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Bespoke Shutters in St Albans Posted on 30 Sep 11:49 , 0 comments
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Our client approached us with a vision to install shutters throughout their home – including the hallway, stairwell, bedrooms, and living room. Rather than opting for the traditional white, they were drawn to bolder, more distinctive colour choices such as black and grey. Their goal was to make the shutters a standout feature while ensuring they complemented existing woodwork like the front door, window casements, and fixtures.
To bring this vision to life, they selected our Fiji range – a premium hardwood shutter material. Fiji is not only ideal for larger window expanses due to its lightweight nature, but it also offers an extensive colour palette, making it perfect for projects requiring customised finishes. They also decided upon full height shutters with midrails for extra support.
In addition to window shutters, the client was also seeking a stylish and practical solution for dividing two upstairs rooms. Shutters work exceptionally well as room dividers, offering both separation and light control through adjustable louvres. This functionality was especially important in the stairwell area, so they opted for our larger 89mm louvre size for this part of the house to maximise light flow while maintaining privacy.
The finished installation is both elegant and impactful. The bold colour choices create a dramatic contrast while seamlessly blending with the home's existing features. These bespoke shutters not only enhance the interior aesthetic but also provide flexible light and privacy control throughout the space.
Find out more about all of our interior shutter ranges available to you for your home. We can also organise a free site survey or video survey if you would like some expert advice from of our team.
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This article remains at its original URL as part of our complete journal archive. Its subject connects to the same specialist guidance our surveyors provide today: considering the window proportions, room, privacy requirements, light and the right product material before confirming a design.
A considered approach
Shutters are made to order, so good decisions begin with careful measuring and a clear understanding of how the room is used. Full height, café style and tier-on-tier panels each manage light and privacy differently, while bay windows, special shapes and wide openings need their own design response.
Our team can show you the current range of materials, colours, louvre sizes and hardware during a free home survey.
For confident DIY customers, selected shutter styles can also be measured and configured online. More complex bay, shaped and tracked installations are best discussed with our professional measure-and-fit team.
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Browse the related shutter styles below or arrange a free site survey to discuss your windows with an experienced specialist.
