Living Room with Two Large Windows
- Style: Tier-on-Tier
- Material: Premium Hardwood
- Area: Around 4 m²
- General Range: £1120 (mid-to-upper range for premium wood)
How to Plan Your Budget
Plantation shutters are one of the most versatile, stylish, and long-lasting window dressings available. While it’s impossible to give an exact cost without measuring your windows and understanding your preferences, this guide will give you a realistic sense of price ranges, cost factors, and example scenarios.
The aim is to help you understand what goes into the price, so you can make an informed choice that suits your home, lifestyle, and budget.
The cost of plantation shutters depends on a few key factors:
Budget-conscious buyers, simple windows, painted finishes | Price Range < £225
Everyday use, versatile styling, painted finishes | Price Range < £280
Large windows, premium interiors, lightweight, custom shapes | Price Range < £350
Heritage homes, traditional aesthetics, maximum privacy | Price Range < £400
(per m², installation not included)
While plantation shutters are more of an investment than basic blinds or curtains, they are built to last for decades, provide energy efficiency benefits, and can even increase property value. A high-quality installation is more cost-effective in the long run, as replacements and repairs are rare.
Plantation shutters vary in price depending on material, style, window size, and finish. As a general guide, MDF shutters usually start under £225 per m², premium hardwood shutters under £280 per m², Pearlwood shutters under £350 per m², and solid timber options under £400 per m². Installation is priced separately. The most accurate way to get a cost is to book a survey or request a quote.
Yes, you can get a rough estimate by providing window measurements. For an accurate price, however, a survey is essential to confirm dimensions, style options and installation requirements.
Yes. Café style shutters use less material and are generally more affordable, while styles such as full height or tier on tier require more material and therefore sit at a higher price point. Tracked shutters and shaped shutters also tend to be higher due to their added engineering.
MDF shutters are the most budget friendly option and ideal for simple windows or communal rooms. They offer excellent durability at a lower cost and are usually the best choice for those looking to keep costs down while still getting a high quality finish.
A single window in MDF might fall between £200 and £400 depending on size, while a larger bay window in hardwood or Pearlwood can range from £800 to £1200 or more. These estimates do not include installation fees, which vary based on the complexity of the job
Yes, custom colour matching adds to the cost because it requires additional finishing processes.
Yes. Plantation shutters are built to last for decades and provide benefits that cheaper window coverings can’t, such as insulation, added privacy, noise reduction and improved property value. They are a long term investment that rarely require replacement.
The only way to know your exact cost is to arrange a professional measure and consultation. We can assess your windows, discuss materials and styles, and give you a clear, no-obligation quote.