Though they are beautiful when they are first installed, the luster of plantation shutters can quickly be lost to dust, dirt, and even mold due to a homeowners neglect. Now given the fact that some homeowners spend an exuberant amount of money on their plantation shutters you'd think that they'd clean them often but many often don't clean them as well as they should simply because they don't know how.
The truth of the matter however is that cleaning plantation shutters is no different than cleaning most other things in a home. They will need to be dusted regularly to avoid buildup and will occasionally need to be wiped down with a damp cloth so as to retain their shine and healthy looking gloss. Harsh chemicals should never be utilized when cleaning plantation shutters of any kind as these can damage both the shutters themselves and their finishes.
Keeping plantation shutters looking good for years and even decades at a time takes only a small amount of effort and any homeowner that remains unsure of how to clean them or has shutters that need some extra attention should contact a professional in order to find out what the best way to proceed might be.
Should you have any questions regarding your shutters or how to keep them looking great please be sure to contact us that we may be of assistance!
Golden West Shutters Specializes in Orange County shutters, Los Angeles window treatments, and shutters in San Diego.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Shutter Colors And Selection
So you've decided that your latest home improvement project will include new shutters for all of your windows. Adding new shutters to your home not only increases resale value and will make your home seem more warm but you also get the added benefit of security and privacy. Once the decision has been made to include shutters in a home improvement project however there are a number of other decisions that you have to make prior to beginning any such project.
While many exterior shutters are available in a wide variety of both conservative and loud colors, interior shutters designed for privacy, security, and climate control are usually only available in white, black, and a variety of different shades of stain. Additionally the type of wood new shutters are constructed from will determine their color as well. You'll want to carefully choose shutters and colors that match existing decor within your home so as to avoid anything that sharply contrasts with furniture, paint, and other types of decor. If your home improvement project happens to include a new coat of interior paint the selection of shutters available to you will expand dramatically whereas homeowners who are only installing shutters as part of the project will have fewer options to choose from.
Shutters with darker stains and those made from wood with darker coloring are great for creating relaxing moods and unparalleled ambiance in rooms such as den's, studies, or game rooms. In contrast lighter colored shutters are often used by homeowners in areas or rooms that see a lot of sunlight or function as a living or family room. With so many different choices available it might be wise for you speak with an interior designer about which type will work best for you and your home. Many manufacturers can also assist by offering their assessment of your home as well.
Carefully selecting the right shutters for your home will not only ensure that they complement your home but that you'll enjoy them for many years and even decades to come. Selecting shutters haphazardly or hastily often results in less than favorable and results and the need to replace shutters not long after they've been installed. Doing it right the first time should be your modus operandi when it comes to home improvement and especially shutters.
Golden West Shutters Specializes in Orange County shutters, Los Angeles window treatments, and shutters in San Diego.
While many exterior shutters are available in a wide variety of both conservative and loud colors, interior shutters designed for privacy, security, and climate control are usually only available in white, black, and a variety of different shades of stain. Additionally the type of wood new shutters are constructed from will determine their color as well. You'll want to carefully choose shutters and colors that match existing decor within your home so as to avoid anything that sharply contrasts with furniture, paint, and other types of decor. If your home improvement project happens to include a new coat of interior paint the selection of shutters available to you will expand dramatically whereas homeowners who are only installing shutters as part of the project will have fewer options to choose from.
Shutters with darker stains and those made from wood with darker coloring are great for creating relaxing moods and unparalleled ambiance in rooms such as den's, studies, or game rooms. In contrast lighter colored shutters are often used by homeowners in areas or rooms that see a lot of sunlight or function as a living or family room. With so many different choices available it might be wise for you speak with an interior designer about which type will work best for you and your home. Many manufacturers can also assist by offering their assessment of your home as well.
Carefully selecting the right shutters for your home will not only ensure that they complement your home but that you'll enjoy them for many years and even decades to come. Selecting shutters haphazardly or hastily often results in less than favorable and results and the need to replace shutters not long after they've been installed. Doing it right the first time should be your modus operandi when it comes to home improvement and especially shutters.
