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A shutter style speaks to Lowcountry vernacular architecture while also offering natural light (and complete privacy!) in a bathroom.
Window Shopping Shutters, shades and other treatments for every room of the house WINDOW COVERINGS aren’t one-size-fits-all. Whether you’re balancing personal preferences — think sheer curtains versus moody velvet drapes — or your home’s unique requirements, from privacy and heat control to hurricane protection, the right window coverings infuse a space with functionality and style. “In what seems to be a fairly mundane industry,
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we actually have new products and technology advances every year,” says Katherine Weeks, owner of Budget Blinds of Savannah. Moreover, the aesthetics of the market closely follow apparel trends. The result? “The in-demand looks are constantly evolving,” Weeks says. “That’s why it’s so important to work with a trusted professional who can guide you to the right product for your needs.”
In the bedroom Sheer curtains offer a pretty, romantic feel in a primary bedroom, but many homeowners prefer the privacy, cooling factor and practicality of a blackout treatment (who doesn’t want to sleep in on a Saturday morning?). Andrew Albert, owner of Palmetto Shutter Company, suggests the Hunter Douglass Luminette
