Plantation Shutters in Dunstable

Bullet Garage Doors supplies and installs high quality plantation shutters across Dunstable and nearby villages. We are a local family business with more than twenty five years fitting shutters in real homes. That matters because proper advice and careful installation are what make shutters work perfectly day after day. We treat each window as a small piece of joinery that needs the right material, the right stile and rail proportions, and the right louvre size to suit both the room and the light.

Every set is built to your sizes and to your brief. You choose real wood for rich grain and light weight or faux wood for tough moisture resistance in kitchens and bathrooms. We finish in classic whites, soft neutrals or colour matched paints so your shutters sit naturally with your decor. Hardware is selected to resist corrosion which is helpful for bathrooms or windows that get morning condensation in colder months.

Common styles we fit in Dunstable include full height for a clean and elegant look, café style for privacy at street level with daylight above, and tier on tier for maximum control where the top and bottom move independently. Bay windows and Victorian sashes are routine for us. Tricky shapes like arches and angles can be done with templates so the fit hugs the frame neatly. Please see our testimonials here from our happy customers.

• Better control of light and privacy. Tilt the louvres to cut glare for work from home hours then open fully for evening sun.
• Thermal comfort. A shutter adds an insulating air gap in front of the glass which helps hold heat in winter and reduces solar gain in summer. Many clients tell us the room feels steadier in temperature after fitting.
• Sound softening. Close the panels at night and the street noise drops a touch which is handy on through roads.
• Low upkeep. A quick wipe keeps them clean. No fabric to launder and no cords to tangle.
• Allergy friendly. Hard surfaces trap less dust which can help sensitive households.

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For small cottage windows we usually suggest louvres near sixty four millimetres so the scale sits right and sightlines line up with meeting rails.

For wider panes we step up to seventy six or eighty nine millimetres to pull in more daylight without constant tilting.

If the window faces the street at close distance we bias toward narrower louvres for finer privacy control.

South facing rooms that overheat in July often suit wider louvres with split tilt so the bottom slats close while the top still brings sky light.

• Real wood. Light weight which means less strain on hinges, a refined feel when you move the slats and sharp crisp edges on the profiles. Best for living rooms and bedrooms.
• Faux wood. Excellent in humidity, stable in warm steamy rooms and very robust around busy family spaces. Slightly heavier which is fine on most openings and we spec stronger hinges where needed.
• Both options are painted to a smooth finish. We will show samples during your visit so you can see how each looks in your light which is often different from a showroom.

Against roller blinds you gain far finer control of daylight and a more solid feel. Blinds can flap with open windows while shutters move less and are quiet.

Against curtains you gain space at the sides of the window and cut the dust load. Curtains still have a place for softness. Many clients pair slim curtains with shutters for the best of both worlds.

Against venetian blinds shutters are sturdier and last longer with fewer small parts to fail. They are also easier to dust.

Initial chat where we listen to your goals and note any problem windows.

Free home visit in Dunstable. We measure accurately, check frame squareness, reveal depths, and handle position. We also check for tilt and turn hardware to choose the correct frame.

Design choices on site. You can compare colours, louvre sizes and panel layouts. We sketch how the panels will fold so you know they will not clash with handles or furniture.

Order confirmation with clear lead times and what to expect on the day.

Installation by our own fitters. We scribe the frames for a tight fit, pack behind fixings for support, then seal neatly for a finished look.

Aftercare. We show you how to operate and clean the shutters. If anything feels off in the first weeks we come back and tweak. It is rare but we stand by it.

Prices vary with window size, material and style. To set realistic expectations most Dunstable homes land in these bands per window including survey, supply and fitting.

Café style from the mid hundreds for small widths.

Full height from the high hundreds for average lounge or bedroom windows.

Tier on tier and shaped work cost more due to extra frames and labour.

We will itemise every opening so you can phase rooms if you wish. No surprises, no pushy upsell.

A family near the town centre had a front bay and two bedrooms that needed privacy in the evenings without losing light in the day. We specified tier on tier in the bay with seventy six millimetre louvres and café style in the bedrooms to keep the sills clear for plants. The bay frames were scribed to the plaster for a neat line. The client reported the sitting room felt warmer and the road noise became less noticeable at night. It is a simple change yet it made the space feel calmer.

Do shutters make rooms dark?

Not when sized correctly. The louvre width and split tilt control how much sky you see which is what drives perceived brightness.

Can you fit on tilt and turn windows?

Yes with a frame that clears the hardware. We show you the open positions during survey.

Are they ok for bathrooms?

Yes in faux wood or a suitable composite with moisture resistant hardware.

How long do they last?

With light cleaning and normal use a quality set will last for many years. We still see sets going strong that we fitted a decade ago.

How do I clean them?

Close the slats and wipe with a soft cloth then tilt and repeat. A microfibre cloth works best. Avoid harsh abrasives.

• Local knowledge of building styles from modern estates to older terraces which means we avoid the small mistakes that cause rattles or light leaks.
• One team from survey to install so communication is clear.
• Straightforward quotes and simple scheduling. We aim to fit around your day not the other way round.
• A friendly tidy crew. We treat your home with respect and clean up as we go. Sounds basic yet it matters.

Thinking about plantation shutters in Dunstable. Tell us what you want to achieve and we will bring samples and ideas. Use the online contact form or call 01582 932025 to book your free visit. No obligation and no pressure. We can measure a single room or the whole house, your choice.

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