Shutters in Romford

Window Shutters in Romford, Made to Measure for Bays, Back Doors and Flats

Yes, we fit window shutters in Romford on bay windows, flat windows and back doors. Our plantation shutters in Romford are interior shutters, fitted inside the window, with louvres (the slats) you tilt to let light in or keep eyes out. Many people know them as shutter blinds, which is the same product, in real wood or faux wood. We measure each face of the bay at a free home visit, make the shutters to those sizes and come back to fit them, also free.

The questions below start with bays, move on to the house you live in and what changes the price, and end with permission and measuring. If you would rather talk it through, call us on 07852 257 307.

Can you fit window shutters on a Romford bay window?

You can. In fact a bay is often where shutters look best. A typical bay has a flat front face and two angled sides. Each face gets its own panels. They meet at the corners, so when the louvres are shut the bay still reads as one window.

Corners are the tricky part. Before we order anything, we look at:

The angle where each side meets the front, because walls in older houses are rarely perfectly square
How deep the window reveal is, so we know if the shutters can sit inside it
Where the window handles stick out, so the panels can close without hitting them
Whether there is a radiator, a wide sill or a curtain pole that will be in the way
How the panels should fold back when you want the full view

Once those are clear, we can tell you which style works and how the panels will open. All of our plantation shutters are made to measure, so an awkward bay is a measuring job, not a reason to say no.

What did one Romford customer choose for two bays and the back doors?

Wooden shutters on both bay windows, and vertical blinds on the back doors. The pairing makes sense: shutters give the front of the house a smart, solid look from the street, while verticals are an easy way to cover a wide set of doors you open every day. This is part of the Google review:

“Had wooden shutters installed on both my bay windows in Romford, also had verticals installed on my back doors … I am very happy with my shutters & vertical blinds and will be recommending London blinds 4u to all my family and friends.”

Zeba Ehsan, Google review

No rule says every window needs the same thing. Some people choose shutters for the windows the street sees and the rooms they use most, then pick a blind for the kitchen or the back. We can quote both ways at the visit, so you can compare.

Which shutters suit a 1930s semi in Collier Row or the Marshalls estate?

For most inter-war semis, full height shutters or tier on tier shutters on the front bay are the usual choices. Havering’s own character study notes that much of Romford’s housing went up between the wars, built by private developers as semis and short terraces. Collier Row (RM5) and the streets of the Marshalls estate between North Street and Pettits Lane are good examples.

How you pick between the two styles comes down to how you use the room:

Full height: one panel runs from the top of the window to the bottom on each face. It looks clean and simple. Add a mid-rail (a solid bar across the middle) and you can tilt the top and bottom louvres on their own.
Tier on tier: two sets of panels, one above the other, that open on their own. Fold the top ones back for daylight and keep the bottom ones closed for privacy from the pavement.
Upstairs bay: a bedroom bay often suits full height, since privacy from the road matters less up there and you want the whole window to close up at night.

If your house has had replacement windows, the new frames can have chunky handles and reveal depths that differ from house to house, even on the same road. It is one reason we measure every window rather than working from a neighbour’s sizes.

Do flat-fronted Harold Hill houses suit tier on tier shutter blinds?

Often, yes. Harold Hill (RM3) is mostly post-war, council-built two-storey semis and short terraces. Havering’s character study describes their cottage-like proportions and modest detailing, and many have flat front windows rather than bays. Rise Park also has post-war council homes.

A flat window is simpler. The choice is about light and privacy, not angles. On a front window that faces the path or the road, tier on tier shutters work well, because you can open the top half to the sky and keep the lower half closed. For a smaller window, a narrower louvre tends to look in proportion. We make louvres in 47mm, 63mm, 89mm and 114mm widths, and on modest Harold Hill windows the smaller sizes often sit better than the wide ones. At the visit we can show you samples against your window so you can judge it in your own light.

Half window shutters for a front window by the path

Half window shutters, which we call café style, cover only the lower part of the window, from the sill up. On a ground-floor window close to the path, that blocks the view in at eye level while the top of the glass stays clear for daylight. You can see how they look on our café style shutters page. They suit:

A front room where people walk past close to the glass
A kitchen or bathroom window where you want light but no view in
A window where full height panels would feel too much for the room

If you rent from the council or a housing association, ask your landlord before you book. Shutters are screwed into the frame or the reveal, so they need a yes first.

How much do window shutters cost for a Romford bay?

