topic Re: Plantation Shutters in Home

Plantation Shutters

Abrowneyegirl — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 17:56:32 GMT

Can anyone recommend a good custom Plantation Shutter company?

I need someone to come out, measure and install some shutters?

Thank you.

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Krimpette — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 18:03:00 GMT

I used Next Day Blinds many years ago and was quite pleased with the job they did. I only had three installed in my master bedroom, but I do love them.

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Deanie — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 18:55:21 GMT

I priced them at different places. Very, very prices and no insulation value. But, I love them.

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Meowingkitty — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 19:45:22 GMT

Costco did ours. They aren't the cheapest nor the most expensive but they were the best. We called out three day blinds and I laughed at their prices. They wanted more for one shutter than Costco wanted for three. Very happy with Costco

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Abrowneyegirl — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 20:00:47 GMT

On 3/8/2015 meowing kitty said: Costco did ours. They aren't the cheapest nor the most expensive but they were the best. We called out three day blinds and I laughed at their prices. They wanted more for one shutter than Costco wanted for three. Very happy with Costco

I NEVER thought of Costco.

Do they measure and install?

This could be the solution!!

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Meowingkitty — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 23:26:21 GMT

Yes. They do it all. They measure and install and make suggestions. Great service. Like I said, not the cheapest nor the most expensive but definitely very happy with them. And I forgot. I live in Arizona and they do provide insulation value by keeping the heat out of the room.

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tends2dogs — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 23:32:32 GMT

meowingkitty - Are they vinyl or wood? I never thought of COSTCO either and I have a few windows that I would like to put them on.

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sunnysw — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 23:33:49 GMT

SUNBURST SHUTTERS - I have them on every window in my home & love them! They come out & measure your windows & install them. The thing about Sunburst Shutters is they are GUARANTEED not to yellow or degrade. I live in the desert southwest & the temperature gets up to 115 to 120 in the summer & my shutters look new! I have seen homes with other shutters & they have turned yellow & do not wear well. I have had them for 10 years! They are not the least expensive, but they are probably one of the very best!! They are in your state, PA, just google SUNBURST SHUTTERS. Good Luck!

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aubnwa01 — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 00:16:50 GMT

You might Google O'Hair Shutters & look to see who the local distributor/dealer is in your area. I used a local place (who's since changed hands) & they came out & did the measuring, which was sent to O'Hair's factory in TX to be built & then sent back to be installed by the local company. My shutters are all solid hardwood & are guaranteed for life, even any future owners of my house. They weren't cheap, but they are beautifully made.

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Drythe — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 00:33:06 GMT

I recently had plantation shutters installed and went with Next Day Blinds as well. I had had one window done years ago by a custom company. After cost comparison I decided to go with NDB. However, I was skeptical about quality.

Wow, was I wrong. My blinds are wood, and look just like the custom ones I have except for one edging piece running down the outside. The NDB blinds people looked at what I already have and told me about this difference, it was SO minor that I decided to go with them. They delivered on time, installed quickly, and without mess and I am very happy with my purchase and their service.

As for the difference in the outside edge? I never even notice it as the shutters are not in the same room, and the piece does nothing anyway. Happy with my purchase.

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Sunshine Kate — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 03:05:00 GMT

HunterDouglas did a beautiful job outfitting our home with plantation shutters.

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Jackielee — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 03:09:26 GMT

On 3/8/2015 Deanie said:
I priced them at different places. Very, very prices and no insulation value. But, I love them.

I have them in my living and dining room and in our bedroom and, despite being quite the dust catchers, I love the look of them. I got mine from a local company here in California. I do ,though, find that shutters have a very good insulation value, at least here in California. In the winter, I always close them at night and wake up to a very toasty warm living and dining room and , in the summer, they really help to keep the heat out.

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Flyboy — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 03:17:07 GMT

Lowes did a great job on ours.

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Meowingkitty — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 03:24:03 GMT

Mine are from Hunter Douglas. They are real wood, but I know they also have the other type. I have had them for about 4 years and they look new. Very happy with them. Costco also had a good selection of colors to choose from. I remember Three Day Blinds had only three choices of colors. White, off white and cream, (not what I wanted since my walls are white) whereas Costco had oak, dark wood colors, cherry etc.

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qvcaddition — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 03:24:11 GMT

Got mine custom from Damium, sp and wish I had done it years ago. Made an old house look new and classy. Keeps heat out, got thermal in some rooms, and warmth in during winter. They came to my home and showed all the different styles and I even got sliding door in back leading to yard done. They open up and fold and they have sliding ones. Depends on your budget. LOVE LOVE LOVE THEM.

I WOULD HAVE THEM COME TO YOUR HOME WITH SAMPLES AND PICTURES. Mine are guarantee for 25 years.

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GSPgirl — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 03:37:17 GMT

On 3/8/2015 Krimpette said:
I used Next Day Blinds many years ago and was quite pleased with the job they did. I only had three installed in my master bedroom, but I do love them.

Aren't they only located in the MD, DC and VA area?

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lovesrecess — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 03:47:19 GMT

On 3/8/2015 Abrowneyegirl said:
On 3/8/2015 meowing kitty said: Costco did ours. They aren't the cheapest nor the most expensive but they were the best. We called out three day blinds and I laughed at their prices. They wanted more for one shutter than Costco wanted for three. Very happy with Costco

I NEVER thought of Costco.

Do they measure and install?

This could be the solution!!

I can't find anything about shutters on the Costco website....

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Meowingkitty — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 04:04:22 GMT

Type in blinds and it pops up with Graber and Bali custom window coverings and you can schedule a consultation. You can also check on the way out of the store where they have the booths with water heaters, countertops etc. I think that they could have the info there.

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mousiegirl — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 19:39:13 GMT

Though they look nice, they are huge dust collectors. It is a pain to try to keep them dust free, so I am getting rid of all shutters.

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mima — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 22:25:22 GMT

On 3/9/2015 mousiegirl said:
Though they look nice, they are huge dust collectors. It is a pain to try to keep them dust free, so I am getting rid of all shutters.

What window coverings are you going to go with?

I "might" be moving in a year or so and have been thinking about what I will go with for window coverings if we move. Right now it has old fashioned drapes that I will be getting rid of.