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Decorative Cornice Top on Plantation Shutters by Kirtz

Monday, June 18th, 2012

If you are looking to dress up your window with a practical and gorgeous window treatment, plantation shutters are the way to go… If you want some serious WOW factor,  consider adding a KIRTZ Shutter with a cornice top.

These windows started out as a dry wall wrapped window without any trim except a wood window sill and a piece of trim below.  This maple shutter with 3 1/2″ louvers has a wide casing style frame on the sides, and for added drama, a cornice top.  The cornice is complete with finished returns for a truly custom look.

A Cornice Top adds impact to these plantation shutters

A Cornice Top adds impact to these plantation shutters

Details such as finished returns and extra wide case enhance these plantation shutters

Details such as finished returns and extra wide case enhance these plantation shutters

Cornice Top and Single Plantation Shutter

Cornice Top and Single Plantation Shutter

Can we help take your windows from ordinary to extraordinary?  Give us a call at 800-416-6455

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Updating your home with KIRTZ SHUTTERS

Tuesday, June 5th, 2012

I had the foresight on this recent project to take some photos before, so you can truly see how stunning the after can be with the right window treatments.

Initially the windows had been treated with faux wood blinds by the previous homeowner.  The new homeowner loved the look of shutters and, like many parents, had safety concerns with the lift and tilt strings on the wood blinds.

Take a look at the transformation!

before plantation shutters

before plantation shutters

plantation shutter in breakfast nook by Kirtz Shutters

plantation shutter in breakfast nook by Kirtz Shutters

after adding 4 1/2" maple wood plantation shutters by Kirtz Shutters

after adding 4 1/2" maple wood plantation shutters by Kirtz Shutters

The only thing I hate about these photos is that they don’t show the awesome view you get with a 4 1/2″ louver on a plantation shutter.  To get them open enough to show that detail, the sunlight is so bright you can’t see anything at all!  But, a 4 1/2″ louver is on 4″ spacing, meaning you only have a louver every four inches.  Clients are AMAZED at how different that can make a room look.
These next photos show how a Kirtz Shutter (especially a large louver)  really does make a space feel more grand!
Home Office with Wood Blinds

Home Office with Wood Blinds

Home Office with Plantation Shutter by Kirtz Shutters

Home Office with Plantation Shutter by Kirtz Shutters

Another question I am often asked… “Should I leave those second story windows open?  I love the natural light!”   Personally I sway back and forth on my answer to this question, but here is a look a a room where we did leave the windows open.

Kirtz Shutters in lower windows, transoms open

Kirtz Shutters in lower windows, transoms open

Call or email Kirtz Shutters today-  We can help you with quality wood plantation shutters in your home!

800-416-6455

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