Main Components for Making Window Shutters

shutter components

The design of traditional plantation shutters is actually pretty simple. The main components can usually be divided into four main parts. . . . → Read More: Main Components for Making Window Shutters

Plantation Shutters are great for Hideaway Locations

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Shutters are ideally suited not only to provide a distinctive look for windows. But they can also be used to hide shelves that contain items you don’t want seen all the time. . . . → Read More: Plantation Shutters are great for Hideaway Locations

Increase the Saleability and Curb Appeal of your Home

Well-planned and well-executed home improvements will add value to your home and increase its sale ability. Signs that you have looked after your home and are proud of it will lure potential buyers and there is no more, obvious a sign than a matching set of fitted wooden window shutters.

With this window treatment . . . → Read More: Increase the Saleability and Curb Appeal of your Home

Recent History of Plantation Shutters

Old South Plantation

As the “plantation” name suggests, these window coverings were originally used in plantations, either in the Deep South of the United States or in the Caribbean islands. . . . → Read More: Recent History of Plantation Shutters

6 Interior Design Tricks for Tight Budgets

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interior decorating

When decorating on a budget, prioritizing is key. With less money come fewer choices. Analyze your current home, furnishing and decorations.

By improving what you already have and building some items instead of purchasing new, interior decorating even on a budget can provide spectacular makeovers.

Following are doable inexpensive decorating ideas . . . → Read More: 6 Interior Design Tricks for Tight Budgets

Curb Appeal on a Shoestring Budget

Plantation Style Shutter

Looking to upgrade the inside of your home and at the same time build curb appeal while on a tight budget? The good news is that plantation shutters may be a viable option for you. . . . → Read More: Curb Appeal on a Shoestring Budget

Plantation Shutters: Decorating on a Tight Budget

Interior Plantation Shutters

There’s a certain exotic charm to plantation style window shutters.  A remembrance of sunny days spent sipping ice tea while the ceiling fan cools you.  Plantation shutters have a classic design that has remained unchanged for hundreds of years, and are so attractive they can transform an average window into a virtual work of . . . → Read More: Plantation Shutters: Decorating on a Tight Budget