Shutter Materials & Designs
At Bright Light Shutters
We have a range of materials for you to choose from
The desired look, positioning and functionality of your shutters is key to deciding which material to choose.
We are on hand with our expert advice to help you decide which material would be ideal for your shutters according to your unique specifications.
You can see the quality of the finish in every detail.
Paulownia+
Our Paulownia shutter range is a great budget option that offers versatility and a chic finish.
- Sustainable and fast growing material
- Lower in price
- Light weight hardwood
- UPVC coated for extra durability
Our Paulownia shutters offer superb value for money – 10 year guarantee
Our shutters can be made from Paulownia which is a hardwood sourced from sustainable plantations. One of the many benefits of Paulownia is that it is an environmentally friendly option due to Paulownia being a fast-growing tree. The tree regrows from the roots which are left undamaged. The procured wood is fine-grained and light in colour which makes it perfect for our shutters. It is possible to paint this wood in a range of colours whilst retaining its quality. In addition to this, Paulownia is an excellent insulator; it keeps out the cold during winter months and heat during summer. Paulownia is great economic choice that offers versatility and a chic finish.
Monterey Pine
Our exquisite range of Monterey Pine Shutters is sourced all the way from New Zealand! FSC certified, also known as Pinus radiata (Radiata Pine),
- Beautiful solid wood
- Best value
- Most durable, popular and recommended range
Great choice for full height and cafe style shutters – now with 10 year guarantee
A beautiful hardwood that has been used for both construction and domestic uses for many years by furniture makers and flooring experts. Available in all styles and upgrades and a white paint finish only, we recommend Monterey Pine as a great choice for full height and cafe style shutters.
UK Basswood
The same high quality wooden shutters now available with 4-6 weeks lead times. They come with a central tilt bar or rear hidden tilt.
- Beautiful solid wood
- Best value
- Most durable, popular and recommended range
Great choice for full height and cafe style shutters – now with 10 year guarantee
A beautiful hardwood that has been used for both construction and domestic uses for many years by furniture makers and flooring experts. Available in all styles and upgrades and a white paint finish only, we recommend Basswood as a great choice for full height and cafe style shutters.
Upvc - Poly
Our poly shutters are manufactured using 100% waterproof Poly, all of which are aluminium reinforced to provide supreme strength and durability.
- Strong and durable
- Water & Fireproof
- High end finish
Our Poly shutters offer superb value for money – now with 10 year guarantee
Our Poly shutters offer superb value for money and come with the added benefit of being water and fireproof. The most attractive benefit of our Poly shutters is that they are finished using a Polyurethane paint finish, which is the same high- end finish used on our hardwood ranges.
Basswood
Our Basswood shutters are exactly what we say they are, manufactured from FSC sourced 100% basswood.
- Beautiful Hard Wood
- High end finish
- Stunning quality
Stunning finish when painted or stained finishes – 10 year guarantee
Our Basswood range is still the original and the best-suited material to manufacture shutters from. Our Basswood is slow-growing and very stable, which results in stunning shutters once fished in either a painted or stained finish. Basswood was our first shutter range and still oozes class, its stable and natural acoustic properties make for simply stunning shutters, that are built to last a lifetime.
White Ash
Our flagship White Ash shutters are manufactured from sustainably sourced FSC certified White Ash
- Beautiful hard wood
- Spectacular rich grain
- Comes in natural varnish or stain finishes
In a league of their own for quality and finish – 10 year guarantee
This timber is rich in grain and provides a stunning shutter that is visually spectacular in both painted and stained finishes. Its rich grain is ever-present even with a painted finish, which gives our white Ash shutters their own character. Supremely strong and durable our white Ash shutters are in a league of their own in both build quality and finish.
Urban Shutters
Our Urban shutter range is UK made UPVC, and is moisture and flame resistant.
- UK Made
- Lightweight but hardwearing
- Fast delivery
- Water & Fireproof
Our Urban shutters are a great option for bathrooms and kitchens – 10 year guarantee
UPVC shutters are often the go-to choice for difficult spaces such as bathrooms and kitchens. This is because UPVC is moisture and flame resistant. Therefore, in bathrooms you can rest assured that where other window dressings won’t fare well, your shutters will be long-lasting and undamaged by humidity. The thermal qualities of UPVC will enable your shutters to stand the test of time and continue to look their best for years to come. UPVC shutters are suitable for a number of styles. Like our Paulownia and Basswood ranges, our UPVC shutters have a high-quality painted finish.
Our Design Options
Colour options
Due to the versatility of our shutters and our bespoke service, we are able to offer our shutters in a range of colours. We have standard options and a colour palette available for you to choose from. Alternatively, if you want to completely customise your colour choice, you can choose from the Dulux range.
louvre sizes and types
There are the standard elliptical louvres and we now also offer flat rebated louvres.
We have a number of different louvre size options. We can advise what louvre size would work best for you by discussing the style you opt for and how much light you would like to let in.
47mm, 63mm, 76mm, 89mm
Tilt rods
Dependent on the functionality you want to achieve with your shutters, we can provide a number of different tilt rods or mechanisms for how you close your shutters, including
Central tilt rods
Off-centre tilt rods
Hidden rod closure
Internal easy tilt
Hinges
We offer a range of both visible pin and hidden hinges which are available for the same price. We can discuss this with you at a consultation.
We will advise on all the options and show samples
