Plantation Shutters

After 6+ years without window coverings in our living spaces, we ordered shutters back in November. I'd been holding out getting blinds or curtains because I wanted these, but they were too expensive.

 John found a company that made them to order, so he did the measurements and installation himself and it was less than half the price of the bids we'd gotten in the past.

 They arrived the second week of January and went in faster than I'd expected and look beautiful.

 One down, nine to go. (We have 12 windows total, but two are bathrooms).

 Jonah helping put the frame together.

 The boys' room was so dark the next day they stayed in bed even with their alarm light on. Scott asked me if they could get up and I said they could play in the play room, which they did happily for an hour. Worth the money right there.

 Our room had blackout curtains before and they're about the same darkness now.

 The nursery looks even sweeter.

 The biggest improvement was the play room I think. It looks less boxy/garagey and more like a homey living space.

 The kitchen is my favorite, though, because the sun isn't in my eyes while making dinner

 and people who come to the door can't see in.

So worth the wait!