Two of these beauties (but longer) will be going in our ensuite. They're the PVC ones, not wood, so perfect for a steamy area.
Pretty sure this is the colour we will go for across the front of the house (ignore the yukky pelmet at the top- the real colour will be same as the slats) Still considering the plantation shutters for the front, but they don't come in exactly the colour we want (not too light, not too dark), they are $110 more expensive (each) than the venetians- so for 9 windows that's a lot of extra $$$! The other thing that really put us off was that they say installation is 'compulsory' when ordering the plantation shutters- and it's about $70 per panel. Too expensive overall, for a look that is not too different to the venetians anyway.
Scored a measure and quote appointment with the Spotlight lady next weekend, which was lucky as normally there's a few weeks wait. She will show us the full range of colours and we can decide then. Looked at the ready to hang ones- which are a really good price- but all our windows are non standard sizes so they would all need to be cut. On top of that, when I tried to find the nearest sizes, they were all out of every one. Even though we're getting the 'custom' option, we still got 25% off the final price anyway because of the sale they have for ordering 13 or more custom blinds. This brought the entire quote down to a very reasonable figure and they'll be made to measure! Be great to have them ready to install the day we move in!
Also noticed when I went up to chat to our neighbour, that they have put our solar panel on the roof for the hot water. Some progress after all!
Can I ask where you got your prices for the Plantation shutters? Asked at our local spotlight and they said they no longer made them. :( For our ensuite windows (2100cm tall x 600cm wide) we're looking at about $750 per window!!! HEAPS more than venetians.
ReplyDeleteSure. Went to Spotlight in South Morang. They have discontinued all but 4 colours- 2 timber look, 1 white and one off white- but that's ok because we wanted white in the ensuite. They worked out to be about $400 and something per window (roughly same size as yours) with the 25% off sale. Bit of a splurge but that's why we're not getting them all across the front- as you said, venetians much cheaper and look pretty good anyway. Maybe try a different Spotlight?
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