Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Plantation shutters - if you could afford it, would you? 6Nov 30, 2009 4:39 pm Current build Porter Davis Brookwater 49, Eucalypt Wollert Build: 24th Jul 2015 - Approx Mar 2016 Previous build DFH Columbia 21, Lyndarum Epping North Build:20th Jul 2009 - 18th Dec 2009 Re: Plantation shutters - if you could afford it, would you? 9Nov 30, 2009 5:01 pm I love the look of them in bathrooms but actually think they can de-tract from some facades. Re: Plantation shutters - if you could afford it, would you? 10Nov 30, 2009 5:30 pm Yes absolutely love them! We will definitely get them in the ensuite and bathroom. Initially I wanted them at the front too but I think we will wait until we see how the front turns out and then decide. It may not contrast well with our facade and we don't want the shutters to be the attraction as the front if the home is quite unique. As for the other windows we are not sure yet but definitely if we think it'll go we will get them. I have always loved them and I really hate curtains. Re: Plantation shutters - if you could afford it, would you? 11Nov 30, 2009 5:39 pm We'll eventually be putting them in our bedroom and retreat, but as with most people, we had way too many demands on our cash flow when we first moved in to splurge on such an expensive item. So we opted for cheap timber-look venetians as a temporary fix, which look great.... only they don't work on our corner window. There's a gap, which is not only an issue for privacy, but it's just in the right place for a street light down the road to shine right in our faces when we're ****** in bed. Oh well, the shutters can wait just a bit longer. But the crick in my neck from ****** all crooked to get away from the light might end up costing as much in physio bills as the shutters would have in the first place. mudtrilogy I love the look of them in bathrooms but actually think they can de-tract from some facades. I agree that they don't look right on every house. Some facades just look wrong with them. I think sometimes people get caught up in a fashion (fad?) without considering whether it works with everything else they've chosen... Re: Plantation shutters - if you could afford it, would you? 14Nov 30, 2009 7:17 pm No The only ones I liked in the display homes was when there was an opening in the wall between rooms but no not really. I think these could date ahome in 15 or so years time and prefer a more timeless appeal........Plus they are expensive but I don't like them Harribeka Re: Plantation shutters - if you could afford it, would you? 15Nov 30, 2009 7:25 pm Yep, love em too! Only have one window, the main bedroom, on front of the house so I can justify getting them for our room at least If I can afford it, I'll do the other living area windows as well, but wont bother for the kids rooms or bathroom. Caz & Co ALL MOVED IN!! Now comes all the hard work-decorating.... [b]Blog: http://cazoraz.blogspot.com/ Settling in Thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=36993 Re: Plantation shutters - if you could afford it, would you? 17Nov 30, 2009 7:35 pm I loved plantation shutters before they became so fashionable. I don't think they will look dated in houses that really suit that look, any more than the house itself will date. Re: Plantation shutters - if you could afford it, would you? 18Nov 30, 2009 7:40 pm I think they are very fashionable "now" but will date in 5 years time when the next big fashion in window furnishings comes along. We have them in 3 rooms - our study, our son's bedroom and our ensuite. They are lovely, easy to "use" but I do dust them every single week to keep them looking clean. If I had them everywhere this would drive me insane. Re: Plantation shutters - if you could afford it, would you? 19Nov 30, 2009 7:44 pm Haven Yes, definitely! I love the look of them. After having curtains and vertical blinds in our current house, I'd like to have something different. I must agree I love the look of them. We will definitely have white ones in the main bedroom, ensuite and bathroom. The rest of the house not sure but can say that Vertical blinds are a definite noooooooooo don't like them at all. PCI Done Re: Plantation shutters - if you could afford it, would you? 20Nov 30, 2009 7:46 pm oztish I think they are very fashionable "now" but will date in 5 years time when the next big fashion in window furnishings comes along. We have them in 3 rooms - our study, our son's bedroom and our ensuite. They are lovely, easy to "use" but I do dust them every single week to keep them looking clean. If I had them everywhere this would drive me insane. What colour are yours? Hello everyone Please advice me how can I install mesh security window or we cab say mesh flyscreen inside while the pvc plantation shutters are already installed? Is… 0 14262 Unfortunately they are both for roller blinds - not shutters. There are plenty of concealed blind manufacturers. I'm after concealed external shutters as per the link I provided. 2 1781 |