We paid $18.00 a sq foot in November. I had estimates from 4 different places, $18.00 (Norman shutters) was the best price I found.

I think it's a great price. Locally, I have seen prices range from $18-22 per sf.

Thanks,
Maddielee, was your quote from JCPenny's ? I noticed your reference to Norman and I think that is a JCP brand. JCP is running a 45% off sale and I was wondering if they could end up pricing lower than $18? They are scheduled to come out next weekend.

Thanks,
Sharon

"""Maddielee, was your quote from JCPenny's ? I noticed your reference to Norman and I think that is a JCP brand. JCP is running a 45% off sale and I was wondering if they could end up pricing lower than $18? They are scheduled to come out next weekend. """""

We purchased from Naffco (Central Florida). Many companies carry Norman shutters, JC Penney's included. I think you will find that Penney's price with the 45% off will be $18.00 sq ft. Almost EVERY company that carries Norman shutters price them the same or close to it.

Thanks Maddielee,
That was another thought that crossed my mind, JCPenney's discount price might be inline with another's company's regular price. It looks like we should prepare to budget $18 sqft.

Thanks,
Sharon

Would JCP or Costco carry solid wood though? I guess you're referring to composite wood with veneers though vs. faux.

Try netshutters.com I think they are around $14.00 sq' for faux wood. Since my shutters are going in the kitchen and bathroom, and the ocean is at the end of my street. Decorators have suggested the faux wood because of moisture.
I am ordering the 1 1/4" tradition/colonial cafe shutters for my kitchen from them. After I have those installed I may order my PS for the Master Bath. They have the best pricing I have seen. I priced out J.C> Penny and am getting my Faux wood blinds from them at 60% off. I ordered them about two weeks ago, but their pricing on shutters was very high.

Thanks Sanborn5 for the recommendation. How is the installation handled for netshutters.com? I know we don't have the skill set to do the install ourselves.

Thanks,
Sharon

""How is the installation handled for netshutters.com? I know we don't have the skill set to do the install ourselves. """

Norman (Woodlore) shutters are described as a "composite wood with a tough coating". I know they are made to order in China. Ours took exactly 5 weeks from day of measure, to installation.

I don't know about netshutters, but you will be amazed at the speed of installation if you order Normans.

Here, there is one guy who does all the measuring for Norman shutters, no matter where you order them from. He is also the guy who installs them.

We had 3 windows, the installation took less then 20 minutes. Total.

Once you see it done, you will see how easy installation is. He only used an electric screwdriver.

Maddielee,
Your room is very pretty! I really don't have a preference of wood versus faux. Maybe a slight preference for faux due to the easy of upkeep. These shutters that I have been quoted by local shop are Sunland Shutters but I have heard good things about Norman as well. Does Norman offer a choice of moulding for the casing?

Thanks,
Sharon

Sharon, Thanks.

Norman does guarantee the shutters for life, or for as long as we own our home.

I have faux-wood 2 inch blinds in our office. They seem to attract more dust then the wood shutters. Maybe the room is just dustier?

Here's the link to their website, be sure to check out the gallery.

Here is a link that might be useful: Norman

JCPenney carries both solid wood and faux wood shutters from Norman. Both are nice! I don't think there was a straight sq. ft cost when we got ours. I could be wrong, but I think they had prices for each size window and not a calculation. When we compared prices though, Penney's was the least expensive during their sale time. We are very happy with our shutters.

Most of the on line companies you have to install yourself or hire someone local to do it. I just know I have been looking for several months. I have a 4,200sq' home to put shutters, wood blinds, valances, curtains, area rugs etc, and I have to cut somewhere. I have installed blinds myself at our cabin, but DH will do the house. It really isn't that hard. We are doing the hinge attached to the window frame. It is really quite simple and as another poster said all he used was an electric screwdriver.

Hi maddielee, how much did it cost you for doing this room? It looks great and has inspired me to get the same done to our family room.

thanks!

jojygv, our cost was $18.00 a square foot (last November).

I did notice that the store we purchased from has raised their price to 18.99 sq ft.

Remember to include the 2 inch molding when estimating your total.

ML

We purchased ours direct from Sunburst Shutters, and they installed too. We have the Polywood. It's not veneered, but solid white throughout its thickness. We are very happy with them.

Here is a link that might be useful: Sunburst Shutters

I just called jc penny for a quote and for a 72" x 48" norman it was $1200, on sale for $900+ this doesn't seem to jive with $18 sq ft.

i bought my new shutters and blinds at a company which offers affordable products with awesome designs.

Here is a link that might be useful: shutters palm spring