Full Height Shutters
Made-to-measure full-height shutters cover the whole window, with each panel opening as one piece.
A midrail or split louvre control lets you adjust the upper and lower louvres separately, keeping privacy below while letting daylight in above.
The style explained
What is a full height shutter?
Full-height shutters cover the whole window, with each panel remaining one continuous piece from top to bottom. A midrail or a split in the louvre controls can let the upper and lower louvres tilt separately.
It gives one continuous fitted line across the window. The measured opening, panel layout and room use determine whether full height or a divided style is the better choice.
Best for
Most standard windows, living rooms, bedrooms, and front bays
Main benefit
One clean full-window line with simple everyday operation
Not ideal when
You only want the lower half covered, or you need upper and lower panels to open separately
Darkness
Strong room darkening, but not a full blackout product
Where it works best
Where Full Height shutters work best
Living rooms and reception rooms
A continuous panel can suit reception rooms where you want whole-window coverage without separate upper and lower opening panels.
Bedrooms
Where you want consistent privacy and light control morning and evening, with a clean look during the day.
Front bay windows
A bay configured with full-height panels on each section gives the bay its full architectural weight from the street. Tilt the louvres for daytime privacy without breaking the line.
How to choose
When Full Height shutters are the right choice
Choose full height when you want the cleanest look
This is the safest default for most rooms because the shutter reads as one fitted architectural feature from top to sill.
Use split tilt if the issue is daytime privacy
If you want light above and privacy below, specify a midrail or split louvre controls. The upper and lower louvres tilt separately while the full-height panel remains one piece.
Move to tier on tier only when the panels need to open separately
Tier on tier is better when you want to fold back the top or bottom independently, not just tilt the louvres at different angles.
Materials
Hardwood or Polycomposite for Full Height shutters
Polycomposite provides better thermal and noise insulation through metal insertions inside its louvres and frame. Hardwood still adds some insulation and is the lighter Hardwood option for larger panels in dry rooms.
Common configurations
How full height shutters are typically laid out
- Single panel
- One panel covering the full opening. Whether this layout is suitable depends on the measured opening, material and panel weight.
- Two panels meeting in the middle
- A pair of full-height panels that hinge from each side and meet in the centre. The survey confirms when dividing the opening gives the better operation and proportions.
- Midrail or split louvre controls
- A midrail or split controls let the upper and lower louvres tilt separately while the panel remains one piece. The split could serve the top third and bottom two thirds, depending on the window and the privacy needed.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Full-height shutters suit many standard windows because continuous panels provide privacy and adjustable light across the whole opening. Choose tier-on-tier when upper and lower panels need to open independently, or cafe style when the upper glass should stay uncovered.
Yes. A midrail or a split in the louvre controls can let the upper and lower louvres tilt independently. Each full-height panel still opens as one piece. Choose tier-on-tier if you want separate stacked panels that open independently.
64mm is our most commonly fitted louvre size. The 76mm option gives a more open view, while 89mm suits selected taller windows. We bring physical samples to the survey and compare them with your window proportions before confirming the size.
Yes. Each section of the bay gets its own full-height panel or panel pair, with the frame configured around the real bay angles and clearances measured at the survey.
Regular louvred shutters give strong room darkening, but they are not a full blackout product because there are small lines around louvres and panel edges. If the brief is complete darkness, our blackout blinds guide explains the two confirmed arrangements.
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