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Made-to-measure window shutters
Plantation shutters are a timeless window treatment that combines adjustable light control, privacy, insulation and elegant design in a made-to-measure solution. Suitable for everything from Victorian bay windows to modern bi-fold doors, they provide a stylish and practical alternative to curtains and blinds.
Choice without compromise
Every plantation shutter is custom made to fit your windows, with materials, colours and shutter styles for both traditional and contemporary homes.
We have seven ranges to choose from, with materials catering for different budgets and preferences, including MDF, hardwood, waterproof ABS and aluminium. Our shutter styles are available across the material collection, subject to the specification of the chosen range.
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Our ranges come in solid panel or louvred options in a variety of sizes. Customers can choose from six shutter styles, including Full Height, Tier-on-Tier and Café Style, with every design made around the window.
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We offer a free measurement service for plantation shutters. Our expert surveyors will guide you through the range and help determine the best product for your windows.
With the shutters professionally measured and installed, the complete specification is managed around your windows for a precise fit and a considered finish.
Made around your interior
While core colours remain popular, trends change and our colour collection changes with them. Depending on the product, our plantation shutters are available in around 30 core painted finishes and 15 stains as standard.
For a more specific finish, we offer custom colour matching, including Dulux Trade, RAL, Paint & Paper Library, Fired Earth and Little Greene colours.
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Everyday performance
Plantation shutters are one of the most versatile and practical window treatments available, combining timeless style with everyday functionality. Whether you are updating one room or transforming an entire home, bespoke shutters offer light control, privacy, insulation and durability while complementing traditional and contemporary interiors.
Control throughout the day
Adjustable louvres let you control exactly how much light enters the room while maintaining privacy throughout the day.
Our plantation shutters are available in Café Style, Tier-on-Tier and Full Height designs. Options such as split louvres allow upper and lower sections to operate independently. This is particularly useful in ground-floor rooms, where lower panels can remain closed for privacy while upper louvres stay open to maximise daylight.
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Comfort, care and longevity
Plantation shutters create an additional insulating barrier at the window. In colder months they can help reduce heat loss, while in summer they can help keep rooms cooler by limiting direct sunlight. MDF shutters offer particularly effective insulation through the natural thermal properties of engineered wood.
Clean lines and a made-to-measure design create a premium finish. Unlike curtains or blinds, shutters remain a permanent architectural feature with practical day-to-day light and privacy control.
Shutters are easy to clean: dust regularly or wipe with a damp cloth. Guarantees range from three to five years depending on the product, while many shutters installed more than 20 years ago are still performing beautifully.
If accidental damage occurs, many individual components can be repaired or replaced without replacing the complete shutter. Our team can advise on repairs and replacement parts.
The story behind the name
Originally, plantation shutters were louvred shutters installed on large mansions in the southern American states, where cotton, sugar and tobacco plantations were common. They became a standard feature because heavy curtains were not an ideal solution for a highly humid climate.
They are now popular in the UK because the adjustable louvres offer advantages over roller blinds, Venetian blinds and curtains, while working in both modern and traditional rooms. Their style, shape and colour can be adapted to many different windows.
The terms are often used as synonyms, but plantation shutters and plantation blinds are different products. Both use slats or louvres; “plantation” is commonly used to identify this feature, while Venetian blinds now describes the familiar slatted blind.
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Louvred and solid designs
The main difference is that plantation shutters have adjustable louvres—also called slats or blades—controlled using a hidden, central or offset tilt rod. The louvres regulate the amount of light entering a room.
Traditional shutters normally refers to solid shutters. Their main purpose is to block light and add security rather than regulate light in the same way. Many Georgian properties still have solid shutters that fold into recesses around the window, and modern traditional solid shutters can be made to replace them.
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Choose for the room, window and budget
Plantation shutters are available in several materials, each with different benefits. The Shutter Shop offers MDF, hardwood and waterproof shutters so you can balance durability, appearance and performance.
MDF is manufactured from recycled wood fibres bonded with resin under high pressure. It offers stability, resists changes in temperature and humidity and provides strong value for money.
Antigua and Bermuda use an engineered wood core with a durable UV-resistant polypropylene coating. Bermuda adds reinforced ABS louvres, allowing wider panels and improved moisture resistance for larger windows.
Our hardwood shutters use sustainably sourced timber selected for strength, stability and grain. Depending on the finish, species include Basswood, Abachi, White Teak and Paulownia.
Fiji shutters use fast-growing Paulownia with a distinctive grain for stained finishes. Cuba combines an engineered hardwood frame with solid hardwood panels.
For kitchens, bathrooms, utility rooms and other high-humidity spaces, we recommend Java Waterproof Shutters.
Java shutters are made from durable ABS and use stainless steel hinges and fixings to resist moisture and corrosion. They are completely waterproof, withstand steam and humidity and offer the appearance of painted wooden shutters with minimal maintenance.
Whether you prefer the affordability of MDF, the natural beauty of hardwood or waterproof ABS durability, our team can help choose the best material for your home, room and lifestyle.
Price and ordering
The price depends on the material, window size and style. Use the online shutter cost calculator for a quick estimate, or request a free home survey for a detailed Measure & Fit quotation.
Established shutter specialists
For over 35 years The Shutter Shop has supplied high-quality shutters across London and the South East. We are members of the British Blind and Shutter Association and the British Institute of Interior Design, featured on the House & Garden List, and rated on Checkatrade and Houzz.
Our team supports both professional Measure & Fit and online DIY ordering, with honest advice on the solution that suits your windows.
For more inspiration, browse our gallery or Instagram to see recent installations across different rooms, styles and window shapes.
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If you are not sure what you are looking for or have a question, we will be glad to help.
Call us on 0207 751 0937Our industry partnerships, professional memberships and independent recognition
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