An honest comparison of plantation shutters and blinds for UK homes: cost, lifespan, light control, privacy and where each one genuinely wins.
Category Archives: Shutters & Blinds
Plantation shutters, blinds and window dressing advice for UK homes.
Whether plantation shutters are worth the money for a UK home, judged on lifespan, cost per year, maintenance and where they add real value.
What plantation shutters really cost in the UK in 2026, by material, window type and bay size, plus what a fair quote should include.
Full height, cafe style, tier-on-tier and solid panel shutters explained, with the rooms and window shapes each style actually suits.
What plantation shutters can and cannot do for heat loss and draughts in a UK home, and where the glazing matters far more than the shutter.
Hardwood, MDF, ABS and faux wood shutters compared on cost, moisture resistance, weight and finish, with the right material for each room.
How shutters are fitted to splay bays, box bays, arches and odd-shaped openings, and why period bays need surveying rather than estimating.