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JohnM 04-17-2008 03:52 PM

Plantation Shutters
 
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 04-17-2008 04:42 PM

Re: Plantation Shutters
 
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 04-17-2008 05:00 PM

Re: Plantation Shutters
 
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 04-18-2008 06:06 PM

Re: Plantation Shutters
 
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 04-18-2008 06:50 PM

Re: Plantation Shutters
 
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 04-18-2008 07:25 PM

Re: Plantation Shutters
 
Are these interior or exterior shutters?

JohnM 04-18-2008 09:29 PM

Re: Plantation Shutters
 
I am talking about interior shutters...

JohnM 04-20-2008 03:35 PM

Re: Plantation Shutters
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 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 04-20-2008 09:00 PM

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

JohnM 04-22-2008 01:27 AM

Re: Plantation Shutters
 
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 04-22-2008 02:00 AM

Re: Plantation Shutters
 
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 04-22-2008 09:29 PM

Re: Plantation Shutters
 
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 04-23-2008 03:28 AM

Re: Plantation Shutters
 

:agree:



chelsea24 04-23-2008 03:49 AM

Re: Plantation Shutters
 
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 04-23-2008 12:45 PM

Re: Plantation Shutters
 
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?


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