Shutters
Shaped shutters, made to measure
Panels made to follow arched, angled and gable windows. Every frame is templated to your opening, built in hardwood or waterproof faux wood and hung by a shutter fitter.
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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.
Shaped shutters
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Explained
Shaped shutters, explained
Shaped shutters are made for windows that are not a standard rectangle, such as arches, angles, gable ends, circles and other awkward outlines. Instead of trying to disguise the shape, the panels are built to follow it, giving a neat fitted finish and keeping the clean lines shutters are known for. Depending on the window, some sections may be fixed while others open, and your advisor will confirm what is practical on the day. They suit people who want privacy and light control without covering up an unusual window.
These suit houses with feature windows, period details or modern glazed gables. They look especially at home where you want the window shape to stay visible rather than be hidden behind fabric.
Best for
- Arched, angled, triangular and other non-standard windows
- Bay windows or feature windows where the shape is part of the room
- Bedrooms and living rooms that need privacy without heavy fabric
- Bathrooms and wet rooms when a waterproof shutter material is the better option
Worth knowing
- Operation depends on the exact shape, so not every panel or section will always open in the same way
- Very complex shapes can leave some parts as fixed panels rather than fully adjustable louvres
- Colour names and photos in this filter often show full-height or solid shutter examples rather than clearly shaped installations
How to choose
- 1
Start with the window shape
Think first about the outline you need to fit: arch, angle, triangle, porthole or another unusual shape. Shaped shutters are made to the opening you have, and each section is measured on its own so the finished fit follows the window rather than forcing it into a standard format.
- 2
Decide what needs to move
With shaped windows, the key question is usually which parts should open and which can stay fixed. On some windows, a fixed shaped top with opening panels below is the practical answer. Your advisor will talk through what will operate cleanly on your exact window.
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Match the material to the room
Painted finishes suit most living spaces, while bathrooms and wet rooms often call for a waterproof material. If the window is near steam or splashes, ask your advisor which shutter material is the sensible choice for that room and shape.
Shaped shutters: questions people ask
What window shapes can shaped shutters be made for?
They are used for more unusual openings such as arches, angled tops, triangles, circles and other non-standard shapes. The exact design depends on the window itself, so your advisor will measure the opening and confirm what style and panel layout will work on the day.
Do shaped shutters still let you control light and privacy?
Usually yes, but it depends on the shape. Many designs combine adjustable louvres in the main panels with fixed shaped sections where needed. That means you can still manage privacy and daylight, while keeping the outline of the window visible.
Are shaped shutters suitable for bathrooms?
Yes, they can be a good option in bathrooms and wet rooms when the right shutter material is chosen. Waterproof materials are available for these spaces. If the window is close to regular moisture, your advisor will confirm the most suitable option when they visit.
Can shaped shutters be fitted to bay windows?
They can, particularly where the bay includes unusual angles or feature shapes. Each opening in the bay is measured separately, because bays are rarely perfectly uniform. That made-to-measure approach helps keep the lines tidy across the whole run of windows.
Will shaped shutters make the room darker?
They can soften and filter light rather than block every gap completely. Because they are built around the window shape, they often preserve a cleaner, more open look than trying to cover an awkward window with heavy fabric. The amount of light control depends on the design your advisor recommends.
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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