Shutter guides from a Suffolk installer.
No sales fluff — just the things we end up explaining on every survey across Ipswich, Woodbridge, Felixstowe and the rest of Suffolk.
What are plantation shutters? A plain-English guide
What plantation shutters actually are, how they differ from blinds, the materials used and which windows they suit — explained by an Ipswich installer.
4 February 2026 · 6 min read
Plantation shutters vs blinds: an honest comparison
Shutters or blinds? A straight comparison on light control, privacy, insulation, lifespan and upkeep from a family installer in Ipswich and Suffolk.
18 February 2026 · 7 min read
Bay window shutters: what to know before you order
How shutters are templated for square, angled and Victorian bay windows, which styles suit bays, and the mistakes that ruin a bay installation.
3 March 2026 · 6 min read
The best shutters for bathrooms and kitchens
Why timber struggles in wet rooms, which waterproof shutter materials to use in bathrooms and kitchens, and how to handle steam, splashes and privacy.
17 March 2026 · 5 min read
Do shutters help with insulation and draughts?
How closed shutters reduce draughts and heat loss at the window, what they realistically achieve in older Suffolk homes, and what they can't fix.
1 April 2026 · 5 min read
Shutter louvre sizes explained: 47mm to 89mm
How 47mm, 63mm, 76mm and 89mm louvres change light, view and proportion, and which size suits small windows, bays and period properties.
15 April 2026 · 5 min read
Tier-on-tier vs full-height shutters: which to choose
The practical differences between tier-on-tier and full-height shutters, and which suits street-facing rooms, bays, bedrooms and period windows.
29 April 2026 · 5 min read
Bedroom shutters: getting blackout and privacy right
How to get a genuinely dark bedroom with shutters, when to use solid panels, and how to combine shutters with curtains for nurseries and shift workers.
13 May 2026 · 5 min read
How shutters are measured and fitted, step by step
What happens from first call to finished installation: survey, templating, style choices, manufacture, fitting day and aftercare in Ipswich and Suffolk.
27 May 2026 · 6 min read
Choosing shutter colours and finishes
Whites, warm neutrals, stains and colour matching: how to pick a shutter finish that suits your walls, woodwork and the light in your room.
10 June 2026 · 5 min read
Can you put shutters on French doors and patio doors?
How shutters are specified for French doors, bi-folds and patio sliders, including tracked panels, handle clearance and keeping the doors usable.
24 June 2026 · 5 min read
How to clean and maintain shutters
A simple routine for keeping louvres, frames and hinges in good order, plus what to do about sticking panels and marks on painted finishes.
8 July 2026 · 4 min read
Shutters for period homes in Ipswich and Suffolk
Fitting shutters to Victorian sashes, cottage casements and listed Suffolk properties — sympathetic styles, louvre sizes and out-of-square openings.
22 July 2026 · 6 min read
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