Benefits of Plantation Shutters Plantation shutters offer advantages and benefits to homeowners over other window coverings including: • A permanent addition to a house: While they don't add much to the sale price and don't guarantee a return on investment, the curb appeal helps the house sell faster. The permanency of plantation shutters allows them to be included in appraisals. • Versatility: Many have the ability to open only halfway if desired. If you want to let in all the light, plantation shutters swing away from the window to grant an unobstructed view. • Insulation: When all louvers are closed, a good insulating barrier is created, trapping unwanted temperatures and saving you money on your energy bill. • Easy maintenance: With wide louvers, a simple wipe-down is often all that's needed. Vinyl shutters can be taken off their hinges and sprayed off for a major cleaning. • Elegance: The classic, yet modern look conveys a permanency like no other window dressing can. Whether painted or natural wood, they all have a look that says; welcome home. Wood vs. Faux Wood It's not hard to argue that natural wood is more appealing than vinyl or PVC. However, "faux wood," as it's sometimes called, has some advantages: • Price -- Faux wood shutters are often lower in price than real wood. • Weight -- Because some shutters are made "hollow core" (as opposed to vinyl-wrapped medium density fiberboard, MDF), they can be significantly lighter. • Moisture Resistance -- If you live in an area with high humidity, hollow faux wood or aluminum core will resist expanding and sagging. (MDF core louvers will tend to expand and crack as the material swells with moisture.) Natural wood is the choice for those who have a very healthy budget or for whom a specific appearance is a must. Among the advantages are: • Size -- Because wood plantation shutters are made of hardwood, they can be quite a bit larger than plastic or vinyl. Vinyl shutters larger than 29 inches may be prone to sag, so they need divider rails or other supports which can destroy the traditional look of a plantation shutter. • Natural -- While vinyl or plastic shutters can be painted to match any color scheme, the natural shades and finishes of the various species of wood have something for every look. • Classic -- While many plastic shutters can be made to look like real wood, the faux wood finishes can vary significantly depending on manufacturer and model. Up close, it can be easy to tell they're plastic. The warmth of natural wood is a classic feel that's impossible to beat. Popular Plantation Shutter Brands When you go to purchase your plantation shutters, brands names may offer a good representation of high-, mid-, and low-cost range of what's available. Which one you choose depends on your budget and your tastes. Hunter-Douglas and Norman Shutters produce three lines of plantation shutters in both real wood and faux wood styles. A higher-end product, Hunter-Douglas may be worth the cost for beauty and quality of workmanship. The Window Outfitters and Sunland produce a mid-cost line of shutters. The mid-range pricing may be for those who are balancing aesthetics with a budget. National franchise and or box stores may not offer an in-house expert or designer. Look to local companies that specialize in plantation shutters looking online may offer a low-cost brand for budget-minded DIYers. Available in both faux and real wood, the affordability combines with the visual appeal to make this a very popular choice for plantation shutters. Regardless of which line you go with, be sure to ask about frames. Generally all manufactures offer frame choices and may add to the cost, but they add an unsurpassed beauty and warmth to a room with plantation shutters. Plantation shutters look like similar to wooden blinds, but there are significant differences. Blinds are often narrow, made of aluminum or vinyl, and the slats tilt based on a gear and pulley mechanism and they hang in the window with cords. By contrast, plantation shutters have wide compound louvers that fit into a frame and are controlled by way of a wooden rod running up the middle. When not needed, they can be manufactured to swing back onto the wall. Options to are available to build a more contemporary look with a larger view with a “hidden tilt” feature. Cost of Plantation Shutters Nationally, the cost of plantation shutters, depending on their size and the material, whether or not they are custom arches and colors or stains, may vary. Most manufacturers want their shutters to be professionally installed to keep the warranty intact which is a benefit to the customer in the long run. They will usually have a limited lifetime warranty. Cost of Installation Costs for having plantation shutters installed by a contractor are a bit more predictable. Contractors who have installed plantation shutters before can quickly get accurate measurements and suggest which materials would work best in different rooms. For example, while natural wood may look beautiful in your living room, it might not be so practical in a bathroom where moisture will cause the wood to warp. The size, material, and quality of the shutter will have a significant effect on the cost. Contractors usually go through a shutter supplier and can get various sizes that are not normally available at home improvement stores. Hiring a professional team of knowledgeable suppliers and installers is a good choice. Here are some sample prices of the shutters most contractors use for standard-sized windows: In general, plantation shutters should cost approximately $20 to $26 per square foot. Labor costs depend on factors such as the contractor's workload, remoteness of the location, environment, and the contractor's overhead. Labor generally runs about $100 per hour and will be added to the shutter cost. • 16x20 -- Faux wood $120. Real wood $156 • 24x50 -- Faux wood $160. Real wood $208 • 36x54 -- Faux wood $270. Real wood $351 • 36x60 -- Faux wood $300 Real wood $390 • 42x72 -- Faux wood $420. Real wood $546 • 48x82 -- Faux wood $550. Real wood $715 DIY Plantation shutters can be purchased and installed by the homeowners. How much they cost will depend on size and material. Faux wood shutter’s cost depends on size and wooden shutter’s cost will depend on size and whether or not they are painted or stained. • Natural wood is $90-$600 depending on size. Many companies offer standard stained selection but custom color matching may be available from $175 -$250. • Faux wood will be from $120-$500. • Additional tools include: Hang Strips $4-$15 and about $4 for mounting hardware. Locks or closures can cost up to $15 for each shutter. Finally, if you order them online, you can expect to pay $30-$70 shipping per shutter or per set of shutters per window depending on the supplier. Keep in mind that even if you're handy with tools, installing shutters can be time-consuming if you've never done it before there is defiantly a learning curve.

