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About Cafe Style Shutters

Inspired by window shutters found in Parisian cafes, these plantation shutters cover the bottom section of the window. Perfect for ground-floor windows, they offer home privacy while still allowing plenty of light to come in. We have various types of materials and finishes available that will suit any décor.   

  • Available in wood and vinyl materials
  • Pairs well with medium or large windows

A note about measuring for DIY Shutters:

Even if you’ve previously ordered made-to-measure shutters from another company, please follow our measuring guidelines for a perfect fit. We’re always happy to help – give us a call if you have questions or want to talk through measuring and placing your order.

Luxe Wood Shutters

14-16 weeks
BESTSELLER
MSRP: $74 ft2

Offer price: $29 ft2

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Our most customizable shutters are made of sustainable Paulownia wood, which is roughly 30% lighter than other hardwoods. That makes these plantation shutters a cinch for DIY installation – a great solution for large windows and doors.

  • Made of fine-grained, knot-free Paulownia wood
  • 8 stain options and 7 paint shutter colors
  • Low VOC to keep your indoor air clean
  • 8 hinge colors
  • 4 shutter slat sizes - 2 ½, 3, 3 ½, 4 ½ inches
  • 4 tilt rod options including Hidden tilt for a cleaner look

Luxe Polyvinyl Shutters

14-16 weeks
Highly Durable
MSRP: $73 ft2

Offer price: $29 ft2

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Thanks to their aluminum core and solid PVC construction, these Polyvinyl shutters are our most durable vinyl shutters. Highly customizable and versatile, they have the look of painted wood without the grain.
  • Made of solid PVC with aluminum cores for added strength
  • 7 shutter colors
  • 3 hinge colors
  • Choose from 4 slat sizes - 2 ½, 3, 3 ½, 4 ½ inches
  • 4 tilt rod options including Hidden tilt for a cleaner look
Configure and buy!

What is the standard delivery cost and time?

Shipping is free on all orders. 
Please refer to specific products above for dispatch lead times. 

Which material should I choose?

As experts in all things shutters, we’ve taken the time to source only the very best materials for our products. With six different options on offer, including four American-made ranges with super fast delivery - you’re sure to find the right one for your home. 

Our wooden shutters are manufactured from sustainable timber and look just as fantastic in a modern home as they do in a period property.

Our faux wood shutter ranges are available in Polyvinyl or a Composite MDF. Polyvinyl is a highly durable material, which requires minimal effort to clean and maintain. Composite shutters provide the sturdiness and warmth of hardwood shutters, but also the resilience of vinyl or plastic shutters.

Find out more about our shutter materials. 

Still not sure which is the right one for you? No problem. Send an email to [email protected] today and one of our expert team members will be happy to help.

What is included when I order samples?

If you would like to see firsthand the color finish and quality of any of our ranges before you make your decision please click here to choose your free samples.

Your handy sample pack will include up to 4 small pieces of wood and/or vinyl in the colors of your choice. Please note that these are for color referencing only and you will not receive a frame sample.

How do I measure my windows for shutters?

It’s easy to measure for your shutters, all you need is a steel tape measure, a pen or pencil and some paper. 
Simply follow our shutter measuring guides and you’ll be done in no time. 

What sets us apart from other shutter companies is that we’ll always give you a call after you’ve placed your order to confirm your measurements and answer any design questions you might have. Nothing goes into production until we have spoken with you to ensure all order details are as they need to be. 

Choosing the perfect material

  • Luxe Wood Shutters
  • Luxe Polyvinyl Shutters
    • Luxe Wood Shutters

    Luxe Wood Shutters

    From price $29 ft2

    Made from sustainable Paulownia, our Luxe Wood shutters have a fine and knot-free grain. Paulownia is roughly 30% lighter than other hardwoods too, making it the perfect material for larger windows and doors. Plus, they come in our widest range of styles, colors, and finishes. They’re our best sellers for a reason.

    Luxe Polyvinyl Shutters

    Luxe Polyvinyl Shutters

    From price $29 ft2

    The aluminum core running through the stiles and louvers makes these shutters incredibly hardwearing and sturdy. They’re 100% waterproof and look just like traditional wooden shutters.

    All in the details

  • Tilt Rods
  • Slat Sizes
  • Frame Styles
  • Hinges
  • Mid-rails
    • Hidden Tilt Rod on our Vivid White Natural Hardwood shutters
    Central Tilt Rod on our Signal White Aluminum Core Faux Wood shutters.

    Hidden or front-facing Central tilt rods?

    Tilt rods are used to open and close slatted shutter panels.

    Simple and stylish, central tilt rods are slender wooden bars attached to the front of the slats.

    If you want something with a more contemporary look, opt for hidden tilt rods. These are thin, metal mechanisms attached to the back of the shutter panels. They neatly connect all the slats in a panel together so when you move one slat, the others move too.

    Slat size: 2.5 inches
    Slat size: 3 inches
    Slat size: 3.5 inches

    Getting the right light

    Slat sizes for shutters are down to personal preference. If you have large windows, french doors or a contemporary look to your home, wide louvres or slats (3 ½" or 4 ½") often work best.

    For traditional-style homes or smaller windows, narrow slats (2 ½") could be a better option.

    Remember, the wider the slats, the deeper your shutter frame needs to be, so that might influence your choice.

    Inside mount frame
    Outside mount frame

    Choosing the right frame for your window

    Shutter frames are used to affix your shutters to your window area and they’re the perfect way to show off your shutters to full advantage. They're also useful for disguising uneven walls and windows that aren’t level, often found in older homes.

    Shutter frames come in two styles – inside mount, where the frame sits inside the window recess allowing you full use of your window sill, or outside mount, where the frame is mounted to the wall area, ideal if your windows aren’t recessed.

    Either way, your chosen shutter panels will be neatly mounted inside the shutter frames for a lovely professional finish.

    Natural White Hinge on Vivid White Natural Hardwood shutters
    Stainless Steel hinge on Signal White Aluminum Core Faux Wood shutters
    Antique brass hinge on Honey Stained Natural Hardwood shutter
    Black hinge on Grey White Natural Hardwood shutters
    Easy to fit with pin fastening

    Hinges to complement your shutter style

    Hinges are used to attach your shutter panels to the shutter frames mounted either inside or outside your window recess. The high-quality fittings we use are guaranteed to make opening and closing your shutters smooth and easy.

    Hinges are available in a wide range of styles, finishes and colours so you can choose a discreet hinge that blends in with your shutter style or opt for a contrasting hinge that complements your interior design look. 

    Mid-rail on Bright White Full Height Premium Hardwood shutters
    Mid-rail on Honey Stained Full Height Natural Hardwood shutters
    Mid rail on White Full Height Vinyl Faux Wood shutters

    Everything you need to know about mid-rails

    Mid-rails run horizontally between a shutter panel’s top and bottom rails.

    Although entirely optional, they’re a good way of giving your shutters extra strength and support and are generally recommended if your shutter panels are more than 72" in height.

    Plus, when your shutters have mid-rails, the top and bottom halves of the shutter panel can be opened and closed independently, giving you both privacy and light at the same time.

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    full height

    Full Height

    These louvered shutters provide complete, top to bottom window coverage, opening and closing as one unit.

    café style

    Café Style

    These louvered cafe shutters cover just the lower half of your window, letting light in while maintaining privacy at the bottom half of your window.

    tier on tier

    Tier on Tier

    Also known as double-hung shutters, these louvered shutters cover the whole window, with top and bottom halves opening independently.

    full solid raised

    Full Solid Raised

    These solid shutters provide complete window coverage and have a lovely, traditional feel to them.