PLANTATION SHUTTERS AND CURTAINS FOR WINDOW TREATMENTS

 

Thin, elegant plantation shutters make lovely window treatments. While they were originally designed in the south for southern climates, modern temperature control means they are suitable anyway. They have made their way up as far as Milton, gaining in popularity for the special charm that they add to any home. If you prefer to cut to the chase with a hands-on approach, you can contact us for an in-home consultation with one of our design experts. They can show you exactly what your selection will look like in your space.

If you’d like to know more first and you’re curious about choosing plantation shutters as your own window treatments, you might be wondering: what should you know about them? We have the details on this elegant option below.

Should You Choose Wood?

Classic plantation shutters were all made of wood, and the material still adds a lot of warmth and beauty to a space. However, there are no other materials that you can get for your plantation shutters. You may want to choose them in order to get shutters that are more resistant to moisture or other potential sources of damage. Plantation shutters made out of other materials can look just as good.

Can You Add Motorization?

Yes, you can add motorization to interior shutters for windows. If you have someone in your household who, through disability, illness, or age, may not be able to adjust the shutters then motorization is a great way to make your home more accessible and comfortable for them. Motorization can also link up with your smart home hubs or just help you control your blinds with less stress. You can even set them on a timer to close around whenever it gets dark.

 What Size Should the Louvres Be?

We offer interior shutters for windows with three louver sizes: 2.5 inches, 3.5 inches, and 4.5 inches. There is no wrong choice between these three, but they do create very different looks. Thicker louvers are better for large windows where the large gaps between them look better. The smallest shutters are ideal for smaller windows. Keep in mind that smaller louvers also allow a bit more privacy even when open, because the gaps are smaller and it can be harder for people to see behind them clearly.

What Will They Cost?

Plantation shutters are actually a relatively flexible product that you can adjust to meet your budget. Much of the cost of the shutters depends on how many windows you want to install them on, the size of those windows, and the materials you’d like the shutters to be made out of. We can help you get plantation shutters that are the right price for you.

Speak to Milton Blinds for Help with Plantation Shutters

We can help you pick out the right plantation shutters for your space in Milton. Reach out to us to get started.

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IMPROVE YOUR OFFICE WITH COMMERCIAL BLINDS AND CURTAINS

 

Your office needs to be efficient and comfortable, not just for your customers but also for your staff. Making improvements to your space can benefit your business in many ways, and commercial office blinds are one great improvement to make. Especially when they are motorized, new blinds on the windows and doors in your office can make it much more pleasant to be in and potentially even save you some money. If you don’t want to wait, you can contact us to set up an in-office consultation to see what your selections will look like in your professional space. If you want to learn more, read on to discover the ways you can benefit from adding commercial office blinds.

 

Benefits to Customers

Keeping your customers comfortable in your space is likely a top priority for you. Commercial office blinds, whether in your waiting room or any other space where your customers might be, can help with that in many ways, including:

• Optimal temperature: Blinds control light, which also means they control heat. Especially if you have a busy waiting room, your guests will not want to stay in direct sunlight for too long. It’s wise to use blinds to make any space a customer is in more comfortable and shaded.
• Privacy: There are some offices where privacy is paramount, including at medical and legal offices. Here, blinds can make clients significantly more comfortable. But, even in offices where privacy isn’t necessary, it still may be appreciated by your customers.
• Aesthetics: Window dressings are a big part of the look of any office. Old ones can make your space look dated, which can leave a bad impression on customers. Getting new blinds can really help to refresh your office space.

 

Benefits to Staff

A comfortable staff member is more productive and happier to come to work each day. There are many ways that blinds, especially motorized blinds, can help them, including:

• Working conditions: Blinds that block light, prevent glare, help you manage temperature better, and create privacy all make for a better working environment for your staff. This is especially true in offices with large windows or glass walls.
• Save time: Motorized blinds can be set to open and close automatically at a certain time or to close and open only with the push of a button. This saves staff time and makes their day more convenient.

 

Business Benefits of Commercial Blinds

Beyond the benefits you get from making customers and staff more comfortable, you also gain some more general benefits for your business from your commercial blinds. That can include:

• Reduced utility bills: Quality blinds closed and opened at the right time can help keep your building cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

 

Choose Us for Commercial Office Blinds

Reach out to us to discuss your options for commercial office blinds and schedule an in-office consultation to make sure your selection looks exactly how you want it to.

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CALIFORNIA SHUTTERS: SOME OF THE BEST WINDOW COVERINGS FOR YOUR SPACE

 

California shutters, sometimes also called “plantation shutters”, are popular in Milton and are one of our favourite shutter options to install. With their thin louvers these shutters offer increased privacy even when open and also offer plenty of light and heat control. However, the best part might just be their look. They add a unique feel to any room and can look either modern and crisp, or very elegant and full of character. It’s all in what you pair them with.

Need ideas for plantation shutters in your Milton home? Contact us to set up an in-home consultation with one of our design experts so you can see exactly what your selection would look like in your space. If you’d like to learn more first, read on for some great California shutter ideas.

