How to Measure for Plantation Shutters

Use a tape measure and record the width and height of each opening in millimetres. Label every measurement so figures from different rooms do not get mixed up.

These are rough figures for planning a budget. Do not use them to order or manufacture shutters.

Measure the width at the top, middle and bottom of the visible opening, then measure the height at the left, centre and right. For each direction, record the smallest reading in millimetres and mark it as approximate.

These are rough measurements for budgeting only, not manufacturing measurements. The price calculator uses the rough width and height to estimate shutter area, while the home survey confirms the final dimensions, frame position and clearances before you order.

Reveal depth is the distance from the front wall surface to the window frame or glass line. It helps show how much room may be available for the shutter frame.

Note any handles, locks, vents or inward-opening sections that project into the reveal. The survey decides the final frame position after checking those clearances in person.

Record a rough width and height for each face of the bay. Add a photograph that shows the complete bay, handles, sill and surrounding walls.

Do not try to turn rough bay measurements into a final panel plan. The survey confirms the angles, frame position, panel meeting points and swing clearances.

Handles, locks, vents, sensors and inward-opening window sections can affect frame position and panel swing.

Sills, tiles, radiators, window seats and nearby furniture can also affect access or the way a panel opens. Record them for the survey rather than guessing around them.

A rough budget measurement helps you estimate shutter area. It does not confirm the frame, panel layout, louvre size or the clearances around handles and opening windows.

We take the final manufacturing measurements at the home survey. The written specification then records the material, style and panel layout for each opening.