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Can Window Shutters Add Value To Your Home?

29th April 2022

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Window shutters for homes have been increasing in popularity in recent years. Having once adorned many homes, for some people the shutter look has stood the test of time, but as others search for new options to dress their windows with, we wanted to explore the ways in which window shutters add value to your home.

When we say value, we’ll of course look at how such an investment will help add a monetary value to your home, but we’ll also look at other ways you get value from shutters. This second emphasis on ‘value’ as something you can’t necessarily measure with money is always important to keep in mind when decorating your home.

 

Property Value

If your actual property value is what you’re looking to add to, then little luxury touches should be something you’re actively working to implement. Window shutters are a great way to make your home feel more elegant and refined, with any potential buyers recognising that significant time and energy has been invested in creating a welcoming home.

The exact amount by which this will improve your property value is hard to pin down, but if you imagine your neighbour has an identical house for sale, except for the windows shutters, you can probably expect people to be more willing to pay more for your home over theirs if you do decide to sell.

 

Lower Heating Bills

More important than ever before, our bills and the energy efficiency of our homes are things people are looking at. Shutters provide added insulation to your windows, ensuring you keep more of the heat in during winter. In addition, the shade they provide from the sunlight in the height of summer could help reduce the amount you spend on cooling rooms with fans or air conditioning units. 

 

Privacy & Light Control

Something we all want in our homes is privacy. No one wants neighbours to be able to look in from their windows or for pedestrians on the street to peer directly into the living room. Shutters give you that ability to shut the world out when you want to; an ideal feature if your property runs level with the pavement outside or is overlooked by taller buildings. On top of that, the louvres will also give you control over lighting, so you can block as much out as you wish with simple adjustments, or let the daylight stream in by fully opening the shutter panels.

 

Aesthetics

From contemporary and clean to charming and rustic, window shutters are more diverse than you might have first  imagined. You can match your existing decor or create a whole new focus for any room in your home by carefully selecting the right window shutter design. Use classic white shutters to create an airy, light aesthetic for a modern bedroom or choose painted shutters to add a pop of colour in a neutrally toned living room – it’s all up to your imagination, but such a stylish addition to your home can’t be ignored when talking about value.

 

Easy to Use

Whether you have small children in your home or someone with mobility issues, you need to ensure that any window dressing option you choose is easy to use. This will make their lives so much easier day to day, with the little things making a big difference to comfort. Shutters, because they are so simple in their nature, are easy to open, close and adjust by almost everyone. There are no complex controls or tangled cords to worry about, making it straightforward and safe for children and for adults to use.

 

Looking to add value to your home with window shutters? At James Martin Blinds, we design and install shutters to suit any room in your home. From painted shutters and MDF shutters to traditional plantation shutters, we work with you at every step of the process and never subcontract our work. That means wherever you are in Essex – including Chelmsford and Colchester – you get the highest standard of work for your home.

Call our team today to arrange your appointment and take the style in your home to the next level.

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