Being able to see and allow light into a room is a big part of making sure you are getting the most out of your living space. Natural light from windows can be managed in many ways and with many different products on the market, one of the most popular recently would be plantation shutters. Brooksville residents might not be aware of the differences of plantation shutters and drapes are when they are compared in the capacities of managing light and providing privacy. Good window treatments enhance attractive views, hide unappealing ones and preserve your privacy at home.

Managing Light of a Room

Both drapes and plantation shutters do a great job of letting an individual control how much light is allowed, although the advantage goes to the plantation shutters. Brooksville residents should be aware that drapes tend to segment light more than filter it, while plantation shutters have the option to let it full or partial light depending on if you have your shutters open. Some people do not even pull their drapes back to let in light because they think that their drapes are truly translucent. If you have thick drapes, they only have the ability of blocking light as opposed to letting in light as well.

Providing Privacy for a Room

Having light always in your room is not always the greatest thing as many individuals value their privacy. They would like to be alone sometimes without feeling self-conscious that someone is watching them. In this scenario, Drapes are the same as plantation shutters. Brooksville residents should be aware that plantation shutters can be closed and provide similar privacy to that of drapes. A lot of people are under the impression that because they are very good at letting light into a room that they are not so good at providing ultimate privacy, but this is not true!

*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Shutter Professionals*