Shutters
Kitchen & Dining room 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.
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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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Kitchen & Dining room shutters, explained
Kitchen and dining room shutters give you a solid, fitted window covering with adjustable louvres for light and privacy. In this filter, customers will mostly see painted and wood-grain shutter finishes offered across common shutter formats such as café style, full height, shaped and solid panels, with some ranges also shown in tier-on-tier imagery. They suit rooms that need a neat, wipeable finish and a covering that sits tidily at the window rather than hanging into the room. For wet or steamy spots, your advisor can confirm the most suitable shutter material on the day.
These shutters suit kitchens and dining rooms that lean clean and orderly, from simple painted schemes to warmer spaces with timber tones. Café and tiered looks also sit well in period homes where you want privacy without covering every pane.
Best for
- Kitchens and dining areas where a tidy fitted finish suits the room
- Windows that need privacy without shutting out all the light
- Homes that prefer wipe-clean surfaces around cooking and everyday use
- Bay windows or shaped openings where a made-to-measure fit matters
- Rooms where you want a covering with no hanging cords
Worth knowing
- Shutters are fixed panels, so they project further into the opening than a fabric blind
- Very close hobs or sinks may affect which finish or material is most sensible
- Some sample imagery mentions tier-on-tier, but the tagged types in this filter are mainly café style, full height, shaped and solid
How to choose
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Choose the panel style first
Start with how much of the window you want covered. Café style leaves the upper glass open, while full height covers the whole opening. If you need something less standard, shaped shutters can follow unusual window lines, and solid panels give a more closed look.
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Think about moisture and cleaning
In kitchens and dining rooms, wipeable finishes are often the practical choice. If the window is near steam or splashes, ask your advisor which shutter material is best for that position. They can talk through options for everyday cleaning and long-term suitability.
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Use colour to set the room’s tone
This filter includes warm whites, crisp whites, wood-grain browns and a few softer painted shades. Pale shutters keep the look light and tailored, while darker wood tones feel weightier and more traditional. Holding samples up in your own light usually makes the choice easier.
Kitchen & Dining room shutters: questions people ask
Are shutters practical in a kitchen or dining room?
Yes, they are often chosen for these rooms because they sit neatly at the window and the louvres can be angled for light and privacy. Painted and wipe-clean finishes tend to be the practical route in everyday cooking spaces, especially where you want something tidier than a hanging fabric.
Which shutter style works best for kitchen windows?
It depends on the window and what is nearby. Café style is useful where you want privacy at table height but still want clear glass above. Full height gives a more covered, uniform look. If the window shape is awkward, shaped shutters may be the better answer. Your advisor can confirm what suits the opening on the day.
Can shutters cope with steam and splashes?
They can, but the right material matters. For steamy or wetter areas, some shutter materials are more suitable than others. Impress supplies waterproof options for bathrooms and wet rooms, and your advisor can confirm the best choice for a kitchen window based on its position and the conditions around it.
Do shutters block much light in a dining room?
They give you control rather than a simple open-or-shut result. Tilting the louvres lets in daylight while softening glare and adding privacy. Full solid panels will feel more closed when shut, while louvred styles are better if you want to manage light through the day without leaving the window completely bare.
Can shutters be fitted to bay or unusual kitchen windows?
Often, yes. This filter includes ranges shown for bay windows and shaped shutters, which are intended for less standard openings. Because each opening is measured on its own, the advisor can check the angles, handles and any quirks of the recess, then confirm the most suitable style for that specific window.
How it's made
How café-style shutters work
Tap a number to see what each part does, and what you'll be choosing at your appointment.
1. Lower half only
Covers the bottom of the window: privacy at eye level from the street or the garden.
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.
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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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