Guide · Manchester · Est. 1998

Plantation Shutter Options: A Complete Guide (Manchester 2026)

Choosing plantation shutters means deciding on a style, a material, a louvre size, a colour and a fitting frame. This guide walks through every option we make and fit in Manchester so you can pick the right combination for each room — with no jargon.

Plantation shutters made and fitted by Middleton in Manchester

1. Shutter styles

Full-height white plantation shutters in a Manchester bay window

Full-height shutters

One continuous panel from sill to top — the classic, timeless look. Best for lounges, bedrooms and bay windows where you want a clean, uninterrupted line.

Café-style plantation shutters on a Manchester kitchen window

Café-style shutters

Cover only the lower half of the window — daylight in, privacy where you need it. Popular on kitchens and street-facing rooms.

Tier-on-tier plantation shutters in a Victorian bedroom

Tier-on-tier shutters

Two independent panels stacked top and bottom, each operating separately. Ideal for Victorian terraces and period homes.

Solid panel plantation shutters

Solid / full-panel shutters

No louvres — a solid timber panel for total blackout and a traditional cottage feel. Great for bedrooms.

Waterproof plantation shutters in a modern bathroom

Waterproof shutters

ABS or waterproof polymer built for bathrooms, wet rooms and kitchens. Won't warp, crack or discolour.

2. Materials

Hardwood

Premium kiln-dried basswood — a strong, lightweight and stable timber that takes paint and stain beautifully. Hardwood gives the finest finish and lets us build wider panels for large windows and bays without sagging. Best for lounges, bedrooms, bays and any window where you want the classic real-wood look.

PVC

A solid PVC / polymer shutter with an aluminium-reinforced core. Fully waterproof and rustproof, it won't warp, crack, fade or discolour in steam or splashes — while still looking like a painted timber shutter. The go-to material for bathrooms, wet rooms, kitchens, utility rooms and conservatories.

3. Louvre size

Louvre size changes how much light you get and how the shutter looks when open. As a rule, the bigger the window, the bigger the louvre.

LouvreBest for
63mmThe most popular size — balanced view and light
76mmLarger modern windows, best outward view
89mmStatement shutters for large picture windows

4. Colours & finishes

Free shutter measure across Manchester

We'll come to your home, measure every window and quote in writing — no obligation. Family-run since 1998.