Plantation Shutters

[JohnM]

Has anyone installed plantation shutters in their home in TV? If so, would be interested in what you bought, who installed it (you or contractor), etc.

John

[samhass]

I put them in both homes here in TV. I bought the solid shutters. Joy's Blinds did the shutters in my current home. Window Reflections in Wildwood did my Mallory house.
I love shutters. They give a finished look to a home. Of the two companies, I would use Joy's again.

[JohnM]

Thank you for the reply. Where is Joy's? Lowe's quotes me $25/sq. ft. installed. Is that in the ballpark? It sounded expensive to me ($250-$300 per window).

John

[bestmickey]

I would consider plantation shutters (when I move to TV), but have one concern about them. Don't they make the room(s) dark? They appear to cut out a lot of light, even if the slats are open. What are your thoughts?

[JohnM]

The ones I have seen installed seem to let a lot of light in AND darken the room well when desired; I hear they are also very easy to keep clean.

John

[chuckinca]

Are these interior or exterior shutters?

[JohnM]

I am talking about interior shutters...

[JohnM]

Thank you for the reply. Where is Joy's? Lowe's quotes me $25/sq. ft. installed. Is that in the ballpark? It sounded expensive to me ($250-$300 per window).

John


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[graciegirl]

John. First go look at Lowes and Home Depot. The windows in our new house are pretty standard.

[JohnM]

I did price them at Lowes and they came in at $250-$300 per window which seemed a little pricey to me...maybe that is a good price?

[samhass]

John, mine ran much higher than that per window. Shutters are wonderful. They keep out the heat, dress the windows, are easy to clean and give you as much light or darkness as you desire. I like them above all other options.

[lindaz]

I just had Joy's Blinds do my plantation shutters. They were not the cheapest, but they have several levels of Blinds to choose from. They were very easy to work with and the installer was great! I can highly recommend their professionalism and quality. Cost wise they may be a little high.

[samhass]

:agree:

[chelsea24]

We have plantation shutters throughout most of the house. We got ours at Village Blind and Shutters and just love them. I agree with all of the above comments. They let in more than enough light and when you close them keep the room really dark. Plus they are extremely easy to keep clean. I so happy we went with them. :bigthumbsup:

[nanci2539]

Speaking about windows! Who do you use for window treatments? I want a window treatment and matching bed comfortor for our master. Also, thinking of soft valances in the guest rooms.

Any suggestions?

[chelsea24]

Hey Nance, you're from Naperville and we're from Bloomingdale, IL! Nice to meet you. Well we had all of our treatments done by Village Blind and Shutters, but they did not do valances, etc. They had suggested looking in the paper for a seamstress. I have not done that yet. I have the material for the bedroom, but have been still getting the house settled with the bigger things as we are fairly new. There are quite a few seamstress's in the Daily Sun.

[nanci2539]

Yes Chelsea, I live in Stonebridge iCountry Club if you're familair with where the LPGA is hosted.

When did you move to TV? Perhaps I'll email you directly

[saratogaman]

We had vinyl plantation shutters installed throughout the house -- love them! They wipe clean (about every three months) with a soapy dish rag.
Ours were done by Shutter Direct 2U and they are made locally. The owners, Bill and Earline (and a son) are pleasant, polite and not pushy. Phone: 1-877-527-0712.

[chelsea24]

Hi Nanc, yes I am familiar with that and we were near the Medinah Country Club. Very nice to meet you. Small world. :welcome: