“Old house, nothing square, and he handled it without any fuss. The finish is far better than the shop-bought ones we had before.”
Eoin McC.
Limerick · Front rooms
€280 – €700 per window
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Plantation Shutters
Hinged louvred panels fitted to the window — the most permanent option. Below: what they are, the rooms they suit, the rooms they don't, and a step-by-step fitting guide.
What it is
About plantation shutters
Shutters are solid louvred panels hinged into a frame fitted to the window. They are a joinery product rather than a soft furnishing, and they are treated as part of the house rather than as a blind. They cost several times what a blind costs, they take four to eight weeks to make, and they last decades. In Ireland they are most often specified for Georgian and Victorian properties, front-facing rooms and bay windows.
Best for
- Period properties in Dublin, Limerick, Kilkenny, Waterford and Cork city
- Bay windows, where shutters look better than any blind
- Front rooms where the window is seen from the street
- Homes being sold — shutters are one of the few window treatments that add perceived value
Think twice about
- Tight budgets — nothing else on this site costs as much
- Windows you need covered quickly
- Rooms where you want complete blackout — louvres always leak some light
Materials & options
What to specify
Basswood is the standard timber. Hardwood costs more. ABS and vinyl composites are fully waterproof and correct for bathrooms and wet rooms. Louvre sizes are typically 47mm, 63mm, 76mm and 89mm — larger louvres give a clearer view out and suit larger windows.
Cleaning & care
Dust with a soft brush or dry microfibre. Timber shutters take a barely damp cloth on marks; waterproof composites can be washed. Check and tighten hinge screws every couple of years.
Fitting guide
How to fit plantation shutters
Follow these in order. Most fitting problems come from skipping the measuring and levelling steps rather than from the blind itself.
Have the opening templated, not measured
Shutters are made to the millimetre for one specific opening. A proper survey checks square, plumb and reveal depth at multiple points. In older Irish houses almost no opening is square, and this is why templating matters.
Choose the frame type
An L-frame sits inside the reveal. A Z-frame builds out for shallow reveals. A bay frame is made as one unit with angled posts. The frame choice is decided at survey, not later.
Fit the frame
The frame is fixed into the reveal, packed and shimmed until it is perfectly square regardless of what the opening is doing. This is the step that takes the time and determines whether the panels close properly.
Hang the panels
Panels hang on the frame hinges. Adjust the hinge positions until the gaps around and between panels are even — a consistent 3mm gap is the mark of a good fit.
Fit the magnets and catches
Magnetic catches hold the panels closed. Position them so the panels close with a light push and stay closed.
Finish the frame
Trim, caulk and touch up. On a period property, the finished shutter should read as joinery, not as a fitted product.
Verified reviews
What customers say
Recent reviews from homes across Ireland.
“Recommended the UV-stable range because of the sun down here rather than selling me the cheapest thing. Two summers on and no fading at all.”
Ciara N.
Wexford · Whole house
“Solid job on a big rear extension. Priced per window so I could see exactly what I was paying for. No complaints.”
Brian F.
Meath · Extension
Questions
Plantation Shutters — common questions
Are shutters worth the money?
If you are staying in the house and the window is a feature, generally yes — they last decades and they change how a room reads. If you are covering a back bedroom, a blind is better value.
Can I fit shutters to a protected structure?
Usually, but check with your local authority conservation officer first. Interior shutters within the reveal are often acceptable where external changes are not. A good fitter in Dublin, Limerick or Kilkenny will have done this before.
How long do shutters take?
Typically four to eight weeks from survey to fitting, because each set is made to order. Anyone promising two weeks is either holding stock sizes or cutting corners on the survey.
Do shutters give blackout?
No. Even closed, louvres leak light at the joints. For a bedroom, add a blackout roller behind, or accept the light.
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