Hardwood (basswood)
Same premium painted finish and price as Polycomposite, with real timber character and a 5-year manufacturer guarantee. A good dry-room choice for traditional bays.
Bay Window Shutters
Plantation shutters specifically configured for bay windows. Each section of the bay gets its own panel or panel pair, with the frame and posts planned around the actual measured angles and clearances.
The most common style we fit on Victorian and Edwardian properties across Surrey and South West London, because the front bay is the defining window of those homes.
The style explained
What is a bay window shutter?
A bay window is made up of three or more window sections at angles to each other, forming the projecting bay. A bay window shutter is a coordinated set of shutters across all those sections, with frame joints (mullions or angle-posts) that follow the actual angle of the bay.
The crucial detail is that bays are survey-led. We check each face, reveal depth, handle clearance, and panel swing before confirming how the shutters should open and meet.
Best for
Victorian, Edwardian, square, angled, and curved bay windows
Main benefit
Each face of the bay is measured and planned as part of one fitted scheme
Style options
Can be full height, tier on tier, or cafe style depending on how the room is used
Survey check
Bay angle, reveal depth, handle clearance, panel swing, and sill shape
Where it works best
The rooms and situations this style suits
Victorian and Edwardian front bays
The defining window of these properties. Shutters configured to the bay keep the window shape visible and avoid the bulk of curtains inside the reveal.
Modern bay windows
1930s and later bays are also common, often with shallower angles. The same approach applies: measure the bay properly and plan the frame and panel swing around it.
Tall bays where independent operation matters
Pair bay window shutters with a tier-on-tier configuration for fully independent operation of the upper and lower sections across the bay.
How to choose
When this style is the right answer
Choose bay shutters when the angle has to be respected
A bay is not one flat window. Each face needs to be measured so the panels meet cleanly and open without fighting the reveal.
Pick the operating style after the bay shape is understood
Full height gives the cleanest line, tier on tier gives independent control, and cafe style works where only lower-level privacy matters.
The survey is where bay shutters are won or lost
Angles, handle clearance, sill shape, and panel swing all affect the final layout, so the design is confirmed on site.
Materials
Available in both our materials
Polycomposite
Available on bay configurations and a strong fit where waterproofing, reinforcement, lower maintenance, or better insulation matter. 10-year manufacturer guarantee.
Common configurations
How bay window shutters are typically laid out
- Three-section square bay
- Most common Victorian bay: a centre section parallel to the wall and two angled side sections. Three panels (or pairs of panels) coordinate across the bay.
- Five-section semicircular bay
- Less common but seen on grander Victorian and Edwardian villas. Five panels with shallower angles between each section.
- Splayed bay
- Two-section angled bay without a parallel centre. The two panels meet at an angled mullion in the middle.
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Inspiration
See real installations across Surrey
See how fitted shutters change the room: cleaner lines, better privacy, and a more finished look around the window.
Full Height, Living Room
Richmond
Full height shutters fitted to a wide bay. Louvres set to diffuse afternoon light while keeping the room private from the street.
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Areas We Cover
We measure and fit plantation shutters across Surrey and South West London. These are some of the areas we cover most often.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Because the frame mullion or angle post between adjacent panels has to meet the real shape of the bay cleanly. If the angle is assumed instead of measured, the shutters can sit proud, leave uneven gaps, or fail to open cleanly. We confirm the bay geometry at survey.
Any of our style configurations. Full-height is the most common (clean architectural line across the whole bay). Tier-on-tier suits tall ground-floor bays where the upper and lower need independent operation. Cafe style works for ground-floor bays where pavement-level privacy is the only concern.
We measure each section of the bay separately for width, height, reveal depth, handle clearance, and the angle between sections. All measurements are taken in the home with the actual window present; photos can help us understand the job, but the quote is confirmed after survey.
Usually yes, depending on the bay depth and the panel width. On deep bays the panels fold flat against the side reveals. On shallow bays we may use a tracked configuration to allow the panels to retract along a top rail. Confirmed at the survey.
Yes. Bay window shutters describe the window shape, not a separate material or price category. The actual configuration can be full height, tier on tier, or cafe style depending on the room, the window height, and how much independent control you want.
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