Bay Window Shutters

"Can you put shutters in a bay window?" is one of the questions we are asked most often — and the answer is an emphatic yes. Bay windows are one of the most popular installations we do, and bespoke bay window shutters consistently transform a room more than any other window covering. Because every panel is made-to-measure to follow your bay's angles, plantation shutters fit far more neatly than curtains or blinds (which always look bunched, sagging or messy on bay windows).

The Two Bay Window Configurations

When fitting shutters to a bay there are two main approaches, and the right choice depends on your window and the look you want.

1. Connected (continuous) panels

The shutters are joined together at the bay angles using slim bay posts so the bay appears as one continuous run of shutters. This gives a sleek, modern look and works particularly well in newer properties or where the bay was added as part of an extension.

2. Independent panels

Each window in the bay gets its own shutter, treating the bay as separate openings. This preserves the original architectural detail — making it the right choice for Victorian and Edwardian bay windows with sash windows. It is the more traditional, period-appropriate look.

At your free measure, our designers will look at the bay's angles, depth and the property's age and recommend the right configuration. Either way, every panel is built to your exact dimensions — no off-the-shelf compromises.

Reclaim Your Bay Window Seat

Curtains across a bay window are one of the biggest reasons homeowners say their bay window seat is "wasted". Heavy curtains hang in the way, block light, and make the seat unusable. Plantation shutters fit within the recess and don't overhang the cill, so the window seat stays completely usable. Many of our customers say it's only after fitting shutters that they finally started using their bay as part of the living space — for reading, plants, ornaments or a sunny spot for the cat.

Privacy on Street-Facing Bays

Bay windows are usually in front-facing rooms — living rooms, dining rooms and main bedrooms — which makes privacy a daily concern. Plantation shutters are unmatched here. By tilting the louvres (the slats) you can completely block any view in from the street while still letting natural light pour in from above. There is no curtain to keep half-shut all day, no blind to keep down. You simply set the louvres and forget them.

For maximum flexibility on overlooked bay windows we often recommend tier-on-tier shutters, where the bottom half can be closed for privacy while the top half is left fully open for sunlight.

The Bay Window Wow-Factor (Inside & Out)

From inside, a well-designed bay shutter installation is genuinely jaw-dropping — and dramatically increases the perceived size of the room. From outside, it adds significant kerb appeal: estate agents consistently report that plantation shutters in a front bay window are one of the features that buyers comment on at viewings. They are also a permanent fixture and stay with the property when sold.

Suitable for Every Bay Window Style

We have fitted bay window shutters to virtually every property type across Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire, including:

• Square (90°) bay windows — common in 1930s semis and modern new-builds
• Angled / splayed bay windows — typical of Victorian and Edwardian terraces
• Bow windows — gently curved bays with multiple panes
• Two-storey bay windows — front bays that span ground and first floor
• Modern extension bays — large picture-window bays with shallow angles