Helpful Articles - Strickland's HOME

April 2, 2018

5 Beach House Shutters to Consider for Your Coastal Home

North Carolina is home to some of the most beautiful and relaxing beaches, and whether you love to catch waves in Surf City, sink your toes into the sand at Sunset Beach, or sip a flowery cocktail on Kure Beach, chances are you’ve seen a wide range […]

Shutters

April 2, 2018

7 Creative Ways to Maximize Space in Reach-in Closets

Although we love designing boutique closets and large walk-in closets, you might be surprised by the design challenge we find most gratifying: maximizing space in reach-in closets. Here in Wilmington, often home buyers take smaller closets that come with historic houses in neighborhoods like Forest Hills or […]

Closets, Space-saving

March 15, 2018

The Pros and Cons of the South’s Beloved Plantation Shutters

If you’re from The South, it’s hard not to love plantation shutters. They evoke the romance of traditional southern architecture you see in historic mansions and plantations or the movie image of a lover sweeping them open to greet the morning sun. But are plantation shutters a […]

Shutters

March 1, 2018

Vertical Blinds Versus Panel Track Blinds: The Great Debate Continues

Come azalea season in Wilmington and on the North Carolina coast, we are as thankful as ever for panel track blinds. As much as we love our sliding glass doors, we also need proper blinds to protect living rooms and sun rooms from overheating during hot spring […]

Blinds

March 1, 2018

Design Ideas to Make the Most of Your Walk-in Closet

We love a well-organized walk-in closet. They beat a cramped closet any day when it comes to storage space, and they leave just enough room for customized organization as well. At Strickland’s Home, we believe closet organization and great design work hand in hand when it comes […]

Closets, Organization