Golden West Shutters Specializes in Orange County shutters, Los Angeles window treatments, and shutters in San Diego.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Interior Shutters Cost & Installation
When you tire of your curtains, drapes or blinds, the first place you may visit to replace them is your local hardware store. Although they are a good place to buy, but if you’re looking for a permanent fixture for your windows, custom interior shutters will be your best bet.
The custom-made interior shutters are heavier, stronger and achieve a great deal of style as they fit your windows to a “T.” Because they make your shutters to your exact specifications no matter the shape of your windows. So what should you look for when you go online and search for a local business that specializes in interior shutters? Don’t compare apples and oranges you pay more for quality and experience.
The company that relies on their past experience and knowledge of the many different types of shutters, be they wood, vinyl, metal or even fabric, will give your windows the uniqueness you desire. Many companies make the shutters right in their own factory. Others buy from reliable sources and you will realize the difference when you see the shutters installed correctly on your windows.
Cost is always a factor, but when you invest in a permanent fixture for your windows, don’t skimp, but purchase from reliable dealers. Suppose your custom interior shutters cost in the neighborhood of $1700. Drapes or curtains may cost just under $1000, and blinds or simple shades just under $800. You may have skimped in the past and now you feel that you wasted your money because the year old curtains no longer retain their shape and may even be faded.
You won’t have to worry about fading or sagging interior shutters. Not when you have a professional install them. Many have asked, what is the difference between interior shutters and blinds? An interior shutter swings open and has larger slats so you control the amount of sun entering your home. A blind is operated with a rod that rotates the slats, and a heavy string to pull them open. If you have ever had blinds, you know the string breaks and the blinds can twist over time.
Educate yourself on the different types of interior shutters. Compare the quality and price with a hardware store where the shutters are pre-made, and a custom shutter where they make them to fit your windows. Then contact a reliable business, get references from their customers, check out their work and you won’t be sorry you took the time to know the difference.
Golden West Shutters Specializes in Orange County interior shutters, interior shutters in Los Angeles, and interior shutters in San Diego.
The custom-made interior shutters are heavier, stronger and achieve a great deal of style as they fit your windows to a “T.” Because they make your shutters to your exact specifications no matter the shape of your windows. So what should you look for when you go online and search for a local business that specializes in interior shutters? Don’t compare apples and oranges you pay more for quality and experience.
The company that relies on their past experience and knowledge of the many different types of shutters, be they wood, vinyl, metal or even fabric, will give your windows the uniqueness you desire. Many companies make the shutters right in their own factory. Others buy from reliable sources and you will realize the difference when you see the shutters installed correctly on your windows.
Cost is always a factor, but when you invest in a permanent fixture for your windows, don’t skimp, but purchase from reliable dealers. Suppose your custom interior shutters cost in the neighborhood of $1700. Drapes or curtains may cost just under $1000, and blinds or simple shades just under $800. You may have skimped in the past and now you feel that you wasted your money because the year old curtains no longer retain their shape and may even be faded.
You won’t have to worry about fading or sagging interior shutters. Not when you have a professional install them. Many have asked, what is the difference between interior shutters and blinds? An interior shutter swings open and has larger slats so you control the amount of sun entering your home. A blind is operated with a rod that rotates the slats, and a heavy string to pull them open. If you have ever had blinds, you know the string breaks and the blinds can twist over time.
Educate yourself on the different types of interior shutters. Compare the quality and price with a hardware store where the shutters are pre-made, and a custom shutter where they make them to fit your windows. Then contact a reliable business, get references from their customers, check out their work and you won’t be sorry you took the time to know the difference.
Golden West Shutters Specializes in Orange County interior shutters, interior shutters in Los Angeles, and interior shutters in San Diego.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Shutters: A Multitude Of Colors
Among the many different options homeowners have when it comes to new shutters, very few ever give much thought to color. While in years and even decades past shutters were more or less available only in dark and light stains, shutters are now widely available in not only different shades of stain but a wide variety of colors as well.
