Greystone Shutters · Tipton, West Midlands
French Door Shutters for West Midlands Homes
Door-mounted shutters cut precisely around your handles and hinges, so your French or patio doors keep working exactly as they do today, just dressed properly.
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French door shutters are one of the cleanest ways to finish a kitchen-diner, conservatory or any room where a set of French or patio doors leads out to the garden. Unlike a curtain or blind, the shutters mount directly onto the doors themselves, so the doors keep opening and closing exactly as they should, and there's nothing trailing or piling up on the floor when you swing them wide. Every set is made to measure for your specific doors, handles and hardware. Browse our full range of styles for context.
How shutters work on French doors
Unlike a window shutter, French door shutters fit directly to the door itself rather than to the surrounding frame or reveal. Each panel is made to match the dimensions of the individual door and includes precise cut-outs for the handle, lock mechanism, hinges and any other hardware on the inside of the door.
The result is that the door opens and closes completely freely with the shutters attached, no awkward catch on the handle, no obstruction at the hinge side, no compromise on getting out into the garden. When the doors are open, the shutters move with them; when they're closed, you get the same light control and privacy as any window shutter.
Benefits of shutters on French doors
It's a far neater finish than curtains, which inevitably bunch up by the doorway and end up dragged across the floor every time you head outside.
- The doors still work like doors. Cut-outs around the handle and hardware mean you keep using your French doors exactly as you do now.
- No curtain track, no curtain rail. Free up the wall space above the doors and lose the heavy fabric piled in the corners.
- A consistent look with the rest of the room. Matching shutters on windows and doors pull the whole space together visually.
- Proper privacy and light control on a rear elevation. Louvre control gives you exactly the privacy you want at any time of day.
- A clean, stylish finish on the room's focal point. Shutters give French doors a fitted, properly finished look instead of leaving them bare.
Tracked shutters for wider openings
If your opening is wider than a standard pair of French doors, wide bifolds, large patio door shutters, or a set of three or four panels that span the back of a kitchen-diner extension, door-mounted shutters aren't always the right call.
In those cases we use tracked shutters instead, which slide along a discreet rail mounted above the opening rather than hinging off the doors themselves. They work on the same plantation-shutter principle but cover much wider spans cleanly. It's a configuration we'll talk you through at the free home visit.
What to expect from your free home survey to fit
Every job starts with a free home survey. Brad, Andy or Jack will pop round at a time that suits you (usually evenings or weekends) to look at your windows, talk through styles, materials and finishes, and measure every opening to the millimetre. We don't ask homeowners to self-measure, and we don't sub-contract surveys to a national franchise.
Once you've approved the design, your shutters are built to those exact dimensions in our partner workshop. Typical lead time is around 10 to 12 weeks (3 to 4 on some ranges). You can read the full timeline breakdown if you want the detail.
Fitting is usually a single day, two of us on site, dust sheets down, hoover out at the end. And every shutter we fit is backed by our 5-year guarantee on materials and workmanship.
French door shutters in West Midlands homes
French door shutters are most common in the kitchen-diner extensions and rear-of-house garden access doors that have become standard across the region. We fit them frequently in newer-build properties around Solihull and Sutton Coldfield, where bifold and French openings are practically default-spec on every plot.
Just as often in established Birmingham and Halesowen homes where a side return or rear extension has added a similar bit of garden access onto an older property.
Common questions about French door shutters
Quick answers to what homeowners across the West Midlands ask us most.
Dress your French doors properly
Book a free home survey and we'll measure your doors, cut around your handles and hinges, and leave you with a fixed, no-obligation quote.
Trusted by Homeowners Across the West Midlands
Our reputation is everything. We are proud that most of our business comes from happy customers recommending us to their neighbours and friends. See what homeowners in your area are saying about our personal service and premium craftsmanship, or read more Greystone Shutters reviews.
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These lads are brilliant, can't fault them.
These lads are brilliant, had some shutters installed and the lads were top notch, explained everything thoroughly and the end result was great. Price was fair and availability was fast. Can't fault them.
Adam Jay Davies
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Outstanding quality & customer service.
I requested several companies to advise and quote for shutters for the bay window, Greystone Shutters really did stand out from the rest.
Pete Smith
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Greystone did a fantastic job fitting our blackout blinds.
I have to wake my son up for school now else he’ll sleep in till 9. The chaps were very friendly and professional, I’d definitely recommend them. Thanks !
