Cafe Style Shutters

Cafe style shutters are a chic and versatile option for any home. These half-height window shutters are designed to cover only the lower section of the window. The upper half is left uncovered, allowing you to enjoy natural daylight and an outside view. Named after the shutters found in street cafés, they provide excellent levels of privacy.

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Why are they called cafe style shutters?

Cafe style shutters are named after the traditional shutters found in charming bistros and cafés across Europe. Think of a Parisian café scene, and you’re probably picturing it with those stylish half-height shutters that characterise such places. The half shutters, designed to cover only the lower portion of the window, are perfect for allowing maximum daylight into the room. They became especially popular in cafés as they provide privacy from the busy street outside whilst still allowing patrons to enjoy the view.

You’ll find these shutters in cafés across Europe, especially countries with a strong café culture, such as France, Portugal, Spain and Italy. Spot them in the picturesque squares and bustling city streets of the cities, and in villages across the land. The cafe style shutters provide enough privacy to allow patrons to sit near the windows and enjoy the view, without feeling on show. You’ll also find these traditional shutters in other small establishments such as bakeries, patisseries and espresso bars – anywhere where people like to linger over a drink and snack in comfort and peace.

It’s not surprising that these popular window shutters have entered the residential market. Particularly suited to living areas and kitchens, they provide the perfect balance between daylight, privacy, and an outside view. The name ‘cafe style’ shutters is a tribute to their origin.

Which windows are the best fit for cafe style shutters?

Cafe style shutters are a stylish solution for almost any home, period or modern. But which window style is the best fit for these classic shutters? We take a look at some of the most popular options.

Sash windows

You’ll find cafe shutters are a seamless fit for these period windows. As the upper half of the window is left uncovered, the shutter will line up naturally along the sash partition, further enhancing the stylish look of your statement window.

Bay windows

Cafe style shutters naturally complement period windows such as bays. With the top of the shutter sitting perfectly at the mid-point of the panes, they will ensure your bay window remains the room’s key feature.

Picture windows

You probably chose your picture windows because you wanted to enjoy the light and the view. A cafe shutter is an ideal companion to this window style, as the light can still flood in through the upper half of the uncovered section.

Cottage windows

The addition of cafe style shutters will only enhance your cottage-style windows. They can be perfectly measured to line up with the lower larger pane, giving you plenty of light and maximum privacy.

Radius windows

If you’re lucky enough to have these beautiful statement windows in your home, a cafe style shutter will help to accentuate that stunning top feature. At the same time, you’ll enjoy the extra insulation and security that shutters provide.

Palladian windows

These stunning windows will be the centrepiece of your home. And you’ll need an equally stunning window shutter to set them off to perfection. A cafe style shutter is the ideal pairing, lining up along the panes for a seamless fit.

Five reasons to choose cafe style shutters

1. They let in the light

As cafe window shutters cover just the lower section of the window, they’re the perfect way to allow light into your home. The upper half is left completely uncovered for daylight to stream into the room. It’s also easy to open the window on warm days to allow the flow-through of fresh air through the uncovered section. If you want a home full of natural light, cafe style shutters are the answer.

2. They give you a view

Cafe style shutters give you the best of both worlds. You’ll be able to look out of your window and enjoy the outside view whilst enjoying privacy from passers-by. With curtains, it’s an all-or-nothing choice; open or closed. With cafe shutters, you don’t have to make a choice. If you don’t want to shut the outside world away, cafe shutters will let you enjoy the view unhindered.

3. They maintain your privacy

By covering the lower half of the window, cafe shutters afford you excellent levels of privacy. Ideal for rooms situated on busy streets or overlooked by neighbours, you’ll find your cafe style shutters keep out prying eyes. With only the upper part of the window uncovered, you can go about your business in complete confidence that you’re not being observed by the outside world.

4. They’re perfect for period windows

Cafe shutters are the ideal complement for period windows, such as bay and sash styles. The top of the shutter sits at the midway point of the window, making it a natural fit for this period style. With the upper half of the window left uncovered, your beautiful statement window will still be the centrepiece of the room. Ideal for Victorian, Georgian and Edwardian homes, traditional cafe style shutters tick all the boxes.

5. They’re chic and continental

Traditionally found in Parisian cafes and bistros, your cafe shutters lend an air of sophistication and style to your home. Our cafe style shutters are available in a range of colours and finishes to suit your interior décor. Whether you opt for classic café white or a natural stained wood finish for a bohemian feel, you can be sure your shutters will add an undeniably chic feel to your room.

