Making My Home Feel Like My Own

Posted on: 3 June 2015

Plantation shutters are wonderful window treatments for any home. Of course, before you actually consider the installation of plantation shutters, you want to be sure that you can afford to install this window treatment to several windows in your home to guarantee a uniform look, especially for the windows that face the outside of the home. This will guarantee that when you look at your home from the curb, it is very appealing and controlled instead of messy. Windows that don't appear to be uniform on the home will make the home appear too chaotic. Here's how you can choose the right plantation shutters for your home to create a uniform and beautiful look, as well as great functionality in the home:

Consider a Middle Divider:

By splitting the plantation shutters into two by having a middle divider that separates the bottom from the top, you can create a great deal more functionality in any room. This is especially popular in bathrooms, since this style of plantation shutters allows you to close the bottom for privacy while leaving the top shutters open for the view and to bring in natural lighting. 

Consider Half Shutters:

Half shutters can be tricky since they sometimes cost just as much as having full plantation shutters, in which case you can install a middle divider for similar functionality. However, if you can find a company that will install half shutters for a much lower price than full shutters, then you should go for it. This style for plantation shutters is popular in open spaces in the room, such as the dining room, living room, and front entrances. Half shutters just mean that the bottom half on the window will be covered with shutters while the top half is left wide open. The benefit of this is to allow a great deal of lighting in the space, while being able to protect your furniture and flooring from the harsh rays of the sunlight. 

Consider Bi-Fold Shutters:

Bi-fold shutters are another great option to consider since bi-fold shutters allow you to have the look and style of plantation shutters in your home while being able to then open them away from the window. This allows you to control when you want to have the most natural lighting in the home and the full view that the window offers. 

These are just three considerations to make when considering the installation of plantation shutters. When you have them custom made, be sure that you know how you want to control the lighting in each space, which will help you choose chose the right plantation shutters for your home.

For more information, contact Blinds And Designs Of Florida or a similar company.