Are you in the market for stylish and elegant looking window treatment that will help keep indoor areas of your home warm and comfortable? Perhaps you want a more personalised alternative to the generic looking plantation shutters at home depot or other showrooms in your area? If so, then a set of custom made plantation shutters are precisely what you require.
Plantation shutters are composed of a series of wooden slats (called louvres) spaced equally apart, a wooden frame, and a thin strip of wood between that serves as a tilt rod for opening and closing the shutters. Plantation shutters can be an excellent addition to a rustic and comfortable home or a first step to boosting the aesthetics of your interior. Still, there are some things that one ought to consider before investing in these window shutters.
Quality is king – avoid faux wood plantation shutters
First things first — keep in mind that the rule of thumb when it comes to custom-made plantation shutters is that quality is vital. While there are cheaper alternatives that look similar enough such as faux wood, keep in mind that there is no point in going through all the trouble personalising anything that will just fall apart in a year or two. Quality custom made plantation shutters ought to be made of durable hardwood like mahogany, oak, alder and maple wood.
The same goes for the quality of craftsmanship and installation which is why you would want to avoid DIY plantation shutters unless you consider yourself an expert and know exactly what you are doing. In most cases, it would be best to entrust the job of installing custom window shutters to professional contractors as they are held to the highest standards. This will ensure that you get exactly what you wanted from your custom window shutters.
How much can you expect to pay?
Plantation window shutters can be slightly expensive if you are looking to get quality custom-made ones. Still, most people would agree that they are well worth the price considering their aesthetic appeal and functionality.
A single custom-made plantation shutter measuring 1m x 1.5m can cost around $300 to $600 (cost of fabrication and installation). To ensure that you stay well within your budget, it is essential that you identify the number of windows in your home as well as the measurements and the type of window shutters that you are looking to get.
Another essential aspect relating to these shutters is that everyone is unique (for this reason the term “custom-made”). Hence no two sets of screens are the same, and each one is tailor-made to fit a specific window in your home. Thus you would want to make arrangements for contractors to come to your property and check each window individually. Avoid businesses that are unwilling to do so, as it reflects their lack of concern about ensuring their window treatment is a good fit for your home.
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