Newcastle's housing stock spans 150 years of changing window styles, and the wrong shutter on the right house looks louder than no shutter at all. A short guide.
Victorian sashes (1850–1900)
Tall, narrow, often with a horn detail at the top. Tier-on-tier full-height panels with a mid-rail aligned to the original meeting rail of the sash is the historically correct call. 76mm louvres.
Edwardian bays (1900–1914)
Wider proportions, larger panes. Full-height panels in 89mm louvres feel right — generous, calm, never fussy. Stick to off-whites that flatter the room's original cornicing.
1930s semis
Casement windows with leaded lights and stained-glass detail. Café-style shutters keep the upper detail visible while solving privacy from the street.
Listed buildings
If your property is listed or in a conservation area, internal shutters usually don't require consent — but it's always worth a call to the council first. We can help you frame the question.
