Plantation shutters for beautiful windows

The plantation shutters area is a great way to add style and value to your home. These fabulous blinds are not only stylish and expensive, but they also help insulate your home by avoiding harmful sun rays and fresh air indoors, saving you a lot of money on your utility bills. You can buy these ready-to-use blinds, or if you have an irregular-sized window, you can get these blinds to measure.

Plantation shutters don't have to be expensive either, as they can be made from a variety of materials, the most common being wood, but also plywood, composite and even woven wood. Some companies even make plastic plantation shutters that look like wood. These options allow you to purchase Plantation Shades, regardless of your budget.

Plantation shutters

The plantation shutters are available in almost any color to match your existing decor. If you choose to buy real wood blinds, you can also buy them unfinished and then paint or stain them yourself. This option would allow you to choose a stain or paint that exactly matches your furniture. You will be amazed at how these sophisticated and unique shutters can make your home look.

Once the blinds are tinted or painted to your satisfaction, you have two installation options. Many companies that sell these blinds offer installation and, for a small price, you can install your blinds without a problem.

If you are a practical or thrifty person, you can choose to forgo installation costs and install the blinds yourself. Rest assured that the process is not difficult at all. Make sure your shutters are the correct size first by measuring your window and then your shutters. After doing this, decide if you want to place the window sills inside, which will be attached to the inside of the window frame or outside, which will be attached to the outside of the window frame.

Window shutters

 Now that you have determined where you want to place your brackets, you can now fix the blinds with an electric screwdriver, making sure they are level. Please note that many windows, especially those in older homes, may not be completely level, which can alter the appearance of your blinds. If this is the case for your windows, it may be necessary to consult a professional.

Now that your blinds are installed, they are extremely easy to maintain. If your shutters are made of wood, you can dust them weekly with a furniture polish designed for wood furniture; you can also choose to use lemon oil to add a nice shine to the finish. If you have faux wood or some kind of plastic or blind, you should use Windex or a mild mixture of soap and water and clean with a damp cloth. Now you can sit back and enjoy your beautiful new Plantation shutters!