What are cafe style shutters?

Cafe shutters only cover the lower half of your window. This leaves the top half clear to allow natural light to enter the room. These practical window shutters give you the best of both worlds. You get privacy from passers-by but can also enjoy a bright, sunny room. Cafe style window shutters are a smart and stylish solution for your home, particularly if you live on a busy street.

Where does the name ‘cafe shutters’ come from?

These half-height shutters are traditionally seen in Parisian cafes and restaurants. As such, they have a typically French look that adds a chic, continental feel to your room.

The reason they’re used in cafes? It’s all about the magical mix of light and privacy. Most cafes are situated on busy streets, so the need for privacy is high. Customers can enjoy their coffee or meal in peace from the outside world but still benefit from the light and sunshine flooding in through the upper half of the window.

Are half window shutters the same things as cafe shutters?

Yes, this is another term commonly used to refer to cafe style shutters. The traditional cafe shutter is a half window shutter designed to only cover the bottom section of the window. The upper half of the window is left clear, allowing natural light to stream through. They have fantastic kerb appeal and give that all-important element of privacy for houses facing busy roads.

How well do cafe style shutters work with bay windows?

Cafe shutters are ideally suited to bay windows. As bay windows are such a light-enhancing feature, it is a shame to hide them behind heavy curtains and drapes. A half window shutter is an ideal solution to highlight your traditional bay window. The cafe style shutter will give you the privacy you need on the lower half and still allow you to enjoy the beauty of your bay windows, letting the light shine in as intended.

The styling of the shutters is also ideally suited to Victorian and Edwardian homes, blending in seamlessly with the period features. This makes cafe shutters one of the top choices in the UK.

Do cafe shutters work with sash windows?

Yes. Cafe style shutters will fit beautifully in your traditional sash windows. Commonly found in Victorian, Georgian and Edwardian terrace properties, the original box sash window is complemented perfectly by cafe shutters. They offer a stylish alternative to net curtains, giving privacy, insulation and light. Whether you choose traditional or portobello shutters, they will add a chic, sophisticated finish to your room.

As we make all our window shutters to order, you can rest assured that your cafe shutters will fit your sash windows to perfection.

Is it true that cafe style shutters let in more light?

Yes, this is one of the main reasons people opt for cafe shutters. While full height shutters give some flexibility to the amount of light and air entering the room, the cafe shutter provides optimal daylight. Tier on tier shutters offer even more flexibility to the amount of privacy and light required, but none match the cafe style shutter for the full natural light experience.

The benefits of natural light have been well-documented. From improved sleep to increased vitamin D and the avoidance of seasonal depression, daylight is a proven boost for the system. However, as Architect Magazine states, people in cities spend up to 90% of their lives indoors. It’s time to let in the light.

Do cafe shutters help to maintain your view?

This is one of the main concerns about shutters. People worry that they will lose the view from their windows. However, even if you’re installing room darkening or solid shutters, this doesn’t need to be the case. The fact is, window shutters are incredibly flexible and can be endlessly adjusted to suit your needs.

However, it remains true that cafe style shutters will, by design, retain your view of the outside world. You’ll have the total privacy afforded by the lower-level shutters and still be able to catch a glimpse of the passing view.

How much privacy do cafe style shutters provide?

If you want absolute privacy, you can keep the lower slats of your cafe shutters completely closed. This will ensure that passers-by will be unable to see into your home. The beauty of half window shutters is that you’ll still keep that airy, bright feel even though the shutters are completely closed.

It is worth remembering that you may need to add curtains for total privacy in the evenings. For this reason, cafe shutters are not recommended for bathrooms or ground-floor bedrooms.

Which rooms are best for cafe shutters?

Cafe style shutters are particularly suited to communal rooms such as kitchens, living rooms, lounges and studies. Any front-facing room which overlooks the street or neighbouring properties will benefit from cafe shutters. They are also ideal for first-floor bedrooms, which are not overlooked from above. Combined with curtains, this can be the perfect solution for privacy and natural light.

Half-window shutters are a popular choice for offices. They give staff privacy from passing traffic while also allowing in daylight for a pleasant working environment. Cafe style shutters UK are a contemporary yet practical solution for many office spaces.

Is it possible to combine cafe style shutters with curtains?

