Shutter Types & Styles – Choose the Perfect Shutters

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Shutter Types

From cosy bay windows to wide bi-folds, our shutters are designed to fit your windows perfectly. We keep things simple with clear visuals and straightforward guidance, then help you make the right choice during your free home survey.

Full Height Shutters

Our most versatile and popular style. Full height shutters cover the entire window for a clean, timeless finish, offering excellent privacy and precise light control in almost any room.

Installed with careful attention to frame depth and hinge placement, they provide smooth operation and long-term reliability - especially on wider windows.
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Ideal for living rooms, bedrooms and larger openings where quality and durability matter.

Shaped Shutters

Shaped Shutters are made for windows that don't follow standard lines - arches, triangles, circles and angled frame. Each shutter is handcrafted to follow the exact contours of your window, creating a seamless finish that looks built-in rather than added on.

Accurate measuring is essential with shaped shutters. We template every opening precisely to ensure a perfect fit with smooth operation and long-term reliability.

Tracked Shutters

For very wide openings like patio doors, bi-folds, or room dividers, tracked shutters offer a practical and elgant solution. Instead of hinging within the frame, the panels glide smoothly along a top track and stack neatly to one or both sides.

Ideal for large glazed spaces, providing excellent light control and privacy while keeping the room open and uncluttered when folded back.

Solid Panel Shutters

Solid shutters are a more traditional option with no louvres - just clean, solid panels that close fully. They're excellent for blocking out light and noise, making them ideal for bedrooms and street-facing rooms.

This style suits period properties and cottage-style homes particularly well, offering a timeless look with strong insulation and complete privacy when closed.

Tier-on-Tier Shutters

Tier-on-tier shutters feature separate top and bottom panels that open independently, giving you precise control over light and privacy throughout the day.

You can keep the lower panels closed for privacy while allowing light in from above, or open both sections fully when you want maximum daylight. A popular choice for sash windows and rooms overlooking the street.

Bi-Fold Shutters

Bi-fold shutters feature hinged panels that fold neatly back, making them a versatile option for a wide range of window sizes. They offer excellent control over light and privacy while keeping a clean, balanced look when open or closed.

This style works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and bay windows where flexibility abd ease of use are important, combining classic shutter design with everyday practicality.

Cafe Style Shutters

Cafe style shutters cover only the lower portion of the window, providing privacy at street level while allowing natural light to flow freely through the top.

They're especially popular in Victorian and Edwardian homes, kitchens, and front-facing rooms where you want privacy without blocking daylight. A timeless option that feels light, elegant, and open.

Bay Window Shutters

Bay window shutters are made to follow the exact angles of your window, creating a seamless, built-in finish that looks clean and balanced from every angle.

They offer excellent light control and privacy while enhancing the shape and character of the bay itself. A popular choice for living rooms and bedrooms where you want a tailored look without compromising on function.

Choose The Perfect Material For Your Space

MDF Shutters

MDF shutters are our most durable and consistent option, making them ideal for most rooms throughout the home. The smooth painted finish gives a clean, timeless look, while the density of the material provides excellent stability over time.

Paulownia Shutters

A real hardwood that's ultra-lightweight. Paulownia comes from a fast-growing tree, making it lighter and more affordable than traditional hardwoods, while still offering strength and a natural feel.

Basswood Shutters

The gold standard in the shutter industry. A dense, stable hardwood with a smooth, premium finish. Ideal for larger windows, wider panels,and detailed or shaped designs.

UPVC Shutters

Perfect for bathrooms, kitchens, and high-moisture areas. Fully water-resistant, easy to maintain, and designed to keep their shape in humid enviroments.

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Which Shutter Type Is Right For You?

Not sure which style you need? Don’t worry - that’s our job. Here’s a quick guide to help you narrow it down before your survey.

For maximum flexibility:

Go for tier on tier or full height with mid rail.

On a main road or overlooked:

Cafe style or tier on tier are great choices.

Got a bay window?

Our bay shutters are measured and scribed to fit perfectly, even if your ceilings or walls run out.

Wide Doors?

You'll want tracked or bi-fold shutters.

Need full darkness?

Choose blackout shutters for bedrooms to block out 100% of light.

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Common Questions

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Can I mix shutter styles in the same house?

Yes. Many customers choose one style for their bay windows and another for bedrooms or patio doors. We’ll help you keep everything looking consistent.

Can I change styles later without replacing everything?

It depends on the frame design, but usually changing from full height to tier on tier or cafe would mean having to re order a completely new shutter. We’ll help you choose the right style first time.

Will shutters work if my windows or ceilings are out of level?

Absolutely. We specialise in scribing frames and trims to uneven walls and ceilings so the shutters still look straight and neat.

Do all shutter types cost the same?

Pricing depends more on size and material than styles, but some options like, tracked, solid or black out shutters require more hardware and are priced accordingly. We always give a clear, all in price on survey.