If you’re happy with store bought window treatments, you may find the most economical products that have standardized sizes and colors. However if you’re looking for style and décor it is doubtful that you’ll find those in your local department store. That doesn’t mean that to be stylish with décor you will have to hire an expensive professional.
The very first thing you will want to do is check out all of the products. See what you like and compare price then contrast all that you’ve learned with a professional who will be happy to give you a free estimate. Don’t compare apples with oranges. Check for quality, price and installation and compare the professional with the department store.
What do you want for your windows? Do want them covered at all times, or would you prefer to keep them plain without coverings of any kind? The first item you want should be the one closest to the window. Do you want sheer curtains or draperies or both?
Are you in an area where the sun shines most of the time? The sun shining in through your windows can fade furnishings and carpets. That should be your first challenge as you try to decide what’s best for your home. What do you want your windows to achieve? Do you have double pane windows? Newer homes often have those. Do your windows keep out noise and the sun? Most don’t and the treatment you put on your windows may help achieve those goals.
If you live in a seasonal area you may want your windows to reflect that. By layering them you can keep the windows entirely covered in inclement weather. Then when the weather turns nicer and you want to see outside, the heavier outside treatment can be pulled aside to show the window through sheer curtains.
That still doesn’t answer the question of stylish décor as opposed to economy. If you can only afford one layer on your windows that doesn’t mean that you can’t add other layers when the opportunity presents itself.
The professional who can help you decide will pay for himself in the long run and you won’t have to change the entire scheme of things. Be honest with interior designers who want you as a customer and they will be happy to return to help you complete the ensemble.
Nothing says more to a professional than to have repeat customers.
Golden West Shutters Specializes in Orange County window treatments, Los Angeles window treatments, and San Diego window treatments.
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Friday, January 20, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Interior Plantation Shutters Traditional or Functional
As you compare interior plantation shutters, you will find that you don’t have to choose between traditional and functional. The interior plantation shutters are both and when you consider the options of color and style you can’t go wrong as you strive to update your windows to popular trends.
First let us explain exactly what the plantation shutter is. The shutters provide the ability to control the sun like no other window coverings. The horizontal wooden slats with the center vertical bar, controls the slats that can be widely opened or tightly closed. That in itself is worth the cost of the plantation shutters. You, the homeowner, can also choose the color and paint the shutters to match your own color scheme, and they will bring uniqueness to your home.
Then when you consider that the interior plantation shutters offer another layer of insulation to your home to either keep the cold out and heat in or the reverse is true as well. That’s one more positive thing for the shutters.
You will also be able to control the position of the shutters from open or closed to anywhere in between. You’ll learn by twisting that center bar you can allow light to seep in and still maintain your privacy.
Compare the plantation shutters with shades, blinds or even draperies that simply don’t have the versatility of the shutters. Once those are open or closed, there is no in between. The window when open, even a little bit, offers no privacy; and when closed you can’t see out unless you move them aside.
When you love the looks of heavy draperies you can add them as a valance, or side drapery. Sheer curtains can be placed in the same way to soften the harsh reminder of the bare window. They can be pulled closed if that is your preference.
The next decision that you will have to make is where to buy them. You will find various types of wood, and in some instances the vinyl shutters are popular however they come with few color choices.
Since the interior plantation shutters will be on your windows indefinitely choose quality over price. A few more dollars will be worth it in the long run. There are also contractors who will help you choose the styles and colors you want, and they will even install them for you.
When you hire professionals just make sure they have references and don’t be afraid to check them out.
Golden West Shutters Specializes in Orange County Plantation Shutters, Los Angeles Plantation Shutters and San Diego Plantation Shutters.
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First let us explain exactly what the plantation shutter is. The shutters provide the ability to control the sun like no other window coverings. The horizontal wooden slats with the center vertical bar, controls the slats that can be widely opened or tightly closed. That in itself is worth the cost of the plantation shutters. You, the homeowner, can also choose the color and paint the shutters to match your own color scheme, and they will bring uniqueness to your home.
Then when you consider that the interior plantation shutters offer another layer of insulation to your home to either keep the cold out and heat in or the reverse is true as well. That’s one more positive thing for the shutters.
