Buying guide
How to choose shutters
Shutters are a long-term investment, so it’s worth getting the details right. These are the choices we talk customers through at every visit.
Plantation or perfect fit?
Plantation shutters are hinged panels in a frame around the window. They fold fully open and suit bay windows, main rooms and anywhere you want a statement finish. Perfect fit shutters clip into each pane of a uPVC window or door with no drilling, and move with the window when you open it.
Wood or PVC?
Real wood has a natural, premium finish and is lovely in living rooms and bedrooms. PVC is waterproof, so it’s the right choice for bathrooms and kitchens, and it’s quicker to make: PVC shutters are usually ready in 4–5 weeks, while wooden shutters take around 12 weeks because they’re made to order.
Choose your louvre size
Louvres range from slim 63mm to wide 89mm. Wider louvres give a clearer view and a more modern look when open; slimmer louvres suit smaller windows and period homes. We bring samples so you can see the difference at your window.
Bay windows and awkward shapes
Bays are one of the most popular places for shutters. We measure each section individually, so the shutters fit precisely even when walls aren’t perfectly square, and most homes are fitted in a single day.
Are shutters worth it?
Shutters cost more than blinds up front, but they last for many years, are easy to keep clean, give excellent privacy and help keep rooms warmer in winter. Many customers choose shutters for the main rooms and blinds elsewhere. Book a free home visit and we’ll give you a clear quote for both.
