A recent living-room install in Lenham, on the Maidstone–Ashford corridor of the Kent Weald: hardwood plantation shutters in Super White with 76mm louvres, fitted across a set of French doors and a matching three-panel window either side of the fireplace.
The same finish and louvre size on both openings keeps the room looking intentional — one scheme from the garden doors through to the side window, rather than mixed treatments fighting the white mantel and light grey walls.
The specification
- Product: Hardwood plantation shutters, including French door shutters
- Finish: Super White
- Louvre size: 76mm, a popular mid-width slat that balances daylight, views and privacy
- Layout: Four-panel run on the French doors, three panels on the adjoining window; mid-rails so upper and lower louvres tilt independently
- Location: Lenham, Kent — between Maidstone and Ashford, a short drive from our Penenden Heath showroom
From this install
On the French doors the panels sit in a framed surround on the timber threshold so the doors still open and close cleanly. Tilted open, the 76mm louvres keep the garden view; closed, the room stays private from the patio without heavy curtains on the sill.
Why hardwood for French doors?
French door shutters need rigid panels that stay true on a moving leaf, with precise cut-outs so handles and locks still work. Hardwood holds that geometry well in everyday use, and the painted Super White finish wipes clean. Matching the window shutters in the same room means one survey, one colour and one louvre size throughout.
As a BBSA member, we fit child-safe hardware as standard. For other recent shutter work, see our Super White hardwood install in Tovil or the UK-made bay in Maidstone.
Planning shutters for French doors in Lenham?
We fit French door shutters and window shutters across Lenham, Headcorn, Maidstone, Ashford and wider Kent. Book a free home visit and we will measure every opening, bring samples and quote with no obligation — or try our shutter price calculator first. More installs in the shutters gallery.
Call 01622 675688 or contact us online to get started.
