SHUTTERS OR BLINDS? THAT IS THE QUESTION!

Posted on by Matt Schwegman

 

Homeowners looking for window treatments typically ask us this same question: Should we purchase shutters or blinds for our home? Both are excellent choices, and both provide light and privacy control but let’s discuss the key advantages of each.

Did you know that shutters are the ONLY window covering that can actually add resale value to your home?  Well, it’s a proven real estate fact!  Whatever the amount you spend on your shutters, you can add back to the selling price of your home.  This makes your shutter purchase more of an investment than just an aesthetic addition to your home.  Shutters really are premium furniture for your windows.  In addition, they offer superior insulation, reducing heat/cold transfer from your windows into the room. They are also great for sound absorption, reducing noise pollution due to the materials they are made with.

We offer shutters that are available in fine quality wood, vinyl or composite (a blend of the two).  We offer custom paint finishes, multiple color choices, specialty shapes (such as custom arched panels, angled windows, and odd shapes), different size louvers (2 1/2″, 3 1/2″ and 4 1/2″) and even hidden tilt bars for a clean, contemporary look.   We can even provide automation (motorization) to the tilt function of shutters.

Some people ask us what the difference is between plain shutters and plantation shutters.  They are referring to the same product!  “Plantation shutters” refer to a generic description of the style, rather than the brand.  Although shutters date back to ancient Greece and were initially made from marble, the name plantation was derived from the old mansions on the cotton or sugar plantations in the South, where these were commonly found.  The term plantation shutter has endured throughout the decades and many companies still use this description for this timeless classic.

 

Wood blinds can also add market value to your home with their own aesthetic signature and functionality!  They are priced significantly less than their shutter rival, so if your budget stands in the way, these offer a pleasing alternative.  Blinds provide a certain level of light control and privacy and are made from either wood, PVC or aluminum and come in a vast array of colors and sizes.  We even carry “shutter blinds” or “sheer shades” that have the look and size of a shutter louver for less!

 

Most of our clients recognize the added value of shutters and are willing to splurge a little on luxury!  Shutters never go out of style, add traditional elegance and classic beauty to your home, and provide impressive curb appeal.

GO AHEAD…TREAT YOURSELF AND PUT YOUR WINDOWS ON THE BEST DRESSED LIST in your neighbrhood!  YOUR HOME (AND YOUR NEIGHBORS) WILL THANK YOU!

Set up your complimentary, shop-at-home appointment today with one of our window covering experts and we’ll show you the best quality products at the most competitive prices in the industry!