# Window Shutters Ottawa from $500 | Window Blinds Ottawa

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Window Shutters · From $500 per window installed

# Window Shutters in Ottawa, ON | Measure, Manufacture & Install

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 · Last updated: October 6, 2026

Window Blinds Ottawa

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 designs and installs window shutters across Ottawa and the NCR, measured in-home to within one sixteenth of an inch and manufactured locally. We spec Hunter Douglas, Levolor and Graber plantation shutters in kiln-dried hardwood or polyresin, with 2.5, 3.5 or 4.5-inch louvers, a hidden tilt bar, L-frame or Z-frame, divider rails and bifold or bi-pass systems for wide openings. In 18 years of Ottawa window covering experience, shutters have been our most permanent custom window covering, so the Ottawa measurement has to account for out-of-square frames before a single panel is built.

Window shutters run $500-$2,500 per window installed. Mortise and tenon joinery and a UV inhibitor finish keep them square and bright for years. Every install carries WSIB coverage, $2M CGL, and a written 2-year workmanship warranty across Kanata, Barrhaven, Orleans, Nepean, Stittsville, Gloucester, and the rest of the NCR.

-   ✓ 18Y NCR Experience
-   ✓ Hunter Douglas Certified
-   ✓ 6,000 sq ft Nepean Showroom
-   ✓ $2M CGL + WSIB Cleared
-   ✓ 2-Year Written Warranty
-   ✓ 400+ Samples In-Home

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![White hardwood plantation shutters with louvers tilted open in an Ottawa front room](/images/misc/white-hardwood-plantation-shutters-with-three-and-.webp)

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$500-$2,500

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-   18 Years in the NCR
-   7,500+ Homes Installed
-   Hunter Douglas Certified Priority Dealer
-   5-Star Customer Satisfaction
-   Written 2-Year Warranty

## Types of Window Shutters We Install in Ottawa

Plantation shutters are hinged panels with adjustable louvers, mounted in a frame inside or around the window. They are built for each opening and stay with the house.

### Hardwood Plantation Shutters

Kiln-dried hardwood with mortise and tenon joinery. Lighter than polyresin, so panels can be wider, and they can be stained or painted. The classic choice for living rooms and bedrooms.

### Polyresin Shutters

A solid polyresin compound that does not swell, warp or peel in moisture. Ideal for bathrooms, kitchens and laundry rooms.

### Hidden Tilt Bar Shutters

The tilt mechanism hides on the back edge of the louvers, so there is no rod down the front. A cleaner look and a clearer view out.

### Bifold and Bi-Pass Shutters

For wide windows and some sliding doors. Bifold panels fold back on a bifold track. Bi-pass panels slide past each other.

![Installer fitting a plantation shutter frame in an Ottawa window](/images/content/installer-levelling-a-white-l-frame-for-plantation.webp)

## 5 Shutter Specs to Decide Before You Order

1.  **Material.** Hardwood for living spaces, polyresin for wet rooms.
2.  **Louver size.** 2.5, 3.5 or 4.5 inches. Bigger louvers, bigger view.
3.  **Tilt bar.** Hidden for a clean look, centre tilt bar for a traditional one.
4.  **Frame.** L-frame for most inside mounts, Z-frame to add depth or cover an uneven edge.
5.  **Divider rail.** A horizontal rail that lets the top and bottom louvers tilt separately: privacy below, light above.

## What Stops Ottawa Homeowners From Buying Shutters?

**Price shock.** Shutters are our premium product at $500-$2,500 per window installed. In our opinion, they make the most sense on front rooms, where they finish the house from the street, and in rooms you plan to keep for years.

**Custom vs stock.** Stock shutters do not exist in a real sense. Each panel has to be built to the opening, especially in older Ottawa homes where frames are out of square.

**Is motorization worth it?** Not usually. Shutters are easy to tilt by hand.

**Delivery timeline.** About 4-6 weeks, since every panel is built to your window.

## How Much Do Window Shutters Cost in Ottawa?

| Shutter option | Typical installed price |
| --- | --- |
| Polyresin, standard window | $500-$900 |
| Hardwood, standard window | $700-$1,300 |
| Hardwood with hidden tilt, large window | $1,200-$2,000 |
| Bifold or bi-pass, wide opening | $1,500-$2,500 |

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## Plantation Shutters vs Blinds

Shutters are a fixture. Blinds are a covering. Shutters stay with the house, add a layer of insulation, and give a finished architectural look from inside and out. They cost more ($500-$2,500 vs $180-$1,200 for most blinds) and do not raise out of the window, so they always take some light. Blinds are lighter, cheaper and lift completely clear of the glass. Many Ottawa homes use shutters on the front rooms and street-facing windows, and 

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 or cellular shades elsewhere. If you want the shutter look on a budget, 2.5-inch faux wood blinds come close.