Yes indeed. This is a very popular option with many homeowners. The practical nature of cafe style window shutters means they work beautifully in conjunction with a range of window dressings. White window shutters are a fashionable colour choice. This means they will blend with any colour scheme or interior design style, allowing you to put your personal stamp on the room.

Do cafe shutters cost less than traditional full height shutters?

When considering the cafe style shutters price, it’s worth noting that they are less expensive than full height plantation shutters, or tier on tier styles. However, this price point should not be your only reason for choosing cafe shutters. The real beauty of these versatile shutters lies in their ability to combine privacy and light to maximum effect.

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K Dave

17:18 01 Nov 24

Delighted with the shutters that were installed! Tom, Linda and Gary provided a very friendly and professional service, thank you so much.

David Ames

16:05 23 Oct 24

I recently had 2 large bay windows installed with white hardwood shutters and the process was made straightforward and hassle free with this company. Installation was excellent, and although it could probably have been done cheaper, I doubt it would have been as smart as the finished result. Very happy customer, thanks!

Melissa Mancini

12:20 15 Oct 24

Tom, Linda and Gary have been an absolute pleasure to work with. From the moment we called, we've been thrilled to work with the team. Amazing customer service, fantastic shutters and we're planning to order more over time. If I could give 6 stars I would. 🙂

Kingsley Cook

06:11 28 Sep 24

We’ve used Linda, Tom and Gary’s services throughout our properties. The quality of the shutters is fantastic and the price very competitive. The installation, communication and buying process is so straightforward and that’s all down to the team. We’ll always continue to use them whenever we can.

Nick Barton

11:38 27 Aug 24

Tom (and Linda) were prompt in quoting for some recent repairs to our [American Shutters-installed] shutters; due to another local call-out Tom was able to visit within the week and both completed the work and carried-out a health-check of the remaining shutters. No hesitation in recommending these guys 100%.

Linda Rivers

11:56 30 Jul 24

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10:21 11 Jun 24

Gary did a fantastic job fitting my door shutters, he was very tidy and efficient fitting them in under 6 hours and showing me how they worked. Linda and Tom also have done a fantastic job keeping me up to date on my order and coming over to my house for the initial measurements, showing me the different options and listening to what I wanted. Highly recommend!

David W

11:53 03 May 24

Wow! We are so over the moon with American Shutters. From start to finish, they have been exceptional for customer service, updates, timeframes and most importantly product. We will be recommending them to all our friends and family. Whilst we were waiting for your shutters to be made, they even applied temporary blinds while we waited. Finally, special mention to Linda. I would employ her in a heartbeat for my business. Simply world class service. Thanks 🙂

Julia Keenan

11:13 29 Apr 24

We are delighted with our new shutters, from start to finish the attention to detail was suberb. The finished product is excellent and we would thank the fitter for his care and perfectionist attitude.The house is trasformed and we are very happy with our investment. I would recommend this company.

Usurper Tom

09:53 03 Apr 24

Highly recommend American Shutters. Great service and competitive price. Absolutely love the shutter, gives our bathroom a touch of luxury. Let’s in lots of light/view when we need it and privacy when closed.

sean gerrish

18:42 16 Mar 24

We are very pleased with our shutters. The service provided by Tom, Gary and Linda was excellent. We would highly recommend them.

Liz Arthur

21:41 22 Feb 24

So pleased with new shutters in 2 bedrooms that we are already planning more! Great quality, so well fitted, open & close smoothly and look neat. Just perfect and felt it all happened smoothly with very personal service.

Shiva SIVANANTHAN

18:24 08 Feb 24

Thank you so much, Tom, Linda & Gary for the all the support to inspire a beautiful shutters in our Bungalow! I am well pleased with the results and the great job! The living rooms brighter than before and privacy! We will come back to you again for the rest of the Bedrooms!🥰

stephen walsh

11:37 05 Feb 24

From the quoting stage through to the work being carried out, I cannot speak highly enough of Amercian Shutters. Tom was very knowledgeable and helped us make the right choice of shutters and Gary who came to fit the shutters was not only very clean and tidy, but did a great job in installing them. We are absolutely delighted with them and will be sure to use them again, when we get to the next stage of our refurbishment. Well done all .

Sophie Abrahamovitch

19:54 02 Feb 24

Brilliant service and product. So neatly installed, amazing quality, exactly what we wanted and the team are brilliant. Thanks so much.