The cost of window shutters in Romford depends on the size and shape of your window and the choices you make, so we quote after measuring, not before. The quote is free, and we give you a clear figure for the exact windows we have seen. These are the things that move it:

How many faces the bay has, because each face needs its own panels
The total height and width of the glass you want to cover
Real wood (basswood) or faux wood (PVC)
Full height, tier on tier or café style
Whether you add a mid-rail on tall panels
A standard white or wood finish, or a colour made to order
Whether the shutters sit inside the window reveal or on a frame around it

If you are weighing shutters against blinds on cost, our guide on shutters or blinds sets out where each one makes more sense.

Window Shutters London

We understand that your London home or business is your pride and joy – a place that reflects your style, personality and design aesthetic. If you are looking to add style and elegance to your windows, shutters are a great alternative to blinds or curtains. Not only do wooden window shutters provide additional privacy, but are also energy efficient, keeping you warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

Shutters London

Why Choose London Blinds 4U for Window Shutters?

– Great Quality
– Made to Measure
– Excellent Customer Service
– Competitive Quotes
– Hassle Free
– Multiple Styles Available
– Free Measuring & Fitting

“They measured my windows first and then 4 weeks after they fitted my blinds and shutters. I would not hesitate to recommend this company to anyone.”

- Liza Harrison

Plantation Shutters London Styles

When considering new shutters in your home or business premises, you must consider the style of building, the room you are looking to install wooden plantation shutters in, and the style you are interested in. Customers should also think about the purpose of the shutters – different styles are better for those looking for optimal privacy, while others allow more light to flood the room. We are equipped with all the knowledge you need to make a perfect choice.

There are many different types of shutters available for your London home or business – picking the right design is key to your comfort and style! We stock many styles of bespoke shutters:

Tier on Tier Shutters London

This type of shutter is basically one shutter fixed above another shutter, giving you the option of controlling the slats individually. For example, you may wish to close the bottom half slats for privacy but keep the top tier slats open to allow light into the room. Tier on Tier Shutters offer flexibility for varied use.

Full Height Shutters London

Full height is the most common type of shutter you may come across day to day. Full height shutters cover the whole of the window. Various options available for full height shutters, one being the option of having a mid-rail. Mid-rails are added to full height shutters for taller windows to strengthen the shutter; they also allow you to operate the upper and lower slats individually, giving you maximum light and privacy control for your London property.

Café Style Window Shutters London

This type of shutter is normally fitted at half height from the window sill upwards. Café style shutters, as the name suggests, are commonly used in restaurants and other catering environments. However, they are also suited for use in homes; the great benefit of these shutters is that they let plenty of light into any room but provide privacy from the base where the shutter is fitted.

Folding Shutters and Sliding Shutters London

For big glass windows, such as French doors and patio doors, sliding or folding shutters on tracked systems are a wise choice. These shutters are easily folded back to one side for practicality and ease of access through doorways or sliding doors. We stock a large variety of plantation shutters in different materials, patterns and colours to ensure our customers always purchase the best design for their individual needs.

Fitting Bespoke Window Shutters in London

Book an appointment today with one of our experienced advisors and we will advise you on what is the best type of shutter for your windows. We use no sales techniques, just straightforward guidance and realistic price quotes.

We offer a free onsite visit and go through the different types of shutters available with you. We can also match Wooden Venetian blinds to complement the shutters for those awkward windows to which shutters cannot be fitted.

Our wooden shutters are made from high-quality basswood and are also available in PVC (faux wood) for increased strength. This option is also more environmentally friendly. All our London shutters are available in various slat sizes, including 47mm, 63mm, 89mm & 114mm. LondonBlinds4U shutters are available in various finishes including whites, off-whites and various wood finishes.

Ask us about our full range, or book an appointment today with one of our experienced advisors!

“Excellent service with two lovely men who did a great job! Thank you!”

- Google review

Window shutters in white or a wood finish: which suits a Romford living room?

Window shutters in white are the safe place to start. On a house with white uPVC windows it usually looks right straight away, because the frame and the shutter blend together and the room feels lighter. White wood shutter blinds also go with nearly any colour you might paint the walls later.

A wood finish suits a room with wooden floors, darker furniture or an older feel, and it can make a big front bay look warmer. Off-white is a good middle ground if bright white looks too stark against cream walls. If none of our whites, off-whites or wood finishes is quite right, you can choose your own colour and we will have the shutters made in it.

A simple test: look at your window frame and your skirting boards. If both are white, white shutters will look neat. If your floor and doors are wood, bring a wood sample into the room at the visit and see how it looks at different times of day before you decide.

Wooden shutters in Romford, or faux wood for the kitchen and bathroom?

