Herald-Tribune | MARNI JAMESON: What gives estate shutters staying power

Estate shutters’ wide slats, usually three-and-a-half to four inches wide, set them apart from other types of shutters. Their larger louvers result in fewer slats per vertical foot, which means they can let in more light, and, if windows are open, more air. Air is good, because the cost (ours were $22 a square foot, including installation *cough*) can make you hyperventilate.
“They used to be a lot more expensive,” said Nathan Swartz, who owns Shutter Professionals, in Orlando, and who’s worked in the business 22 years. “When the import market opened up 20 years ago, the cost dropped by almost half.”
I guess that’s some consolation.
“What once was a luxury for the top 10 percent of homeowners, suddenly became accessible,” he said.
Accessible is relative….

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Review by Richard S. in Leesburg, FL
Project: Install or Replace Indoor Shutters
Great quality and workmanship and price
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Review by Cindy J. in Spring Hill, FL
Project: Install or Replace Indoor Shutters
Very professional, friendly and courteous. The shutters were installed on time. I loved them so much I just called Dean back for my bedroom windows. Extremely happy with my shutters.

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Review by Gloria C. in Ocala, FL
Project: Install or Replace Indoor Shutters
The installation was fast and the shutters look great! The installers were courteous and friendly. I definitely will be calling them again for my guest bedroom!

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Review by Carrie C. in Summerfield, FL
Project: Install or Replace Indoor Shutters
This company, their sales rep and their product are all first class. Very pleased and happy with our shutters. They are truly the jewelry for our house.

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Review by Raymond J. in Port Richey, FL
Project: Install or Replace Indoor Shutters
After a couple of estimates for Plantation shutters for our condo, we settled on Shutter Professionals. And Professional they are! I cannot begin to tell you how satisfied we are, especially the wife! She was ecstatic after the installation was completed. We had a remodel done on our master bedroom. Adding the Plantation Shutters gave the room a totally different look which is amazing! Shutter Professionals is a family owned business. Nathan (owner) and his son were courteous, efficient and just a great team. They showed up on schedule. We had 4 sets of Plantation Shutters installed that took about 1 1/2 hours. The shutter quality is top notch! And lest I forget, the price for the shutters and installation was, can I say incredible? Find out yourself and get an estimate from sales manager Dean Marshall. His presentation was exceptional and he answered every question we had. If I could post pictures, I would. And, if I could, I would give them a 10 star rating….trust me. If you are in the market for Plantation Shutters, you would be wise to make Shutter Professionals your go to company.

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Review by Mary alice C. in Clermont, FL
Project: Install or Replace Indoor Shutters
Best shutters! Very happy!

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Review by Michele S. in The Villages, FL
Project: Install or Replace Indoor Shutters
Very professional work. Shutters are beautiful, look very neat and finished. I love the fact that I do not need to have curtains on my windows now

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Review by Caroline R. in Bradenton, FL
Project: Install or Replace Indoor Shutters
Very thorough in explaining product quality..professional and pleasant to work with.

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Review by Shirley W. in The Villages, FL
Project: Install or Replace Indoor Shutters they came when scheduled and were out in little time. Looks good

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Review by Terry L. in Summerfield, FL
Project: Install or Replace Indoor Shutters
Took over 4 weeks to get the shutters installed. Scheduled on a Friday for 12-2 then called to cancel at 3 pm. The shutters were high quality and sales people very helpful.