Michael Cornish

13:51 04 Jan 24

First class service and attention to detail, wonderful natural wood shutters massive improvement cosy atmosphere with a touch of class.

gemma weston

09:35 08 Dec 23

Gary fitted our shutters today, he has done such a fantastic job! He took his time to make sure it was all perfect and it is! We are so happy with the finished result. Tom also came by and showed his face which made the experience feel more personal. Linda was so helpful keeping us up to date and always quick to respond. The quality of the shutters is amazing. Fantastic service from start to finish! We will 100% be recommending their services! Thank you to the team at American Shutters

Roberta Takaindisa

16:58 23 Nov 23

Very professional company. More than pleased with my beautiful shutters.

Adrian Edwards

12:23 22 Nov 23

Great shutters that have transformed the look and feel of our bathroom. They look excellent both from inside and outside. The product, ordering, measuring and installing were all first class.

Jo Fidling

07:53 21 Nov 23

Beautiful bespoke shutters. Fantastic customer service and fitting.

Justine Wootton

17:49 16 Oct 23

I was recommended to use American Shutters for our house renovation. The company is very friendly, accommodating and offer an excellent service. I am so pleased with the finished product. Beautiful colour that matches our woodwork paint. Lovely quality too. I chose the slaked lime non wood shutters for our bathrooms. I love the light they give and the privacy options. I would thoroughly recommend and I hope use them again in the future for other rooms too.

Elaine Hobson

16:30 21 Sep 23

Great company with expert fitters. Brilliant communication and also high quality shutters. Thank you. We would definitely recommend ‘American Shutters’

Penny White

14:08 19 Sep 23

I’ve been searching for a long time for a solution that stops the tiniest bit of daylight coming through. My husband is up as soon as the sun rises, so you can imagine that’s pretty early in the summer. I’ve tried curtains, blackout blinds, both together, nothing worked.Getting fed up I searched online and came across American Shutters. Called, spoke to a really helpful Linda who knew their products inside & out.The same day Tom came with samples, measured and gave me a quote. The difference from anything else I’ve researched is the blackout blind sits in a channel behind the shutter.Gary who fitted the blinds was very professional, our windows aren’t straight but Gary made sure they fit perfectly and you wouldn’t know the window is wonky as Gary had everything with him to make the blinds/shutters fit flush.I’ve attached photos, (large window I’ve shown without blackout blind down, and with it down) I think they speak for themselves. I truly have no words the difference they make. The bedroom is total darkness, and yes husbands sleeps. He opened them only this morning with a big smile on his face.

Irene Hunt

14:38 31 Aug 23

I love my new shutters! Superb service from all at American Shutters. My initial call led to an email with an estimate based on my measuring. The detailed measuring I requested was swift and I received advice on types, colours and slat sizes. Quote (close to estimate) arrived the next day. The installation went very smoothly and the installer was brilliant. Such attention to detail and a tidy worker too. Stunning results - I wish I’d had them years ago. (And, between being measured and me booking, I was left to decide - unlike another company who bombarded with emails, calls and text messages.)

David Allen

15:23 20 Jun 23

Really excellent service and installation. The shutters look great and work really well. Many thanks

Christopher Hayman

12:25 18 Apr 23

The quality of the shutters are superb. Competitive pricing with no hard sale from the sales team. Ours were fitted by Gary, professional, considerate and respectful of our property. A keen eye for detail from someone who takes a pride in his work. Highly recommend all aspects of this company.

Rachel Pritchard

19:32 11 Apr 23

We are absolutely delighted with our shutters. Having asked several companies to quote for us, we really felt that Tom listened to what we wanted and Gary did a great job fitting them into our less than standard windows. Linda in the office co ordinated it all. We will be asking American shutters to fit more shutters for us and would thoroughly recommend them.

Emma Cordingley

09:57 30 Mar 23

Really delighted with the shutters. They have honestly transfomed a rather small and inconsequential bathroom. Very well worth the outlay and the wait. The fitter did a really good job on an awkward window. If we ever decide to install more shutters I shall know exactly where to go!

IW RIE

14:24 10 Mar 23

My cafe-style blinds are high quality, functional, robust, beautifully crafted products. Their installation was conducted professionally with expert craftsmanship. From initial to final visit, American Shutters has provided a superb service - highly recommended.

