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Should You Get Plantation Shutters?

Plantation shutters have become one of the most sought after window treatments. This type of window treatment comes with chicness and could definitely increase the value of your abode, however be warned that they can get a little expensive. Plantation shutters have an edge when it comes sturdiness and energy savings. They can keep the heat from going out and prevent the coldness from coming in during the winter season. That said, your electric bills are remarkably cut down. Like I said, they can be pricey, but you can choose composite wooden material which is more affordable. Look at the following benefits of blinds to help you compare costs with other blinds:

  • This kind of window treatment needs minimal maintenance. You just have to wipe off the dust with the use of a soft rag or wash the shutters using soap and water occasionally.
  • These window treatments are built to fit window openings in order for installation to hardly be a problem even without the help of professionals to do the job. Before, plantation shutters were used only by the rich and the famous. These days, even ordinary homeowners can enjoy the elegant look of these sunshades.
  • Plantation shutters let you control the sunlight that enters your room. While at it, the slats are able to complement the adornment that you have in a specific area of your house.

Simply put, these window treatments will give you a wide array of benefits, from savings to light control features. You can choose from a wide range of colors, patterns and textures so you can enjoy the right one for your home.

You can keep your blinds closed at summer and pull them up when the weather gets tad too cold and let natural sunlight seep through. Plantation blinds are supposedly the perfect answer to a newly constructed or refurbished home if you have the means to buy those natural window treatments.

 

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Posted by Sarah Moore - February 7, 2014 at 3:48 am

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Uses of Window Treatments

Every window needs some covering to spruce it up. But it isn’t merely for aesthetic coverings why we put window treatments on it, there several reasons why it’s best to have them covered.

For one, they are useful in blocking the light. It may be a good thing to have sunlight entering your house but it’s not always the case. With the proper window treatments, you can block unnecessary or unwanted light anytime you want. This can be very applicable during warmer months of the year as you can prevent the sunlight from creeping through, keeping your house cooler.

And certainly, it provides sufficient privacy. You don’t want to be running around inside your house for the entire world to see, do you? This is one of the main reasons why people are getting window treatments. The right ones will provide for the privacy you and your family need whenever you need it.

Window treatments are famed for beautifying home spaces. Even the dullest and plainest of living rooms can get extra oomph with the help of window coverings. With the right window coverings in hand, you can always enhance the look and feel of your home according to your liking.

Yes, they can also spare you some extra cash. I have mentioned that it can block sunlight during warmer months, thus, you will be using the air conditioner less. On the other hand, you can always have light enter come cooler months so the heater won’t be operating much. Ultimately, window treatments save you money.

These are the most common and most essential uses for window treatments. You won’t be putting them on your windows for nothing, after having read its benefits, I’m sure you won’t be thinking twice. The only thing you need to do is to find the ones that will suit your taste!

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Posted by Sarah Moore - October 10, 2013 at 3:46 pm

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Any idea on some sort of window treatments to block out sunlight from skylight?

Question by Lady Casper: Any idea on some sort of window treatments to block out sunlight from skylight?
Just bought a house haven’t moved in yet, master bedroom has a skylight above the upper half of the bed, I thought it was cool the first time I saw it and the sun was on the other side of the house. went in the morning it was sooo bright Ill never sleep in:( need something functional that I open at night for star gazing and then close for those late saturday morning:) Thanks

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Answer by kitteninaboot
They sell curtains for just that Look on the internet you will find them.They are called dark out curtains for windows.

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Posted by Window Treatments - October 3, 2011 at 3:23 pm

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What kind of window treatments are best to use when you have A LOT of sunlight coming through?

Question by anne: What kind of window treatments are best to use when you have A LOT of sunlight coming through?
which are sustainable for this?

please be specific

thanks 🙂

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Answer by donna d
drapes.

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Posted by Window Treatments - September 13, 2011 at 1:45 pm

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