Plantation Shutters in Barnes
Plantation shutters for Barnes homes, measured by us, fitted by us, and priced clearly before you decide.
Family-run, with two ways to order: Express for a faster UK-made shutter, or Plan & Save for a better price. Same survey, same team, same guarantee either way.
Shutters that suit a Barnes home
The homes are a real mix: the riverside Georgian fronts on The Terrace, the Victorian villas off Castelnau, and the bay-fronted Edwardian houses around the Common, alongside modern family homes, flats, and wider rear-extension glazing. We fit a lot of original timber sash and bay windows here, so we know how to keep the proportions right and the room light, and shutters look right in a traditional room or a contemporary one.
We match the shutter to each window rather than fitting one style across the whole house. We work that out at the survey, window by window.
Which shutters suit Barnes windows
Tall sash windows usually suit tier on tier or cafe style: privacy at street level without losing the light. Bays suit full height shutters, measured to the exact angles. Bathrooms and kitchens call for waterproof Polycomposite; dry living rooms and bedrooms can use Hardwood for real timber character. We talk it through room by room and recommend what actually works.
Shutters for Barnes conservation areas
A lot of Barnes sits in a conservation area, and some streets carry extra controls. Shutters go on the inside, so they usually sit outside the rules that cover windows and doors. If your home is listed, or you are not sure, we will tell you to check with the council first, and we will spec the shutters to suit the original windows either way.
Shutter prices and lead times in Barnes
We price by the square metre, so the cost tracks the size of your windows. Express is £315/sqm in Polycomposite, £380/sqm in Hardwood. Plan & Save is £260/sqm either way. The survey is free, there is no deposit until you order, and we confirm the exact figure before you commit.
Express shutters are usually fitted in about 2 to 3 weeks. Plan & Save, made overseas to the same spec, takes around 8 to 9 weeks.
Why Choose Us
Why Surrey homeowners choose us
A good shutter job starts before anything is ordered. We check the windows, find the right solution, price the work clearly, and fit the shutters ourselves.
One team, start to finish
The same family team handles the survey, measuring, fitting, and aftercare. If something needs adjusting afterwards, you call us directly.
Two ways to order
Express is built for speed, with UK-made shutters and a shorter lead time. Plan & Save is built for value, with a longer lead time and a better price.
Made to last
The finish needs to last as well as the fit. Our shutters use high-quality materials with a durable painted finish, and Polycomposite adds waterproofing, reinforcement, and better insulation.
Honest advice, room by room
The right shutter depends on the room. We talk through privacy, light control, moisture, and insulation so the final choice is practical.
Shutter Styles
Find the right style for each room
The right style depends on the window, the room, and how much privacy or light control matters. These three styles cover the most common choices, with more specific options available for bays, bifolds, shaped windows, tracked doors, and solid panels.
Installation Process
From first visit to fitted, in four steps
A straightforward process, with no unnecessary back-and-forth. We measure your windows, consult using real samples, agree on the specification, and stay reachable afterwards for any adjustment. The same team at every step.
Consultation
We visit your home, look at the windows, and talk through the shutter styles and materials that make sense for each room. No obligation, just practical advice.
Specification & Measure
We take precise measurements and confirm the details: panel layout, frame style, louvre size, material, and finish. Everything is checked before anything is ordered.
Installation
The shutters are fitted by our own team. We check alignment, louvre movement, and panel operation, then tidy up before leaving.
Aftercare
After fitting, we remain available for adjustments, care advice, and warranty questions. If something needs attention, you speak to us directly.
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Contact Information
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info@shuttersdesign.co.ukAddress
20 Wittering CloseKingston upon ThamesKT2 5GAOpening Hours
Monday - Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday: Closed
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Inspiration
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See how fitted shutters change the room: cleaner lines, better privacy, and a more finished look around the window.
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Full height shutters fitted to a wide bay. Louvres set to diffuse afternoon light while keeping the room private from the street.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Plantation shutters in Barnes start at £260/sqm on our Plan & Save range, or £315/sqm for UK-made Express Polycomposite. We price by the square metre, so the cost tracks your window size, confirmed free at the survey with no deposit until you order.
Express shutters are UK-made and usually fitted about 2 to 3 weeks after your survey. Plan & Save, made overseas to the same spec, takes around 8 to 9 weeks. Both are measured and fitted by our own family team across Barnes.
Usually no. Shutters fit inside the window, so they generally sit outside the rules covering windows and doors, even on streets near Castelnau and Barnes Common that carry extra controls. If your home is listed we point you to the council to confirm first.
Tall Victorian and Edwardian sash windows in Barnes usually suit tier on tier or cafe style, for privacy at street level without losing the light. Bay-fronted houses around the Common suit full height shutters, measured to the exact angles window by window.
Same made-to-measure spec, survey, family team and guarantee. Express is UK-made and fitted in about 2 to 3 weeks; Plan & Save is made overseas for a lower price, from £260/sqm, and takes around 8 to 9 weeks. You choose on speed versus price without compromising on quality.
Use waterproof Polycomposite in Barnes bathrooms and kitchens, where its reinforced build, easier maintenance and better insulation matter most; it carries a 10 year guarantee. Use Hardwood in dry reception rooms and bedrooms for real timber character, with a 5 year guarantee. We advise room by room at the survey.
Yes, from the riverside Georgian fronts on The Terrace and the Victorian villas off Castelnau out to the bay-fronted houses around Barnes Common. Surveys and fitting visits across Barnes come with no travel charge.
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Useful pages before installation
If you are still comparing options, these pages are the most useful next step before a home survey.