Plantation shutters are available in Broomfield, Colorado, and are some of the most versatile window fixtures on the market. Because they are so customizable, they can work well in any home. Despite usually being custom, fixtures like these often are not as expensive as custom draperies, while still increasing the value of a home. Here are some ways to maintain a stylish interior while also gaining functionality out of your blinds.
Let in lots of light
“Light” is in style. Traditional shutters have been popular for a long time, but are on their way out due to not letting in enough light to keep up with the evolving demands of the market. Instead of opening up the view to the outside world, traditional shutters close off and isolate the home. By implementing a divider rail, individual windows can be selected to let in more or less light as needed. It is common to have bottom louvers closed while top louvers are open to allow for privacy when changing or in bathrooms. This kind of functionality is hard to come by with drapes or curtains.
Picking the right louver size
Louvers are available in several different sizes, the smallest usually being 2 ½” and largest being 4 ½”, but 3 ½” are also common. Picking larger louvers gives the home a clearer view out the window, but does not always look good with smaller windows. Smaller louvers are better for smaller windows in order to keep a more proportional look. What size to go with also depends on the height of the room. The 2 ½” louver is great for most rooms, but a 3 ½” louver or more can really pack a punch for rooms with high ceilings and big open spaces.
Mounting done the right way
To mount plantation shutters to the inside or outside of the window opening is a decision that will need to be made by a professional. Usually, if there are already intricate moldings around the window opening, the fixtures should be mounted inside the opening. If no intricate trim exists around the windows, either option may be appropriate depending on personal style. Experts can offer some advice about what might look best because each space is different. Take into account the landscape outside, the space inside, the colors at play, and the lighting.
When all the windows have the same blinds and everything can be viewed from the front of a home, the value of that home can increase. The uniformity, versatility, and functionality are the main three things that make these fixtures so applicable to the windows of Broomfield.
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