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Consider where you live. If you live in the Pacific NW, they may not be as common, but in the South, they are preferred.
We live in the South and I agree with you, they are preferred. We bought a house with new white PS on all the windows. The trim and window casings are white also. I don't think it added to the value of the home, but it sure took a big expense off my list!
I agree with most of the others.
While I like them a lot, I wouldn't want them, because they are always white, which means the trim is white and the doors are white and I hate that look and I dont have that look and dont want that look.
But, get them for yourself since it is your home, and I wouldn't worry about re-sale 5 years down the line. that's 5 years, a lot can happen in 5 years.
I agree with most of the others.
While I like them a lot, I wouldn't want them, because they are always white, which means the trim is white and the doors are white and I hate that look and I dont have that look and dont want that look.
They do come in dark wood, if you ever change your mind.
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I'm not a fan of plantation shutters, but I would still choose a house with them over one without. I wouldn't pay $10,000 over just for the shutters, but they would add that move-in ready vibe that I'd pay a little more for.
The simple reason is that every single house requires window treatments. That's something you have to do as soon as you move in. I would much rather have the shutters already in place to give me some privacy and time while I decided what I wanted to do.
When we left our previous house all the windows had coverings. When we moved into this house all the windows had coverings (we did replace them) No shutters in either. I don't understand your reasoning.
I think plantation shutters are great under two conditions. One, if it is easy to see into the house from outside they can be adjusted so you can see out but no one can see in. Two, if the hot sun beats down on the windows they can be adjusted to reflect the hot sun away and help a little with cooling. I'm guessing that is why they are more popular in southern tier states, while further north they are more a decor statement. So in the south, they might add some value/be an attraction to a buyer.
People responding to this thread that was made back in 2010,I'm sure the op has moved on
You're probably right. However, this thread, like plantation shutters, is timeless.
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