Real wood for dry rooms, faux wood where there is steam. Our wooden shutters are made from basswood, and they are the better pick for living rooms, dining rooms and bedrooms.

Faux wood is made from PVC and is stronger in damp air, so it copes better where the room gets wet or steamy. Rooms where we usually suggest it:

Kitchens, especially a window near the hob or sink
Bathrooms and en suites
Utility rooms with a washing machine or dryer
A downstairs loo with a small window that stays shut a lot

From across a room the two look very alike, which means you can use wood in the lounge, faux wood in the kitchen and bathroom, and still have every window in the house matching when you stand back and look at it.

Do you need permission for shutters in Romford town centre or Gidea Park?

Usually not. Internal shutters are fitted inside the house, so they do not change the outside of the building. There are a few cases where you should check first:

Listed buildings: internal work that affects the character of a listed building can need listed building consent, so ask Havering Council before you order.
Rented homes: your landlord needs to agree, because shutters are fixed with screws.
Leasehold flats: read your lease for rules about fixings, and ask the freeholder or managing agent if you are not sure.

The Romford Conservation Area covers the old centre around the Market Place, High Street, North Street and South Street. Most buildings there are shops and offices, with some flats above. Havering’s 2025 appraisal says no Article 4 direction is in force there. If your flat is above a shop and you are not sure about the building, check with the council first. Newer flats on the edge of the town centre tend to be deep in plan, so rooms can stretch a long way back from the window. Shutters that fold right back help you keep the daylight.

Gidea Park is a different case, with its own rules on windows. We have a separate page on shutters in Gidea Park that covers it properly.

How do we measure for shutters across RM1 to RM7?

We come to you, measure every window ourselves and take the risk of getting it wrong off your hands. We are open 9am to 9pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 6pm on Sunday. Here is how it works:

You call, email or send the form on our contact page, and tell us roughly how many windows you have.
We book a visit at a time that suits you.
At the visit we measure each window and each face of any bay, and check the depth, handles and frame.
We show you samples of wood, faux wood, louvre sizes and finishes in your own room.
We agree with you whether the shutters sit inside the reveal (a recess fit) or on a frame around the window (a face fit).
You get a free quote. There is no pressure to decide on the day.
Once you go ahead, the shutters are made to your sizes and we come back to fit them, at no extra charge for the fitting.

We have been fitting blinds and shutters in East London for over 10 years, and most of our work comes from people who were recommended to us. If you want to see the full range first, have a look at our shutters range across East London, or blinds in Romford for the rooms where shutters are not the right fit.

Which parts of Romford do we cover for window shutters?

All of Romford, and the streets around it. Romford is the main town in the London Borough of Havering, right on the Essex border, and Romford addresses are often still written with Essex at the end. So if you searched for window shutters in Essex and live in RM1 to RM7, you are in the right place. We carry out shutter work, measuring and fitting at no charge, across these areas:

Romford town centre (RM1)
Gidea Park (RM2)
Harold Hill and Harold Wood (RM3)
Collier Row (RM5)
Rush Green and Mawneys (RM7)
Hornchurch (RM11 and RM12)
Elm Park (RM12)

If you have been searching for shutters near you anywhere from Collier Row down to Elm Park, tell us your postcode when you call and we will find a time that works.

Romford window shutters: quick answers

Q: How long do plantation shutters last?

Shutters are made to stay up for many years. The room matters most: basswood in a dry living room and faux wood in a steamy bathroom will both last well, while real wood in a wet room will not. A dust with a soft cloth and opening the panels gently keep the hinges and tilt rods working smoothly.

Q: Are plantation shutters better than Venetian blinds?

Shutters feel more solid, look like part of the window and are fixed in a frame, so they suit a front bay you want to look smart. Venetian blinds pull right up out of the way and suit windows where shutters will not fit. We fit both, so we can show you each one on the same window.

Q: Are shutters safe in a home with young children?

Shutters are worked by a tilt rod on the panel, with no hanging cord or chain to tangle. Our guide on whether shutters are child safe explains the standard in more detail.

Q: Do shutters help keep a Romford house warmer?

Closed shutters add an extra layer between the glass and the room, so they can help hold warmth in on a cold evening and cut glare on a hot afternoon. They work alongside your double glazing rather than in place of it.

Q: Do you fit window shutters in Essex beyond Havering?

Yes. We cover shutters across Essex as well, with the same free home visit.

Want window shutters in Romford for your bay, back doors or flat? Call 07852 257 307, email info@londonblinds4u.co.uk or use our contact page to pick a time for your free measuring visit.