Shutters
Bay window shutters, made to measure
Shutters are the one window covering that becomes part of the building. Frames are templated to your openings — including the bays, arches and angles that defeat a blind — then built in hardwood or waterproof faux wood, finished in the colour you choose and hung by a shutter fitter rather than a general installer.
Buying guide: Shutters for bay windows: angles, frames and the right style · 8 min read
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Start with the style
Six ways to shutter a window
The style decides how much of the window you can open independently, and how much light you keep when the louvres are closed. Pick one to filter the ranges below.
Full-height
One run of louvres from sill to head. The cleanest look, and the style most modern windows end up with.
Café-style
Louvres across the bottom half only. Privacy from the pavement while the top of the window carries on doing its job.
Tier-on-tier
Two independent sets of panels. Open the top for light, keep the bottom closed — the usual answer for a front room on a street.
Shaped
Arches, angles, gable ends and bay returns, templated to the opening rather than squeezed into a rectangle.
Solid panel
Raised panels instead of louvres. Period rooms, box sashes, and the darkest thing we make for a window.
Tracked door
Panels that slide and stack along a track — for wide patio runs, bi-folds and open-plan room dividers.
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Bay window shutters, explained
Bay window shutters are made in separate panels to follow the angles of the bay, so each section sits neatly on its own part of the window rather than trying to span the whole front in one piece. In this filter, customers will mainly see louvred shutter ranges in painted whites, warmer neutrals, wood-grain browns and a few colour-led finishes, across styles such as full height, café style, shaped and some solid-panel options. They give a tidy, built-in look, let you tilt the louvres for privacy and light, and need no cords.
Bay window shutters suit period bays and newer homes alike. The fitted lines and repeated panels give a neat, tailored look that works especially well in classic schemes, painted interiors and rooms with a bit of structure.
Best for
- Angled bay windows where each face needs measuring individually
- Living rooms and bedrooms that suit a more fitted, architectural finish
- Homes wanting privacy without closing off all the daylight
- Customers choosing between full height, café style or tier-on-tier style shutter layouts
Worth knowing
- Bay windows vary, so panel layout, frame position and opening clearance need confirming at the appointment
- Solid-panel shutters look different from louvred shutters and block light when closed
- A few items in the sample data appear mistagged, so what appears in the filter may include odd entries
How to choose
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Pick the right shutter style
Full height shutters cover the whole window for a clean, continuous look. Café style leaves the top part of the glass clear, which suits street-facing rooms. Some ranges are also shown in tier-on-tier style, where top and bottom sections can open separately.
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Think about finish and room use
This filter leans towards painted whites, soft neutrals and darker wood-grain looks, with a few muted colours as well. Bathrooms may suit waterproof materials, while living rooms and bedrooms often come down more to the look you want across the bay.
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Consider how the bay is used day to day
In a bay with seating, furniture or frequent window access, the way panels fold and where frames sit matters. Your advisor measures each opening themselves and will confirm the best layout for the angles, handles and clearance on the day.
Bay window shutters: questions people ask
Are bay window shutters made as one unit or separate panels?
They are usually made as separate panels across the different faces of the bay, so the shutters follow the shape of the window properly. Each opening is measured on its own, which matters in bays where angles, widths and depths often differ slightly from one section to the next.
Which shutter style usually works best in a bay window?
That depends on the room and how much of the glass you want covered. Full height gives the most uniform look across the bay, while café style keeps the upper glass open. Some bays also suit tier-on-tier arrangements, and your advisor can talk through which layout works best on the day.
Can shutters work in older bay windows that are not perfectly square?
Yes. Out-of-square windows are normal in British housing, and made to measure means the shutters are cut for the openings you actually have. In a bay, that is especially useful because each section can differ slightly, even when the windows look similar at first glance.
Do bay window shutters reduce light?
They can still let in plenty of light because the louvres tilt rather than relying only on fully open or fully closed positions. If you want the brightest feel, lighter painted finishes and café style layouts often keep the bay feeling more open while still giving privacy lower down.
Can bay window shutters be fitted in bathrooms or kitchens?
Yes, but the material matters. For bathrooms and wet rooms, waterproof shutter materials are the usual choice. In kitchens, the position of the hob, sink and window depth can affect what suits best, so your advisor will confirm the most suitable option for that bay on the day.
How it's made
How full-height shutters work
Tap a number to see what each part does, and what you'll be choosing at your appointment.
1. Louvres
Tilt them for light and privacy, or open the panels for the full view.
