Café style shutters are designed to offer privacy below while keeping the upper window area open for light and views. This is ideal for street-facing rooms or open-plan areas where natural light is a priority. These shutters create a clean visual line across the window and are available with fixed or adjustable louvers for more control. Unlike full-height shutters, they deliver an open, breezy atmosphere while protecting against unwanted views from outside especially useful in bathrooms, dining areas, or entryways.
Cover the lower portion only for open upper light.
Sleek and custom-fitted to indoor windows.
Café shutters are popular in areas where privacy is needed but full coverage isn’t required. In kitchens, they shield lower areas while letting sunlight brighten prep space. In bathrooms, they provide privacy from the outside without darkening the room. These shutters are also widely used in dining rooms, bedrooms, and cafés for their distinctive European-style aesthetic. They fit rectangular, bay, or arched openings and can be paired with curtains, valances, or top-down shades for layered light control.
Our café shutters are available in composite, wood, and vinyl options each chosen based on room conditions and user preference. Composite offers excellent humidity resistance, while wood delivers timeless elegance and customization through paint or stain finishes. Vinyl is easy to clean and cost-effective. Louvers range from 2.5″ to 4.5″ and can include hidden tilt rods for a cleaner look. Frames are built to match window style inside or outside mount with square, bullnose, or decorative molding trim.
At DBS Window Treatments, café shutters are custom-made for function and visual harmony. Whether you need half-height panels for a powder room or bi-fold shutters for bay windows, we design each product to suit your space and style. Our team considers room exposure, window size, and user preferences to build shutters that look beautiful and perform effortlessly. The result is a window treatment that enhances your privacy, boosts your interior design, and adds value to your home.
Valances add a soft finish and cover the exposed upper section, blending fabric with shutter structure for a cozy look.
Café shutters can be paired with sheer or blackout curtains to add dimension and increase flexibility in light control and room styling.
Combining café shutters with top-down cellular or roller shades gives full window coverage when needed, without losing the shutter’s design appeal.
For a sleek appearance, hidden tilt rods maintain functionality while preserving an uninterrupted louver design—ideal for modern interiors.
We start with a design consultation to understand your goals, window types, and room conditions before recommending.
Clients choose from wood, vinyl, or composite café shutters based on durability, finish preference, and room function.
Each shutter is built to exact dimensions, ensuring the louvers, frames, and panels align perfectly with your window shape.
Installation is performed by trained experts who ensure the café shutters fit flush, operate smoothly, and blend with surrounding trim.
Yes, café shutters can be mounted using non-invasive frames or tension-fit systems for windows that require trim preservation or minimal hardware.
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