A guide to Patio and French Door Shutters

10:35AM 04 July 2025

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 the natural light. You may have considered leaving your doors bare, but that can leave your space feeling cold and inviting.

Fortunately there is an ideal solution. French and patio door shutters are the perfect choice because they provide numerous benefits and if you choose to DIY install them can keep the costs down as well!

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Customer image. Full height shutters with a mid rail.

Why choose shutters for patio and french doors?

Shutters are the ideal solution for your French and patio doors for many reasons:

· They’re affordable

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 and patio door shutters, enter your measurements to our online calculator.

· Privacy and light control

Shutters are the only window dressing that accentuates, rather than blocks light. With their easily adjustable slats, patio and french door shutters give you better privacy and light control over curtains and blinds.

· Bespoke to you

With shutters, you needn’t worry about large or irregular measurements of your patio or french 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.

• Hide unsightly door handles

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.

• Shutters for doors are easy to fit

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.

• Extra insulation

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.

Patio and french door shutter designs and styles

We have a wide variety of shutter styles for our customers to choose from. However, when deciding on shutters for French doors or patio doors, two of our designs are best suited.

Full Height shutters for doors

Full height shutters are designed to fit the full length of the window on your patio doors and are suitable for French doors and sliding doors. This means that you can ensure full privacy, without having to compromise on light control.

These shutters are built as a 3 sided frame, and commonly feature a mid rail to give you more slat control and also hide your handles. This style is perfect for patio and french doors because they offer a classic shutter aesthetic and can be easily maintained.

Full height shutters with mid rail.

Our full height shutters come in both our hardwood and faux wood materials.

Hardwood is a popular option for larger windows or doors and are crafted from the finest quality paulownia wood for greater durability.

If your patio or french doors are fitted in your kitchen, then faux wood might be the best solution. Faux wood door shutters are waterproof and therefore won’t warp or crack as a result of moisture building up in the room.

 Half raised solid shutters

Our half solid raised shutters is a unique style where each panel has a solid raised lower portion with adjustable louvres above.
 

The benefit of having half solid raised shutters fitted to french doors is that 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.

Half solid raised shutters come in our quality hardwood material that is durable, practical and offers a stylish and sophisticated finish to patio and french doors. Not to mention, you’ll have plenty of colour and finishing options available to suit your design tastes!

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Is it easy to DIY install patio and french door shutters?

When it comes to installation of your shutters for patio and french doors, there’s no need to worry.

At the Shutter Store, we provide you with easy-to-follow measuring and fitting guides that help you get the job done to a high standard.

If it’s your first time fitting shutters yourself, we understand it might seem daunting that’s why our friendly team is always on hand should you have any questions.

You don’t need to worry about not having loads of tools, all you need is a spirit level, screwdriver, hammer, and drill to install our patio and french door shutters.

Take the next step to stylish door shutters

Now you know everything about patio and french door shutters, from their benefits to the styles available check out our shutter styles page today and get the window dressings you’ve always wanted!

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