We’re getting this question a lot at the moment — especially with newer homes, bifold doors and awkward window setups.

Shutters, Perfect Fit, Venetians… they can all look similar at first glance.

But once they’re actually installed and used day-to-day?

👉 They behave very differently.

So here’s the straight answer we give people when we’re stood in their living room.

👇 The quick answer (if you don’t want to read the whole thing)

• Best overall look (premium finish) → Shutters

• Clean, simple, no drilling → Perfect Fit

• Flexible, practical, better value → Venetians

But…

👉 That changes depending on the window.

And that’s where most people get it wrong.

💷 What do they actually cost?

Before we get into the detail — let’s set some real-world expectations.

These are typical fitted prices based on three common sizes:

Product1200 x 1200 (Bedroom)1700 x 1100 (Living Room)1800 x 2100 (French Doors)Venetian Blinds£120 – £180£150 – £250£250 – £400Perfect Fit£180 – £250£220 – £320£350 – £550Shutters£400 – £700£700 – £1,200£1,200 – £2,500+

👉 These aren’t “bait prices” — they’re realistic ranges so you don’t walk into a quote blind.

What affects it?

• Material (real wood vs faux, fabric choice, etc.)

• Colour / finish

• Motorisation (where applicable)

• Installation complexity

🚪 Bifold doors (this is where most people go wrong)

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This is the big one.

A lot of people assume Perfect Fit works on bifolds.

👉 It doesn’t — not properly.

When the doors fold back, the frames can press into each other.

👉 That can crush or damage the blinds.

✅ What we recommend instead

We use a fit-to-frame system that sits within the bead depth of the glass.

👉 Nothing sticks out → nothing gets caught.

You’ve got two solid options:

Cellular (honeycomb) blinds

• Light filtering or blackout

• Top down / bottom up

• Soft, modern finish

• Great for temperature control

25mm metal Venetians

• Slim profile

• Very practical

• Strong light control

• Hard-wearing

👉 This is what actually works on bifolds long-term — not just on day one.

🚪 PVC / French doors

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This is where people often jump straight to shutters…

👉 And it’s not always the right call.

⚠️ Full shutters on doors

They usually require a bottom track.

Which often means:

• Cutting carpet

• Altering skirting

• Awkward fixing

👉 Cost and complexity go up quickly.

✅ Better option: Perfect Fit

• Clips into the frame

• No drilling

• Moves with the door

• Clean, tidy finish

👉 For most homes, this is the simplest and most sensible solution.

🪟 Standard windows

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Now this is where all three options are viable.

It comes down to how you actually use the room.

🪟 Shutters

• Best overall aesthetic

• Solid, permanent feature

• Adds “furniture” to the window

👉 But…

• You lose the window sill completely

• Higher cost

• Less flexible once installed

🪟 Venetians

• Excellent light control

• Tilt + raise = flexibility

• Strong value for money

👉 But:

• You lose around half the sill

• More “functional” than decorative

🪟 Perfect Fit (including Perfect Fit shutters)

• Sit within the frame

• Move with the window

• Clean, modern look

👉 Big advantage:

• You keep the full window sill

⚠️ One downside of Perfect Fit shutters

Because they move with the window:

👉 If you want:

• the shutter closed

• but the window open

…it doesn’t really work.

🧠 What most people actually do

This is the bit people don’t expect:

👉 They come in thinking they want shutters
👉 Then change their mind once they understand how things actually work

There’s no “best” product.

👉 Just the right one for that specific window.

👍 Our honest advice

Don’t choose based on:

• What looks best in a photo

• What your neighbour has

• What sounds like the “premium” option

👉 Choose based on:

• How the window opens

• How you use the room

• How much flexibility you want

🔗 Explore your options

If you want to dig a bit deeper before booking:

• Browse Venetian blinds

• Explore Perfect Fit blinds

• See shutters

👀 Not sure what to go for?

This is one of those things that’s much easier in person.

We’ll:

• Show you each option side by side

• Explain what works (and what doesn’t)

• Help you avoid expensive mistakes

👉 Book a home appointment and we’ll talk it through properly