 

Modern White Spaces

California shutters, when in their classic white, add a touch of interest in a modern space. Where clean lines and neutrals dominate, white California shutters fit right in. Particularly in living rooms, where you might want a bit of extra interest, while not taking too much attention away from larger elements like couches and fireplaces. While they have a reputation for traditional looks, you may be surprised at how contemporary plantation shutters look in these circumstances.

 

Wooden California Shutters

Keeping your plantation shutters in a natural wood tone can be a great choice, especially for spaces that already make great use of wood or could use the extra warmth. For example, placing light wooden shutters in a bathroom can help make the space feel both more comfortable and break up the monotony of a (typically) white bathroom. We suggest that you try to match the wood of your shutters to the other wooden elements in the bathroom—and we can help with custom shades.

 

Green California Shutters

Are you interested in doing something a little more unusual with your California shutters? One option we love is to paint them green, especially in homes with lots of greenery, landscaping, and a need to connect the indoor and outdoor spaces. Green shutters bridge the gap and make both the inside and outside seem more lively. Imagine opening your deep green shutters to see your blooming gardens beyond.

 

Curved California Shutters

We can produce custom, curved California shutters that work with unusual windows. Many homes make elegant architectural statements with curved windows, which may be otherwise hard to find window dressings for. California shutters are a great solution that maintains the elegance of the window.

 

Get More California Shutter Ideas

The professionals at Milton Blinds can help you choose the perfect shutters for any and all of the windows in your home. We don’t want you to have to guess if your selection will look right in your space, so please reach out to us for an in-home consultation.

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SELECTING THE PERFECT WINDOW COVERING FOR YOU

 

It can be both exciting and daunting to look at a blank slate. That might be your experience if you’re reconsidering your window covering options. When you can choose anything, and you’re looking for perfection, you might get overwhelmed.

 

In this quick guide, we hope to walk you through your basic window covering options so you can quickly start narrowing down which of the three biggest window dressing options might work for you and your home in Milton, the GTA, and the surrounding areas. Or if you want to see what works for you right away, you can contact us to schedule an in-home consultation with one of our expert design professionals to see exactly what your options will look like in your space.

What Makes Blinds Perfect?

Blinds are window dressing options with horizontal slats. Those slats can be made of a wide range of materials. They are also available in different thicknesses. Blinds may be more challenging to clean, but they also tend to be more durable. Plus, they offer more combinations for light and privacy control, which may be important to you.

In general, choose blinds if you like the look, want something durable, and think it’s important to have partial privacy options, like having the blinds drawn down but the slats a bit open.

What Makes Shades Perfect?

Shades are window coverings that are made out of one or more pieces of fabric. That fabric can be almost any material. We have a very large selection of fabric colors and styles, ranging from simple white to complex and bright patterns which might enhance a specific interior design style in your home.

Shades don’t have the same number of options as blinds: they are either open or closed. But, with sheer fabrics, you can let some light in without allowing the neighbors any view of your home. Or, you can choose thick black-out shades which block all of your light. Plus, as they are made of one sheet of fabric, they are simpler to clean.

In general, choose shades if you love the look of a specific fabric, care about ease of cleaning for your window coverings, and don’t need as many light-control and privacy options as blinds offer.

 

What Makes Shutters Perfect?

Shutters are your third option. They are made of sturdy materials, fitted to your windows, and offer either open or closed functionality for your windows. You can also change how much light they’re letting in at any given moment for when you need that sunlight but don’t want its full force. They are best when you love the style, want to be able to customize how much light you let into your space, and want something that will stay in your home for years.

Get Professional Advice from Milton Blinds

Which is the perfect window covering option for your home in Milton? We can help you sort it out and make the best choice. Try a free in-home consultation from us and reach out today.

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AFFORDABLE WINDOW BLINDS: CHOOSING THE RIGHT WINDOW TREATMENT

 

When you’re improving your Milton home, you’re working on a budget—who isn’t? In order to make the most of it, you want to keep your improvements as affordable as possible, while getting the kind of quality that you need. When it comes to choosing affordable, but valuable, window blinds, you have a few options. Most of the cost of your blinds will be determined by material type, after all, you can’t just skimp on getting smaller blinds than you need like you can with some other products. If you don’t want to wait, but still want to see how it will all look in your space, contact us to speak to one of our skilled designers about an in-home consultation. If you’re wanting to learn more first, here is a quick guide on the affordability of different blind products.

 

Wooden Window Blinds

There is always something so charming and natural about adding real wood to your home, isn’t there? However, when it comes to affordability, wooden blinds are not exactly your best option. Real wood can be expensive, although it does depend on what variety of wood you’re after. Further, wood might not last as long as you expect, because it swells and shrinks based on the humidity of your home.

If you love the real-wood look but you want something more affordable, you can compromise on the faux wood. It doesn’t quite capture the same charm, but it is still a lovely option.

 

Vinyl or PVC Blinds

Plastic-like materials, including vinyl and PVC, are the more affordable window blind option. These materials are cheaper to make and manufacture into blinds. Plus, they also provide a great deal of durability and aren’t as impacted by moisture changes as wood is. That means you can also delay replacing them for a longer period of time, which saves you money too. We offer a few options in this range and can point you to the most valuable option for you.