Your advisor brings samples of every option to your window, so you can see and feel them before you choose.
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Reviews
What customers say about their shutters
What reviewers mention most
- Outstanding service and quality consistently praised by customers.
- Quick installation and friendly, respectful staff enhance the customer experience.
- Wide range of materials available at competitive prices.
An automated summary of our Google reviews.
What reviewers mention most
- Outstanding service and quality consistently praised by customers.
- Quick installation and friendly, respectful staff enhance the customer experience.
- Wide range of materials available at competitive prices.
An automated summary of our Google reviews.
Why our shutter service is right for you
01
Surveyed before anything is ordered
A shutter frame has to sit square in an opening that almost never is. We survey the window properly, record where it runs out, and build the frame to the opening you actually have.
02
Louvre width changes everything
A wider louvre means fewer blades across the window and more glass when they are open. A narrower one reads finer and more traditional. Both are worth seeing at full size before you commit.
03
Material matched to the room
Hardwood for living rooms and bays. Faux wood or waterproof ABS for bathrooms and en-suites, where steam would eventually move real timber and lift a painted finish.
04
Fitted, adjusted and guaranteed
Our own fitter hangs the panels, sets the tension so the louvres hold their angle, and covers the frame, louvres and finish under our 1-year guarantee.
Finance options available. We offer flexible ways to pay so a whole-house refresh doesn't have to land in one go. Your advisor will talk you through what's available at your appointment.
Ask an advisorWorth knowing
What actually decides the price
Shutters are quoted by the opening, not by the metre, and three things move the number more than the fabric of the room ever will.
Material
Engineered and faux wood sit at the accessible end and cope with damp rooms. Hardwood costs more, takes a finer paint finish and allows wider panels without a mid-rail across the middle of the view.
Shape of the opening
A square reveal is straightforward. A splayed bay, an arch or a gable end has to be templated on site and built as a set, which is where the survey earns its keep — get it wrong and the frame simply will not close.
How it opens
Full-height panels are the simplest build. Tier-on-tier doubles the number of hinged panels and frames, and a tracked run adds the track and carriers, so both sit above a like-for-like full-height quote.
How our service works
Three steps, and we handle all of them
01Book an appointment
Pick a day that suits you. It takes a minute, costs nothing, and there's never any pressure to buy.
02We come to you
Your advisor brings the full range, helps you choose for each window, measures precisely and quotes on the spot.
03We fit it for you
Once your order is made, our own fitter installs it, squares it up and takes the packaging away.
Book a free home appointment
An advisor comes to you with the full range, measures precisely and prices the job on the spot. It costs nothing and there's no pressure to buy.
Explore the range
If shutters are not quite right
Shutters are a permanent change to the opening and are priced accordingly. On some windows a blind does the same job better — your advisor will say so rather than sell you a frame you do not need.
Shutters: your questions answered
Styles, materials, how shutters compare with blinds and what fitting day looks like.
What shutter styles are there?
Full height covers the whole window in one or more panels. Café style covers the bottom half only, so you keep privacy at street level and light above. Tier-on-tier splits into independent top and bottom panels, so you can open one and keep the other closed. Shaped panels follow arched, angled and gable windows.
Why choose shutters over blinds?
Shutters are fitted furniture rather than a soft covering: they follow the reveal, add insulation and security, need no cords, and are the usual choice in conservation streets and period properties where a blind would hang in front of a frame worth showing.
Which shutter material should I pick?
Hardwood for the finest grain and the largest panels. Engineered wood for stability at a lower price. Waterproof ABS or vinyl for bathrooms and wet rooms. Your advisor matches the material to the room and the span.
How long do shutters take to fit?
A shutter installation takes longer than a blind because each frame is fixed and levelled to the opening — a typical room is a morning's work. Your fitter tidies and takes the packaging away when they are done.
What is the difference between a recess fit and a face fit?
A recess fit sits inside the window opening, so the frame and reveal stay visible and the blind looks built in. A face fit is mounted on the wall or frame outside the opening, which covers the frame completely, blocks more light at the edges and suits shallow reveals. Your advisor holds both against the wall so you can see the difference before choosing.
What guarantee do I get?
A 1-year guarantee on every blind, shutter and motor we supply and fit. If something goes wrong inside that period, ring the office and we come back out.
More answers in our full FAQ, or book a free measure and ask an advisor.
Where we fit shutters
Measuring and fitting are included everywhere we visit. Each county page lists its towns and the days our advisors are in the area.
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