Getting that coastal feel is learning how to use different white tones together. Years ago, it used to be the brighter the better, as in hot pink, lime green, peach, and turquoise blue. Now whites have become more of a sophisticated way to get that coastal feel. There is one decor item that gives the most beautiful timeless coastal feel and that is plantation shutters. It is amazing how shutters can completely change the look of a room. Not only are they coastal and timeless, but they are practical as well. You can have shutters open only on the top and keep the bottom closed, allowing for flexibility of light control while maintaining needed privacy at the same time.
Shutters can also have louvers as large as 4 ½ inches, giving spaces a more modern look with less obstructions in the window. That size of louver works great with extra-large windows we are now seeing in Florida. Shutters also have the ability to be motorized for those extra tall, hard to reach windows. Plantation shutters are the one window treatment that can be custom made to fit almost any size or configuration, including angled, arched, or circular windows. Plantation shutters can also cover large patio sliding doors for an ultra cool look!
Plantation Shutter Options
Shutters can come in wood, wood composite, vinyl or PVC. They are excellent for insulation, as well as light control. Shutters typically come with framing so it is a nice way to trim out your windows that builders in Florida often leave with just dry wall and no trim. Besides all these reasons of being practical and beautiful, shutters are the only window treatment that you can list on your appraisal as it is considered a fixed home improvement. It’s like having beautiful furniture on your windows!
At Made in the Shade of Sarasota, we carry several top name brand shutter manufactures including Norman, Eclipse, and Graber. Not only do we do our own installation, but we stand by our product and installs, meaning if there is ever a problem we will be there within that week. That is one reason why we have an all five star review rating on Google ……because we care about each and every client!