Faye Hanson
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Cannot recommend greystone shutters enough!
From start to finish they have been amazing - keeping me updated on delivery and installation times. They have just been fitted and you can't tell they have been! Zero mess. They are such a lovely and friendly team and I am so happy with the quality and build and can't believe how bigger and tidier my living room and home office now are! Thank you!!!!
Debi “Debi KH” Keyte-Hartland
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Excellent customer service, highly recommended.
We had a great experience with Brad from Greystone Shutters. He was friendly, professional, very thorough and carried out blind measurements for our new build property with care and precision. He explained everything clearly and made the whole process easy and stress-free.
Puneet Kaur
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I was very happy with my blind.
Andrew the fitter very professional and polite. Would recommend this company.
Wendy Green
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Great company. would recommend to anyone.
Shutters were installed quickly and were the perfect addition to my home nail studio. Will definitely be using Greystone Shutters again!
Sophie Bentley
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Can't recommend the blind screens enough.
I've been really struggling to sleep and this was recommended to myself. It has changed my routine completely :)
William Ryden
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Had bathroon window done very pleased.
the two young men that came left everythink tidy would recomend to eny one good price
Barbara Clarke
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I had some venetian blinds fitted by greystone shutters and i'm so pleased with the final product.
Everything was handled really well by Andrew from the first visit where he came with loads of knowledge and product samples, through to the installation. He wasn't pushy at all which was great and he answered all of our questions and helped turn our ideas into a fitted final product. I'd happily recommend anyone who's after venetians give these guys a call
John Bretherton
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We’re honestly so glad we went with greystone shutters.
From the first visit, everything felt really straightforward and genuine. They weren’t pushy and just gave helpful advice on what they thought would work for our home. The shutters themselves look fantastic, but what really stood out for us is the integrated blackout blind. It makes such a difference to our sleep, the room is completely dark even on those bright mornings. They took a lot of care with the fitting, and made sure we were happy with the install and they left the place clean and tidy afterward. We are really pleased we went ahead with it. We would happily recommend Greystone to anyone considering getting shutters or blackout blinds. Cannot recommend them enough! Thank you!
Lauren
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Just had some black out shutters fitted for the our little boys room and our main bedroom.
The whole process was great from the initial quote when Jack initially came
Leo Thornton Jones
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Really pleased with our new blinds.
Andrew was incredibly knowledgeable and helped us pick the perfect style and colours to match our decor. The whole process was straightforward from start to finish and I love the end result, the blinds look brilliant. Would definitely recommend Greystone if you are in the Coseley area.
Josh Earlston
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I honestly couldn’t be happier.
Just had shutters fitted in my living room by Andrew & Bradley at Greystone Shutters and I honestly couldn’t be happier. From the first measuring visit to installation, the whole process was perfect. They were both so knowledgeable and
James Routledge
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I had an amazing experience with greystone nothing but professional service from start to finish.
highly recommend these lads top draw 😊🤘
Matt BRG Stanford
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Would recommend, quick and easy to order.
Just ordered some shutters with Greystone, Andrew was really helpful and talked me through all of the options I could have! I had some guidance with what he thinks would fit best for my home style and even the small details.
Olivia Fletcher Harper
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I couldn't of asked for better service.
I had my shutters installed by Greystone and I couldn't of asked for better service. They were extremely prompt in responding to any questions I had and when they visited my home. The installation was quick and left no mess for me to clean up after. I would highly recommend.
Jess Cotter
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He’s honestly one of the most trustworthy and detail-oriented people i know.
I’ve known Bradley for years, and when I heard he started his own shutter company I wasn’t surprised at all, he’s honestly one of the most trustworthy and detail-oriented people I know. He’s the kind of guy who will measure twice (or three
Aaron Fraser
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His attention to detail is honestly unmatched.
As a family friend, I’ve watched Andy grow his skills over the years and his attention to detail is honestly unmatched. He just launched his shutter company and I have zero doubt he’s going to treat every customer like family. If you want someone reliable, fair, and who will go the extra mile, give Andrew a call!
Joshua Branford-Jones
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Very knowledgeable; i will definitely be using bradley and greystone soon.
I spoke to Bradley today to get some advice on shutters. Very knowledgeable; I will definitely be using Bradley and Greystone soon. Thanks again!
Ben Wall
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