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An Exotic Touch: Plantation Shutters And Bamboo Flooring

Author : Damian Higgens


         


Plantation shutters are not made to simply keep out the stormy weather on Caribbean plantations anymore. Even in warm sunny places like San Diego these window shutters can serve the purpose of controlling the hot rays of the sun while adding an attractive flare of elegance to your home. Available in poly-satin compounds or traditional hardwood, the clean lines of plantation shutters will enhance the beauty of your window treatments while helping to control the glare of the sun. When open, plantation shutters allow you to take in the view and enjoy the outside. They can easily be adjusted to keep out as much light as necessary in order to control the glare while watching television or while working on a computer. They can also help conserve energy as they reduce the heat that radiates through windows.

Another exotic Caribbean-like flare that is available but often overlooked is bamboo flooring. Places like Coles Fine Flooring in San Diego offer a wide variety of styles to choose from. Bamboo flooring offers the same fine characteristics as traditional wood flooring and is available in many different choices of colors and grains. Treatment for bamboo flooring is the same as for wood flooring. It can even be refinished. What separates bamboo flooring from wood is the fact that it is more environmentally sound. Technically qualifying as a grass and not a wood, bamboo is far more sustainable and can grow back within five years. Like regular wood flooring bamboo is processed and pressed into laminated strips and installed in much the same way as wood. And like wood, if properly cared for, San Diego bamboo flooring will last and enhance the beauty of your home for years to come.

When considering window treatments or new flooring consider adding a touch of exotic beauty to your home with plantation shutters and bamboo flooring. They are both economically and environmentally sound options and are sure to add to the value of your home. Their lasting beauty will be enjoyed by you and your guests for years to come.


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