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Made-to-Measure
Plantation Shutters
Leighton Buzzard
Stylish, sustainable wooden window shutters, expertly measured, supplied and fitted.
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“Rated 5-Stars on Google by over 100 local customers”
Why Homeowners Choose Leighton Buzzard Shutters
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Local shutter specialists with many years of experience
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100's of 5 star Google Reviews
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Lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects
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Sustainable hardwood & waterproof Polysilk Vinyl options
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Competitive pricing with no pressure sales
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Free home survey & expert advice
Shutters bring timeless style and practicality to any space – even the most uniquely shaped windows.
With adaptable light control, privacy, and effective insulation, they don’t just look beautiful, they make homes more comfortable all year round.
Our interior shutters are available in a range of styles to suit every window and design vision. From full height to café style, tier-on-tier or tracked, our shutters are designed to suit every room and every lifestyle includingm shutters with blinds to make and keep, a room dark.
Each style offers a balance of light control, privacy, insulation, and soundproofing — all crafted with the precision and quality we are known for.
Our Shutter Styles
FULL HEIGHT SHUTTERS
Full Height shutters cover the entire height of your window from top to bottom, providing a clean, uniform, and architectural look. They are the most popular style of shutter because they offer a complete transformation of a room's aesthetic while providing maximum control over your environment.
KEY POINTS
Total Coverage: One continuous panel (or set of panels) covers the window from the sill to the top of the frame.
Mid-Rails: For taller windows, a horizontal "mid-rail" is often added. This reinforces the panel and—critically—allows you to tilt the top slats independently from the bottom ones.
Integrated Look: Because they cover the whole window, they often look like a permanent part of the house's architecture rather than an "add-on" window dressing.
WHY CHOOSE FULL HEIGHT?
1. Superior Light Control
Because you have slats from top to bottom, you can completely block out direct sunlight or angle it to bounce off the ceiling, illuminating the room without the glare.
2. Maximum Privacy
The gold standard for bedrooms, bathrooms, or any room where you want the option of total seclusion from the outside world.
3. Insulation and Noise Reduction
Full height shutters act as a secondary layer of glazing. They are excellent at:
• Heat Retention: Trapping a layer of air to keep rooms warmer in winter.
• Sound Dampening: Muffling street noise more effectively than fabric curtains.
4. Security
When closed, they act as a physical and visual barrier, making it difficult for anyone to see your belongings or tell if you are home.
KEY POINTS
Total Coverage: One continuous panel (or set of panels) covers the window from the sill to the top of the frame.
Mid-Rails: For taller windows, a horizontal "mid-rail" is often added. This reinforces the panel and—critically—allows you to tilt the top slats independently from the bottom ones.
Integrated Look: Because they cover the whole window, they often look like a permanent part of the house's architecture rather than an "add-on" window dressing.
WHY CHOOSE FULL HEIGHT?
1. Superior Light Control
Because you have slats from top to bottom, you can completely block out direct sunlight or angle it to bounce off the ceiling, illuminating the room without the glare.
2. Maximum Privacy
The gold standard for bedrooms, bathrooms, or any room where you want the option of total seclusion from the outside world.
3. Insulation and Noise Reduction
Full height shutters act as a secondary layer of glazing. They are excellent at:
• Heat Retention: Trapping a layer of air to keep rooms warmer in winter.
• Sound Dampening: Muffling street noise more effectively than fabric curtains.
4. Security
When closed, they act as a physical and visual barrier, making it difficult for anyone to see your belongings or tell if you are home.
CAFE STYLE SHUTTERS
Café style shutters are inspired by the classic French cafes that give them their name, these shutters cover only the bottom portion of a window, leaving the top section completely open. Think of them as the perfect compromise between total privacy and a room full of sunshine.
KEY POINTS
Partial Coverage: They typically cover the lower half or two-thirds of the window frame.
Tiered Look: They create a distinct horizontal line across the window, often aligning with the window's natural mid-rail.
Louvre Control: Like full-height shutters, you can tilt the slats to adjust light and visibility.