Angela Page

11:40 09 Mar 23

We have recently had a pair of shutters fitted in our front room and are so pleased with them that we are about to order them for our big bay window.We had been deliberating for a very long time about what to do. Tom’s was the second company we consulted and to be honest it was chalk and cheese. He is so helpful and constructive. He was interested in what we were looking for and very helpful in explains what would work best for what we wanted.Linda was always very prompt and extremely helpful with any queries. The fitting was expertly carried out by Gary and the end result is a delight. The whole team are brilliant, we cannot recommend them more highly. We are looking forward to our next installation.

Rob Gilles

13:34 26 Jan 23

Beautiful shutters professionally measured and fitted at a reasonable cost. The whole process was very straightforward and the end result spectacular.

jenny simmance

17:28 25 Jan 23

When I told my husband I really would like Shutters in our home,he recommend Tom from America Shutters his words were "from speaking to him he seems a really decent chap"Tom surveyed all my windows measured up and offered his advice,he explained that they would be a while as they were expertly made.When the email arrived to say they were ready to be fitted Roberto arrived 5 days later and started work it took a day and a half,he was a lovely chap very friendly hard working tidy and respectful.I would give this company more than 5 stars if I could,I am so very pleased with my choice of company and product,its made my house so warm and cosy and tidy looking and,I'm loving my Shutters.Thank you Tom and your crewJenny Simmance

Julian C

12:36 14 Jan 23

Fantastic customer service and attention to detail. Real craftspeople and worth it.

Karine Hyde

15:53 11 Nov 22

Absolutely delighted 😀 with my shutters. I opted for cafe style to offer me the flexibility I desired.The shutters are quality and have 'opened up' the rooms amazingly.From initial consultation to installation my experience with American Shutters was absolutely seamless.I was also very grateful too, on my return home from work, to find that the fitter had cleaned up impeccably!!Thank you American Shutters...

Rupert Street

14:09 02 Nov 22

Fantastic service, and brilliant product, not much I can say, other than from end to end it was well worth the time, thought and money.

Alex Palmer

18:28 14 Sep 22

American Shutters were recommended to us after months of searching for a shutter company we felt happy with. From the initial home visit through to order and fitting, Tom, Linda and Gary made the process very easy with guidance and advice but absolutely no pressure. The instillation on four windows went smoothly with no mess and was carried out within the time frame specified. Our shutters look amazing, we are very happy with them and we have received lovely comments. If you are considering a shutter instillation, American Shutters would be the company to choose.

Laura Boylett

20:25 30 Aug 22

Very impressed with the service, price, installation and the overall quality of the shutters. I can't recommend this company highly enough!

Del Thomas

09:38 25 Aug 22

Recently had x2 bays and x2 further windows fitting with shutters. We are delighted with them, from the initial contact through to the fitting, we had excellent service… would 100% recommend American Shutters and will be buying more in the future.

Birthe Nielsen

09:12 03 Aug 22

I had Shutters installed by American Shutters twice and am absolutely delighted with the result. They installed and cleaned all up so I could not tell they had been.

Karen Hunter

15:06 27 Jun 22

Great experience, have completed 5 rooms now and will continue with others next year.

Molly Wood

09:22 15 Jun 22

Couldn’t be happier, my shutters are absolutely beautiful. The installation was done to perfection by Gary! what a lovely man! Would recommend the beautiful America shutters! Quality and service outstanding from Paul & Sonia Gloucester ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.

sophie dexter

11:05 14 Jun 22

I have used American shutters for many years. I had a small problem with one shutter this week. I emailed on Monday morning, Gary came that day and by 8 am on Tuesday am all was sorted.That’s what I call excellent customer service. And the whole team are so lovely to deal with !Highly recommend

Maggie Buckley

10:17 08 Jun 22

Really pleased with our shutters. They make the room lighter than it was before ( a north facing room). They have been fitted with care and just look fabulous. Customer service and fitting have been smooth and friendly. Thank you.

Hannah Corry

21:20 27 May 22

We were incredibly impressed with American shutters from start to finish. We phoned and spoke to Linda who booked us in for a quote.Linda was lovely and very honest and answered all my questions happily. I spoke to Linda a couple of times throughout the process and nothing was ever too much trouble. Tom came over to quote and he explained everything and all our options in a lovely manner which wasn’t pushy and not a typical sales pitch. We had got 7 quotes in total and American shutters were in the middle, price wise, but their customer service was by far the best of them all. Once the shutters had arrived they got us booked in for installation straight away. Roberto installed the shutters and we are so so happy with them. Roberto was so clean and tidy and the finish is extremely professional. He even offered to help me move all my lounge furniture back after I had to move it all for a carpet fitter.We would definitely recommend this company, we can’t fault their service at all! We will be using them again in the future.

