Shutters and Blinds: What Are The Differences?

By Tess Reardon

New homes have bare windows and the new homeowners always have to figure out what kind of window dressings they want. Most people go right out and order blinds but more and more are discovering they like shutters more. Shutters can do a similar job to blinds but in many cases provide more beauty to a room than blinds can.

While interior shutters are often more expensive than blinds, in most cases they are more elegant looking. Blinds still remain the obvious choice for most people but as more people are exposed to shutters, they realize there is a difficult choice to be made. So many houses have plain blinds on them that if you choose interior shutters instead, your house will stand out from the others.

In a kitchen, caf shutters work great as they let the much-needed light in from the top of the window while providing the privacy you need at eye level. This is why many people opt for a combination of shutters and blinds in their homes. The most common split would be to have decorative shutters on the main floor of the house with blinds in the bedrooms upstairs where there is less need to be fancy. One thing is for sure; interior shutters provide you with a window covering option that should be considered when you buy your new house.

You can also use plantation shutters to add style and elegance to any room or house. Shutters are better than blinds for creating a unique look and you would be astonished at the difference if you could compare the two. Caf and plantation shutters are slowly gaining in popularity and the more people that are exposed to them as an option, the more are buying them.

If you want cheap plantation shutters, you should do some searching online to find where you can get the best price. Looking online for shutter will reveal that there are many different web sites that sell shutters and will have them shipped to your door. If you don't want to order them over the Internet then your options will be more limited and you will have to see what you can find in your local area. Ordering them online will mean you have to install them yourself so if you want someone else to do it, your best choice is to buy them from a local store in your area. - 30435

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