Plantation Shutters: Questions Answered

Hi, I'm Danielle and I'm a design consultant with blinds dot com, the number one online retailer of custom window treatments. Today, we're gonna answer the top questions we get about plantation shutters. So the first question we always get is when is a plantation shutter? And how does it differ from a horizontal blind? If you think about a plantation shutter, it's actually gonna be fixed inside of your window opening. Sometimes contained within a frame blinds opening. However they are able to lift and lower The panels will swing open and closed. Here's one of the other differences. Longevity shutters are meant to last a lifetime. They're an investment in your home. They can actually add to the value of your home. Can you install shutters on doors? Whether it be a french door, sliding glass door, it will lead to a great cohesiveness throughout the home. That's a little bit of a challenge. It's considered a specialized product. So you'll have to call into our design center, speak to design consultant like myself and we can definitely walk you through that process. Are shutters outdated? Absolutely not. They can actually provide a timeless look to your home. You can tweak the look of the shutters by the louver size, the tilt mechanism as well as the frame style. You can change the look of your home being a little bit more traditional to a little bit more modern or transitional, which is right in between all by the different components of shutters that you select so outdated. Never, it's something that will always be in style. Are shutters difficult to install? Absolutely not. If you're comfortable with a measuring tape, you absolutely can install them on your own. As a matter of fact, we've helped thousands of our own customers and sell their own shutters. But if you aren't comfortable with a measuring tape or you might have a large project or maybe some complex windows like doors or arches, we can help with professional measured installation services. So whether you'd like to do it yourself get help with design or professional measured installation services. Blinds dot com. Has you covered today. your perfect window covering. Call 1 800 505 1905. To use our free design consulting services are expert designers are ready and waiting to help today.