Call us for a free consultation
Shutter
Explore our shutter materials below, along with their ideal uses, to help make an informed choice that enhances the beauty and functionality of your windows.
Price match promise
Rated excellent
10 year warranty
0% finance
Compare our
shutter materials
Our made-to-measure shutters are available in a range of materials, including Pinewood, Basswood hardwood, Paulownia and Premium Poly. Each material offers different benefits, from durability and strength to lightweight construction and moisture resistance.
Explore our shutter materials below to find the right option for your home.
Monterey Pine wood
Overview:
Monterey Pine is a sustainable lightweight timber that grows rapidly with a straight grain. Sourced from New Zealand, this naturally beautiful wood is not only environmentally friendly but also incredibly durable. Hence, it is commonly used in flooring, decking and furniture. These are perfect for homeowners looking for a balance between style and sustainability of their window shutters.
Applications:
Monterey Pine is ideal for shutters for living rooms and bedrooms and home offices. Its natural wood construction offers a timeless look that can be painted to complement your décor and suit a range of interior styles. Like other wooden shutters, it can also help reduce heat transfer around your windows, contributing to a more comfortable home.
Advantages:
Sustainability
As a rapidly renewable resource, Monterey Pine contributes to eco-friendly practices.
Versatility
This wood can be easily painted to match your décor, and is well-suited to a range of rooms and shutter styles.
Durability
Its strength makes it suitable for high-traffic areas in your home.
Painted finish
Basswood hardwood
Overview:
Basswood is a premium hardwood valued for its lightweight structure, strength and smooth grain. Its combination of durability and low weight makes it particularly well suited to plantation shutters, including larger panels that need to be practical to operate. The smooth surface also provides an excellent base for painting or staining, allowing you to choose a finish that complements your décor.
Applications:
Basswood shutters are ideal for living rooms, bedrooms and large windows or glazed doors, offering a practical choice for both standard windows and larger openings. Basswood hardwood is also used in our UK factory, creating made to measure wooden shutters with a shorter lead time.
Advantages:
Strength
The slow growth in colder regions results in a dense wood that withstands wear and tear whilst remaining lightweight.
Customisable finish
Basswood can be stained or painted in various colours, allowing you to achieve the perfect look for your home.
FSC certified
Our Basswood is sourced from responsibly managed forests, ensuring sustainability.
Painted or stained finish
Made in the UK
Premium Poly
Overview:
Our Premium Poly shutters feature an innovative aluminium core integrated into each panel. This design enhances the structural integrity of the shutters. Premium Poly shutters are heavier than our other materials and so are not ideal for doors or bifold designs, but they are perfect for moisture prone rooms like kitchens or bathrooms due to being water-resistant. They are also great for spaces that have higher traffic due to their durability.
Applications:
Poly shutters are ideal for bathrooms and windows prone to condensation, thanks to their water-resistant properties. They offer a practical option for humid environments and can be painted to complement your décor. They are also great for kitchen shutters where there may be moisture or splashes.
Read more about wooden vs poly shutters and the applications of each.
Advantages:
Longevity
The aluminium core and water-resistant finish provide exceptional stability, ensuring your shutters remain functional for years.
Anti-scratch finish
Our Premium Poly shutters are fortified with a protective layer that resists daily wear and tear to ensure long-lasting beauty.
Lifetime warranty
We guarantee the quality of our product with confidence and offer a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty.
Painted finish
Paulownia hardwood
Overview:
Paulownia is a lightweight hardwood valued for its strength-to-weight ratio, making it a practical choice for plantation shutters, especially larger panels. Its low weight helps make shutters easier to operate, whilst its natural wood grain provides a smooth base for a painted finish. As a fast-growing timber, Paulownia can also be a more sustainable choice when responsibly sourced.
Applications:
Paulownia shutters are particularly well suited to large glazed windows, patio doors and bi-folding shutter styles. Their lightweight construction makes larger panels easier to operate, whilst offering control over privacy and light.
