force. What’s not so great is that this increase is causing major delays on nearly every project in town!

You’ve decided to get plantation shutters installed in your home. Their clean, crisp appearance makes any room in the house look special, but did you know that those brand new shutters are made out of poplar wood? Why exactly is poplar a go-to choice for plantation shutter manufacturing? Well, the truth is, poplar wood is kind of a big deal…

When you think about plantation shutters, most likely you picture crisp, white, louvered shutters covering a window. Sound about right? Well, what if we told you that there are plenty of other places in your home that plantation shutters can go? Did you ever think of covering a tricky, oddly shaped opening with shutters? Or maybe even repurposing an old set of shutters that have since been replaced?

You’ve got your very own outdoor oasis. Perhaps you have some comfortable chairs, a nice fountain or garden, maybe even a hammock. There’s only one problem...it’s too hot outside to enjoy it! Well, we’ve got you covered. Don’t let the Florida heat ruin your day outside. Here are 5 ways to shade your outdoor living space:

Florida…

It’s that time of the year. The skies grow dark, the wind picks up, and bam! A storm is on its way. Instead of being blindsided by a tropical storm (or worse) make sure you’re prepared. Here are the top 5 weather information sources that we recommend for staying in the know during this unpredictable time of year.

Plantation shutters are great additions to your home. Not only are they extremely functional, allowing light to enter when desired and providing privacy for your family, their crisp, clean, appearance adds a beautiful element to the space. But where did plantation shutters come from? Whose bright idea was it to handcraft pieces of wood into the popular items that you see garnishing windows today?

So you’ve made your decision to get custom plantation shutters. You know your louver size, whether or not you want midrails, and how you’re covering each opening in your home. But one more question remains...would you like them painted or stained?