WHY CHOOSE CAFÉ STYLE?
1. Privacy and light - the "aquarium effect"—people walking by can't see in at eye level, but you can still see out and let in maximum natural light from the top.
2. Design Statement. They offer a very specific, chic look. They feel less "heavy" than full-length shutters and can make a room feel airier and more spacious.
3. Cost-Effective
Since they use less material than full-height shutters, they are often a more budget-friendly way to get the premium look of shutters in your home.
KEY POINTS
Partial Coverage: They typically cover the lower half or two-thirds of the window frame.
Tiered Look: They create a distinct horizontal line across the window, often aligning with the window's natural mid-rail.
Louvre Control: Like full-height shutters, you can tilt the slats to adjust light and visibility.
WHY CHOOSE CAFÉ STYLE?
1. Privacy and light - the "aquarium effect"—people walking by can't see in at eye level, but you can still see out and let in maximum natural light from the top.
2. Design Statement. They offer a very specific, chic look. They feel less "heavy" than full-length shutters and can make a room feel airier and more spacious.
3. Cost-Effective
Since they use less material than full-height shutters, they are often a more budget-friendly way to get the premium look of shutters in your home.
TIER on TIER SHUTTERS
Tier-on-tier shutters consist of two separate sets of shutter panels—one stacked directly on top of the other separated by a horizontal support rail, within the same frame. This allows you to open or close the top and bottom tiers entirely independently of each other.
KEY POINTS
Split Configuration: The top and bottom panels function like two separate doors.
Independent Movement: You can swing the top panels wide open (like a café style look) while keeping the bottom panels closed and the slats tilted for privacy.
The "Invisible" Join: When both tiers are closed, they look almost identical to full-height shutters, save for a small horizontal gap where the two sets of panels meet.
WHY CHOOSE TIER on TIER?
1. Ultimate Versatility
This is the most flexible window dressing on the market. You don't have to choose between the privacy of cafe style and the full coverage of full-height; you get both. You can Open the top panels to let in 100% of the light. Close both and tilt the slats for a "dim out" effect or Fold all panels back to the sides for a completely clear window.
2. Perfect for Tall Windows
Tier-on-tier is the classic choice for Victorian sash windows or large bay windows. Because these windows are so tall, a single full-height panel can sometimes feel heavy or cumbersome; splitting them into tiers makes them easier to manage.
3. "The Best of Both Worlds"
You get the "breezy" café aesthetic during the day and the "secure/cosy" full-height feeling at night.
KEY POINTS
Split Configuration: The top and bottom panels function like two separate doors.
Independent Movement: You can swing the top panels wide open (like a café style look) while keeping the bottom panels closed and the slats tilted for privacy.
The "Invisible" Join: When both tiers are closed, they look almost identical to full-height shutters, save for a small horizontal gap where the two sets of panels meet.
WHY CHOOSE TIER on TIER?
1. Ultimate Versatility
This is the most flexible window dressing on the market. You don't have to choose between the privacy of cafe style and the full coverage of full-height; you get both. You can Open the top panels to let in 100% of the light. Close both and tilt the slats for a "dim out" effect or Fold all panels back to the sides for a completely clear window.
2. Perfect for Tall Windows
Tier-on-tier is the classic choice for Victorian sash windows or large bay windows. Because these windows are so tall, a single full-height panel can sometimes feel heavy or cumbersome; splitting them into tiers makes them easier to manage.
3. "The Best of Both Worlds"
You get the "breezy" café aesthetic during the day and the "secure/cosy" full-height feeling at night.
We also supply shaped shutters, solid panel shutters, blackout shutters and Perfect Fit Shutters Lite
Make Them Your Own
63mm LOUVRES
63 mm louvres are a popular choice for window shutters, offering a perfect balance between light control and style. Their wider slats allow more natural light into the room when open, while still providing excellent privacy when closed. Well suited to both modern and traditional interiors, 63 mm louvres create a clean, contemporary look with a clear view to the outside.