Suzanne Millar

13:00 25 May 22

Shutters look beautiful and fitter took lots of care fitting them to make sure they were perfect

Mark Dodson

14:14 22 Mar 22

We have recently had shutters installed in our Airbnb property. We have used Tom and his team before for shutters in our family house and are so glad we used him again! The mechanisms are really slick, precise and are perfectly measured out and the shutters are beautifully made. They make the property look so smart. Tom gave us all the advice we needed and the installation team were brilliant. They cleared up, didn’t leave anything to clear up, ready for our guests. 10/10.

Patrick Meads

15:56 11 Mar 22

American Shutters service and the quality of their shutters and installation is excellent. Helpful and full of good advice from start to finish - even installed temporary blinds for our windows. Highly recommended.

Chris Ross

11:24 02 Mar 22

Beautiful look and fit has enhanced our South Bank apartment immeasurably.

Georgina Scobling

23:06 21 Feb 22

Difficult length of bay windows to dress but the shutters really made a feature of the window.And they are precision fitted by American Shutters to ensure they all line up.The kitchen ones really finish off the new kitchen.Thank you to Tom and team.

Francesca d'Arcangeli

12:04 20 Feb 22

American Shutters were a real pleasure to work with in understanding what my options would be. I am so looking forward to having my shutters installed. A big thank you to Tom Longrigg and the team for their amazing support!

Sheila Schapiro

17:13 10 Feb 22

These are absolutely the best shutters on the market! The quality is excellent, fitting and service cannot be faulted. I have them on every window in my house and on my French doors. I could not recommend them more highly.

tish roberts

11:11 02 Feb 22

Frances Chambers

13:49 30 Dec 21

Great looking shutters. Neat and tidy fitting with no mess. Pleasure to deal with.

Alastair White

16:09 28 Dec 21

American Shutters were recommended to us by Farrow and Ball in Esher. It turned our to be an excellent recommendation! Tom and Linda were fantastic to work with. They are extremely customer focussed and pay huge attention to detail - both at the requirements gathering stage and also during the installation process. We had shutters installed in 14 large windows and we are delighted with the product. I would not hesitate to recommend this American Shutters.

Louise Hawes

08:42 18 Dec 21

Couldn’t be happier with my new engine shutters, so professional and excellent quality thank you

Miranda S

17:26 30 Nov 21

Louise Alexander

12:37 18 Nov 21

Delighted with Tom and his team. Highly professional in their approach, and such a fantastic product, I would highly recommend prospective buyers to go with American Shutters.

Ashton Ward

10:51 18 Nov 21

Jenny Denman

11:27 17 Nov 21

We have just had our final shutters fitted in our lounge, which now completes our whole house. We first had contact with Tom of American Shutters 14 years ago when we moved in and have gradually had each room fitted with shutters. I think the fact that we have returned to the same company during this time speaks for itself. Tom, himself, is very efficient, reliable, offers excellent advise and really takes an interest in what ideas you have. He is in no way pushy, he offers a very personal service and it has been such a pleasure dealing with him and his staff. We are absolutely delighted with our shutters, they are of excellent quality and beautifully fitted by Roberto, his lovely installer. I could say more but all I can say is if you are looking to have shutters fitted I cannot recommend American Shutters enough. You can be assured that you will be delighted with the result.

Libby Peppiatt

17:12 09 Nov 21

What a lovely team! Tom was so helpful and professional when he came to measure up earlier in the year - even being kind enough to give me some paper IKEA blinds whilst I was waiting for my shutters, and put them up for me.When he came to fit the blinds Roberto was equally as professional, friendly, and left the area spotless. The shutters are beautiful and clearly installed with care. I will definitely be coming back to American Shutters in the new year to order some for my bedroom. A great customer experience all round.

Hayden Clark

09:40 04 Nov 21

I highly recommend American shutters. They are very professional, responsive and friendly !

Sam Fairbairn

13:52 01 Nov 21

So thrilled with the shutters. Beautifully finished. Wonderful quality, they’ve really added value to the look and feel of our property. Service was excellent and thank you to Gary for going the extra mile by transferring some black out blinds to another room. Honestly couldn’t be more delighted.

Ben R

10:08 20 Oct 21

The team at American Shutters were courteous and professional at every stage from initial quotation to installation. Very good quality products and highly recommended.