Authentic details on the porch bed swing tie the coastal theme together nicely. photo credit: Proclaim Interactive
Large beach style tile screened-in side porch idea in Wilmington with a roof extension

View of the new contemporary kitchen from the laundry room standing adjacent to the new Samsung 84” tall fridge. The pantry and fridge locations were swapped to create better functionality of the space. The KitchenMaid multi storage pantry adjacent to the fridge includes adjustable shelving in the upper section, eight 7-1/8" deep adjustable shelves in the lower section, two 4" deep storage racks with 5 adjustable shelves on the doors and two 6-1/2" deep double-sided swing-out storage racks with 5 adjustable shelves. A base pantry pull-out cabinet is located to the right of the Bosch 800 gas range for quick access to spices and daily used ingredients. The original range was electric so a new natural gas line was run from the street into the house to provide service for the new appliance.

Modern Swing Door in Wenge Finish
Inspiration for a modern living room remodel in Miami

In this Mid-Century Modern home, the master bath was updated with a custom laminate vanity in Pionite Greige with a Suede finish with a bloom tip-on drawer and door system. The countertop is 2cm Sahara Beige quartz. The tile surrounding the vanity is WOW 2x6 Bejmat Tan tile. The shower walls are WOW 6x6 Bejmat Biscuit tile with 2x6 Bejmat tile in the niche. A Hansgrohe faucet, tub faucet, hand held shower, and slide bar in brushed nickel. A TOTO undermount sink, Moen grab bars, Robern swing door medicine cabinet and magnifying mirror, and TOTO one piece automated flushing toilet. The bedroom wall leading into the bathroom is a custom monolithic formica wall in Pumice with lateral swinging Lamp Monoflat Lin-X hinge door series. The client provided 50-year-old 3x6 red brick tile for the bathroom and 50-year-old oak bammapara parquet flooring in the bedroom. In the bedroom, two Rakks Black shelving racks and Stainless Steel Cable System were installed in the loft.

