Window shutters are growing in popularity as more UK homeowners embrace this stylish, practical, and energy-efficient window covering. According to the latest industry data, shutters now account for 11% of the UK window coverings market, worth £163 million, and that figure continues to rise.

Driven by evolving interior design trends and a growing focus on sustainability and energy efficiency, shutters are increasingly becoming the window covering of choice for UK home owners. Their timeless design, superior light and privacy control, as well as both their cooling and insulating properties, make them an appealing choice for modern living, particularly as homeowners seek ways to adapt to the country's changing climate.

Ashley Weight, co-founder of ShuttersUp, comments: “We're seeing a real shift in how people view shutters, they're not just for aesthetics but an intelligent investment in comfort, design, and sustainability. 2026 is the year of the shutter because they meet so many of today's homeowner needs, from improving energy efficiency and managing heat, to offering versatile style options that work in every room. With modern materials, there are now shutters for every space - even bathrooms.”

Ashley continues: “Not only that, but we are also finding that customers are increasingly using our track system shutters as room dividers, or instead of bifold doors – they offer all of the privacy and insulation of shutters, yet can still be fully opened, providing a stylish and flexible solution.”

ShuttersUp offers an extensive range of made-to-measure shutters crafted from the highest quality materials to suit every room and design preference. Its plantation shutters are manufactured using ethically and sustainably sourced Paulownia hardwood. Customers can choose from a wide range of designs, including full height, tier-on-tier, café style, solid panels, and track systems, all expertly tailored to fit any window shape, from arches and circles to triangles and bay windows.

For bathrooms, kitchens, or areas exposed to moisture, ShuttersUp's waterproof PVC and new faux wood ranges combine durability with elegance, with a moisture-resistant composition. The faux wood collection, introduced in October 2025 and manufactured in Northern Ireland, offers rapid installation lead times of just 2-4 weeks, offering the beauty of its hardwood shutters but with a quicker manufacturing and delivery time. All ShuttersUp's shutter ranges come with a 15 year warranty.

For further information, please contact ShuttersUp on: 020 8129 6861 or visit the website: https://www.shuttersup.co.uk/

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 [1] Data from the latest AMA 'Residential Window Coverings Market Report', published in August 2023

Editor's Notes:

Founded in 2006 by friends, Ashley Weight and Ross Evans, ShuttersUp is one of the leading shutter companies, with a hard-earned reputation for craftsmanship, attention to detail and customer care.

The ShuttersUp team pride themselves on customer service and the quality of their shutters, helping customers achieve the ideal look for their home through expertly made and fitted plantation, PVC or faux wood shutters. Shutters are manufactured and finished to the highest quality, protected as standard by a 15-year warranty.

The team of surveyors, fitters and customer support are well-trained experts, priding themselves on quality workmanship and bringing expertise, care and attention to every stage of the job, from consultation to installation and beyond.  Customer satisfaction is ShuttersUp's number one priority. At every stage of the customer journey, the team are focused on delivering the very best – this is reflected in its abundant five star Trust Pilot reviews.

For further press information, please contact Emma Horton on 07989 979693 / emma@foundation-pr.co.uk

[1] Data from the latest AMA 'Residential Window Coverings Market Report', published in August 2023