Plantation Shutter Styles for Every Window
There is a shutter style for every interior window and every design preference so no matter what you are looking for from your shutters, there is a perfect style for you. From the most popular full height and café style shutters, to the versatility provided by tier on tier with independently opening top and bottom panels – all our styles are made to measure for any window shape and size.
Explore Our Plantation Shutter Styles
Interior shutters come in a range of styles, each offering its own balance of light control, privacy, and design.
Café style shutters keep the lower half private without reducing natural light.
Full height shutters provide clean, all-round coverage for almost any window, They can be customised with a hidden break or divider rail to maximise flexibility.
Tier on tier shutters offer the most flexibility with independently opening top and bottom panels.
Solid panel shutters give a traditional, fully-covered finish ideal for bedrooms or period homes. For feature windows with arches, angles, or unusual shapes, custom shaped shutters ensure a perfect made-to-measure fit.
Which Shutter Style Is Right for Your Windows?
Interior window shutters for all styles and designs
We pride ourselves in offering the widest variety of shutter styles at accessible prices, so you know that when working with Plantation Shutters you’ll get the best product, for the best price, from the best company. Triple threat – what’s not to love?
Full height shutters cover the entire window from top to bottom, creating a clean, elegant look. They’re one of the most popular wooden shutter styles in the UK and ideal for maximising privacy and light control.
Best for:
Benefits:
- Excellent for insulation
- Strong daylight control
- Optional mid-rail or split louvre for flexibility
Café shutters cover only the bottom section of the window, leaving the top open to allow natural light to flood the room while still giving you privacy where it’s needed most.
Best for:
Benefits:
- Great balance of light and privacy
- A stylish European-inspired look
- Cost-effective option
Tier on tier shutters feature two independently opening sets of panels, top and bottom, giving exceptional versatility. They blend the benefits of full height and café style in one shutter design.
Best for:
Benefits:
- Ultimate light and privacy control
- Multi-configuration options
- Elegant, traditional styling
Solid shutters replace louvres with a full wooden panel, offering complete blackout and a truly traditional aesthetic, perfect for period interiors.
Best for:
- Bedrooms
- Street-facing properties
- Homes seeking a heritage look
- Best for blackout bedrooms
Benefits:
- Maximum light blockage
- Excellent noise reduction
- Beautiful, timeless character
Shaped shutters are designed for windows that don’t conform to standard sizes or forms, such as arches, triangles, circles, and angled frames. Made-to-measure accuracy ensures a flawless fit.
Best for:
- Loft conversions
- Gable end windows
- Feature windows with unusual shapes
Benefits:
- Perfect fit for difficult openings
- Highlights architectural features
- Fully bespoke design
Bay shutters are specifically crafted to suit the angles and curves of bay windows, creating a perfectly aligned finish that enhances the full shape of the window.
Best for:
Benefits:
- Made-to-measure accuracy
- Improved insulation
- Enhances natural curves and light
Tracked shutters run along a smooth track at the top and bottom, allowing multiple shutter panels to fold or glide effortlessly. Ideal for very wide spaces.
Best for:
Benefits:
- Supports larger installations
- Smooth, durable mechanisms
- Brilliant for open-plan spaces
Window Shutter Styles FAQ
What are the main types of plantation shutter style?
Which shutter style is best for privacy?
Tier on tier and full height shutters provide the highest level of privacy thanks to their full coverage and adjustable louvres.
What is the most popular wooden window shutter style in the UK?
Full height shutters are the most popular thanks to their versatility, clean lines, and suitability for almost any window type.
Which shutter style gives the best light control?
Tier on tier shutters offer the most control because you can open the top panels while keeping the bottom closed.
Are solid shutters better than plantation shutters?
They are different: solid shutters block light completely, whereas plantation shutters allow adjustable light control through louvres.
Can I get window shutters for bay windows?
Yes, bay window shutters are one of the most effective ways to enhance the shape, insulation, and style of a bay window.
Can I mix shutter styles in one home?
Interior window shutters near me
At Plantation Shutters, we offer a wide range of high quality interior window shutters. What you may not know is we offer our full measure and installation service in London, Beaconsfield, Surrey, Sussex, and Kent. Our state-of-the-art showroom is located just off Wandsworth roundabout in SW11, and all our experienced surveyors carry samples with them for home appointments in case visiting us is not an option. Get in touch today!