Shutter Styles

Tier-on-tier

Two sets of panels, one on top of the other that operate independently of each other.

Pros: Extremely versatile, giving excellent privacy and light control.

Cons: Not suitable for all windows as they can look too busy.

Best for: Bedrooms, bathrooms and dining rooms.

Cafe style

Panels that cover only part of the window.

Pros: Less expensive than full shutters and let in more light. Gives a lovely continental feel.

Cons: Less draught proofing - more a decorative feature than practical.

Best for: Rooms that are not overlooked.

Full height

Our most popular option, single full height panels cover the whole window. Quite often full height shutters will have a divide rail so you can operate the slats above and below it independently to control the light according to your needs.

Pros: Great insulation, privacy and noise control.

Cons: There aren't any!.

Best for: French or patio doors and tall windows but are sufficiently flexible to be adapted to any window.

Tracked

Rather than fitting shutters in the usual manner with frames and hinges these shutters slide in a track. They concertina back.

Pros: Give easy access through a patio or bi-fold door and can be pulled right back to make the most of a view.

Cons: Not suitable for a window with a sill.

Solid

Solid wood panels that cover the window entirely.

Pros: Very insulating and give a traditional cosy look.

Cons: Less flexible - they're either open or closed.

Best for: Bedrooms, draughty and non-draughty period properties.

Shaped shutters

Bespoke panels to fit unusual and awkward shaped windows..

Pros: Make the most of unusual architecture.

Cons: Can be more expensive.

Best for: Any unusual shaped window.