“Although we may still be proved wrong, we believe we are the only company providing a dedicated service manufacturing fabric covered shutters. You supply the fabric and unique, beautiful shutters are made to fit your windows — it’s as simple as that.”
Fabric Covered Shutters
Fabric Covered Shutters
"We believe we are the only company providing a dedicated service manufacturing fabric covered shutters. You supply the fabric — it's as simple as that."
01 — Origin
Fabric covered shutters were designed originally to solve a problem window when working alongside the designer Mr. Dudley Poplak. Since then they have become the answer to that constantly recurring question — what to do with a dormer window.
Curtains always look cluttered and block the light. Blinds and plantation shutters are chic but minimalistic. Katie Rapp, interior designer since 1994, battled with this very problem. Her solution is the fabric-covered shutter.
The home of the fabric covered shutter
02 — Construction
Each panel is constructed using ultra-light fibreboard selected to resist warping. All fittings are glued and screwed into place — the originals have been in-situ for over six years.
The upholstery method has been honed and updated three times. The result is a fabulously neat, precise finish. No braid is needed along the edges to cover unsightly staples.
03 — Fabric as Art
Our shutters display fabric flat — like a piece of artwork — resulting in added visual value from an expensive fabric. Whether open or closed, patterned fabric viewed flat simply looks great.
A unique aspect is the precise pattern matching across panels. The transformative reveal when closing the shutters always requires a look back as you walk away.
It's all in the pattern matching
04 — Two Fabrics
Using two fabrics brings a new dimension. Despite the added cost of manufacture you can sometimes save a good amount on an expensive main fabric — the reverse side needn't be the same.
Which fabric faces into the room depends on the panel configuration. Sometimes this works perfectly in your favour. Give us a call and we'll explain how it will work with your layout.
05 — Your Fabric
It's your choice entirely. You supply the fabric — and if we can source it, you receive a discount equivalent to 15% of the fabric cost.
It's important to choose the right fabric. Overly thick or thin materials can be problematic. Always send us a sample before buying. We are always happy to help you choose.
06 — Costs
A lot of time goes into their creation — from our initial visit, to placing the fabric and upholstering the panels, through to fitting. As panel size is not proportional to the time required, medium to larger windows are definitely more cost effective.
Use the calculator on this website to get an instant, up to date price. This service exchanges no information with us.
07 — Measure & Fit
There was a time when we offered a mail order service. It became immediately apparent that the only way to be aware of the pitfalls when measuring and fitting was by making mistakes. For a couple of customers this proved very expensive.
We made a decision: we only measure and fit the shutters ourselves. Two visits — one to measure, one to fit. Current lead time is 8–10 weeks.
08 — Reach
Most of our work is in and around London. We also travel throughout England, Scotland and France, and supply to the USA.
Underpinned by Katie Rapp Design Consultants, established 1993 — with accounts at many of the most prestigious fabric houses in the UK, Europe and America.
Always feel free to ask if you are further afield — we like an adventure.
Get in touch
Send us your measurements, a photo of your window, and your fabric idea. We'll come back to you with a yes/no and a price.
Send us an email →Measure the area you want the shutters to cover — or more precisely, the opening. Use millimetres throughout.
The number of panels affects how far they project from the window when open. We always aim for 4 as the best all-round solution. Use this quick calculation:
(window width − 100mm) ÷ number of panels
Pop your measurements into our calculator to get an instant, up to date price. Select the options to see how your choices affect the cost. Add your fabric details and it will also tell you how much fabric you need.
Use the calculator below ↓Photograph your window. We want to see how it fits, any obstructions, and any unevenness in the walls or ceiling of the reveal. We're also looking at how we can fix the shutters to your window.
Send us your measurements, photos and fabric idea. We'll review everything and come back to you with a yes/no and a price.
katierapp100@gmail.com →Send us your fabric for approval. We'll confirm it's suitable for our upholstery method. Please refer to our Terms & Conditions regarding liabilities for customer-supplied fabrics (updated 07/01/2026).
The deposit is 50% of the total. Once paid, the clock is ticking — we'll be in touch to schedule your measure visit.
We visit to take professional measurements of your window. This ensures everything is right before manufacture begins.
Your shutters enter our production queue. Current lead time is 8–10 weeks from deposit payment.
We return to install your finished shutters. This is the moment everything comes together.
The remaining 50% is due on completion. Enjoy your shutters.
This estimate is drawn directly from our in-house pricing system. The price shown should accurately reflect the cost of your finished shutters, subject to site survey