Homeowners will find that shutters, especially those that are custom made, are available in white, blue, red, brown, black, and any other imaginable color. This makes finding shutters that complement their home, be it the interior or exterior, a cinch. No longer must homeowners compromise and settle on a shade or color that doesn't quite fit in with their existing decor or paint.
Having such a wide variety of colors available in shutters also allows homeowners to create or add a specific mood/atmosphere to parts of their home. Homeowners can also select shutter colors that purposefully contrast with furniture, paint, or existing decor, in order to create a standout point in their home.
Should you have any questions regarding custom-made shutters or the colors they are available in please be sure to contact us so that we may be of assistance.
Golden West Shutters Specializes in Orange County shutters, Shutters in Los Angeles, and window treatments in San Diego.
Homeowners will find that shutters, especially those that are custom made, are available in white, blue, red, brown, black, and any other imaginable color. This makes finding shutters that complement their home, be it the interior or exterior, a cinch. No longer must homeowners compromise and settle on a shade or color that doesn't quite fit in with their existing decor or paint.
Having such a wide variety of colors available in shutters also allows homeowners to create or add a specific mood/atmosphere to parts of their home. Homeowners can also select shutter colors that purposefully contrast with furniture, paint, or existing decor, in order to create a standout point in their home.
Should you have any questions regarding custom-made shutters or the colors they are available in please be sure to contact us so that we may be of assistance.
Golden West Shutters Specializes in Orange County shutters, Shutters in Los Angeles, and window treatments in San Diego.
Friday, July 20, 2012
What Are Plantation Shutters?
There's a lot of misconceptions among homeowners who discuss shutters, in particular plantation shutters. The fact is that not many homeowners realize what plantation shutters are and are often confused with things like window blinds and even other types of shutters.
Plantation shutters differ from other types of shutters in that they generally open and close up-and-down and are far better at blocking out light and offering security and privacy then are other shutters. Plantation shutters however are still available in a wide variety of different textures, materials, colors, designs although most homeowners don't know that they are.
As mentioned previously plantation shutters can help a homeowner make their home extremely private and the inside of their home invisible to outside eyes. Moreover plantation shutters can also be used effectively to control the climate within a home trapping heat in during the winter, and keeping it out during the summer.
Should you have any questions regarding plantation shutters please be sure to contact us that we may be of assistance.
Golden West Shutters Specializes in Orange County shutters, Shutters in Los Angeles, and window treatments in San Diego.
Plantation shutters differ from other types of shutters in that they generally open and close up-and-down and are far better at blocking out light and offering security and privacy then are other shutters. Plantation shutters however are still available in a wide variety of different textures, materials, colors, designs although most homeowners don't know that they are.
As mentioned previously plantation shutters can help a homeowner make their home extremely private and the inside of their home invisible to outside eyes. Moreover plantation shutters can also be used effectively to control the climate within a home trapping heat in during the winter, and keeping it out during the summer.
Should you have any questions regarding plantation shutters please be sure to contact us that we may be of assistance.
Golden West Shutters Specializes in Orange County shutters, Shutters in Los Angeles, and window treatments in San Diego.
Monday, July 16, 2012
Decorative Exterior Shutters
When you consider shutters old fashioned or long past their usefulness, think again. The new decorative exterior shutters that you open and close from the inside of your home are once again popular. Then when you add decorative to the exterior shutters, you have a totally new and attractive item to dress up your home both on the exterior and interior.
You can design your shutters so they are beautiful from both sides. Or you can have them permanently attached to your home. Then you can have sculpted or raised panels within the panels. There are also flat panels with carvings with many designs added to them. They also cut the panels in strips and install then in the open lattice style. Either way you can still have decorations that you’ll be proud to show off.
Functional exterior shutters can still be open or closed with the option of shutting out the harsh weather, keeping your home cooler, or securing the inside of your home from invaders. You’ll find them in areas where heavy winds assault your home; however they are popping up even in less severe climates and not only for looks. The decorative exterior shutters add a feature that is unique to your home, and your home stands out in contrast to the neighborhood.
The materials for exterior shutters are diverse as well. From the wooden, old- fashioned ordinary shutters to the wide array of styles that take on an entirely new look. There are metal and vinyl decorative shutters that stand up well against their wooden counterparts.
