Shutter types
With their classic look and versatility, shutters are effortlessly chic.
They have many practical benefits including privacy, light control, sound and draught proofing and they easily transform your space, creating a laid back style statement.
All shutters are bespoke and made to measure to reflect the individual architecture of the window, allowing me to cater to some of the most tricky shaped windows.
Find out more about the different types of shutters, the materials used and the colour palettes below.
TIER ON TIER
- What are they?
Two sets of panels, one on top of the other that operate independently of each other. - Best for: Kitchens
- Pros: Extremely versatile, giving excellent privacy and light control.
- Cons: Not suitable for bedrooms due to light control.
CAFE
- What are they?
Panels that cover only the bottom half of a window. - Best for: Privacy in urban areas.
- Pros: Lets in more light, good privacy and a cost effective option.
- Cons: Less draught proofing – more of a decorative feature.
CAFE
- What are they?
Panels that cover only the bottom half of a window. - Best for: Privacy in urban areas.
- Pros: Lets in more light, good privacy and a cost effective option.
- Cons: Less draught proofing – more of a decorative feature.
TRACKED
- What are they?
Shutters that slide on a track and concertina back to the sides. - Best for: Large areas and rooms dividers.
- Pros: Easy access through a patio door and can be pulled right back to make the most of a view.
- Cons: Can’t be folded flush against a wall.
SHAPED
- What are they?
Bespoke panels to fit unusual and awkward shaped windows. - Best for: Any unusual shaped window.
- Pros: Make the most of unusual architecture without hiding it behind curtains or blinds.
- Cons: Can be more expensive.
SHAPED
- What are they?
Bespoke panels to fit unusual and awkward shaped windows. - Best for: Any unusual shaped window.
- Pros: Make the most of unusual architecture without hiding it behind curtains or blinds.
- Cons: Can be more expensive.
FULL HEIGHTS
- What are they?
Panels that cover the entire window. - Best for: French or patio doors and tall windows.
- Pros: Ability to control light independently, good privacy and noise control.
- Cons: There aren’t any!
AVAILABLE COLOUR OPTIONS:
Our solid wood shutters are available in 21 painted and 13 stained colours as standard. If a custom match is required, we can use any colour from the popular leading paint companies. All you need is a paint reference number or a colour sample and we’ll do the rest.
AVAILABLE COLOUR OPTIONS:
Our solid wood shutters are available in 21 painted and 13 stained colours as standard. If a custom match is required, we can use any colour from the popular leading paint companies. All you need is a paint reference number or a colour sample and we’ll do the rest.
SHUTTER MATERIALS
| SHUTTER MATERIAL | POLYVINYL | PAULOWNIA | BASSWOOD |
| Description | Water resistant, durable, easy clean | Lightweight, hardwood | Premium option, robust, sustainable hardwood |
| Suitability | Suitable for all applications, particularly bathrooms and wet rooms | Suitable for all applications except bathrooms | Suitable for all applications except bathrooms |
| Affordability | £ | ££ | £££ |