## Hardwood vs Polyresin Shutters

**Hardwood** is lighter, so panels can be wider with fewer hinges. It can be stained to show the grain or painted, and it feels warm. It does not belong beside a shower. **Polyresin** is heavier but completely moisture-proof, so it will not swell or peel in bathrooms, kitchens or laundry rooms. It comes painted in whites and neutrals. A UV inhibitor finish on both keeps whites from yellowing on sunny windows. The usual Ottawa split: hardwood in living rooms and bedrooms, polyresin in wet rooms, painted the same white so they match.

6 Reasons Ottawa Picks Us

## Why Choose Window Blinds Ottawa for Window Shutters?

01

### 18 Years of Ottawa Window Covering Experience

Nearly two decades installing in Ottawa homes, condos and commercial spaces, from Barrhaven new builds to Glebe heritage brick.

02

### 6,000 sq ft Nepean Showroom + In-Home Measurement

400+ product samples on display, plus certified measurers who come to your home and record every window to 1/16 of an inch.

03

### Hunter Douglas Certified Priority Dealer

Access to the full Hunter Douglas lineup, including PowerView motorization and Silhouette shades, at direct-dealer pricing.

04

### 15-Supplier Manufacturer Network

Hunter Douglas, Levolor, Graber, Shade-O-Matic, Altex and Maxxmar. Options stock retailers do not carry.

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### Free In-Home Consultation With 400+ Samples

Our lead designer brings physical fabric, wood and cellular samples to compare against your decor and natural light.

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### Transparent CAD Pricing Published

Every range is on the site. Every quote is itemised: measurement, materials, manufacture, delivery and install.

How We Work

## How Our Window Shutters Process Works, 5 Steps

The same five steps on every window shutters order, whether it is one window or a whole house.

1.  1
    
    ### In-Home Laser Measurement
    
    A certified measurer visits and records every window to within 1/16 of an inch, including jamb depth, square and obstructions like handles and cranks.
    
2.  2
    
    ### Design Consultation
    
    400+ fabric, wood and cellular samples checked against your trim, floors and real window light, with a written CAD quote before you commit.
    
3.  3
    
    ### Order and Manufacture
    
    Some companies measure to the nearest inch and the blind sits an inch short. We order to exact specs through 15 Canadian suppliers.
    
4.  4
    
    ### Delivery and Verification
    
    Our lead installer checks every blind against the job sheet when it lands, so the size, colour and hardware are right before the truck leaves.
    
5.  5
    
    ### Professional Install
    
    Single-day WSIB-covered install, packaging hauled away, and a written 2-year workmanship warranty handed over at the door.
    

Our Work

## Recent Window Shutters Installs Across Ottawa

Finished rooms from recent jobs. Tap any photo to see it larger.

 

Ottawa Client Experiences

## What Ottawa Clients Say About Their Window Shutters

Three recent clients, in their own words.

> "3.5-inch hardwood shutters with hidden tilt in the front room. They look like they came with the house."

Caroline H. · McKellar Park

Hardwood shutters, 4 windows, $6,800 CAD

> "Polyresin in both bathrooms. No swelling, no peeling, and they wipe clean."

Paul V. · Jackson Trails

Polyresin shutters, 3 weeks

> "Bi-pass shutters on a wide window that blinds never looked right on. Worth the wait."

Zara N. · Chatelaine Village

Bi-pass shutters, $2,400 CAD

Straight Answers

## Window Shutters FAQ

How much do window shutters cost in Ottawa?

Window shutters run $500-$2,500 per window installed. Polyresin on a standard window sits at the low end. Large hardwood shutters with hidden tilt bars and custom frames sit at the top.

Are plantation shutters popular in Westboro infills?

Yes, especially hardwood shutters with hidden tilt bars on front rooms. Shutters run $500-$2,500 per window installed and are made to each frame.

Hardwood or polyresin shutters?

Hardwood is lighter, can be stained and suits living rooms and bedrooms. Polyresin is waterproof and ideal for bathrooms and kitchens. Both can be painted to match trim.

What louver size should I pick?

2.5-inch louvers suit small windows and a traditional look. 3.5-inch is the most popular all-round size. 4.5-inch gives the biggest view when open and suits large windows.

What is a hidden tilt bar?

A mechanism on the back edge of the louvers that lets them tilt together without the vertical rod down the front. It gives a cleaner, more modern look and a clearer view.

Do shutters add value to a home?

Shutters are a permanent fixture that stays with the house, and buyers often see them as an upgrade. They also add a layer of insulation at the window.

Can shutters cover wide windows or sliders?

Yes. Bifold panels fold to the side and bi-pass panels slide past each other on a track, which works for wide windows and some sliding doors.

How long do shutters take?

About 4-6 weeks, since each panel and frame is built to the window.

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## Book Your Free Window Shutters Measure

See hardwood and polyresin panels side by side at your window, choose louver size and frame, and get the CAD price on the spot.

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-   Measured to 1/16 inch
-   Itemised CAD quote
-   WSIB + $2M CGL
-   Written 2-year warranty