Bay Window Shutters
Bay window shutters are the ultimate way to highlight your home’s architectural features. Whether you have a box or angled bay, our DIY plantation shutters are custom-made for a preciset fit, allowing you to achieve a designer finish while saving on professional fitting fees.
Bay window shutters are the ultimate way to highlight your home’s architectural features. Whether you have a box or angled bay, our DIY plantation shu...
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FAQs about shutters for bay windows
Bay window shutter costs depend on the size of your bay, the material and the style you choose. Painted shutters start from £164 per sqm, stained shutters from £187 per sqm, and faux wood from £217 per sqm. Most box bay windows are roughly 3 sqm, putting the average cost at around £492, compared to over £1,100 for a full measure and install service. By choosing DIY you can save 60% without compromising on quality.
The key is in the measuring phase, we provide specific templates to help you find the exact "meeting points" of the angles. Once measured, the DIY shutters arrive in a kit designed for easy assembly. Follow our how to measure shutters for bay windows guide.
Shutters for bay windows are made to measure for each individual section of your bay, so every panel fits the exact angle and dimensions of your window, whether square, angled or curved. Each section is hinged independently, giving you control over light and privacy across the full width without affecting the other panels.
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Transform Your Focal Point with Bespoke Bay Window Shutters
A bay window is the architectural highlight of a room, but their unique angles make them notoriously difficult to dress with curtains. Bespoke bay window shutters are the perfect solution, designed to follow the exact contours of your window. Not only do they reclaim the space bulky curtains hide, but they also provide a high-end, "built-in" look that significantly enhances your home’s curb appeal.
Made-to-Measure for Every Bay Window Style
Whether your home is a period property or a modern new-build, our shutters are designed to follow the unique architecture of your windows. We provide custom-fit solutions for all bay configurations, including angled and canted bays, square box bays, and curved bow windows, ensuring a seamless finish that mirrors the natural lines of your room.
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Versatile Design Options
How you use your bay window matters. We offer three primary styles to suit your lifestyle:
- Tier-on-Tier (The Period Classic): Ideally suited for large Victorian bay windows. With independent top and bottom panels, you can keep the lower tier closed for privacy from the street while folding the top panels back to flood the room with light.
- Full Height: Provides a tall, elegant look that covers the entire window. For bays over a certain height, we include a mid-rail, allowing you to tilt the upper and lower slats independently.
- Café Style: Covers only the lower portion of the bay. This is a popular choice for homeowners who want to maintain their "kerbside" privacy while keeping the top of the window completely unobstructed.
Enhanced Insulation and Acoustic Protection
Bay windows are often the largest expanse of glass in a room, making them a major source of heat loss.
- Thermal Barrier: Our shutters provide more than just style; they act as a high-performance thermal barrier for your home. By trapping heat during the winter and reflecting it away in the summer, they help maintain a comfortable temperature year-round and can contribute to lower energy bills.
- Noise Reduction: Living on a busy street? The density of our shutter panels helps muffle external traffic noise, helping to turn your living room into a quiet sanctuary.
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Professional Results, DIY Prices
Don't be intimidated by the angles. We have helped thousands of homeowners fit shutters to their bay windows with perfect results.
- Step-by-Step Guidance: Our Bay Window Measuring Guide includes specific instructions for 3-sided, 5-sided, and square bays.
- The "Photo Check" Service: This is our most popular service for bay windows. Send a photo of your bay to [email protected] and our experts will mark up exactly where you need to measure to ensure a millimetre-perfect fit.
- Seamless Installation: Installing your own shutters is a straightforward process. By following our comprehensive installation guides, you are supported through every stage of the fit.
Why Choose DIY Shutters for Your Bay Window?
- Save up to 60%: Professional bay window installations are notoriously expensive. By doing it yourself, you get the same premium materials for a fraction of the cost.
- 10-Year Guarantee: A long-term investment for your home. Our shutters are engineered for longevity and backed by a decade of protection.
- Added Property Value: High-quality plantation shutters are a "permanent fixture" that can increase the desirability and value of your property.