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Measuring DIY Shutters

It's easy to measure up for window shutters. All you need is a steel tape measure, pencil and paper to get started. Take a look through our range of window styles to ensure your shutters fit your window perfectly.

Choose your measuring guide

White PVC window in bedroom
Shutters for recess windows
White sash window in living room
Shutters for non-recess windows
White PVC window in bedroom
Shutters with Easy Fix
Inward Opening Window
Perfect Fit Shutters

How do I know which guide I need?

New to shutters? Don't worry, you don't need to be a pro to measure up your windows. Our simple step-by-step guides and videos will give you all the tips and hints you need to get the perfect measure. 

 

Simply select the guide for your window type and chosen product to get started. For further information on the configuration of specific shutter ranges, please make sure you read the "Product Spec" on the product pages. 

Shutters for Recessed Windows

This guide is suitable for standard recessed windows. It covers the 'in recess' and 'front of recess' fitting method. 

Use this guide if you are planning to order full height, tier on tier or café style shutters from one of our classic shutter collections:

  • Berkeley
  • Oakland
  • Sacramento
  • San Jose
  • San Francisco 
  • LA Urban
Shutters Recess Measuring Guide
White PVC window in bedroom
A modern neutral bedroom with Traffic White full height wooden shutters
Inside view of a Traffic White wooden shutter with an L Frame
modern bathroom with White shutters
Outside view of a Silk White faux wood shutter with a Z Frame
White PVC window in bedroom
A modern neutral bedroom with Traffic White full height wooden shutters
Inside view of a Traffic White wooden shutter with an L Frame
modern bathroom with White shutters
Outside view of a Silk White faux wood shutter with a Z Frame

Shutters for Non-Recess Windows

This guide is suitable for standard non-recess windows. This can include sash windows or windows with frames that are flush to the wall. 

Use this guide if you are planning to order full height, tier on tier or café style shutters from one of our classic shutter collections:

  • Berkeley
  • Oakland
  • Sacramento
  • San Jose
  • San Francisco 
  • LA Urban
Shutters Non-Recess Measuring Guide
White sash window in living room
Updated Berkeley Tier On Tier Traffic White
Outside view of a Traffic White wooden shutter with an L Frame
Updated San Jose Cafe Style Silk White
A traditional bathroom with Silk White cafe style faux wood shutters
White sash window in living room
Updated Berkeley Tier On Tier Traffic White
Outside view of a Traffic White wooden shutter with an L Frame
Updated San Jose Cafe Style Silk White
A traditional bathroom with Silk White cafe style faux wood shutters

Shutters with Easy Fix

This guide is suitable for standard windows. It covers the front of recess fitting method only.

Use this guide if you are planning to order our full height no-drill shutters with Easy Fix: 

  • San Jose with Easy Fix
  • San Francisco with Easy Fix
Easy Fix Measuring Guide
White PVC window in bedroom
San Francisco Easy Fix Silk White Pearl Hinge
Tightening Frame Into Place
San Jose Easy Fix Lifestyle Snow White White Hinge
San Jose Easy Fix Z Frame Silk White
White PVC window in bedroom
San Francisco Easy Fix Silk White Pearl Hinge
Tightening Frame Into Place
San Jose Easy Fix Lifestyle Snow White White Hinge
San Jose Easy Fix Z Frame Silk White

Shutters for Bay Windows

This guide is suitable for bay windows. It covers both the in recess and non-recess fitting method for our classic shutters and includes the required frame templates. 

Use this guide if you are planning to order full height shutters for an angled, square or curved bay window from one of our classic shutter collections: 

  • Berkeley
  • Oakland
  • San Francisco
  • San Jose
  • LA Urban

 

Shutters Bay Measuring Guide
Splayed bay sash window in living room
Vivid White wooden bay window shutters with cream sofa
Curved bay PVC window in bedroom
Vivid White wooden shutters in a curved bay and neutral bedroom
White PVC window with navy sofa
Vivid White wooden full height shutters in box bay living room window
Splayed bay sash window in living room
Vivid White wooden bay window shutters with cream sofa
Curved bay PVC window in bedroom
Vivid White wooden shutters in a curved bay and neutral bedroom
White PVC window with navy sofa
Vivid White wooden full height shutters in box bay living room window

Perfect Fit Shutter Blinds

This guide is suitable for uPVC windows and bay windows only. It covers the unique method of measuring for Perfect Fit shutter blinds, as these frameless shutters will clip directly to your window frames.

Use this guide if you are planning to order from our Perfect Fit collection: 

  • Pasadena Perfect Fit
Perfect Fit Measuring Guide
Inward Opening Window
Perfectfit Left Handle Cutout Artic White
Perfectfit Full Height Window Open Cotton White
Depth Of Window Frame
Inward Opening Window
Perfectfit Left Handle Cutout Artic White
Perfectfit Full Height Window Open Cotton White
Depth Of Window Frame
A modern neutral bedroom with Vivid White full height wooden shutters

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