Do you fit blinds and shutters in splay and box bays?

Yes — both are part of standard bay configurations. Splay bays usually need 3 or 5 panels joined at the angle; square/box bays use 4 panels with corner posts. We measure each on-site before quoting.

How much warmth do plantation shutters add in Lyminge?

Interlined fabric blinds and solid-panel shutters both add measurable thermal performance — typically a 1–2°C improvement on single-glazed period windows around Lyminge.

Do you fit plantation shutters the same day as the survey?

No — every plantation shutters we install is made-to-measure. Fitting happens once manufacturing is complete, typically 6–10 weeks after survey.

How long do plantation shutters take from order to fit?

Most painted hardwood ranges are 6–8 weeks; specialist shaped or motorised orders can run to 10–12 weeks. We confirm timings in writing at your design visit.

CT18 · 15 min from Hythe

Plantation Shutters Done Properly in Lymingefor Bay Windows

Three things tend to come up on every Lyminge quote for plantation shutters: reveal accuracy, fabric-to-room match, and how the dressing handles the local light.

Plantation Shutters for bay windows: what we look for

Bay windows are the trickiest single window type to dress well. Get the panelling, joinery angles or fabric tension wrong and the whole bay looks unfinished — get it right and a bay becomes the focal point of the room.

Each panel or blind is measured individually so the line follows the bay rather than fighting it.
Square, splay and box bays each behave differently — survey decides the right approach.
Lead, sash and uPVC bays all have different fixing constraints to plan for at survey.
Pricing is per panel for shutters and per drop for blinds — we always show a clear per-window breakdown.

What makes the install last

Stainless and brass fixings only — no plated steel into damp reveals.
Fabrics matched to room conditions (steam, light, traffic).
Tracks and headrails sized to the actual drop, not the nearest size up.
Brackets fixed into substrate, not into render or lath.

Things Lyminge customers ask about most

Surveys are booked at a time that suits you, including evenings and Saturdays.
Quotes are written and itemised per window, not bundled.
We'll happily walk you through the same range your neighbour chose if you've seen something locally.
Fitting is done by our own team — never subcontracted.

What we've fitted recently around Lyminge

Whole-house plantation shutters on a CT18 renovation

We surveyed every window in one visit, sequenced the manufacture by room and fitted across two days with one fitter — no disruption to the rest of the build.