Advantages:
Exceptional versatility
Its lightweight nature allows for easy installation while maintaining structural integrity.
Resistance to warping
Paulownia’s fine grain ensures durability and ease of maintenance.
Sustainable choice
Its rapid growth contributes to its eco-friendly appeal, making it a preferred option for environmentally conscious consumers.
Painted or stained finish
Paulownia +
Overview:
Paulownia+ is a unique product featuring Paulownia hardwood encased in a PVC coating. This innovative design enhances durability while maintaining the natural beauty of wood and remains lighter than the poly shutters. For families looking for durable and stylish shutter solutions at an affordable price point, Paulownia+ is an excellent choice.
Applications:
Paulownia+ is ideal for plantation shutters in family homes, these shutters provide an economical yet high-quality solution which combines the durability of poly shutters with lighter weight wooden shutters. These shutters are verstile, suiting a range of windows and rooms. They can also be painted to match your home decor.
Advantages:
Cost-effective solution
Paulownia + offers exceptional value without compromising on quality.
Enhanced durability
The PVC coating makes them more moisture resistant than any hardwood shutters and protects against wear and tear, ensuring longevity.
Lifetime warranty
Backed by our commitment to quality, these shutters come with a lifetime warranty for peace of mind.
Painted finish
Ashwood
Overview:
Ashwood is a highly durable, premium material used to elevate spaces. Also known as White Ash wooden shutters, they provide a rich, deep grain effect which always shines through, even when painted. For homeowners looking for a natural wooden finish, these are an excellent option.
Applications:
Ashwood is an incredibly durable material – it has even been used for flooring, withstanding heavy footfall. They are perfect for busy family homes, as well as luxury interior designers looking for the reliability, texture and beauty of hardwood.
Advantages:
Durability
Ashwood is the strongest shutter product in the industry. As a hardwood, it is capable of remaining durable in a busy home.
Premium feel
This material is a premium product which would suit high-end homes and luxury spaces. Many interior designers tend to opt for it for its texture and durability.
Versatile style
There is so much versatility in Ashwood – you are able to both paint and stain it, and its wood grain will still shine through.
Painted or stained finish
UK Made Shutters – Basswood
Our UK-made plantation shutters are crafted from quality Basswood by skilled carpenters at our factory in Kent. With shorter lead times and a choice of styles to suit full-height windows, café-style installations and large bay windows, they combine quality craftsmanship with the benefits of UK manufacturing.
Paint and stain finishes
Painted finishes:
We offer our clients the option to choose from classic whites, soft greys, bold blacks, and custom colour options to complement your interior. You can get painted finishes in Basswood, Monterey Pine, Premium Poly shutters, Paulownia and Ashwood.
UV Coating:
All our materials are finished with a UV coating (only painted options) to protect them from sun damage over time.
Stained finishes:
Stained finishes highlight the natural grain of Basswood, Paulownia, and Ashwood shutters with stains like oak, walnut, or cherry for a warm, timeless look.
Colours for painted shutters
Super white
Feather frost
Washed lime
Whispering ivory
Snowy frost
Ivory school house
Sand dune stone
Misty shore
Lunar frost
Sage forest
Provence mist
Pale blossom
RAL 5004
RAL 5008
RAL 7016
RAL 7043
RAL 7047
RAL 9004
Super White
Feather Frost
Washed Lime
Whispering Ivory
Snowy Frost
Ivory School House
Sand Dune Stone
Misty Shore
Lunar Frost
Sage Forest
Provence Mist
Pale Blossom
RAL 5004
RAL 5008
RAL 7016
RAL 7043
RAL 7047
RAL 9004
Fancy a custom colour?
If you don’t see the particular colour you are looking for, then we can custom make your shade. Choose from a Farrow & Ball or Little Greene colour, or provide us with a paint sample for our factory to match.