Visit Our Showroom 8000 Locust Mill St. Ellicott City, MD 21043 Simpson 1501 with bamboo rings natural resin panel - shown in fir 1501 INTERIOR FRENCH SERIES: Interior French & Sash Doors TYPE: Interior French & Sash APPLICATIONS: Can be used for a swing door, pocket door, by-pass door, with barn track hardware, with pivot hardware and for any room in the home. Construction Type: Engineered All-Wood Stiles and Rails with Dowel Pinned Stile/Rail Joinery Profile: Ovolo Sticking Glass: 1/8" Single Glazed Elevations Design Solutions by Myers is the go-to inspirational, high-end showroom for the best in cabinetry, flooring, window and door design. Visit our showroom with your architect, contractor or designer to explore the brands and products that best reflects your personal style. We can assist in product selection, in-home measurements, estimating and design, as well as providing referrals to professional remodelers and designers.

Designed By: Cierra Shupe White cabinets: existing Dynasty Cabinetry in Cherry Porch Swing Cambria Quartz in Bellingham and Devon Top Knobs Hardware Cierra Ohara Photography

This main floor was dated and the kitchen was in desperate need of a layout change. After reviewing the floorplans + removing a couple walls, we created a large, open concept feel perfect for entertaining + family functions! Featuring two tone cabinetry, a custom bar area + a stunning new media wall, you won’t believe the before + afters!

Set includes: - 2 door slab; - casings (2.95" wide); - pocket frames; - track; - hangers; - door guides; - bumpers; -pulls; - mounting screws; SartoDoors - the european doors of modern and traditional design. French style here! Best choice for bedroom, bathroom or closet - warm look and bright colors, high quality materials and soft opening. Finish - eco-veneer made in Italy. Door made of solid wood. Thickness of the door - 1 9/16". Glass - Clear, see-through. Doors are not pre-drilled for the hardware. Hardware require extra 4 1/2" opening height. The Modern Double Pocket Doors in Matte Black are the perfect addition to any modern interior. Made with high-quality wood and a solid core, these doors are durable and built to last. Featuring a sleek and stylish matte black finish and three frosted glass panels, these doors are both functional and elegant. The frosted glass panels provide privacy while still allowing natural light to flow through, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere in any room. The double pocket door design allows for a seamless transition between rooms, making them an ideal choice for spaces where traditional swinging doors may be impractical. The doors slide smoothly into the wall when opened, maximizing floor space and creating a modern, clean look. Part of our Lucia collection, these doors are designed with the latest design trends in mind and crafted with meticulous attention to detail. Each door in the collection is built to be both functional and beautiful, with a focus on quality and style. If you're looking for a stylish and practical door solution for your modern living space, the Modern Double Pocket Doors in Matte Black are the perfect choice. Browse our collection of interior doors in Brooklyn and choose the Lucia collection to create a space that is both functional and stylish.

Travertine Lookalike ceramic tile – Gloss on the shower walls and matte on the bathroom floor. Pebble tile on shower floor Linear drain with tile insert Built in shower bench topped with Quartz Arno Knee walls and curb topped with Quartz Arno Hidden shower niches in knee walls so they cannot be seen in the rest of the bathroom. Frameless glass shower enclosure with dual swinging pivot door in champagne bronze. Champagne bronze dual function diverter with handheld shower want. Wood wainscoting surrounding freestanding tub and outside of knee walls. We build a knee wall in from of the freestanding tub and capped with a Quartz Arno ledge to give a place to put your hand as you enter and exit the tub. Deck mounted champagne bronze tub faucet Egg shaped freestanding tub ForeverMark cabinets with a full size pantry cabinet Champagne bronze cabinet hardware Champagne bronze widespread sink faucets Outlets inside (2) vanity drawers for easy access Powered recessed medicine cabinet with outlets inside Sconce lighting between each mirror (2) 4” recessed light above sinks on each vanity Special exhaust fan that is a light, fan, and Bluetooth radio. Oil Rubbed bronze heated towel bar to tight in the original door hardware.

