Shutters
Living 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.
Living room shutters
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Living room shutters, explained
Living room shutters give a room a more built-in finish than most window dressings. This filter brings together made-to-measure shutter ranges suited to sitting rooms and family spaces, with louvred panels that let you angle the light during the day and close for more privacy in the evening. In the sample here, most options are full height, café style, shaped or solid-panel shutters, with painted whites, warmer neutrals, wood-grain browns and a few stronger colours. Some ranges also show tier-on-tier styling in the imagery, which is useful in living rooms where you want flexible light control.
These shutters suit sitting rooms that lean classic, modern country or pared-back contemporary. Whites and soft neutrals keep things architectural; darker wood tones add weight and a more traditional furniture-like feel.
Best for
- Rooms where you want privacy without giving up all the daylight
- Bay windows, tall windows and other openings that suit a fitted, panelled look
- Living rooms that need adjustable light rather than a fabric blind drawn fully up or down
- Homes after a neater cordless finish
Worth knowing
- Solid-panel shutters block light differently from louvred styles, so think about how bright the room needs to stay during the day
- Some living room ranges in the sample lean decorative in colour, so check they work with the rest of the room before ordering
- Panel layout and any mid-rail position depend on the window, so your advisor will confirm what suits on the day
How to choose
- 1
Pick the panel style first
In a living room, the main choice is usually between full-height panels, café style coverage or a split arrangement such as tier-on-tier. Full height gives the most uniform look, while split sections can be more flexible for light and privacy across the day.
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Decide between painted and wood-grain finishes
The sample includes crisp whites, softer off-whites, deeper browns and visible timber-style grains. Painted finishes feel cleaner and lighter; wood-grain finishes bring more warmth and contrast, especially against pale walls and larger windows.
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Think about the room in use, not just the colour
A living room often has changing light, TV glare and evening privacy to consider. Louvred shutters help because you can tilt them as the room changes, while solid styles are more about the look and fuller screening when closed.
Living room shutters: questions people ask
Are shutters a good choice for a living room with a television?
They often are, because louvres can be angled to soften direct light without darkening the whole room. That can be useful in a sitting room where glare changes through the day. The exact panel layout depends on the window, and your advisor can talk through what will work best in the room.
Do living room shutters work on bay windows?
Yes, bay windows are a common place to use shutters. They give each section of the bay its own fitted panel, which keeps the shape of the window clear rather than covering it with one treatment across the front. Every opening is measured on its own, as bays are rarely identical all the way across.
What is the difference between full-height and café style shutters in a living room?
Full-height shutters cover the whole window, so they give a more complete frame and more privacy when closed. Café style shutters cover only the lower part, leaving the top open for daylight. In a living room, the choice usually comes down to how overlooked the room is and how much glass you want left visible.
Can I have shutters if my living room window is not perfectly square?
Usually, yes. Windows that are a little out of square are normal in British homes, and made-to-measure shutters are ordered to the opening you have. Your advisor measures each opening themselves, so the fit is based on the actual window rather than assumed standard sizes.
Are shutters in a living room hard to look after?
Not usually. For day-to-day care, louvres can be dusted with a soft brush or dry cloth. If you choose a PVC, vinyl or similar wipeable finish, a damp cloth is generally enough for marks. Your advisor can help you compare finishes if ease of cleaning is high on your list.
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.
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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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