Cafe Style Shutters

Privacy and light control without a full window covering

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Where Did Cafe Style Shutters Originate?

Cafe style shutters originated from French cafe's where diners wanted some privacy from the busy Parisian streets however, still wanted to enjoy the view. Since then, the internal shutters have become popular choice for traditional homes in Spain and France and has trended overseas to the UK where installations are now common in new builds, country cottages and historic Victorian and Edwardian homes.

What Are Cafe Style Shutters?

Cafe style shutters differ from other shutter styles as they are designed to only cover the bottom half of the window. The top window section is left uncovered to allow maximum natural light to enter the room. The shutters offers light control similar to the other shutter styles. You are able to rotate louvres and fold panels open.
Cafe style shutters are installed using a discreet three sided frame and can be customised by colour, material and louvre styles to ensure your new shutters compliment your existing decor.

Common Installations Of Cafe Style Shutters

The most common installation for cafe style shutters are ground floor, street facing windows as they allow the maximum possible natural light into the room whilst offering privacy at street level. Cafe style shutters can be installed on bay, sash and standard specification windows.

Benefits Of Cafe Style Shutters

Half coverage of your windows allowing more natural light to enter the room in comparison with other shutters.
Hardwood material offers a long lasting solution to privacy.
Customisable by colour, material and louvre size.
Expert installation offers a quality, long lasting finish with discreet fittings.

“Excellent service from start to finish . Arrived on time for quote & install . The shutters are super quality house left clean/tidy all the rubbish cleared away . Oliver is really lovely guy and would happily recommend Woodys to friends & family. ”

Katie Brown ★★★★★

“Just had our amazing new shutters installed by Woodys today. Can’t fault the service from start to finish , excellent advise on the best fit for tricky shaped window ( two other firms said it wouldn’t be possible) . If you are looking for a great service & price call Ollie form Woodys shutters! Nice guy no hard sale . Looking forward to getting the rest of house fitted now ”

Glenn Trimble ★★★★★

“The service was excellent from the survey to the fitting. Really friendly fitters, plus no mess!!! One very happy customer. Would definitely recommend them, and absolutely love my shutters they look absolutely amazing. So if your thinking of going with woody shutters think no more, do it.!!!”

Carol Ager ★★★★★

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT

Expert advice from design to installation.

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Design Appointment

One of our expert fitters will guide you through the design process. You'll be given a competitive no obligation quote based on your requirements, design and finish.

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Made To Measure
Craftsmanship

Our craftsman will intricately create your shutters to your exact measurements, style and colour using only the finest sourced materials.

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Expert Installation

Our experts will return to meticulously fit your shutters leaving you with an exceptional finish that will compliment your existing decor and improve the aesthetics of any room.

Our Latest Shutter Installations And News

We believe a picture speaks a thousand words. That's why, instead of forcing you to read our blog we've hooked up our Instagram to give you the latest installations and behind the scenes photos. If 4 snaps isnt enough, why not head over to our gallery or, head over to our Instagram @woodysshutters.