 

Vertical Blinds

Vertical blinds are known as an affordable way to cover things like your patio door and the windows next to it. Vertical blinds tend to be thicker than horizontal ones, but they are still made out of the same materials. Vinyl and PVC options will be affordable, faux wood are a little less so, and real wood will be the highest-priced item of them all, but is often worth it for those who want it.

 

More Blind Options from Milton Blinds

If you’re in Milton, the GTA, and the surrounding areas, it’s worthwhile to give our team a call to discuss how to make your blinds more affordable. We offer free in-home consultations where you can get familiar with your options right in your space.

Reach out to us to schedule one today with one of our amazing design professionals.

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INSTALLING COMMERCIAL WINDOW SHADES FOR YOUR BUSINESS

 

The process of getting commercial window shades installed in your Milton business may seem a bit more complex than an installation at your home. You need to consider style and function, but also your business goals. And, there may be other stakeholders you need to bring in on the decision between commercial blinds and shades, or other key decisions in the process. The team at Milton Blinds can make it simple for you in two ways:

1. Contact us to speak with one of our design experts to book an in-office consultation to take out any guesswork about if your choice will look right in your
2. Or, if you want to learn more and take a slower approach, just follow this step-by-step guide.

 

Identify Where You Need Window Coverings

Where in your business environment do you need coverings? Most of the windows in your property will likely need some kind of commercial shade. Especially considering those windows that might put glare onto a computer screen or someone’s workspace. Also, pay special attention to the windows right next to where you will seat customers or where they will wait. Those are the spots light and privacy control matter most.

 

Consider a Consultation

Any window expert with experience working on commercial properties can help you make better decisions for your commercial window shades. They can help you choose which windows need coverings and, most importantly, which type. At your front windows, you may need something which doesn’t block onlookers’ views of your business at all, to help bring them in. Or, for privacy reasons, you might want to entirely block out the view from these windows. Commercial window covering experts can help you.

 

Which Style and Color Works?

Once you’ve narrowed down on your type of window covering you also have options for styles and colors. The catalog can be quite large, so take your time looking through it but also focus on your priorities. Your window coverings need to do more than just function, they also need to contribute to the atmosphere you need to cultivate. Your atmosphere might be relaxed, modern, energizing, or something else entirely.

 

Consider Motorization

Motorization is one of the most important advances in commercial motorized shades. Your staff may not have time to constantly adjust the blinds or shades based on the height of the sun. It may even disturb dining customers to adjust them. Motorization can do it automatically, potentially from anywhere in your business, depending on the size of your space and the sophistication of the blinds you choose.

 

Get Professional Installation

Commercial shades look better and last longer when installed by professionals. There’s no getting around that fact. But you’re in luck, we can help.

 

Choose Milton Blinds

The team at Milton Blinds can make the process of getting commercial blinds and shades simple for you. Reach out to us today to discuss your needs and get the professional guidance you need.

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HOW ROLLER SHADES PROVIDE GREAT HOME SOLUTIONS

 Roller shades may be one of the most underestimated blind options that there are. When you’re having issues with the shades or blinds that you have, you should definitely consider roller shades. Their simplicity can solve many common problems you may currently have around your home. Check out this list of problems and solutions to see if roller shades might provide the right features for you. Or, if you want to get started seeing how they can make a difference around the house right away, you can arrange for an at-home consultation with one of our design experts.

Problem: Your Current Blinds Don’t Blend In

Roman blinds and other options can add a great deal of personality to your space. But, what if that’s not what you want? A statement like that only works in the right design context, especially if you already had a different statement piece in mind for the room. Roller shades are a great option to blend into the background when you want to place your emphasis on other parts of the room. Modern and minimalist styles work very well with the best roller shades.

That’s not to say that plain is all these shades can be. Designer roller shades can have vibrant patterns and intricate fabrics. Take a look through our offerings to find options that will work with your room. You can also book an at-home consultation to see what they look like before you make a decision.

Problem: You Want Better Control Over Light

Sometimes you want some light to come into the room, but not so much as blinds offer. Roller shades can be partly open, while still blocking light completely higher up. This is valuable when you want to keep the sun out of your eyes without closing the space of natural light completely. The best roller shades are popular for home offices for this reason.

Problem 1: Your Current Blinds or Shades are Hard to Manage

Do you or a senior in your home have mobility challenges or conditions that prevent proper grip or arm strength? In that case, it can be a lot to fuss with certain blind types. Not so with roller shades. These are simple to operate and have only one mechanism, to go up and down. If this is still too much, or you just want more convenience, you can always choose motorized roller shades instead.

Problem 2: You’re Tired of Cleaning Blinds

Less dust and dirt collect on roller blinds because they are a single sheet of fabric and not laid horizontally. These shades are much easier to clean than anything with louvers, so you can save yourself some time and effort.

Problem 3: You Don’t Know Where to Buy Roller Shades

We can help you get the best roller shades for your budget and your space. Reach out to us today to discuss. Or if you want to see how your options would look in your home, ask us about an in-home consultation.

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