Home Improvement | Dressing up a Window :: By Mithul Mistry ...

For any number of reasons you have looked at your windows and seen that they are fairly bland, whether it is because you have just moved home, redecorated or are just having one of those moments where you hate everything in your home. So assuming your windows are currently bare and you haven?t thrown bricks through them because you hate them that much, there is a solution aswell as getting new windows if you have just thrown bricks through them.

There are the traditional options of using net curtains and curtains to dress up your windows. In fact saying they are traditional makes them sound like you should not consider them, when in actual fact they can be a good idea at times depending on the window you are using them for. There are of course other options like window blinds, plantation shutters and awnings. Depending on what you choose these can become a great asset to your home interior decor which also holds other benefits you may not have thought of before.

Ultimately a bare window can leave a room feeling cold, empty and in no way homely therefore you want to choose your ?window dressing? very carefully. Plantation shutters can be a great option for a home on a number of angles. For example they are strong, sturdy and stylish and will go with a variety of styled rooms. Generally they are made out of wood and in that case can also be a great tool for retaining heat in the home aswell as giving great lighting control options.

Aswell as the lighting control plantation shutters and blinds alike can provide a great other little but invaluable feature is the security they offer aswell. It has been noted in prominent survey by security services that having blinds or plantation shutters can easily reduce the possibility of your home being broken into. This is due to the way shutters and blinds can be angled to restrict the view of any potential thieve, hiding away your personal possessions.

Shutters can add a touch of style and elegance your home and you can be safe in the knowledge that they are made of wood and very sturdy. Available in a large range of style it should be easy to get your hands on the perfect shutter for you. They can be made to order to ensure they fit your window and the way they function can be changed very easily with a wide range of colours and styles available.

Some tips when considering anything to dress up your windows is to ensure you measure correctly. If you are unsure then ask your supplier to come and measure up for you as get this wrong and you will make a very expensive mistake. Remember if you measure it incorrectly it?s your fault not your suppliers and it will cost you for modifications and the stress that comes with this is not worth it all. In addition to this take your time choosing the shutters and blinds as it will more than likely be a long term investment for your home.

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Article Added on Saturday, April 7, 2012
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