JSI Cabinetry, Top Knobs Hardware, Jado Faucet, Franke Sink, Miele, Samsung, & Viking Appliances
Example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

In this Mid-Century Modern home, the master bath was updated with a custom laminate vanity in Pionite Greige with a Suede finish with a bloom tip-on drawer and door system. The countertop is 2cm Sahara Beige quartz. The tile surrounding the vanity is WOW 2x6 Bejmat Tan tile. The shower walls are WOW 6x6 Bejmat Biscuit tile with 2x6 Bejmat tile in the niche. A Hansgrohe faucet, tub faucet, hand held shower, and slide bar in brushed nickel. A TOTO undermount sink, Moen grab bars, Robern swing door medicine cabinet and magnifying mirror, and TOTO one piece automated flushing toilet. The bedroom wall leading into the bathroom is a custom monolithic formica wall in Pumice with lateral swinging Lamp Monoflat Lin-X hinge door series. The client provided 50-year-old 3x6 red brick tile for the bathroom and 50-year-old oak bammapara parquet flooring in the bedroom. In the bedroom, two Rakks Black shelving racks and Stainless Steel Cable System were installed in the loft and a Stor-X closet system was installed.

Our clients came to us wanting to maximize the space they had. They were not planning on moving anytime soon, as they loved their neighborhood. They wanted to renovate the front of their house, which included the front atrium, living room, kitchen, and powder bath. They hated their kitchen because it was completely closed off, had low ceilings, was dark and outdated, not to mention the floors were different in each of these rooms! The pantry was in the breakfast area and the kitchen table became a junk catcher, being the first thing you see when coming in from the garage/laundry room. In their living room, they wanted the spaces on either side of the fireplace to be symmetrical, whether that be bookshelves, a wet bar or closed off. Both parents are working professionals with no time and/or desire to design, create and figure this out on their own. They needed help figuring out how to reconfigure their current space in order to maximize what they already had, as they could not see an obvious solution. They could not envision how it would look so the fact that our designers were able to show them their new kitchen in 3D was pertinent. We removed the pass-through windows that surrounded the atrium and front dining room, as well as the entire kitchen wall, completely opening up those two rooms. We removed a hall that used to lead between the kitchen and the living room since it was a complete waste of space! The ceilings were raised to 10’ in the kitchen and we were able to leave the skylight, letting in that natural light they wanted. We were able to give them a much larger pantry with tons of shelving and increase the size of their laundry room by utilizing the space of their old breakfast nook. We relocated the door to the garage into their new elongated laundry room, built a wet bar across from their new larger pantry (with a pocket door) and the flow and functionality of these new spaces is just perfect! All new Waypoint cabinets were installed one two main kitchen surrounding walls painted Linen. Calacatta Bianco Polished Porcelain Tile 4x12 was used for the backsplash. A large eat-at island was installed, painted Stone, where the family can now gather for homework, meals, and mingling. The soft champagne bronze hardware and accent lighting really give this white and gray kitchen a soft classic look. In the living room, we removed the built-in bookshelves to the left of the fireplace and closed off the wet-bar on the other side, giving them more space in their master suite. White Oak wood flooring, stained Putney, was installed throughout the entire new space, giving it the continuity they were looking for. In the guest bathroom, Carrara white herringbone marble mosaic 12x12 tile was used on the shower floor and niche, while basic marble Bianco polished 12x24 porcelain tile was used on the walls. Luxart polished chrome traditional hardware gives this timeless bathroom the perfect shine. Our clients are so happy with the new functionality and look of their space. It has definitely changed their lives in a way they could have never imagined!

