Every home calls for its own approach
Privacy, light control and installation in compact homes. The building’s age, window frames, reveals and existing finishes determine how the shutters can be installed.
Preserve what works well in the home
The panel configuration and colour can follow the original lines or create a calmer, more cohesive new look.
Only measure once the final situation is in place
Flooring, plasterwork, windowsills and window frames should be sufficiently complete to ensure accurate measurements.
Short answer
The essentials at a glance
The age of the building and existing finishes determine how the shutters can be installed. Only measure once the frames, plasterwork, floors and window sills are sufficiently finalised.
Practical: Only measure once the frames, plasterwork, floor and window sill are finalised. This prevents the made-to-measure solution from being based on temporary building conditions.
The choices that make the difference
Four points to assess before requesting a quotation
Existing window details
Original profiles, deep reveals and unevenness are respected and measured precisely.
Planning alongside other works
Plastering, painting and floor finishing must be completed at the right stage.
The style of the home
The panel configuration and colour can complement distinctive architectural lines or create a calm new layer.
Mounting surface
The wall, frame and reveal determine the fixing method and frame choice.
Avoid disappointment
Common mistakes when buying shutters
- Measuring before the final finishes
- Ignoring the characteristic window layout
- Failing to account for unevenness in an older property
From idea to installation
How a carefully managed made-to-measure process works
- Collect photos and approximate measurements of the windows.
- Compare material, colour, louvre size and operation.
- Have every window professionally measured at multiple points.
- Confirm the panel layout, technical details, price and schedule.
- Have your shutters installed, adjusted and explained to you.
In practice
See how these choices work in real homes
The projects below were measured and installed by DeVo. You can see real colours, window shapes and technical solutions.
Frequently asked questions
Is the same solution suitable for every window or room?
No. Privacy, light control and installation in compact homes. The window type, dimensions, installation position, material load and everyday use are assessed for each situation.
What does DeVo check during the professional site survey?
We take measurements at multiple points and check the frame, reveal, handles, opening direction, windowsill, available panel clearance, and the desired louvre and panel configuration, among other details.
How do louvre size and panel configuration affect the result?
They determine how many lines you see, how open the view through is and how practically the panels can open. The proportions in relation to the window matter more than one standard size.
Can I compare materials, colours and operating options first?
Yes. During your consultation and in the Oud-Turnhout showroom, you can compare current collections, colour samples, louvre sizes and operating options side by side.
Are measuring and installation included in the process?
Yes. DeVo guides the project from advice and technical measuring through to made-to-measure production, installation, adjustment and guidance on use and care.