Stained wood shutter finishes
Nature
Oak
Pecan nut
Chestnut
Red mahogany
Rose
Mahogany
Black walnut
Nature
Oak
Pecan Nut
Chestnut
Red Mahogany
Rose
Mahogany
Black Walnut
Explore shutter styles and designs
Shutter hinge colours and finishes
A small but significant detail are the hinges which add the final touch to your shutters. Our range of wooden shutters come with a white hinge as standard, however we offer a variety of shutter finishes to match the hardware in your room. Choose from our eight hinge colours to complement your shutters.
- Brushed nickel: Nickel hinge gives a contemporary silver-toned finish for a clean, minimalist look.
- Antique brass: Brass hinges exhibit a warm, vintage-inspired look that pairs beautifully with stained wood shutters.
- Matte black: Matte black hinges carry a bold, modern choice that complements painted or poly shutters.
Brass
Black
Nickel
Antique brass
White
Bisque
Pearl
Stainless steal
Brass
Black
Nickel
Antique Brass
White
Bisqu
Pearl
Stainless Steal
Frequently asked questions
What are the main differences between Monterey Pine and Basswood shutters?
Monterey Pine and Basswood are both used in joinery and shutter making, but they have different characteristics. Monterey Pine is technically a softwood, whilst Basswood is a hardwood. These terms describe the type of tree the timber comes from rather than how hard or durable the wood is.
Monterey Pine is a lightweight, sustainable softwood with a straight grain, ideal for affordability and durability. Basswood, a sturdy hardwood, grows slower, offering superior strength and versatility for staining or painting, perfect for premium applications.
How is the durability of Poly shutters compared to wood shutters?
Premium Poly shutters, with an aluminium core and anti-scratch finish, offer exceptional durability and resistance to wear, making them a better choice for busier households and damage prone areas such as kitchens and bathrooms. Hardwood shutters are great for durability and although not suitable for bathrooms, can still be great for family households. Both materials have an excellent warranty and when well maintained, a great lifespan. Wood shutters, while durable, may require more maintenance depending on exposure to moisture or sunlight.
What are the best shutter colour and finishes options for Paulownia hardwood shutters?
Paulownia shutters are available in a range of finishes, including wood stains such as oak, walnut and cherry, as well as painted colours like white, grey, green and pink. You can choose a classic neutral or a bolder shade to complement your décor, including matching your shutters to your wall colour for a coordinated look.
During your home consultation, our surveyor will bring colour swatches to help you find the right finish for your space. Get in touch to book your consultation.
Can you provide more details on the UV-stabilising paint used on Basswood shutters?
The UV-stabilising paint on Basswood shutters protects against fading and discolouration from sunlight, extending lifespan and maintaining vibrancy. It’s applied evenly at the final layer to ensure a smooth, long-lasting finish. All of our painted shutters have a UV protection layer.
What are the advantages of choosing UK-made shutters over imported ones?
UK-made shutters offer several benefits, including skilled local craftsmanship, shorter lead times and support for British manufacturing. With UK-made shutters manufactured at our factory in Kent, close to our head office, we can also provide accessible aftercare and repair support when needed. Choosing UK-made shutters means investing in quality craftsmanship with ongoing support from a local team.
Are wooden shutters suitable for kitchens and bathrooms?
We wouldn’t generally recommend wooden shutters for bathrooms due to the high humidity and risk of moisture damage. Water-resistant poly shutters are often the best choice for bathrooms and kitchens where splashes are likely. However, in well-ventilated kitchens with less exposure to moisture, wooden shutters, including Paulownia+, may also be suitable. Our team can help you choose the right material for your space.
What is the difference between Monterey pinewood shutters and Paulownia shutters?
Monterey Pine is a very hard-wearing softwood used in joinery, whilst Paulownia is a lightweight hardwood known for its strength-to-weight ratio. Paulownia is particularly well suited to larger shutter panels and bi-folding styles, where keeping the weight down is beneficial. Both are popular choices for plantation shutters, with the best option depending on your window size and preferred shutter style.
Book a free consultation
Ready to get started?
Fill in the contact form and a member of our team will be in touch to arrange a consultation.