76mm LOUVRES
The most popular choice toady, 76 mm louvres are a stylish option for shutters, offering a wider blade that creates a more open, contemporary appearance. Their larger size allows increased natural light and a clearer view when tilted open, while still delivering excellent privacy and light control when closed. Ideal for larger windows and modern interiors, 76 mm louvres provide a bold, elegant finish that enhances the sense of space in any room.
89mm LOUVRES
89 mm louvres are the widest standard option for shutters, making them ideal for creating a bold, modern look. Their large blades maximise natural light and provide the clearest view outside when open, while still offering excellent privacy and shading when closed. Particularly well suited to larger windows and open-plan spaces, 89 mm louvres give shutters a clean, spacious, and contemporary feel.
HIDDEN TILT CONTROLS
Our most popular choice. Clearview tilt controls offer a sleek, modern, no cost upgrade to traditional plantation shutters. Instead of a visible front tilt rod, the Clearview system hides the mechanism behind the shutter frame, giving you an uninterrupted view and a beautifully minimalist finish. This design not only enhances the overall aesthetic but also makes the shutters easier to clean and operate, delivering a refined look that suits both contemporary and classic interiors. Clearview is a no cost option at Leighton Buzzard Shutters.
Hidden tilt controls are an extra cost option due to significant extra engineering and manufacturing differences. We hide the controls completely within the panel framework, they are contained inside the shutter panel side stile and are completely invisible from the front and back of the shutter panel.
Hidden tilt controls are an extra cost option due to significant extra engineering and manufacturing differences. We hide the controls completely within the panel framework, they are contained inside the shutter panel side stile and are completely invisible from the front and back of the shutter panel.
CENTRE TILT CONTROLS
Centre tilt rod controls are a no cost option that offer sa classic, timeless look for plantation shutters. With a slim vertical rod, colour and material matched, positioned down the middle of each panel, this traditional mechanism allows you to adjust all the louvres smoothly and evenly with a single touch. It’s a design that adds character and charm while delivering reliable, intuitive light and privacy control—perfect for those looking for a more heritage-inspired aesthetic design.
OFFSET TILT CONTROLS
Offset tilt rod controls offer a subtle twist on the traditional shutter design. The no additional cost slim tilt rod is positioned to one side of the panel rather than down the centre, this style keeps the classic look while providing a cleaner, less obstructed view through the louvres. It’s a great choice for anyone who wants the charm of a visible tilt rod with a slightly more refined, contemporary feel We recommend using this control type with shutters that have either a single or equal number of panels
COMPARE LOUVRE SIZES
63mm louvres offer a classic, traditional look with a tighter slat spacing that provides excellent privacy and light control. They’re ideal for smaller windows or rooms where you want a more understated, heritage-style finish.
76mm louvres strike a perfect middle ground. They deliver a slightly more modern feel while still maintaining good privacy, making them a versatile choice that suits most window sizes and interior styles.
89mm louvres create a bold, contemporary appearance with wider slats that maximise natural light and open up the view. They’re especially effective on larger windows or in spaces where you want a brighter, more spacious feel.
We also offer 47mm louvres at extra cost and, for very large windows, 109mm louvres.
76mm louvres strike a perfect middle ground. They deliver a slightly more modern feel while still maintaining good privacy, making them a versatile choice that suits most window sizes and interior styles.
89mm louvres create a bold, contemporary appearance with wider slats that maximise natural light and open up the view. They’re especially effective on larger windows or in spaces where you want a brighter, more spacious feel.
We also offer 47mm louvres at extra cost and, for very large windows, 109mm louvres.
HINGE COLOUR CHOICES
We recommend Stainless Steel hinges in bathrooms and kitchens - this is a no cost option and ensures that rust is kept at bay in damp environmentss
COLOUR CHOICES
Choose from 31 paint and wood stain colours or, at extra cost, have your shutters painted in any colour of your choice
COLOURS - PALETTTE 1
Our colour palette includes many neutral or natural, options as well as bolder colours and wood stains
COLOURS - PALETTTE 2
Our colour palette includes many neutral or natural, options as well as bolder colours and wood stains
COLOURS - PALETTTE 3
Our colour palette includes many neutral or natural, options as well as bolder colours and wood stains
Material Choices
MILAN, HARDWOOD SHUTTERS
Milan is our most popular range, crafted from the sustainable, world-renowned Paulownia tree. Transform any home with the luxury and elegance of our custom-made hardwood shutters, expertly handcrafted by our skilled team. Pick from a wide array of paint or stain finishes, or go bespoke with a custom colour.
