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Look at the quality of the materials used to craft the shutters. High-quality plantation shutters feature heavy duty components such as metal hinges and wood pins connecting louvers to the shutter frame and have a substantial weight. Flimsy shutters with plastic components may be a little less expensive but they look cheap and won't last long.

 Look at how the shutter components are joined together. Cheaply made shutters are constructed using glue and/or mortise and tendon joinery which cause shutters to loosen and separate over time. Investing in shutters with dovetail joinery, which is found in top-quality furniture and cabinetry, will ultimately save you money as the shutters will last for years to come.

Look at the surface of the finish. An evenly distributed furniture grade finish is essential to create a lustrous appearance durable enough to withstand fading, cracking, peeling, etc.

 Look at the statistics on energy-efficiency and UV protection. The right brand of shutters can provide amazing insulating qualities capable of significantly reducing energy expenditures and blocking UV rays which damage flooring, furniture, etc.

 Look for a comprehensive lifetime warranty. If a manufacturer truly believes in the beauty, quality and durability of their product, they'll back it with a lifetime warranty. Make sure the contractor will service potential warranty issues.

Most importantly, look at the professionalism and experience of the contractor. Your contractor should be in business for many years, have a favorable reputation in the community and be able to provide references from projects with similar scopes. The decorators and installers should be trained and certified by the manufacturer and have a minimum of 10 years of experience.

After a lengthy review of all available manufacturers, Rockville Interiors decided to exclusively carry Hunter Douglas brand shutters. Their Heritance Real Wood, NewStyle Composite Wood and Palm Beach Vinyl shutters have industry leading construction techniques and features as well as the strongest lifetime warranty available. They're also made in Cumberland, MD which ensures quick delivery and supports our local economy.

Questions? Email our shutter experts at decorators@rockvilleinteriors.com.

 

Rockville Interiors is the area’s leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality and affordable custom home furnishings. Our upholstery workroom located in Rockville specializes in custom-made Reupholstery and Slipcovers. The upholstery shop is staffed by the area’s finest upholsterers and seamstress who use the highest-quality materials (reupholstering grade foam, Dacron, etc.) and upholstering techniques to craft works of art. Our interior designers will assess your piece and help you determine whether to reupholster or slipcover. Next they’ll help you select the perfect new material (leather, suede, microfiber, fur, lace, naugahyde, fabric, prints, solids, cottons, canvases, denims, embroideries, crewls, matelasses, silks, sheers, tapestries, velvets, mohairs and even outdoor fabrics). Next, they’ll help you determine if the foam needs to be replaced, if the frame needs to be adjusted and if any exposed wood needs to be touched up or refinished. We can even add new design features (skirts, nail heads, arm covers, head covers, buttons, bows, trims, cording, tufting, channels, canning and even new castors or feet). We can reupholster or slipcover any type of furniture such as sofas, chairs, couches, dining room seats, slip seats, wingback chairs, loveseats, Martha Washington chairs, chaise lounges, sectionals, ottomans, wing sofas, studio couches, headboards, recliners, platform rockers, armless chairs, piano benches, walls and more! For a free estimate within Maryland, Virginia & Washington D.C. (such as Rockville, Takoma Park, Chevy Chase, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Garett Park, Potomac, Olney, Gaithersburg, Baltimore, Kensington, Glen Echo, Frederick, Washington Grove, Montgomery Village, Cabin John, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Columbia, Arlington, Dunn Loring, Alexandria, Falls Church, Ft. Myer, Great Falls, Fairfax, Herndon, Reston, Annandale, Sterling, Ashburn, McLean, West McLean, Vienna, Fairfax Station, Merrifield, Centreville, Oakton & more!) visit the Shop-at-Home page or call us at (301) 424-1900.