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Thought we’d give this new LED advertising a try outside Mercedes-Benz Reading 💡💡💡
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Couple of this weeks checkatrade reviews😎 Don’t take my word for it , check us out 🩷
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Another cracking photo 🤦🏻‍♂️ shutter looks 🔥
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Shutters for patio doors are always a fantastic choice of Window styling product
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Call or msg today for more information. Our pre Xmas cut date is fast approaching for new orders .
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Christmas orders need to be in by the 30th !!!! 🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻
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My standard wonky looking photos 🤦🏻‍♂️ Saturday done ✔️
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The boys out in Woodys merchandise ! good lads 👊🏻
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Suns out vans out
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I kinda like this botanical garden look 👀🌿🌴☘️🌿🍃🪴🌴🌳 #shutters #woodysshutters #plantationshutters #shuttersnearme
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Annual maintenance on these best of tracked shutters . #woodysshutters #bifolddoorshutters #woodshutters #trackedshutters #woodys #plantationshutters
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A good solution when the taps won’t allow the doors ton open fully 👌🏻 Tier on tier
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Looking fabulous from outside 😎
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We do love a Google review 🩷⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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A great solution for some south facing patio doors . #woodysshutters #patiodoorshutters #plantationshutters #shuttersnearme #finchwoodpark #shuttersberkshire
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Big bay windows , we love installing them . #baywindowshutters #shutters #woodysshutters #shuttersnearme #woodys
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Shutters are becoming an even more popular choice for patio doors they offer great light control for large open glass areas .#woodysshutters #plantaionshutters #shutters #patiodoorshutters #homedecor #nicehomes
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Haha look at this photo I took 🤣🤦🏻‍♂️ffs
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Box of fresh crisp white Woodys T-shirts 😍
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Shutters are a great option for patio doors
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The look 👀
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Full house 🏠 #shutters #woodysshutters #shutterblinds #plantationshutters #woodys #nicehouses
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Couple little waterproof en suite Shutters fitted today .
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Integrated blackout blinds are a perfect solution for the summer months . They provide 98% blackout 🌑
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Blackout blinds are great great for summer 🌞🌞for getting the kids to sleep early or if you like to sleep 😴 in .
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Getting the week in good shape 🤞🏼👀 #woodysshutters #shapedshutters #woodys #plantaionshutters #shutterblinds #woodenshutters #windowshutters
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Getting our week in shape 😎 🫶🏻#woodysshutters #shutters #shutterblinds #shapedshutters #woodys #berkshireshutters
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Merchandise coming in handy today in this heat 🏖️🏖️🏖️
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😍😍😍 The look 👀 #woodysshutters #plantationshutters #shutterblinds #windowshutters
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This could’ve been a really good photo of a Bay installation, but somehow I always seem to take wonky pictures 🤪🤪🤪🤪
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Check out this little beauty of a custom colour 🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵
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Nice work Stevo ⭐️ #woodysshutters #plantationshutters #windowshutters #shutterblinds #woodys
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Fished the bedroom off nicely 👍🏻
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@woodysshutters doing our thing 😎 #shutters #plantationshutters #woodysshutters #shutterblinds #windowshutters #nicehomes #shuttersforwindows
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Tier on tier shutters 👌🏻#woodys #woodysshutters #tierontiershutters #shutterblinds #shuttersinoxford
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Pleaded blinds on Bifold doors 👌🏻
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Starting the week off with this beauty 🔥 custome @farrowandball paint , black himges🖤. Such a fabulous look on this barn conversion. Looking for a quote ? Drop us a msg today . @woodysshutters #shutters #plantationshutters #shutterblinds #woodys #barnconversion #interiordesign #thelook
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The easiest way to get your kids to sleep in summertime 🖤🖤🖤🖤 #blackoutblinds #shutters #shutterblinds #woodysshutters #backtoblackamywinehouse
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That time of the year when the sunshine starts starts hitting your computer screen 😅 shutters really do give you the perfect light control when needed . #woodysshutters #woodys #shutterblinds #shuttersuk #plantationshutters Shutters
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Straight back to it after the holiday🌴 need to work fast to pay for the next one 😜. With summer fast approaching! Now is the time to order your window shading Solutions. #woodyshutters #plantationshutters #woidys #shutterblinds #ukmadeshutters #nicehome
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Shaping up 🔝 #woodys #woodysshutters #shutterblinds #shapedshutters #windowshutters #shuttersberkshire
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Waterproof Shutters 💦💦💦💦 #shutters #woodysshutters #berkshireshutters #shuttersnearme #woodys #plantationshutters
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Shutter man abroad 📸
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Check out the 4/3 offer on. all hardwood & waterproof shutters . #443offer #woodysshutters #plantationshutters #windowshutters #shutterblinds #woodys
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With our handcrafted bespoke, Shutters , you can have any colour you like, including Farrow & Ball paint 🎨 😍.
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Meet July , there isn’t anything she’s doesn’t know about making shutters . R&T stuttgart was great experience , meet some potential new suppliers of a few exciting new products.
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Electric blackout blinds 😍
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Wireless skylight blinds , perfect for keeping the heating on the chilly night or heat out ☝️
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Check us out for some swanky new colours ! Loving the Formal blue 😍
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If you like nice things ? and you like nice Shutters like us ? Drop us msg today . #shutters #plantationshutters #shutterblinds #woodysshutters #nicethings
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