Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Plantation Shutters vs. Silhouettes/Luminette

Here is an article from Charleston Home & Design Magazine in 2010...


Plantation Shutters vs. Silhouettes/Luminette


Judge and Kelly Fowler, owners of Best Buy Blinds, duke it out over the best window
treatments for their next home.

Kelly: I love the look of Hunter Douglas Silhouettes and Luminettes. They have a soft, sheer appearance and provide a romantic feel to any room. They have a distinctly elegant presence that can compliment a wide variety of decors. They can be dressed up or down with drapes or valances. But, they also can stand alone.

Judge: For a home in the Lowcountry, you have to give Plantation Shutters serious consideration. There is no question what window treatment is in use when you pull up to a house that has Plantation Shutters. They are undoubtedly the best application for street appeal. They provide a consistent look across the front of house from the outside. Lowcountry residents recognize the distinctive look of shutters and admire the homeowners’ good taste!

Kelly: Don’t get me wrong, I love Plantation Shutters too. But, when you feast your
eyes on the smooth sheer fabric of the Sillouettes it just seems so right. I like the ease
of how they roll up into a 4” box that hides the stacking that occurs with regular blinds.
Try that with plantation shutters! Also, Silhouettes and Luminettes can be automated so
you can sit back and relax while the view is revealed from a simple pressing of a button
on the remote control.

Judge: Whether you are on the beach or in a traditional downtown, South of Broad house,
Plantation Shutters can give the right look and function for your home. For the beach
house, you can have large (3 ½” or 4 1/2”) louvers. This provides a great view and
maximum light through the louvers. For the downtown traditional home, you can have
smaller (2 ½” or 1 ¼” colonial style) louvers with a four panel bifold. This gives you the
privacy you need with the desired period style. Also, a horizontal center rail on either
type of shutter give you the ability to close the bottom set of louvers while leaving the top
set of louvers open for view and light.

Kelly: Silhouettes and Luminettes are perfect for homes with amazing views like we have
here in the Lowcountry. If you have an incredible view of the beach or the marsh, the
Silhouettes will not block one iota of the amazing view. While both Plantation Shutters
and the Silhouettes provide great UV protection (95 to 99 percent) when closed, the
Silhouettes additionally provide 60 percent UV protection through the sheer when they
are down but the slats are open. Your hardwood floors will thank you!

Judge: Properly installed Plantation Shutters will become part of the window molding.
They can be custom painted or stained to match the trim. It is like purchasing a fine
piece of furniture for your windows that will last a lifetime. Oh, and by the way, both the
shutters and the Silhouette/Luminette products come with lifetime product warranties.

Kelly: Well, I guess what we are saying is that both products are really great additions to your home. Real estate agents recognize all these products as assets for resale. You will see both mentioned as included in the real estate listings. Often, the window treatments on a home for sale will be a pivotal point and with either of these products it would put the buyer over the top.

For a free sales consultation and estimate, call Best Buy Blinds at (843) 884-3454, surf over to www.bestbuyblindsin.com, or stop by the showroom at 454 Jessen Lane in Charleston.

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