SET INCLUDES: 2 Pre-finished Slabs Casings (width 2.95") Jambs (for wall thickness up to 5 1/2") Butterfly hinges Passage modern levers in Satin Nickel Door is not pre-drilled for the hardware and not pre-attached to the frame. Assembly of frames and trims required. Door works with all swing directions. Minimal rough opening can be calculated: door width + 2"; door height + 1.25". Flat slabs, thickness 1 9/16 ". Finish - painted white.. It is not recommended to paint. Introducing the latest addition to our Planum collection, the Modern French Doors! Made from high-quality solid core wood, these doors offer exceptional durability and strength that will last for years to come. The painted white color provides a sleek and modern touch, making them a perfect fit for any interior design style. The Modern French Doors feature vertical frosted glass panels that not only add a touch of sophistication but also provide a sense of privacy to the room. The doors are complemented by various hinge options, ensuring the perfect fit for any home. Installation of the Modern French Doors is a breeze with our easy-to-follow instructions and included hardware. Our attention to detail and quality craftsmanship ensures that the doors will remain in perfect condition even after years of use. The French doors are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional. They offer an excellent space-saving solution while creating a statement piece in any room. The doors are perfect for separating rooms, closets, or for use as a decorative feature. Upgrade your home with the Modern French Doors and experience the perfect balance of style and functionality. These doors are a must-have for those who appreciate contemporary design and seek the best value for their investment. Trust us, you won't be disappointed with this elegant and practical addition to your home.

This main floor was dated and the kitchen was in desperate need of a layout change. After reviewing the floorplans + removing a couple walls, we created a large, open concept feel perfect for entertaining + family functions! Featuring two tone cabinetry, a custom bar area + a stunning new media wall, you won’t believe the before + afters!

In this Mid-Century Modern home, the master bath was updated with a custom laminate vanity in Pionite Greige with a Suede finish with a bloom tip-on drawer and door system. The countertop is 2cm Sahara Beige quartz. The tile surrounding the vanity is WOW 2x6 Bejmat Tan tile. The shower walls are WOW 6x6 Bejmat Biscuit tile with 2x6 Bejmat tile in the niche. A Hansgrohe faucet, tub faucet, hand held shower, and slide bar in brushed nickel. A TOTO undermount sink, Moen grab bars, Robern swing door medicine cabinet and magnifying mirror, and TOTO one piece automated flushing toilet. The bedroom wall leading into the bathroom is a custom monolithic formica wall in Pumice with lateral swinging Lamp Monoflat Lin-X hinge door series. The client provided 50-year-old 3x6 red brick tile for the bathroom and 50-year-old oak bammapara parquet flooring in the bedroom. In the bedroom, two Rakks Black shelving racks and Stainless Steel Cable System were installed in the loft.

The Pinstripe Door is a modern door design with stainless steel inlays running vertically to create a pinstripe pattern. This door is versatile in that it can be designed for a pocket door, swinging door, as well as a pivot door. Shown as oak pocket door with Brandner Design’s Pocket Door Pull and mahogany swinging door. Metal and wood options are available for your custom design.

For this kitchen, designed by Peter Bittner, the client had a very clear idea of what she wanted right from the start. She did her research. The mother of a fast growing, young family, she wanted something as efficient as it was beautiful – on the simple, yet elegant side. Her requests were straightforward: white and light grey Bilotta cabinetry in a transitional style so as not to compete with the detailing inside her 1950s Tudor-style home; a heated tile floor (By Rye Ridge Tile); stainless appliances; white subway tile backsplash by Walker Zanger (again to keep it clean and not compete with its surroundings); and seating at the island for snacks and homework. The “pop” suggested by Peter was done through the satin brass hardware and lighting fixtures. The real challenge with this space was to fit as much as possible into the existing footprint which was overall on the smaller side. The solution was eliminating a doorway (with a swinging door that opened into the kitchen) and stairs from the kitchen to the basement. By moving the stairs and doorway, the usable space increased considerably. The typical working triangle became the focus for one side of the kitchen and the island overhang and seating became available on the other side. To make up for the limited amount of wall cabinets Peter designed shallow pantry-style cabinets along the back wall. Quartz Countertops by Rom Stone Fabrication. Designer: Peter Bittner Photographer: Peter Krupenye

The soft cream color is balanced out by the bright gold hardware and fixtures, giving the kitchen a luxurious, yet comfortable feel.
Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped concrete floor, gray floor and vaulted ceiling eat-in kitchen remodel in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, an island and white countertops