Full Height Shutters
A classic look for any room of the home
Full height shutters are a timeless choice that combine elegant style with everyday practicality. Covering the entire window, they create a clean, streamlined look while giving you complete control over light, privacy and ventilation. Full height shutters can be tailored to complement both traditional and contemporary interiors.
Full height finishes
Choose from a wide range of colours and finishes to complement your interior. From classic whites and neutrals to bold statement shades and natural wood tones, full height shutters can be customised to suit your style.
Full height materials
Full height shutters are available in a variety of materials, including premium hardwoods, durable MDF, and moisture resistant materials. Each option offers its own combination of style, strength and practicality to suit your needs.
Rooms
These shutters are a versatile choice for almost any room. They work beautifully in living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms, home offices and hallways, while moisture resistant options make them suitable for kitchens and bathrooms too.
Complete light control
Full height shutters give you precise control over the amount of light entering your room. Tilt the louvres to let in a soft, filtered glow, or close them fully when you want a darker, more private space.
Privacy when you need it
The adjustable louvres make it easy to manage privacy throughout the day. They can be angled to reduce visibility from outside while still allowing natural daylight into the room.
A clean, timeless look
Covering the entire window, full height shutters create a simple and balanced appearance that works across a wide range of interior styles. Their clean lines suit both traditional and contemporary homes.
Built for everyday living
Full height shutters are designed for regular use, combining practical operation with a durable window covering. They are also relatively easy to clean, making them a practical choice for busy areas of the home.
✓ Full height pros
- Excellent privacy – Full height coverage gives privacy across the entire window, from top to bottom.
- Strong light control – The full height louvres allow you to control light throughout the whole window.
- Clean, balanced appearance – Full height shutters give windows a simple, consistent look and work particularly well on tall windows.
- Good insulation – Covering the full window with shutter panels can help reduce heat loss through the glass.
- Versatile louvre options – They can be fitted with different louvre sizes and a mid rail, allowing different areas of the shutter to be controlled.
✕ Full height cons
- The whole window is covered – Unlike café style shutters, there isn’t an uncovered section at the top to let in unrestricted light.
- Panels can be larger and heavier – On particularly tall or wide windows, full height panels can become substantial.
- Need room to open – The full panels open across the window, so the space around the window needs to be considered.
- Less flexible than tier-on-tier – Each panel operates together, rather than allowing the upper and lower sections to open independently.
- May not suit every window – Very tall, wide or unusually shaped windows may be better suited to another shutter configuration.
Full height shutters, fully explained…
Full height shutters extend from the top to the bottom of a window or opening, providing full coverage and giving you control over light and privacy across the entire opening. They are a versatile shutter configuration that can work in both traditional and contemporary interiors.
Designed for different windows and openings
Full height shutters can be made to suit many different window shapes and sizes, including standard windows, tall windows, doors and some arched or unusually shaped openings. The most suitable design will depend on the shape and dimensions of the opening, as well as the material and shutter configuration chosen.
They are available in a range of materials, colours and finishes, making it possible to tailor the shutters to different rooms and interior styles. Moisture resistant options can also be considered in areas such as kitchens and bathrooms, where standard materials may not be appropriate.
Different panel configurations
Full height shutters can be designed with louvres, solid panels, or a combination of the two. A mid rail can also be incorporated into the shutter panel, dividing the louvres into separate sections. This allows the upper and lower louvres to be adjusted independently while remaining part of the same full height panel. The result provides some of the control associated with tier-on-tier shutters without having two separate panels.
Controlling light and privacy
The louvres can typically be adjusted using a traditional tilt rod or, where available, a hidden tilt rod system that allows them to be moved by touch. Angling the louvres allows you to control how much light enters the room while also reducing visibility through the window.
An additional layer at the window
Full height shutters can also provide an additional layer between the window and the room. When closed, the shutter panels may reduce heat transfer through the window, although the level of thermal benefit will depend on factors such as the shutter material, construction, window glazing and the rest of the window installation. They should therefore be considered an additional layer rather than a replacement for the insulation provided by the window itself.
Ventilation in warmer weather
During warmer weather, opening the shutter panels or louvres can allow air to circulate when the window is also open, while still giving you some control over light and privacy.
Overall, full height shutters offer a straightforward combination of full window coverage, adjustable light control and privacy. Their simple panel arrangement makes them a versatile option for many rooms and window types, while features such as different louvre sizes, mid rails, materials and finishes allow the design to be tailored to the individual window and interior.