Shutter Help & Advice
Practical tips for choosing the right shutters for your home, from the first idea to the final fitting.
Choosing Shutters in Three Steps
A simple way to narrow down the right shutters for your home.
1. Start With Your Windows
Browse our gallery for inspiration, then look at your windows or doors. Think about your budget and what matters most, whether that’s as much natural light as possible or privacy first.
See our gallery2. Choose Your Style
We offer seven styles, from classic full height to café style, tier on tier, tracked and more. One will be right for you.
Compare the styles3. Pick Your Material
Seven ranges, from entry-level MDF and waterproof ABS to intruder-resistant aluminium and sustainably sourced hardwood.
Explore materialsWhich Shutter Style?
We offer seven styles, and one will be right for you. Full height shutters bring classic elegance, tier on tier gives you flexibility, and Shutter & Shade adds an integrated room darkening blind for bedrooms and nurseries.
Every shutter is made to measure for a perfect fit. We quote by the square metre with no haggling or high-pressure sales, so it’s easy to make the right decision.
Full Height
One tall shutter covering the whole window
ViewCafé Style
Covers the bottom half only, top stays open
ViewTier on Tier
Top and bottom sections open separately
ViewTracked
Slides or folds along a track, for doors and wide openings
ViewShutter & Shade
A shutter with a built-in room darkening blind
ViewBay Window
Made to fit the angles of a bay
ViewSpecial Shaped
Arched, angled or unusual windows
ViewNot sure yet?
We’ll talk you through it at your free home visit
ViewWhich Shutter Material?
We offer seven material ranges, from entry-level MDF and waterproof ABS to intruder-resistant aluminium and sustainably sourced hardwood.
With 23 paints, 27 stains and a custom colour option, there’s a finish to suit the style of your home and the way you live in it, from keeping your family secure to making a feature of your living room.
Antigua
Entry-level MDF
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Bermuda
Painted MDF with ABS louvres
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Cuba
Hardwood panels in an MDF frame
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Bass Wood
Sustainable premium hardwood
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Samoa
Top-of-the-range hardwood, hidden hinge option
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Java
Fully waterproof ABS
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Portchester
Intruder-resistant aluminium
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Colours & Finishes
23 paints, 27 stains and a custom colour match
ViewStill Deciding?
These pages answer the questions we hear most.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers on costs, fitting, materials, colours and more.
Read the FAQsColours & Finishes
23 paints, 27 stains and a custom colour match.
See the coloursOur Gallery
Recent installations across Essex, Hertfordshire and London.
Browse the galleryCustomer Reviews
See what homeowners say about working with us.
Read reviewsAdvice & Guides
Buying guides and ideas from the Woodcraft Shutters team.
Read our guidesAreas We Cover
Based in Loughton, fitting across Essex, Hertfordshire and London.
See the areasBook Your Free Home Visit & Quotation
We’ll visit your home, talk through your options and give you a clear, no-pressure price.
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