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replace curtains for shutters?

3 years ago

It’s been suggested to swap out the sheers curtains and pull down blind in lounge room for white plantation shutters to modernise the room. Any thoughts? Suggestions?

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Littlethommo

3 years ago

Plantation shutters help to add light while adding privacy as they can be tilted so neighbours cannot see in but they may not look right and appear stark if the window is too large, and it looks like you have a pretty big window behind those curtains.

You have a lovely room with character charm so if you do decide to have plantation shutters I'd suggest softening the look by adding some drapes either side of the shutters

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macyjean
3 years ago
My reaction was what's the budget, purpose and overall style of the house including exterior? I think replacing the pattern with plain would modernise. Plantation shutters are beautiful but change the functionality. What does the window face, do you need privacy, do you need good light, do you need protection from hot afternoon sun, etc?
jenny2345
Original Author
3 years ago
The existing curtain is functional and practical. The room gets dappled light. It was purely to modernise the look of the room. Worried it will exchange ‘cosy’ for ‘bleak’. The curtains are 20+ years old
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macyjean
3 years ago
I suppose I worry about the use of the word 'modernise' without any other context. If something is just modernised who's to say the update won't look outdated long before it's worn out or made the effort and expense worthwhile? If it's a useful upgrade which suits the space then I think it has greater chance of working longterm..

FWIW from what I can see of the room I think plantation shutters would look lovely, and soft furnishings and art also contribute to whether a room looks bleak or not.
dreamer
3 years ago
shutters are definitely not "bleak". they are so versatile, for any lighting or privacy situation.

Paired with curtains, they are a fresh inviting look. They are not a modern look, but a look that will last for decades.
julie herbert
3 years ago
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