LIGHTWEIGHT & STRONG
Enhanced by PureCoat technology, Paulownia combines robust strength with inherent light weight making it the go-to material for shutters.
SUSTAINABLE & FAST GROWING
A highly renewable resource, Paulownia’s rapid growth rate and close proximity to our production facility makes it one of the most eco-conscious choices.
EXCELLENT INSULATION
Paulownia’s natural insulating properties help regulate temperature, offering superb energy efficiency.
LIGHTWEIGHT & STRONG
Enhanced by PureCoat technology, Paulownia combines robust strength with inherent light weight making it the go-to material for shutters.
SUSTAINABLE & FAST GROWING
A highly renewable resource, Paulownia’s rapid growth rate and close proximity to our production facility makes it one of the most eco-conscious choices.
EXCELLENT INSULATION
Paulownia’s natural insulating properties help regulate temperature, offering superb energy efficiency.
ROME HARDWOOD SHUTTERS
Rome is a premium range of shutters made with wood from the Poplar tree; a dense and durable hardwood which, when painted, gives a beautifully luxurious finish. Rome is available in a wide range of paint colours, including custom colours at extra cost.
EXCEPTIONAL FINISH
Poplar’s smooth, consistent texture helps to delivers a flawless paint finish.
TOUGH & RESILIENT
Poplar wood’s hard-wearing structure offers excellent resistance to dents and scratches, ensuring a durable, high-quality finish.
CONSISTENT COLOUR
Poplar’s fine, uniform grain accepts paint and stains beautifully, delivering a smooth, high-quality finish for stunning shutters.
EXCEPTIONAL FINISH
Poplar’s smooth, consistent texture helps to delivers a flawless paint finish.
TOUGH & RESILIENT
Poplar wood’s hard-wearing structure offers excellent resistance to dents and scratches, ensuring a durable, high-quality finish.
CONSISTENT COLOUR
Poplar’s fine, uniform grain accepts paint and stains beautifully, delivering a smooth, high-quality finish for stunning shutters.
VENICE, PVC SHUTTERS
Our Venice shutter range is made from PVC with an aluminium core for strength and stability. They can be used in any room but are especially suited to high moisture environments like kitchens, bathrooms, ensuites, and utility rooms. The aluminium core housed inside the shutter ensures longevity and rigidity. Venice shutters bring elegance to any room without sacrificing functionality.
MOISTURE RESITANT
The go-to material for high-humidity areas such as bathrooms and kitchens.
STRONG ALUMINIUM CORE
The PVC’s internal aluminium core reinforces shutters with added strength and rigidity, making it resistant to warping or cracking.
LOW MAINTENANCE
Our PVC offers the appearance of painted wood without the upkeep, with easy-to-clean surfaces that stay looking perfect for years.
The go-to material for high-humidity areas such as bathrooms and kitchens. Venice offers the appearance of painted wood, with easy-to-clean surfaces that stay looking perfect for years.
MOISTURE RESITANT
The go-to material for high-humidity areas such as bathrooms and kitchens.
STRONG ALUMINIUM CORE
The PVC’s internal aluminium core reinforces shutters with added strength and rigidity, making it resistant to warping or cracking.
LOW MAINTENANCE
Our PVC offers the appearance of painted wood without the upkeep, with easy-to-clean surfaces that stay looking perfect for years.
The go-to material for high-humidity areas such as bathrooms and kitchens. Venice offers the appearance of painted wood, with easy-to-clean surfaces that stay looking perfect for years.
We also supply UK made composite shutters and Silk Polyvinyl Clip & Click Shutters.
These are both UK made and delivered in about four weeks
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