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The South's Beloved Shutters
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 […]

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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 […]

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make the most of your walk-in closet
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 […]

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best kids' rooms window treatments
February 15, 2018

How to Find the Best Kids’ Rooms Window Treatments, No Matter the Age

Picking out the best window treatments for kids’ rooms should be fun, not a headache. Whether you’re putting together your first nursery or remodeling Kid #4’s bedroom to be more age appropriate for the tricky tween years, this is your chance to get whimsical and creative. As […]

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privacy without blocking sunlight
February 1, 2018

Yes, You Can Have Both: Window Treatments for Privacy Without Blocking Sunlight

Whether you’re renting a loft in historic downtown Wilmington or easing into a coastal patio home in Wrightsville, you want privacy without blocking sunlight. You want to be able to enjoy the warmth of the summer sun, without waving hello to neighbors all day. In that spirit, […]

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