Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Shutters North London - Choosing Plantation Shutters or Solid Shutters for Your Home or Business

When it comes to shutters, The Bespoke Shutter Company has years of experience in supplying and fitting the full range, including plantation shutters and solid shutters, for both homes and business. Operating throughout London and the Home Counties, we have a well established reputation for the highest levels of craftsmanship, our commitment to customer service, as well as using only the best products on the market.

Solid shutters, Plantation Shutters and More

As well as solid shutters offering a period effect for your home, our best selling range of plantation shutters includes tier on tier shutters and café style shutters to optimise light management, full height shutters. And for a less costly, while no less elegant alternative, we also offer wooden venetian and vertical blinds.

Whether you prefer solid shutters or plantation shutters, there are many choices to make, including the type of wood and finish, but while the variations available for solid shutters are relatively straightforward, plantation shutters offer many more options.

The Beauty of Solid Shutters


Without the louver slats of plantation shutters, solid shutters were originally used in Victorian homes for insulation purposes. Today, with the emphasis on restoring period features in older properties, many property owners choose solid shutters to refine and add value.

When it comes to solid shutters, as well as offering the perfect conditions for sleep with a near black out effect in terms of light management, the benefits are clear:

- Enhanced property value
- Insulate against the heat and the cold
- Good for blocking out external noise
- Near black out effect from light
- Adding an extra element of security

Plantation Shutters from The Bespoke Shutter Company

Fitted either on the inside or the outside of your windows and doors, plantation shutters are louvered panels originating from America and the West Indies dating back to before the mid 1800s.

A stylish addition to any home or commercial property they have many benefits, allowing for privacy and light management. They are also great insulaters - keeping your rooms cooler in the summer as well as keeping the heat in and the cold out during the winter months.

Full Length Shutters
Covering the length and breadth of your window, full length plantation shutters are the simplest style of plantation shutter available. Offering an elegance to any room in your home or business premises, they can also be installed to cover patio doors, or as room dividers.

- Simple yet versatile
- Cost effective
- Elegant


Tier on Tier Shutters
A versatile choice, tier on tier plantation shutters are made up of two sets of shutters - one above the other - which can be opened and closed independently of each other. This offers greater control of light management, while still maintaining privacy, however your window is over-looked. Tier on tier plantation shutters are particularly popular in Victorian and Edwardian houses.

- Adaptable and stylish
- Greater light management
- More control over privacy

Café Style Shutters
Getting their name from the shutters found in French cafes, these chic plantation shutters are the most cost effective shutter solution for your property. Very popular for use in domestic kitchens and living rooms, as well as in bars, cafes and restaurants, they offer privacy while still allowing plenty of light to enter the room.   

- Chic
- Cost effective
- Privacy from view for the lower section of your window

The Finish in Sight

Once you have chosen the type of shutter you prefer, there are a number of additional options to consider. At The Bespoke Wooden Shutter Company, whether you are choosing plantation or solid shutters, we have a range of different finishes, from natural cedar wood, painted hardwood through to specially engineered wood for strength.

Your choice will also be influenced by the room in which you wish to install your shutters - for instance we also offer a specially finished bathroom shutter which is 100% waterproof, hardwearing and robust and comes in a range of six different white shades.

The Seatle
- Engineered wood and polymer for strength
- Wipe clean finish
- Maintenance free
- Five shades to choose from

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The Boston
- Solid basswood
- High quality at a low price
- A choice of five different shades

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The Phoenix
- Hardwood eco timber
- Characterful and rich
- Lightweight - ideal for conservatory roofs
- Numerous shades and stains to choose from

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The Portland
- Strong, durable and robust hardwood
- A tight grain for a sleek finish
- Available in many shades and stains

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The Vancouver
- Western Red Cedar wood
- Elegant fine grain
- Lightweight - ideal for conservatory roofs
- Painted or natural oiled finishes

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Special Features

As well as choosing your wood and the finished colour, at The Bespoke Shutter Company we also offer a great range of hinges and, for your plantation shutters, options on louver sizes and tilt rods. 

When it comes to unique window shapes, we offer a wide range of tailored shapes - from fully, half or quarter round, eyebrow, triangular, hexagonal or octagonal, as well as arches. We haven’t yet come across a window shape we couldn’t cater for!

And for awkwardly located windows, our motorised shutters are ideal giving you full control at the touch of a button, so that light management is not compromised.

Take a look at the full range from the Bespoke Shutter Company, including and plantation shutters and solid shutters or call us today on 0800 321 33 64

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