Full Height Shutters
Complete window coverage for maximum privacy and light control
Full height shutters cover the entire window, offering maximum privacy, light control, and insulation. Their clean, streamlined design suits both traditional and modern interiors, making them one of the most popular and versatile shutter styles for any room.
What Are Full Height Shutters
Full Height shutters are hinged, louvred shutter panels that cover the entire height of the window in one continuous run. The panels open away from the glazing when required, while the louvres tilt within the panels to control daylight and privacy.
Why choose Full Height Shutters
Full Height is a straightforward choice when you want the whole window covered by one fitted shutter system.
Full-window privacy
With the panels closed across the opening, the louvres can be angled to restrict the view through the complete window rather than covering only one section.
Flexible daylight control
Adjust the louvres from open to angled or more fully closed positions to change the direction and amount of light entering the room.
Simple panel geometry
One continuous panel run creates a cleaner structure than a two-tier arrangement and suits homeowners who do not need independent upper-panel opening.
Built-in appearance
The shutter frame is fitted to or around the opening, giving the window a more permanent architectural finish.
Cord-free operation
The shutters are operated through their panels and louvres rather than hanging cords, chains or loops.
Made for individual windows
Panel widths, frame choice and any supporting posts are planned around the actual opening rather than a standard off-the-shelf size.
How full height shutters work
Full height shutters are solid panel shutters fixed within the window reveal on a continuous L-frame. They have no springs, motors, or cords — the entire system is mechanical, built to last decades of daily use.
The full-perimeter L-frame
An L-shaped frame is fitted to all four sides of the window reveal — top, both sides, and sill — forming a continuous track that carries the hinge knuckles. The frame is scribed and cut to the exact reveal dimensions at the time of fitting, including any out-of-square corners or uneven plaster returns common in older properties.
Panel hinging and fold-back
Each panel is hung on two or three stainless steel butt hinges fixed to the side frame. On wider windows, two or more panels are hinged together in a bi-fold arrangement, stacking neatly to one or both sides of the reveal when open. Each panel swings a full 180° and can be held flat against the wall return with a magnetic shutter dog.
Tilt rod and louvre angle
A single central tilt rod links every louvre in the panel. Pushing the rod up or down rotates all louvres simultaneously — from fully open (louvres horizontal, maximum light and view) to fully closed (louvres vertical, completely opaque). The tilt rod is rigid and requires no tools; a light push moves all louvres in a single action.
Mid-rail and louvre size options
On taller windows (typically above 1.5m), a horizontal mid-rail is added to divide the panel into upper and lower hinged sections — this prevents louvre warp over time and makes the panel easier to handle. Louvres are available in 63mm, 76mm and 89mm widths; wider louvres give a larger view-through when open and suit taller, more contemporary window proportions.
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Full Height Shutter FAQs
Are full height shutters child-safe?
Yes. Full height shutters are completely cord-free throughout — no pull cords, no chain controls, and no motorised components unless you specifically add electric actuation. Panels fold by hand on hinges; louvres tilt via the rigid tilt rod. The system meets current UK child safety regulations in its standard configuration without any additional safety accessories.
How much do made-to-measure full height shutters cost?
Full height shutters sit between café style (less expensive) and tier-on-tier (more expensive) in terms of price per window. Exact cost depends on window width, frame material, louvre size, and the number of panels required. We quote a fixed price per window after a free home survey — no obligation to proceed, and no surprises on the day of fitting.
How do I clean full height shutters?
Wipe the louvres with a lightly damp microfibre cloth, working from one end to the other. Open the tilt rod to horizontal first so both faces of each louvre are accessible. For the frame, a dry cloth is usually enough. Dust regularly — weekly on south-facing windows where sunlight shows dust quickly. Avoid soaking MDF frames; wipe moisture away promptly.
What rooms and windows are full height shutters best suited to?
Full height shutters work in almost any room and on almost any window — living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and bay windows are all common applications. They're the most versatile shutter style. If you want complete coverage, total light control, and a clean finish that works day and night without a secondary blind, full height is the right choice.