To see the variety of new shutters visit a company that specializes in shutters, both interior and exterior. Just make sure they also offer the decorative exterior shutters. Take your ideas to them to see if they can use your ideas as they design the shutters to fit your homes designs, whether traditional, conservative or rustic.
You’ll find many shutters offered at your local hardware store, but you won’t see the unique decorative shutters offered by a small business that is hungry for your business. They’ll work with you to construct and design them to your taste, and pocket book. Then they’ll install them, make sure they work as promised, and you’ll be having your neighbors knocking on your door to find out where you bought them.
Lead the crowd as you upgrade your own home and show them how easy it is to start a new fashion statement.
Golden West Shutters Specializes in Orange County shutters, Shutters in Los Angeles, and window treatments in San Diego.
You can design your shutters so they are beautiful from both sides. Or you can have them permanently attached to your home. Then you can have sculpted or raised panels within the panels. There are also flat panels with carvings with many designs added to them. They also cut the panels in strips and install then in the open lattice style. Either way you can still have decorations that you’ll be proud to show off.
Functional exterior shutters can still be open or closed with the option of shutting out the harsh weather, keeping your home cooler, or securing the inside of your home from invaders. You’ll find them in areas where heavy winds assault your home; however they are popping up even in less severe climates and not only for looks. The decorative exterior shutters add a feature that is unique to your home, and your home stands out in contrast to the neighborhood.
The materials for exterior shutters are diverse as well. From the wooden, old- fashioned ordinary shutters to the wide array of styles that take on an entirely new look. There are metal and vinyl decorative shutters that stand up well against their wooden counterparts.
To see the variety of new shutters visit a company that specializes in shutters, both interior and exterior. Just make sure they also offer the decorative exterior shutters. Take your ideas to them to see if they can use your ideas as they design the shutters to fit your homes designs, whether traditional, conservative or rustic.
You’ll find many shutters offered at your local hardware store, but you won’t see the unique decorative shutters offered by a small business that is hungry for your business. They’ll work with you to construct and design them to your taste, and pocket book. Then they’ll install them, make sure they work as promised, and you’ll be having your neighbors knocking on your door to find out where you bought them.
Lead the crowd as you upgrade your own home and show them how easy it is to start a new fashion statement.
Golden West Shutters Specializes in Orange County shutters, Shutters in Los Angeles, and window treatments in San Diego.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Blinds, Shutters or Curtains?
You will find blinds offer all of the above and depending on the time of day whether to let the sun shine in or keep it out as you adjust the blinds. To open or close them entirely, you pull on a heavy string to adjust them up or down. There are slats on blinds and they come in vertical or horizontal, and you adjust the slats or louvers with a rod that twists. Blinds are made of wood, bamboo, plastic or metal.
Shutters are similar to blinds, but heavier and they mount them on a solid frame. There are shutters made for the interior or exterior of your home, and they swing open or closed. Many attach them permanently to the outside of the home, and they serve no particular function other than beautification. The inside shutters swing away from the window and the wide louvers open and close by moving one louver that controls the rest.
Curtains come in many colors, patterns or designs, and vary from thick to sheer materials. You’ll find curtains that cross the window on a rod and you can push them open. There are types of curtains that attach to the rod on pretty hooks and you can open or close them using a string attached to the hooks. Today many modern homes drape the curtains across the top of the window, and the bottom hangs all the way to the floor. This type of curtain serves only decorative purposes.
The homeowner can easily install curtains while you must measure the blinds and shutters and they must fit your windows especially if you have unusual size windows. Local hardware stores and many department stores carry curtains and the rods to hang them.
We haven’t mentioned draperies. Draperies come in heavy material and are not as popular today as in the past. They often line the draperies mainly to keep the sun out, and they operate on a rod with hooks and strings to open and close them.
While you wash curtains either by hand or machine, draperies usually need cleaning by a professional dry cleaner. The easiest way to keep your blinds and shutters clean is to dust them regularly, and they rarely washing.
Golden West Shutters specializes in Orange County Shutters, Los Angeles Shutters and San Diego Shutters.
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