A guide to Patio and French Door Shutters
4:00PM 30 June 2024
Customer shot, before shutters were fitted to their large windows & French door
If you have patio or French doors in your home then you'll know they can be a real problem to dress. You might feel like your options are limited, and there's always the temptation to settle for curtains or blinds - neither of which are ideal.
It's important to prioritise privacy without blocking all of the natural light. You may have considered leaving your doors bare, but that can leave your space feeling cold and inviting.
Of course, it's also important that your budget doesn't spiral out of control. Fortunately, French and patio door shutters won't cost you the world.
Customer image. Full height shutters with a mid rail.
Why choose shutters for patio doors
Shutters are the ideal solution for your French doors for many reasons:
It’s a common misconception that shutters are expensive, but this isn’t true. We're a DIY shutter provider and won't charge you for installation. That way, you'll save upwards of 40% against other measure and install services. To get a ballpark cost for your French door shutters, enter your measurements to our online calculator.
Shutters are the only window dressing that accentuates, rather than blocks light. With their easily adjustable slats, patio door shutters give you better privacy and light control over curtains and blinds.
With shutters, you needn’t worry about large or irregular measurements of your patio doors. All our shutters are made to measure, securely fitting the opening of your doors and/or side windows. That way, you're guaranteed of a perfect fit every time.
If you’re unhappy with the look of your French door frame or handles, shutters are a great solution to hide them away while bringing character to your home. We supply shutters with an optional mid rail that can be positioned at any height to hide your door handles.
At The Shutter Store we pride ourselves in empowering our customers to DIY. With our easy to follow guides and expert customer service, you’ll get the perfect fit every time. Once you’ve measured, our team will call you to confirm all the details. If you’ve ever assembled flat pack furniture or hung a shelf, installing your DIY shutters will be a breeze.
If your French doors are prone to draughts, installing DIY shutters provides an extra layer of insulation, reducing the amount of heat loss. This keeps your space cooler in summer, warmer in winter, and ultimately saves you money on your energy bills.​
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Patio and French door shutter designs
We have a wide variety of shutter styles for our customers to choose from. However, when deciding on shutters for French doors, we have two designs we'd always recommend.
The first is full height shutters, built as a 3 sided frame. They commonly feature a mid rail to give you more slat control and also hide your handles. This style lets in the most light and offers excellent of light control.
Full height shutters with mid rail.
Another option (shown below) is our half solid raised shutters. This unique style means the lower solid section is easy to wipe down, especially when foot traffic is always bringing dirt in from the outdoors. These hybrid shutters have a more traditional look and are great for covering patio doors that have shorter side windows.
Customer pic showing part solid, part slat shutters on French doors and windows
Ready to fit your patio door shutters?
If you're ready to get started,
check out our shutter styles today.
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