Café Shutters
Borrowed from the bistros of Paris, café shutters cover the lower half of your window for privacy exactly where you need it, while daylight streams in above. Chic, understated and endlessly charming in kitchens and living rooms. Custom-made to fit your window, with free shipping and a 5-year warranty included.
Borrowed from the bistros of Paris, café shutters cover the lower half of your window for privacy exactly where you need it, while daylight streams in...
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FAQs About Café Style Shutters
Café plantation shutters cover only the lower half of your window, leaving the top open. Inspired by the street-level cafés of Europe, they're ideal for maintaining privacy at eye level while letting natural light pour in freely from above. See our café style shutter ranges for full details.
Café style shutters are most popular in kitchens and living rooms, particularly in rooms facing the street where privacy at eye level matters but you don't want to lose the natural light that comes in from above. They work well in any room where you spend time seated and the view from outside is a consideration.
Because café window shutters only cover the lower half of the window, they typically cost less than full height shutters for the same window. For an accurate price, simply head to your preferred product page and use the configurator. Because we sell direct online, no showrooms, no installers, no middleman markup, you get a premium made-to-measure shutter at a price that's hard to find anywhere else.
Café shutters have a panel covering only the bottom half of the window, with the top left completely open. Tier on Tier shutters cover the full window in two sections that operate independently, giving you the option to open, close, or tilt the upper and lower panels separately.
If you want full window coverage with the flexibility to control light and privacy at different heights, Tier on Tier is worth considering.
It depends on the range. American Vinyl and American Wood Core ship in 1–2 weeks, American Wood in 2–3 weeks, and Luxe Wood and Luxe Polyvinyl in 10–12 weeks. See our full lead time guide for a complete breakdown by range.
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Everything You Need to Know About Café Style Shutters
Inspired by window shutters found in Parisian cafes, café style plantation shutters cover the bottom section of your window. Perfect for ground-floor windows, they offer privacy for your home while still allowing plenty of natural light to flood in from above. Available in a range of materials and finishes to suit any décor.
Cafe Shutter Materials & Ranges
We offer five materials in café shutters, Luxe Wood and Luxe Polyvinyl, American Wood, American Wood Core, and American Vinyl — all combining style, durability, and practicality.
Luxe Wood Shutters
Our most customisable internal shutters, made from sustainable Paulownia wood with a fine, knot-free grain. Paulownia is roughly 30% lighter than other hardwoods, making it a great choice for larger windows and easy DIY installation. Available in 5 stain options and 8 paint colors, with a range of slat sizes, tilt rod styles and hinge finishes to choose from.
Luxe Polyvinyl Shutters
With an aluminum core and solid PVC construction, these are our most durable vinyl shutters. They have the look of painted wood without the grain and are 100% waterproof — a great option if you want the classic café style look with added practicality
American Wood Shutters
Made from the finest durable Poplar hardwood and manufactured in North America, American Wood shutters are a high-quality option at an accessible price point. Because they're made domestically, savings on shipping are passed directly to you.
American Wood Core Shutters
North American-made with a wood core running through the vinyl stiles and rails for added stability and energy efficiency. Easy to clean, waterproof, and excellent value, with a lead time of just a couple of weeks.
American Vinyl Shutters
Made in North America from solid polyvinyl, these shutters have the look and feel of smooth finished hardwood with no visible grain. Water-resistant, easy to clean, and great insulators, with short delivery times thanks to domestic manufacturing.
Why Choose Café Style Shutters?
A Classic European Look
Café style shutters take their name from the bistros and brasseries of Paris and Brussels, where this style of window dressing has been a staple for centuries. That heritage gives them a charm and character that few other window treatments can replicate, bringing a relaxed, continental elegance to any home.
Privacy Without Sacrificing Light
Café style shutters cover the lower half of your window, the part that matters most for street-level privacy, while leaving the top completely open to let natural light pour in.
Perfect for Ground-Floor Rooms
Ideal for living rooms, kitchens and any room that faces onto a street or public area, where you want to feel at home without feeling overlooked.
Works Well Alongside Other Window Treatments
Because the upper half of the window is left uncovered, café shutters work naturally alongside a simple roller shade or Roman shade at the top if you occasionally need to darken the room completely, giving you flexibility without committing to a full blackout solution.
Why Buy Café Style Shutters from The Shutter Store?
Free Shipping – Enjoy free shipping on any order, saving you more money on DIY shutters
Free Design Review – Add it at checkout and one of our shutter experts will look over your order before it goes to production. A second pair of expert eyes, on us
5-Year Guarantee – Built from the finest materials for long-lasting shutters you can rely on
Free Samples – Test the quality for yourself with up to four free samples
Cafe Shutter Materials & Ranges
We offer five materials in café shutters, Luxe Wood and Luxe Polyvinyl, American Wood, American Wood Core, and American Vinyl — all combining style, durability, and practicality.
Luxe Wood Shutters
Our most customisable internal shutters, made from sustainable Paulownia wood with a fine, knot-free grain. Paulownia is roughly 30% lighter than other hardwoods, making it a great choice for larger windows and easy DIY installation. Available in 5 stain options and 8 paint colors, with a range of slat sizes, tilt rod styles and hinge finishes to choose from.
Luxe Polyvinyl Shutters
With an aluminum core and solid PVC construction, these are our most durable vinyl shutters. They have the look of painted wood without the grain and are 100% waterproof — a great option if you want the classic café style look with added practicality
American Wood Shutters
Made from the finest durable Poplar hardwood and manufactured in North America, American Wood shutters are a high-quality option at an accessible price point. Because they're made domestically, savings on shipping are passed directly to you.
American Wood Core Shutters
North American-made with a wood core running through the vinyl stiles and rails for added stability and energy efficiency. Easy to clean, waterproof, and excellent value, with a lead time of just a couple of weeks.
American Vinyl Shutters
Made in North America from solid polyvinyl, these shutters have the look and feel of smooth finished hardwood with no visible grain. Water-resistant, easy to clean, and great insulators, with short delivery times thanks to domestic manufacturing.
Why Choose Café Style Shutters?
A Classic European Look
Café style shutters take their name from the bistros and brasseries of Paris and Brussels, where this style of window dressing has been a staple for centuries. That heritage gives them a charm and character that few other window treatments can replicate, bringing a relaxed, continental elegance to any home.
Privacy Without Sacrificing Light
Café style shutters cover the lower half of your window, the part that matters most for street-level privacy, while leaving the top completely open to let natural light pour in.
Perfect for Ground-Floor Rooms
Ideal for living rooms, kitchens and any room that faces onto a street or public area, where you want to feel at home without feeling overlooked.
Works Well Alongside Other Window Treatments
Because the upper half of the window is left uncovered, café shutters work naturally alongside a simple roller shade or Roman shade at the top if you occasionally need to darken the room completely, giving you flexibility without committing to a full blackout solution.
Why Buy Café Style Shutters from The Shutter Store?
Free Shipping – Enjoy free shipping on any order, saving you more money on DIY shutters
Free Design Review – Add it at checkout and one of our shutter experts will look over your order before it goes to production. A second pair of expert eyes, on us
5-Year Guarantee – Built from the finest materials for long-lasting shutters you can rely on
Free Samples – Test the quality for yourself with up to four free samples