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?
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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?
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When choosing window treatments, no two homes are the same. What may work for one home or family may not work so great in another. So with all of the options to choose from, how do you know what’s best for you? Plantation shutters are perhaps one of the most popular options to choose from, but they’re not always the right choice for everybody.
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The time has come to redecorate. Out with the old, dingy curtains and in with the new, contemporary look. With all of the options out there to choose from, how do you know which product will best suit your home? One of the most popular upgrades to a home is window treatments, and we’re here to talk about a look that’s unique, fun, and just plain nice to look at: woven wood shades.
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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.
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.
The other day I was talking to Bill Earls, a top real estate professional in Naples, and he said I should be extremely busy at Naples Shutter with all the new building going on. I told Bill that we are busier but, with all the new building going on, builders are limiting the options for new clients and installing 2” faux wood blinds on the windows instead of plantation shutters. Bill said if people would step back and upgrade to plantation shutters over blinds they would benefit from the beauty of the shutters every day and recoup the upgrade cost when they sell their home in the future.