Sophia Jackson

05:45 15 Oct 21

The service was very good and the product is fantastic. Very happy with the shutters. Thank you

Karen Harbinson

15:01 30 Sep 21

Brilliant service and installation by American Shutters. Really pleased with the final finish. Great customer care throughout the process.

George Handscomb

10:45 15 Sep 21

I had an amazing experience with American Shutters - I was helped and advised all the way through the process and as a result am very happy with the shutters I have received. They are great quality and fit the windows perfectly - the fitter was also more than happy to work around the builders I had on site.Will be coming back if I'm ever in need of shutters again.

Jo Hunt

16:54 12 Sep 21

Very happy with our shutters, they look fantastic. Good service, good communications, thoroughly recommend.

Susan Burton

13:16 09 Sep 21

The best investment we made in our house. We got bay windows, sill windows and even used them to divide a large room. American Shutters completely transformed our windows and rooms and even better value than I was expecting. Amazing service. I couldn't recommend them highly enough.

Whitney Hawkings

14:47 23 Aug 21

I just had our third set of shutters installed by American Shutters and couldn’t be happier with the quality, the efficiency or the experience. The workmanship is flawless and the shutters have given a sophisticated finish to our bedroom.

Peter Lambourn

08:42 18 Aug 21

Great product, clear and helpful communication, professionally fitted, competitively priced.

Nina Burich

16:25 13 Aug 21

Customer service at American Shutters has been flawless. Every communication has been politely dealt with and quickly. I have been kept updated and informed from my initial enquiry through to installation and after care. Tom was patient with us, including several trips to view examples, as we decided on the right style and helped with all my questions. The fitters we had were polite, friendly and tidy. We did have an issue with our shutters after fitting and you can tell the quality of a company by the way they handle this. I was really pleased for the stress free experience as they dealt with the issue, and again, the team kept me up to date. The shutters have added such a massive impact on our room, and we are really pleased with them. Such an easy company to deal with I would highly recommend them. It was a breath of fresh air!

Julia Lea

15:08 05 Aug 21

American shutters installed plantation shutters for us in two bay windows over twenty years ago and they still look great. I contacted them to install more shutters to three bedroom window which are now installed and look fabulous, really pleased with the quality and service provided by American Shutters. Would highly recommend.

Paula Breslin O'Connor

12:13 05 Aug 21

Excellent service product & installation

D Clarke

08:22 05 Aug 21

We recently received our bespoke shutters. Which looks amazing and completes our room. Making our family and reception room look cosy.Also, not as expensive as I thought, which is always a bonus!!They adhered to COVID-19 advice, wearing face masks, stating they have had no symptoms recently (alternatively, asking if we are symptom free) - good call.We were kept up-to-date regarding our purchase. Because of COVID-19, our products took a bit longer, about 2 weeks.Once our Shutters had arrived, they contacted us straight away to organise an installation date within days.Our installation guy was professional and very skilled. I didn’t realise it would take a day to install, but being bespoke they needed to match to your windows.After just having our extension done, everywhere had mastic. The installation guy also put mastic around the shutters.Would definitely recommend in price, customer service and installation.

Anna Westermann

14:26 03 Aug 21

A really friendly and professional company. Tom and Gary were lovely to deal with and went out of their way to make sure I was 100% happy with my new shutters. Which of course I was, as they look fantastic. Thank you!

Harriet Cleverly

15:26 15 Jul 21

I am so happy with my new shutters for our holiday home in Devon. The whole process from initial enquiry through to measuring and installation has been seamless and the quality of the shutters and the aesthetics of them is superb. I highly recommend. Harriet

Andrew Gillespie-smith

10:20 15 Jul 21

We have used American Shutters twice and their product and service is excellent. We are delighted with the results.

Adam Faulkner

16:59 09 Jul 21

We recently had shutters fitted in our home and Tom and the team at American Shutters were fantastic and have delivered a great product for us we are very pleased and would not hesitate to recommend them

Claire Ross

16:48 08 Jul 21

This is my third installation of shutters from Tom Longrigg over the last 10 years. I return because his team’s work is faultless, stylish, high quality and competitively priced. I would not hesitate in recommending them.

Peter White

14:51 05 Jul 21

American Shutters have done the most amazing job of making and fitting two sets of window shutters for us. The whole experience was a pleasure from the very helpful office staff to the charming man who measured up and then the very courteous fitter. I would have no hesitation in recommending. Pics attached. Great product, great service.

