FAQs

What are the most popular shutters?
Our most popular and usually the most practical interior plantation shutter range is our Full Height wooden shutters. This term refers to the shutter being used to cover the entire window/doorway from top to bottom, using one complete panel. The louvers/slats let you control light and privacy. They are also great in keeping the heart out in the shutter and keeping your house warm in the winter.

What is the ideal louver/slat sizes for shutters?
76mm wide louver sizer are the ideal size for wooden shutters. When tilted at a specific angle they will allow you to control light and privacy at the same time. When it comes to cleaning your shutters, the 76mm louvres have enough space between them to fit your hand and simply wipe away.

What colours work best for shutters?
Generally white shutters create a balanced simplicity and freshness. They usually match the frames of your windows and when installed they blend in with the surroundings of the window. However, in the kitchen and bathroom, matching the shutters colour to your décor is very popular too. There is still a wide variety of shutter colours to choose from and the colour of your shutters is completely your choice. With our colour match promise, the list is endless.

Do shutters make your room look bigger or smaller?
Shutters will make your room look bigger and brighter compared to other window coverings. Your choice of colour for your shutters will also help you lighten and enhance your home. Selecting a light-coloured wood or white where light will naturally bounce off and reflect, this will giving your home an elegant and airy feeling.

Do shutters make your room warmer?
Yes, shutters are excellent way of effectively adding a layer of insulation to your windows. When fully closed, they will keep the warm air in your room and block out any of those money draining draughts.

Do shutters keep the sun out?
In the summer, they will help keep the sun rays out, keeping your room cooler.

The nature of a shutter (number of panels mounted onto a frame that is fixed into the window reveal) means that you can have the panels closed and louvres tilted, with a window open behind to offer ventilation.

Do shutters block out noise?
Yes, wooden shutters block the road noise from entering your home, for a quiet and peaceful atmosphere in your home. Window shutters work just as well in cancelling the road noise from entering inside as blinds and curtains, offering the same noise reduction abilities.

Do shutters cause damp?
No, wooden shutters cope amazingly well with condensation with the louvers/slats open, air can still circulate around the room to stop damp.

Are wooden shutters worth the money?
Shutters are a lasting investment for your home piece. Given their durability wooden shutters are a quality window treatment and have several advantages over other options. Shutters are durable, long-lasting, and practical as well as offering installation, privacy, noise cancelling and light control. Shutters are also known to increase the value of your home. This is why we give 10 years warranty.

What is the difference between shutters and blinds?
Shutters are solid wooden panels with adjustable louvres, fitted to your window frame and hinged so they open like small doors. Blinds are fabric or thin slats that roll, fold or lift. Shutters – sometimes called shutter blinds – last longer, are easier to keep clean, add insulation and give you finer control of light and privacy. Blinds usually cost less up front but need replacing sooner.

How much do shutters cost in the UK?
The price of shutters depends mainly on the size of your windows (shutters are usually priced per square metre), plus the style and finish you choose. A bay window costs more than a single window because it needs more panels. Every window is different, so the best way to get an accurate price is a free home visit: we measure, show you samples and give you a fixed written quote with no obligation.

Can I have shutters in a bathroom?
Yes. Shutters are a popular choice for bathrooms because they give privacy while letting in daylight and fresh air. For wet areas, such as next to a shower, waterproof shutters are the best choice – we will talk you through the options at your free home visit.