BASSWOOD COLOURS & FINISHES
BASSWOOD COLOURS & FINISHES
Basswood Collection
Basswood Collection
Basswood is one of the finest hardwoods used for plantation shutters, valued for its smooth grain, exceptional stability, and long-lasting strength. Slightly denser and harder than Paulownia, Basswood shutters are an excellent choice for busy family homes, high-traffic areas, and commercial environments where window shutters are opened and closed frequently. Its durability helps maintain a flawless appearance over time, while the fine grain provides the perfect surface for a premium painted finish.
Our Basswood shutter range offers outstanding flexibility, with options for full solid Basswood construction or hybrid configurations incorporating Solid AluCore slats, PVC frames, or a combination of both to suit different installation requirements. Available in all plantation shutter styles, each shutter is precision crafted and finished with a high-quality, durable paint coating that delivers a crisp, elegant finish, excellent resistance to everyday wear, and timeless appeal for any interior.
Basswood is one of the finest hardwoods used for plantation shutters, valued for its smooth grain, exceptional stability, and long-lasting strength. Slightly denser and harder than Paulownia, Basswood shutters are an excellent choice for busy family homes, high-traffic areas, and commercial environments where window shutters are opened and closed frequently. Its durability helps maintain a flawless appearance over time, while the fine grain provides the perfect surface for a premium painted finish.
Our Basswood shutter range offers outstanding flexibility, with options for full solid Basswood construction or hybrid configurations incorporating Solid AluCore slats, PVC frames, or a combination of both to suit different installation requirements. Available in all plantation shutter styles, each shutter is precision crafted and finished with a high-quality, durable paint coating that delivers a crisp, elegant finish, excellent resistance to everyday wear, and timeless appeal for any interior.
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Paint Collection
Paint Collection
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Vivid White
Vivid White
Traffic White
Signal White
Pure White
Cream
Oyster White
Cream Grey
Grey White
Brown Grey
Signal Grey
Dusty Grey
Moss Grey
Traffic Grey
Black Grey
Grey White
Traffic White
Signal Grey
Brown Grey
Cream Grey
Black Grey
Oyster White
Traffic Grey
Cream
Moss Grey
Pure White
Dusty Grey
Signal White
Custom Colour Collections
Custom Colour Collections
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Farrow & Ball Signature Palette
Farrow & Ball Signature Palette
Colours of England & Colour Scales
Dulux Trade Colour Palette
RAL Classic Colour
Colours of England & Colour Scales
RAL Classic Colour
Dulux Trade Colour Palette
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATION OPTIONS
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATION OPTIONS
Your choice of louvre size influences the overall style, with smaller louvres creating a more traditional look and larger louvres offering a clean, contemporary finish. 76mm and 89mm louvres are the most popular choices for most homes, while the optional Urban Louvre features a rebated edge for a sleek, flush appearance when closed.
Louvre Sizes
Louvre Sizes
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Your choice of louvre size influences the overall style, with smaller louvres creating a more traditional look and larger louvres offering a clean, contemporary finish. 76mm and 89mm louvres are the most popular choices for most homes, while the optional Urban Louvre features a rebated edge for a sleek, flush appearance when closed.
64 MM
76 MM
64 MM
89 MM
114 MM
114 MM
89 MM
76 MM
Tilt Rod Options
Tilt Rod Options
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An in-stile tilt rod completely hidden within the panel's stile. To open & close the slats, simply adjust any of the attached slats and all slats will open in unison.
HIDDEN TILT ROD
An in-stile tilt rod completely hidden within the panel's stile. To open & close the slats, simply adjust any of the attached slats and all slats will open in unison.
HIDDEN TILT ROD
CENTRAL TILT ROD
A vertical rod on the front centre of the panel. This links the shutter slats together and allows the slats to open and close in unison. The classic plantation shutter look.
A similar look to the Hidden but with a discreet aluminium tilt rod at the rear of the shutter panel.
OFFSET TILT ROD
CLEARVIEW TILT ROD
Like the Central rod but positioned offset to the hinge side. This can be useful for special shaped shutters.
Like the Central rod but positioned offset to the hinge side. This can be useful for special shaped shutters.
OFFSET TILT ROD
CLEARVIEW TILT ROD
A similar look to the Hidden but with a discreet aluminium tilt rod at the rear of the shutter panel.
