07446 982845 Shireshshutters@gmail.com Open 7 days a week · 8:00am–8:00pm HomeAboutServices All Services Shutters Hardwood ShuttersBay Window ShuttersCafé-Style & Tier-on-Tier Shutters Blinds Venetian BlindsRoller BlindsRoman BlindsPerfect Fit & No-Drill BlindsThermal BlindsElectric & Motorised BlindsConservatory BlindsVertical BlindsBlackout BlindsSkylight & Velux BlindsCommercial Blinds Outdoor Awnings Service Areas All Service Areas Shropshire LudlowShrewsburyBridgnorthCleobury MortimerChurch StrettonMuch WenlockTelfordCraven Arms Herefordshire HerefordLeominster Worcestershire BewdleyKidderminsterWorcesterTenbury WellsStourport-on-Severn Our WorkJournalReviewsWhat's IncludedContactFree Survey HomeAboutServices Service Areas Our WorkJournalReviewsWhat's IncludedContactFree Home Survey07446 982845 Home/Services/Café-Style & Tier-on-Tier ShuttersLudlow, Shropshire & Herefordshire # Café-Style & Tier-on-Tier ShuttersIn Ludlow & ShropshirePrivacy Below, Light Above Café-style shutters cover the lower half of a window, giving you privacy from the street while leaving the top clear for daylight and sky views. Tier-on-tier shutters take the idea further, with separate upper and lower panels that open independently, so you can adjust privacy and light through the day. Both are ideal for street-facing windows, cottages and terraced homes where passers-by are close. We survey, supply and fit made-to-measure café-style and tier-on-tier shutters across Ludlow, Shropshire and Herefordshire, finished to suit the character of your home. Book My Free Survey 07446 982845 Free, no-obligation survey. Open 7 days a week, 8am–8pm. Free Home survey & quote 7 days Open 8am–8pm Local Based in Ludlow Made To measure Owner Surveyed & fitted The service ## What it is, who it's for, and why it matters ### What it is Café-style shutters cover the lower part of a window only. Tier-on-tier shutters have separate upper and lower panels that fold independently. ### Who it's for Street-facing homes, terraces, cottages, kitchens and bathrooms where privacy is needed without losing daylight. ### When to specify it When you want privacy at eye level but still want light and sky through the top of the window. ### Why professional matters The height of the café panel and the split point of tier-on-tier panels should line up with your window's rails and sightlines. That's decided on site. What goes wrong ## Get the spec wrong and it costs you more than the original install Getting the height wrong means passers-by can still see in, or the room loses more light than it needs to. ### Real risks if ignored - Panels set too low leave the room overlooked from the pavement. - Panels set too high block more daylight than necessary. - Split points that don't match sash rails look out of place. ### Common spec mistakes - Choosing a height without checking sightlines from outside. - Ignoring how tier-on-tier panels fold back around handles. - Picking café-style when tier-on-tier would give more flexibility. We check sightlines from inside and out so the panel height suits your window and your street. Our process ## Five stages, one person, no handovers - 01 ### Free Home Survey A relaxed visit at a time that suits you. We measure every window accurately and bring samples to see in your own light. - 02 ### Written Quote A clear, itemised written quote with no obligation and no pressure to decide on the day. - 03 ### Made To Measure Each blind or shutter is made to your exact measurements. Shutters typically take approximately 8–10 weeks. - 04 ### Careful Installation Fitted neatly and tidily, with every blind or panel checked and adjusted before we leave. - 05 ### Sign-Off & Aftercare We walk you through operation and cleaning, and we're a phone call away if you ever need us. Benefits ## Specific outcomes, not vague promises ### Privacy At Street Level Keep passers-by from seeing in while you carry on with your day. ### Daylight Above Leave the top of the window open for light and sky views. ### Tier-On-Tier Flexibility Open the top, the bottom, or both, independently throughout the day. ### Suits Period Homes A classic look for cottages, terraces and sash windows. ### Matches Full-Height Shutters Pair with Hardwood Shutters elsewhere in the home for a consistent finish. Specifier's guide ## Materials, methods and variations Everything we'd cover with you on a 45-minute survey, written down so you can read it in your own time before booking. ### Café-Style Shutters Lower-half panels that provide privacy at a set height, often in line with a sash window's meeting rail. ### Tier-On-Tier Shutters Two sets of panels, upper and lower, each folding back on its own hinges for maximum control. ### Bay Windows Both styles can be fitted to bay windows. See Bay Window Shutters for more on specialist bay surveys. ### Finishes A range of whites, painted colours and stains to suit your interior, shown at the survey. Frequently asked ## Honest answers, the ones we give on the doorstep What's the difference between café-style and tier-on-tier?Café-style shutters cover the lower part of the window only. Tier-on-tier shutters cover the full window with separate upper and lower panels that open independently. Are café-style shutters good for street-facing windows?Yes. They give privacy at eye level while keeping the top of the window clear for light. Can you fit them in a bay window?Yes. Café-style and tier-on-tier shutters can both be made for bay windows, surveyed and measured on site. How long do shutters take?Shutters typically take approximately 8–10 weeks from order to installation. Related services - Hardwood Shutters → - Bay Window Shutters → Areas we cover - Ludlow - Hereford - Shrewsbury - Bridgnorth - Cleobury Mortimer - Church Stretton - Bewdley - Leominster - Much Wenlock - Telford - Kidderminster - Worcester - Tenbury Wells - Craven Arms - Stourport-on-Severn Next step ## Privacy where you need it, light where you want it Free, no-obligation survey across Ludlow, Shropshire and Herefordshire. Call 07446 982845, open 7 days a week, 8am–8pm. 07446 982845Book free home survey - 10-year written installation guarantee - 5★ Google-rated surveys - Same-week surveys - Fully insured, owner-fitted ### Request your free home survey Most surveys booked within 5 working days. Made-to-measure shutters, blinds and awnings, crafted, fitted and guaranteed by one local team across Shropshire. - Visit & ContactC/O NBA Chartered Accountants4 Rural Enterprise Centre, Eco Park RoadLudlow, Shropshire SY8 1FF - 07446 982845 - Shireshshutters@gmail.com - Open 7 Days a WeekMonday–Sunday · 8:00am–8:00pm Services - Hardwood Shutters - Bay Window Shutters - Café-Style & Tier-on-Tier Shutters - Venetian Blinds - Roller Blinds - Roman Blinds - Perfect Fit & No-Drill Blinds - Thermal Blinds - Electric & Motorised Blinds - Conservatory Blinds - Vertical Blinds - Blackout Blinds - Skylight & Velux Blinds - Commercial Blinds - Awnings Service Areas - Ludlow - Hereford - Shrewsbury - Bridgnorth - Cleobury Mortimer - Church Stretton - Bewdley - Leominster - Much Wenlock - Telford - Kidderminster - Worcester - Tenbury Wells - Craven Arms - Stourport-on-Severn © 2026 Shires Shutters and Blinds Limited. 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