Black Shutters
Black plantation shutters aren’t exactly here to fade into the background. Their deep finish turns the window into a feature, whether you love a sharp contrast or a darker, cosier room.
Pair them with pale walls for definition, warm things up with timber and soft furnishings, or lean into richer colours. Adjustable slats and hinged panels give you exceptional control over daylight and privacy, so there’s a practical side to all that drama.
Choose made-to-measure black shutters in full-height, cafe-style or tier-on-tier designs, with real wood and faux wood options. If you’re still undecided, order yourself some free samples to see the finish in your own light before committing. And remember, once you’ve found your favourite, our 5-year guarantee gives you a little extra peace of mind.
Midnight Black Full Height
From:£40.86
Midnight Black Cafe Style
From:£40.86
Midnight Black Tier on Tier
From:£47.87
Onyx Black Full Height
From:£39.84
Onyx Black Cafe Style
From:£39.84
Onyx Black Tier on Tier
From:£46.66
How to style black plantation shutters
Black shutters give pale walls a strong outline around the window. White and cream make the contrast obvious; softer beige tones take it in a warmer direction.
To stop the scheme feeling too sharp, bring in timber furniture and fabrics with a little texture. A woven rug or soft curtains can balance the rigid shutter panels without taking away their impact.
Prefer something moodier? Deep green or burgundy can sit beautifully alongside black. You don’t need to make everything else dark, though. A few lighter pieces can give the room breathing space, especially if you’ve chosen full-height shutters for a large window.
Balancing light and contrast with black shutters
Black shutters give your windows definition, and you can shape the look with the colours you use around them. Pale walls and light furniture are perfect for creating contrast, bright shades help make a bolder statement, and warm wood and soft textures bring a cosier feel.
Love the bold finish? You still have plenty of flexibility over daylight. Tilt the slats to soften direct sunlight or let more light through, then open the hinged panels when you want to uncover the window.
Cafe-style shutters leave the upper window uncovered if you want less coverage. For bedrooms, remember that a black finish doesn’t make a shutter blackout; light can still pass through gaps around the slats and frame.
Choosing your black shutter material and finish
Still deciding? Order free samples to see the surface finish close up. Compare them beside your window frame and look again with the lights on in the evening. In a dark colour, the way a finish catches the light can be part of its appeal.
Painted real wood offers genuine timber beneath the colour, while faux wood is a moisture-resistant uPVC option for humid rooms. Choose for the conditions in the room as well as the look. If you want to carry black through other windows, our black blinds range gives you more styles to explore. You can repeat the colour without using shutters in every room.
Your finished shutters come with our 5-year guarantee as standard, and our MeaSUREguard Guarantee can also be purchased as an add-on to give you peace of mind in case your tape measure fails you.
