A classic piece of design, shutters are the perfect way to add another dimension to the lines of a room. While often associated with heritage homes, they can also be a sleek, modern option. Shutters are also a super practical choice, allowing you to easily control light, airflow, and privacy in any room by simply tilting the slats. Shutters also offer heat deflection in summer and winter insulation, plus they are perfect in kitchens and bathrooms where curtains aren’t suitable.
A range of options to suit every home and style
PVC shutters
Good for any room of the home, particularly kitchens and bathrooms because they’re unaffected by moisture and humidity. Available in 13 options. Our wood-look shutters are easy to clean and VOC Free Certified which means they don't emit volatile organic compounds.
Wooden shutters
Crafted from natural, high-quality Basswood (Tilia), all our wooden shutters are sustainably sourced from premium grade plantations and offer effective insulation in both summer and winter.
Ways they operate
Leave them closed and tilt the blades to block or let in light, or open them right up for a full view. Our shutters can be hinged at the window frame, opening out and away from the window(best for small to medium windows); sliding panels for wide windows; or bi-fold.
A kitchen made homely with shutters
The new shutters in this kitchen are the perfect combination of style and function! They won’t warp from steam or absorb any smells from the food you cook, making them ideal for kitchen or dining nook windows. Not to mention they are easy to clean!
A new look for the lounge
These new shutters have transformed the look of this lounge. They provide heaps of functionality, letting you easily control light, airflow and privacy while also adding a touch of sophistication to the room. What a great choice!
A new look for the lounge
These new shutters have transformed the look of this lounge. They provide heaps of functionality, letting you easily control light, airflow and privacy while also adding a touch of sophistication to the room. What a great choice!
The perfect finishing touch for a home office
This might be the perfect choice for a home office. The shutters allow you to control light and keep glare away from your screens without plunging your office into total darkness. And being easy to clean with a simple wipe down is a bonus.
The perfect finishing touch for a home office
This might be the perfect choice for a home office. The shutters allow you to control light and keep glare away from your screens without plunging your office into total darkness. And being easy to clean with a simple wipe down is a bonus.
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Why choose custom-made shutters
Expert advice
Our consultants come to you anywhere in New Zealand to help you find the perfect style for your home. They’ll guide you through which rooms are best suited to shutters and offer advice on other window furnishing options to make sure you end up with a look you’ll love.
Custom-crafted with care
Our shutters are crafted with care by our trusted manufacturing partners. We choose our partners carefully and are continually blown away by their attention to detail and ability to meet and exceed our quality standards.
Professional installation
Once your new shutters are ready, our professional team will install them to ensure they fit just right. They will also show you best practice for using and maintaining your new shutters and make sure you’re happy with the end result.
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Our quality promise
Our product range is either manufactured right here in New Zealand or sourced from our long-standing, trusted suppliers—plus every product is backed by extensive warranties.
Our price promise
If you find a better price from a competitor on the same or similar products, including accessories and installation, within 7 days of purchase, we’ll match it.
Our experience promise
We go the extra mile to provide a true end to end experience that is the best in the country. It all starts with our expert style consultants that will come to you anywhere in New Zealand and ends with our professional installation service.
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Guide to choosing shutters
Whether you’re building new, renovating or simply refreshing your home, shutters are a great option that can suit many spaces and add value to your home. They boast a range of features such as privacy, safety and security, insulation and heat deflection, air flow, light control and easy maintenance.
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Frequently asked questions
PVC shutters are ideal in rooms with high humidity like bathrooms or kitchens. They’re durable, easy to clean, and come in a range of colours for an affordable option.
Vinyl and PVC are actually the same material so there is no difference! While most New Zealand companies refer to them as PVC shutters, some other places around the world use the term vinyl shutters. But rest assured, they are the same material.
PVC shutters are a durable, easy to maintain alternative to wood, and they’re more affordable too! While wood shutters might be something you’d like to invest in, PVC is a solid alternative for the budget-conscious.
Aluminium does not absorb any water or humidity and is also completely fireproof, making it a great option for shutters in bathrooms and kitchens. However, they won’t keep water out of your home during rain!
Aluminium is naturally resistant to corrosion, so your aluminium shutters shouldn’t rust as long as they are kept free of debris.
While aluminium shutters will get fairly warm in direct sunlight, they reflect most of the heat away, keeping your home a bit cooler.
While wood shutters are definitely an investment, they do have a beautiful, timeless style. And they are not as difficult to care for as you might think.
When it comes to choosing wood or faux wood for your shutters, deciding which is better is all about your priorities. Wood shutters are definitely a beautiful look, but they do come with some extra care and maintenance to keep them in top shape. Faux wood shutters offer a similar look at a more affordable price point, and they are less hassle to care for over time – but faux wood won’t quite live up to the look of real wood.
When fully closed, shutters will block quite a bit of light, but not all of it. And when open, shutters let in plenty of light!
When fully closed, wooden shutters will block quite a bit of light, but not all of it. And when open, wooden shutters let in plenty of light!
Shutters are popular for a reason but there are a couple of downsides to consider. First, shutters are significantly more expensive than standard blinds. They also take up more space than most types of blinds, so make sure you have the space for them to function properly.
While shutters require a bit more investment upfront, they are worth it for the great functionality, added security, and increased kerbside appeal.
Yes, shutters are designed to allow you to still open your windows as normal. They are usually installed with a hinge to open them, providing access to the window mechanisms.
Shutters are often paired with curtains for a more versatile and customisable look, however, you don’t need to add curtains as well! Shutters stand well on their own as well, especially in areas where curtains aren’t suitable, like bathrooms or kitchens.
Quality shutters can add insulating properties to your windows for a warmer room in the winter, however they are not as effective as a specifically thermal option.
Shutters come in a range of options and the best ones for you will depend on your budget and your style. Real timber shutters are lovely in character homes, but are higher maintenance, while PVC options are durable and more budget friendly.