Model Manager

10:33 21 Jun 21

The shutters are amazing we love them they are such a big transformation I fully recommend this company

A P

12:35 10 Jun 21

I could not recommend American Shutters enough, Tom and the team are super professional, everything arrived on time, Gary & Roberto the fitters were brilliant, the product is great and has completely finished the style of my house. Thank you.

Amanda C-S

14:40 06 Jun 21

A really 5* service and product. There is an excellent choice of shutter styles and colours and we were kept informed throughout the order process of how long it would take for our shutters to arrive. Roberto arrived punctually on the agreed day and did a very professional job fitting the shutters. We are absolutely delighted with the result which gives both shade and privacy. They finish off the room perfectly and look as though they will last forever!

Rory C-S

12:07 04 Jun 21

Superb set of shutters and great service from a very professional team. Absolutely no complaints & love the look of them. Very happy - thank you.

Scott Holland

11:13 03 Jun 21

Thank you to everyone at American Shutters, we absolutely love our new shutters. All around top class service from start to finish. Linda in the office was great and Gary the fitter provided a superb service with top class craftsmanship. Highly recommend.

Cecilia Bredin

13:34 27 May 21

Excellent service from first consultation until the end. We had a problem with our windows but Tom and Gary fixed them for us so we are very grateful and most importantly, we love our shutters! Fantastic quality and beautiful look. Highly recommend them.

Debbie Cotton

13:48 10 May 21

I have used American Shutters several times now at different properties and have always been very impressed with the friendly but totally professional service provided. Excellent advice at first visit and most importantly the finished result has always been perfect. The last project was a tricky one with an awkwardly shaped window but the shutters look fabulous and as if they were built into the original opening.

Mark Gabbertas

09:02 06 May 21

Nick and Myriam Whalley

07:23 23 Apr 21

A splendid work carried out by American Shutters.Tom was very professional and made the task of choosing what goes best easier. Roberto, installed the shutters very efficiently, he was kind, polite and careful.The end result exceeded our expectations.We can highly recommend American Shutters.

Rupert Stephenson

12:46 22 Apr 21

There's a very good reason why there are so many five star reviews on Google for American Shutters. They are a very friendly and professional company. From the moment we placed our order with Tom to the moment they were installed by Roberto, the whole team are a pleasure to deal with and the shutters are of a very high quality. 5* service -I would highly recommended American Shutters without reservation.

Pamela Peacock

17:36 20 Apr 21

Absolutely delighted with these shutters, expertly fitted, nothing was too much trouble. After service excellent and I have no hesitation in highly recommending these.

Optik Leisure

11:58 20 Apr 21

Over the years Optik Leisure have used the services of American Shutters on various projects.I would highly recommend this company and confirm that their level of service and craftmanship is second to none.Nick Perrin - MD

May Wong

10:16 14 Apr 21

Classic and quality shutters and blinds. I have worked with them for over 10 years installing shutters and blinds for every property I had worked on. They provide excellent service and easy to work with.

Bradley Love

10:01 14 Apr 21

Professional, high-quality product, proper fit. No issues after a couple years post installation.

D Gore

09:31 14 Apr 21

American Shutters is the continuation of a company I first started using in 1992. While the owners have changed the ethos, professionalism and attention to detail has not. I have always been impressed with the quality of shutters, the speed of service and the efficient responses to enquiries. There are many shutter companies in business and one can find cheaper solutions. I have seen the issues friends and family have faced when using other companies. I chose to go for quality and it has served us well for almost 30 years.

Katia Mauger - Manwaring

09:08 14 Apr 21

Fantastic service and very happy with the product! Thank you very much.

Jack Mundell

16:41 13 Apr 21

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Find out how American Shutters can transform your home

Why are they called cafe style shutters?

Which windows are the best fit for cafe style shutters?

Sash windows

Bay windows

Picture windows

Cottage windows

Radius windows

Palladian windows

Five reasons to choose cafe style shutters

1. They let in the light

2. They give you a view

3. They maintain your privacy

4. They’re perfect for period windows

5. They’re chic and continental

What are cafe style shutters?

Where does the name ‘cafe shutters’ come from?

Are half window shutters the same things as cafe shutters?

How well do cafe style shutters work with bay windows?

Do cafe shutters work with sash windows?

Is it true that cafe style shutters let in more light?

Do cafe shutters help to maintain your view?

How much privacy do cafe style shutters provide?

Which rooms are best for cafe shutters?

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