A vertical rod on the front centre of the panel. This links the shutter slats together and allows the slats to open and close in unison. The classic plantation shutter look.
CENTRAL TILT ROD
Hinges & Hardware
Hinges & Hardware
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THE PERFECT FINISHING TOUCH.
Complete your shutters with the perfect finishing touch. Our carefully selected range of premium hinge finishes allows you to coordinate every detail with your shutters and interior décor. From polished brass and stainless steel to rubbed bronze, satin black and contemporary painted finishes, options to complement every home and style.
For a seamless, coordinated appearance, our shutter magnet plates are supplied to match your chosen hinge finish, with the exception of our Waterproof range, where stainless steel magnet plates are fitted as standard for enhanced durability in moisture-prone environments.
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Complete your shutters with the perfect finishing touch. Our carefully selected range of premium hinge finishes allows you to coordinate every detail with your shutters and interior décor. From polished brass and stainless steel to rubbed bronze, satin black and contemporary painted finishes, options to complement every home.
For a seamless, coordinated appearance, our shutter magnet plates are supplied to match your chosen hinge finish, with the exception of our Waterproof range, where stainless steel magnet plates are fitted as standard for durability in moisture-prone environments.
SATIN BLACK
RUBBED BRONZE
ANTIQUE BRASS
POLISHED BRASS
STAINLESS STEEL
OFF WHITE
NATURAL WHITE
VIVID WHITE
THE PERFECT FINISHING TOUCH.
SATIN BLACK
POLISHED BRASS
ANTIQUE BRASS
RUBBED BRONZE
STAINLESS STEEL
VIVID WHITE
NATURAL WHITE
OFF WHITE
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Basswood is A PREMIUM HARDWOOD known for its excellent strength, durability and lightweight properties. Its fine, even grain and smooth finish make it a popular choice for creating beautifully crafted, high-quality shutters.
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Basswood is highly regarded for its impressive STRENGTH-TO-WEIGHT RATIO. Being lighter than many hardwoods while remaining extremely durable, it is an excellent choice for a wide range of shutter designs, including larger panels.
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YES, THEY CAN!. While Basswood is most commonly painted due to its naturally smooth surface and consistent grain, it can also be stained to ENHANCE ITS NATURAL WOOD CHARACTER and create a beautiful, bespoke finish.
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Basswood is considered a MORE PREMIUM HARDWOOD than Paulownia, and as a result, it does carry a slightly higher price point. Many homeowners choose Basswood for its refined finish, strength and premium feel.
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Our BASSWOOD SUPASPAN range is a reinforced Basswood Shutter designed for larger window areas. IT ALLOWS US TO CREATE SINGLE SHUTTER PANELS UP TO 1300MM WIDE, compared with the standard 890mm panel width available in many other materials, providing a sleek and seamless finish.
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Our Basswood Shutters are available with the full range of louvre sizes: 63MM, 76MM, 89MM & 114MM. This gives you the flexibility to choose the perfect balance of privacy, light control and style for your home.
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Basswood is A PREMIUM HARDWOOD known for its excellent strength, durability and lightweight properties. Its fine, even grain and smooth finish make it a popular choice for creating beautifully crafted, high-quality shutters.
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Basswood is highly regarded for its impressive STRENGTH-TO-WEIGHT RATIO. Being lighter than many hardwoods while remaining extremely durable, it is an excellent choice for a wide range of shutter designs, including larger panels.
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YES, THEY CAN!. While Basswood is most commonly painted due to its naturally smooth surface and consistent grain, it can also be stained to ENHANCE ITS NATURAL WOOD CHARACTER and create a beautiful, bespoke finish.
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Basswood is considered a MORE PREMIUM HARDWOOD than Paulownia, and as a result, it does carry a slightly higher price point. Many homeowners choose Basswood for its refined finish, strength and premium feel.
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Our BASSWOOD SUPASPAN range is a reinforced Basswood Shutter designed for larger window areas. IT ALLOWS US TO CREATE SINGLE SHUTTER PANELS UP TO 1300MM WIDE, compared with the standard 890mm panel width available in many other materials, providing a sleek and seamless finish.
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Our Basswood Shutters are available with the full range of louvre sizes: 63MM, 76MM, 89MM & 114MM. This gives you the flexibility to choose the perfect balance of privacy, light control and style for your home.