If you are deciding on window coverings, plantation shutters not only look good on the inside, but on the outside too, and add kerb appeal to your home.
But don’t just take our word for it…
Sarah, 38, who lives outside of London, recently installed wooden shutters in a brand new contemporary apartment and said it was the best move she ever made.
“I wanted to give my home a slick, bright interior, so it has that relaxed, holiday feel all year round,” she said.
Her first step was to install white plantation shutters, which gave her apartment a continental look. Sarah’s living room was decorated with white furniture and brightened with red accessories, such as cushions, vases, bowls, and black and red pictures. It is a ground floor apartment with sizeable windows, and is situated opposite the new development’s show home, so her apartment – inside and out – is very much on display.
Just weeks after her made-to-measure shutters were installed, two things happened: “Some of the neighbours praised me on my décor after walking past the apartment,” she said.
“And, the shutter installer told me that after my installation, he received more inquiries from people who live further down my street. A few of my neighbours have since followed suit and had plantation shutters installed in their semi detached homes and townhouses. I had started a trend!”
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Here are five ways shutters can add to a home’s kerb appeal:
Stylish – Plantation Shutters give a home a sleek, chic, contemporary look and their unfussy appearance widens their appeal.
Estate agents in general advise that homes with neutral décor – such as magnolia walls, traditional kitchens and white bathroom furniture – sell quicker than homes with bright colours and lots of individuality.
So, shutters give a home more of a neutral look than patterned curtains, and you could reap the rewards when you sell.
Versatile – Whether you have a country home, city apartment or town house, shutters are extremely versatile and will suit all types of homes.
Bespoke Shutters can even install shutters for unusual shaped windows, including triangular, circular or hexagonal shapes. And, as shutters can be installed in any room in the home, they will give your property a more uniform look from outside.
Adaptable – Shutters work around your lifestyle. If you like to keep your windows open during the day, for instance, tier on tier shutters or café style shutters are the perfect choice. With these type of window coverings, you can keep the bottom section closed, while leaving the top open to let in fresh air and light.
With plantation shutters you can also alter the slats, to let the light in but to prevent prying eyes. This makes the home feel more appealing inside and out – especially if you have a home that is quite overlooked as it makes it feel more private – helping to spark the interest of potential buyers when you come to sell.
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