Plantation shutters for box, splayed, angled and curved bays
Bay Window Shutters In Kent
Bay window shutters are the largest single shutter project in most homes. A typical Edwardian or Victorian bay has three to five sections, each requiring its own panel set, with mitred frame members at the angles where the sections meet. The math has to be exact: louvres need to align horizontally across all the sections, panels need to clear each other when opening, and the mitre angles need to match the bay’s actual geometry rather than the drawing’s. We’ve fitted bay window shutters across hundreds of Kent properties – here’s how we approach the four bay shapes you’ll find in the county.
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Bay Window Shutters
Bay Window Shutters in Kent
Bay windows are one of the most striking architectural features a home can have, projecting outward from the wall in a series of angled panels that flood a room with natural light. They are a defining characteristic of period homes across Kent, and they deserve a window covering that does them justice rather than hiding them behind a curtain rail.
Bay window shutters are the only window treatment that follows the shape of the bay properly. Each panel is measured and built to the exact angle and dimensions of that section of the window, giving you a seamless, symmetrical finish that enhances the whole room. You can adjust each section independently for light and privacy, and because the shutters sit cleanly within the frame, your bay window becomes one of the most impressive features in your home rather than a practical problem to be solved.
The right fit for every bay, whatever the shape.
The Four Bay Shapes
Box bay: Three flat sections meeting at right angles, the most common bay shape across Kent and the most straightforward to shutter.
Splayed bay: Three sections like a box bay but with angled corners rather than 90-degree ones, common in Edwardian and inter-war homes across Kent’s suburbs.
Angled bay: A larger, multi-faceted bay with four or five sections, often found in grander Victorian properties in areas like Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks.
Curved (bow) bay: A continuous arc rather than flat sections, the rarest and most complex bay shape to shutter, typically found in Regency and Georgian homes.
Three simple steps
3 Steps to Your New Bay Window Shutters
Our process is designed around genuine advice and careful craftsmanship, from the first call to the moment your blinds are fitted.
We come to you
Barry visits your home, takes precise measurements of every section of your bay, and brings a full sample kit so you can choose your finish, louvre size, and tilt style. Your quote is sent by email the same day.
Your shutters are built to fit
Once you confirm your order, your shutters are made to the exact dimensions and angles recorded at survey. Nothing is trimmed down or adjusted on the day to make it work.
Installed and finished properly
Barry fits your shutters in a single visit, with every corner mitred cleanly and every panel sitting flush within the frame. A five-year manufacturer warranty and a two-year fitting warranty are included with every order.
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Shutters for Every Room
Not sure which style suits your room? Here is a quick guide. Click through to each room page for specific advice on materials and styles.
What we measure and check at every bay survey
Bay Window Survey Checklist
A bay window survey takes 30-45 minutes for a typical bay, longer for unusual or complex bays. Here’s the checklist we work through:
Bay shape identification (box, splayed, angled, curved). Section count and individual section widths (we measure each section across the top, middle and bottom because they’re not always parallel). Bay angle measurement at each corner using an angle gauge – we don’t trust drawings or assume standard angles. Sill height variation across sections (some bays have stepped sills). Head height variation (older bays sometimes settle and the head isn’t level across the full bay). Reveal depth at each section (older bays sometimes have varying reveal depths).
From those measurements we produce a bay shutter design with section-by-section panel sizing, mitre angles cut to actual measurements, and louvre alignment calculations. Manufacture then produces the panels to those exact specifications. Install fits them with on-site tuning to handle any variation we couldn’t capture from measurements alone.
The whole process takes 6-8 weeks from survey to install for a standard bay. Curved bays add 1-2 weeks for the bespoke design stage.
Carpenter-led, Kent based
Why Choose The VIP Shutter Co
Choosing a made to measure window treatment is a long term investment, and the company you trust to deliver it matters just as much as the product itself. Here is why Kent homeowners, from period townhouses in Rochester to coastal properties in Folkestone, continue to choose The VIP Shutter Co year after year.
Expertise and experience
Barry, our founder, is a qualified carpenter with more than 25 years on the tools and over 20 years in the shutters and blinds industry.
Real benefits, not marketing claims
Every blind is made to measure, child-safe as standard, and fitted by us, not subcontracted out. Quality is checked at the workshop and again at the install.
Customisation
Choose from hundreds of fabrics, prints and finishes. Motorisation, blackout linings and child-safety features are options on most ranges.
Suitability across Kent homes
Bedroom blinds are one of the most-requested categories we fit in Kent, especially for young families upgrading from rental fittings. Over 100 Kent homeowners have rated us five stars.
Bay window shutter specifics
Frequently Asked Questions
A box bay has 90-degree corners – the front of the bay is parallel to the wall it projects from. A splayed bay has angled corners (typically 30-45 degrees) – the front face is parallel to the wall but the side faces angle outward to meet it.
Yes, typically 20-40% more, because of the additional frame work at the bay angles, the mitre cuts, and the panel-by-panel sizing for each section. Curved bays cost more again because of the bespoke geometry.
Yes. Each bay section gets its own panel run (or pair of panels), and the runs connect at the bay angles via mitred frame members. The louvres across all the sections are calibrated to align horizontally for a consistent visual line.
Yes but the panels are made shorter and there are more of them – the curve is approximated by a series of narrow flat panels. Smooth curves require the most panels; gentle curves require fewer.
OUR PRODUCTS
Our Complete Window Covering Offering
If you are searching for the finest kent shutters, The VIP Shutter Co offers a complete range of made to measure plantation shutters that combine architectural elegance with proven, measurable performance. Independent testing has shown that a well fitted shutter can reduce heat loss through a window by up to 52 per cent, which is why so many homeowners now regard them as an energy efficient upgrade as well as a design choice.
Every shutter is cut to your precise sizes and finished to the colour, stain, or bespoke RAL shade of your choosing. We offer six classic styles, each available in sustainably sourced hardwood, engineered MDF, and waterproof ABS, with louvre sizes of 47 mm, 63 mm, 76 mm, and 89 mm, and either central or discreet hidden tilt.
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