We had these when I was growing up and I love the things. However, my new quote on putting them in my huge picture window was pretty outrageous. As we are selling this house in four or five years are these a selling feature? Would you care if they were installed enough for it to be worth me installing them. I know I'd enjoy them. I just don't want to spend over a thousand dollars on one window only to move in a few years. Can blinds be as attractive? What I love about shutters is that they are fixed so you don't have the bottom flopping around and there's no cords to get mucked up. VERY easy to use and always look attractive.