You will also be able to control the position of the shutters from open or closed to anywhere in between. You’ll learn by twisting that center bar you can allow light to seep in and still maintain your privacy.
Compare the plantation shutters with shades, blinds or even draperies that simply don’t have the versatility of the shutters. Once those are open or closed, there is no in between. The window when open, even a little bit, offers no privacy; and when closed you can’t see out unless you move them aside.
When you love the looks of heavy draperies you can add them as a valance, or side drapery. Sheer curtains can be placed in the same way to soften the harsh reminder of the bare window. They can be pulled closed if that is your preference.
The next decision that you will have to make is where to buy them. You will find various types of wood, and in some instances the vinyl shutters are popular however they come with few color choices.
Since the interior plantation shutters will be on your windows indefinitely choose quality over price. A few more dollars will be worth it in the long run. There are also contractors who will help you choose the styles and colors you want, and they will even install them for you.
When you hire professionals just make sure they have references and don’t be afraid to check them out.
Golden West Shutters Specializes in Orange County Plantation Shutters, Los Angeles Plantation Shutters and San Diego Plantation Shutters.
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Cut Energy Costs And Consumption With Shutters
If you're the type of homeowner who wants the best for their home but also wants to save energy than you'll likely want to turn your attention towards shutters for your windows. While things like window blinds and even drapes can control the light flow in and out of a home effectivly, it is shutters that will truly help you reduce energy costs.
Drapes and blinds can be quite nice but aren't really built to help trap in heat during the winter and keep it out during the summer. This is one area in which shutters really shine stand out above other types of window decor. This is because shutters are designed to fit within windowpanes much tighter and properly which ultimately leads to a product that more effectively helps maintain a home's interior climate.
By utilizing shutters all throughout a home rather than in only select locations you'll be able to run your heater and air conditioning units far less than you would if you were utilizing drapes and window blinds.
Should you have any questions about how shutters can cut energy costs and consumption please be sure to contact us so that we may be of assistance.
Golden West Shutters Specializes in
Orange County Shutters, Los Angeles Shutters and San Diego Shutters.
Drapes and blinds can be quite nice but aren't really built to help trap in heat during the winter and keep it out during the summer. This is one area in which shutters really shine stand out above other types of window decor. This is because shutters are designed to fit within windowpanes much tighter and properly which ultimately leads to a product that more effectively helps maintain a home's interior climate.
By utilizing shutters all throughout a home rather than in only select locations you'll be able to run your heater and air conditioning units far less than you would if you were utilizing drapes and window blinds.
Should you have any questions about how shutters can cut energy costs and consumption please be sure to contact us so that we may be of assistance.
Golden West Shutters Specializes in
Orange County Shutters, Los Angeles Shutters and San Diego Shutters.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Shutters And Home Privacy
The one aspect of installing shutters or some other type of window decor in a home that often goes overlooked is privacy. These days privacy is a big deal and quite frequently in the news and while it may be difficult to maintain privacy online and other in aspects of life, keeping your personal sanctum free and safe from people who would look in both casually and with more unscrupulous plans in mind is not difficult at all.
Of course different types of window decor offer different levels of privacy. Things like shutters, both interior and exterior, can be closed which makes it difficult if not impossible for outsiders to see into a home through windows. Other window decor such as drapes and blinds also offer a fair amounts of privacy though through wear and tear and even human contact these types of window decor are easily moved or worn to the point where they no longer obscure an onlookers vision into a home.
Should you be a homeowner who values privacy and needs some type of window decor to achieve their privacy goals, please be sure to contact us as will be happy to help.
Golden West Shutters Specializes in
Orange County Shutters, Los Angeles Shutters and San Diego Shutters.
Of course different types of window decor offer different levels of privacy. Things like shutters, both interior and exterior, can be closed which makes it difficult if not impossible for outsiders to see into a home through windows. Other window decor such as drapes and blinds also offer a fair amounts of privacy though through wear and tear and even human contact these types of window decor are easily moved or worn to the point where they no longer obscure an onlookers vision into a home.
Should you be a homeowner who values privacy and needs some type of window decor to achieve their privacy goals, please be sure to contact us as will be happy to help.
Golden West Shutters Specializes in
Orange County Shutters, Los Angeles Shutters and San Diego Shutters.
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