Curtains look soft, but they struggle with street‑level privacy, glare on screens and regular cleaning. Interior window shutters solve those everyday issues with precise louvre control and a clean, built‑in look that stays tidy for years.
If you live on a busy street, have a bay in the lounge, want darker bedrooms, or need cord‑free options for children’s rooms, shutters give you tidy control without heavy fabric.
See styles at your windows: Book a home survey. We’ll bring samples, confirm sizes and talk finishes, then send a written plan and price.
Yes. Tilt the louvres for daylight while blocking direct views from the street, then close the panels at night for full privacy. Choose café style for lower‑half coverage in living rooms or tier‑on‑tier to move the top and bottom sections independently. We’ll match the setup to how you use the room. If glare lands on the TV or monitor, angle the louvres upward and keep the room bright without reflections.
Full‑height shutters give a simple, tidy frame to the window. Tier‑on‑tier shutters lets you run the top open for light and keep the lower panels angled for privacy. Café style shutters suits street‑facing bays and period sashes. For patio doors, a tracked layout keeps panels running smoothly.
We measure and template each facet, so the frames meet cleanly, and panels sit true to their sizing. We check handle and trickle‑vent positions so the louvres tilt freely. On narrow sashes we specify slimmer stiles or adjust the frame profile, so sightlines stay balanced. The result is a neat bay that keeps daytime privacy without darkening the room.
See bay options at your window: Book a home survey.
Shutters are built to the reveal and fixed with hardware that can be adjusted or serviced over time. Panels don’t sag like fabric and colours can be refreshed as trends change. Curtains often need replacement due to fading or dated prints. A survey confirms frame type and fixings for long‑term use. Over a ten‑year span, shutters avoid the replacement cycle of fading fabrics and the cost of frequent cleaning.
A well‑fitted frame helps reduce draughts at the window surround and softens glare. For very dark bedrooms, add an integrated blackout option behind the panels so light paths at the edges are sealed. We’ll check reveal depth and hardware during your survey. See the integrated option on our home security shutters page.
Yes. Shutters have no free‑hanging cords or chains, so there’s nothing to snag during play. UK guidance for internal blinds points to choosing inherently child‑safe products first including designs without looped cords or with built‑in safety devices. With shutters, the panels and louvres move by hand and stay where you set them. For nurseries and playrooms, see ideas on Rooms, and we’ll flag any risks and cord‑free alternatives during your survey.
They can help. Guidance for traditional buildings recommends practical internal measures that limit heat loss and draughts at windows as part of a whole‑house approach. A well‑fitted shutter frame adds a controlled barrier at the reveal, which helps reduce draughts and softens night‑time glare from street lighting. Results depend on the window and the condition of the surround, so we check sealing points during the survey and match the frame to the opening. Explore materials in Our ranges.
Often yes but check first. In listed buildings, works that affect character can need Listed Building Consent. Shutters that sit within the reveal and respect existing joinery are usually easier to justify than changes that remove or cover historic fabric. Every case is different, so we’ll note details during your survey and advise you to confirm with your Local Planning Authority before you commit. Ready to discuss your property? Book a home survey.
Yes. Wipe the frames and louvres with a soft cloth and a light cleaner. There are fewer dust‑trapping folds than full‑length fabric. Shutters have no loose cords, which suits nurseries and playrooms. See ideas by space on Rooms.
Shutters take minutes: dust with a microfibre cloth or use a vacuum with a soft‑brush attachment. For marks, wipe lightly and dry. Curtains trap dust in folds and often need removal for washing or dry‑cleaning. If anyone in the home reacts to dust, shutters let you clean at the window without taking anything down.
Choose finishes that cope with steam and daily wipe‑downs. During the survey we suggest frame and louvre options that resist moisture and clean easily, then match colour to your tiles, cabinets or sanitaryware so the room reads tidy. Regular light cleaning keeps the surfaces looking new.
Price depends on window size and count, style (full‑height, tier‑on‑tier or café), material (MDF or hardwood), and any bay or shape work. Lead time reflects specification and schedule. We’ll talk colours that suit the room and match frames for a clean look. Explore materials in Our ranges.
Living rooms with bays gain daytime privacy without turning the room dark. Bedrooms benefit from controlled light and a calm look; you can add an integrated blackout blind behind the panels for near‑total darkness. Kitchens and bathrooms appreciate easy‑wipe surfaces and tidy lines. We’ll tailor the style to each room during your survey.
No. Shutters give day privacy and controlled light by tilting louvres, then full privacy at night when closed. If you like a softer look, add light dress curtains. For full darkness in bedrooms, we can add an integrated blackout option behind the panels.
A surveyor measures the reveals, checks squareness and sill levels, and looks for handle or vent clashes so the panels tilt freely. We discuss styles and colours, then send a written plan and fixed quote. Installation is by carpenters and supported by a 10‑year guarantee across London and the South‑East.
We confirm reveal depth, frame and hinge positions, and the clearance around handles and trickle vents. We note sill condition and levels, review sealing points for draught control, and photograph the opening for the workshop plan. If you want an integrated blackout option in a bedroom, we check space behind the panels so the blind cassette sits cleanly.
Yes. Clean lines suit contemporary rooms, and you can colour‑match frames and architraves so they read as built‑in. Classic whites feel bright; warm neutrals work with timber floors and brick. We’ll show tones at your window, so you see them in your light.
Book a short home survey. Our carpenters will bring samples, confirm sizes and show hinge and frame options at your windows. You’ll receive a written plan, colour choices and a fixed quote, then we schedule a tidy install with a 10‑year guarantee across London and the South‑East.
Yes. We build to your bay and template angles, so panels sit true. Café style and tier‑on‑tier both works well on street‑facing bays.
A good fit helps reduce draughts at the frame. Overall comfort still depends on the window and the room. We confirm sealing points at survey and recommend the best frame and layout.
Most rooms fit in a day once we’ve surveyed and agreed the plan. Larger bays or shaped windows can take longer. We’ll confirm timing with your quote.
