Our Shutters
We make beautiful windows
easy and hassle free.
Why Shutters?
Learn why you need shutters in your home.
Your Refinery Shutters
Discover how easy it is to create your Refinery shutters just the way you need them with our custom options.
The Process
We make it easy. Learn how we get your order perfect – from start to finish.
Your Savings
Ever wonder how we can get such high-quality shutters for cheaper than elsewhere? Find out here.
Why Shutters?
Shutters add a beautiful finish to your home, providing a timeless, relaxed, resort like feel (did someone say staycation?!) They can add value to your home as well as provide an enhanced street appeal. The Refinery shutters work in any style home, across any room-type and we can make your shutters to suit any style window you need.
Not only are The Refinery shutters the ultimate luxury solution to finish your space, they come with added benefits including;

complete light control
Curtains and most blinds give you two options – open or closed, but with The Refinery Shutters, you can control the amount of light you let into the room – from completely closed to open wide for maximum sunlight, you can adjust the shutters to allow the exact amount of light you would like to enter your room.
Insulation
Our shutters can be a cost effective, stylish and powerful insulator. They can help to keep your home a comfortable temperature all year round.
Ease of cleaning
Shutters can be quickly wiped down, dusted or even vacuumed! There is very little maintenance required with shutters – say goodbye to attempting to wash your dusty curtains or trying to figure out how to clean your blinds!
Privacy
No more need for sheer curtains or for neighbours to see into your home! Your shutters can remain closed, while tilting the blades to allow the sunlight in, giving you maximum privacy AND beautiful sunlight! We also offer a midrail option where the top and bottom of the shutter can operate independently giving you maximum privacy on the bottom and extra sunlight streaming in from the top.
Shape
We know not all windows are a perfect square or rectangle shape so we can help you fill the space you need with our customised shutters. Triangular, round, arch, – Yes, yes, yes! We can help you create the special shape you need to complete your space.
Size
Our shutters are custom-made for you and your requirements, meaning we can pretty much make any size that you need. Simply measure your space and enter it into our easy-to-use shutter design generator, receive your instant quote, and off we go.
Style
Full-size, french door, bifold, sliding doors, tier on tier, cafe style, corner windows, bay windows – we can make the style of your shutters work for your room.
Materials
We offer two materials for your shutters – Basswood and PVC. You can easily mix and match both options in your home.
Basswood is a durable, timeless and stylish option with the ability to include additional features such as a wide range of colour and shape options, and extras such as hidden hinges. Basswood is not recommended for wet areas such as kitchens and bathrooms, or areas exposed to extreme sunlight.
Our PVC shutters are water and humidity resistant, meaning these are a great option for any wet areas you may have – like bathrooms, kitchens or areas prone to getting wet, while still offering the same sleek and stylish look of Basswood.
Colours
We offer a variety of colours for your shutters to match your room design and decor. From classic whites and neutrals to wooden stains and even custom colours, we can help you get the right look for your home.
LOUVrE BLADE SIZE
We offer 3 size options for your shutter louvre blades – 63mm, 89mm and 114mm. With 89mm being the most common.
To see how each size could work for you, you can download and cut out our to-scale template to hold to your window.
SHUTTER OPENING AND ROTATION
Our shutters panels can open 180-degrees against your wall (provided there are no obstructions). The louvre can rotate 180 degrees to give you multiple options of how much (or how little!) light you let into your space.
ADDED EXTRAS
We offer a range of added extras to help you customise your shutters and give that extra flare to your space. You have the choice between a hidden tilt bar or the more traditional style bar, as well as other optional features such as hidden hinges, midrails and different frame and mounting options. We are also always open to any further custom requirements you may have so please let us know and we can see if we can make it happen!
Your Shutters
The Refinery Shutters are custom made for YOU. We offer a range of colours, two materials to choose from and a variety of added extra features.



The Process
We have developed our process with our key goal in mind – making beautiful windows easy and hassle-free.




Measure

For simple square and rectangular shaped windows, simply measure the height and width of your window space. Measure three times, at three different points of the window.
Take the smallest measurement for an inside mount, and the largest measurement if using an outside mount. No need to round up or reduce your measurement to be safe, we make all necessary alterations to your
accurate window measurements to assist with ease of installation (so don’t panic!). See our easy-to-follow measuring guide for your shutters here.
Our interactive calculator currently only allows for square or rectangular shaped windows, so for all other shapes or requirements, please contact us for your instructions on how to measure your specific window shape.
Customise Your Design
When you are ready, simply enter your measurements into our design generator. You can then proceed to design your shutter with your exact specifications and then confirm your order. Are you ready to design your shutters?
Confrim Your ORder
Once your order is placed, we will then contact you to confirm your order for each window to make sure it is just right and everything is looking as it should.
If you have any questions or issues during your measure and design process, you can also contact us anytime for support.
Production
Your shutters typically take about 8-12 weeks to be made for you and delivered to your door (custom colours and unique shapes can sometimes require slightly longer) from the date you confirm your order. We always aim to get your order to you as fast as possible.
Remember we ship our shutters once per month meaning you save using our bulk shipping method, so this timeline can also vary slightly depending on the date you order your shutters to meet our monthly order schedule. Make sure you check our next order deadline to be part of our next order intake. The sooner you order, the sooner you will have your shutters!
Should you require your shutters for a specific date or deadline, please do let us know. We can also offer expedited production and air freight at an additional cost on request.
Please note, we cannot guarantee your exact delivery date and are bound by the ports and other factors that are currently impacting delivery. We will keep you posted on your order status as we progress.
Local Delivery TO YOUR DOOR
The Refinery ships our shutters to pretty much everywhere in NZ! Your online quote includes the complete cost of your shutters and includes GST.
A local delivery fee to get to from The Refinery HQ (based in Auckland) to your door will be charged based on the size of your complete order and your delivery location. This fee will be calculated at checkout when you provide your delivery address. Your order will be delivered by one of our courier or freight partners depending on the size of your order.
Installation
The Refinery Shutters have been designed especially for easy DIY install. You will find the install process quick and straightforward – each (standard size and shape) window should take about 10 – 30 mins for one person to install. If you have another set of hands to help you – even better!
With your order, you will receive step-by-step instructions explaining how to install your shutters, and you can also find our install guide here. We have specifically designed our shutters to make this process nice and easy.
Your Refinery shutter order comes with everything you will need, clearly labelled, to install your shutters – all you need is your drill, a drill-bit and a level handy. (If you choose an inside mount L-frame you may also like to use some no-more gaps.)
The Refinery team are also on standby for any support you may need at any time.
WARRANTY
We are committed to ensuring our products are of the highest quality, so you can rest easy, knowing your Refinery Shutters come with a 5-year quality guarantee. Our warranty includes structural, paint, manufacturing defects and shipping damage. After 5-years, where possible, we will also be happy to assist with replacement parts should you require. You can read more about our warranty guarantee here.
Measure Yourself
Custom online Design Generator
production and shipping
Our shutters are then sent into production once per month – providing you efficient bulk shipping pricing and value for money. (Should you ever urgently need your shutters, please contact us for a quote for express delivery).
Easy DIY Install
Our approach, your savings
At The Refinery, we have created our business so that our customers can enjoy refining their home for less with our unique approach – designed for YOU, without compromising on quality or sophisticated style.
Our straight to customer experience means that we cut out the middlemen, retailers and tradesmen you may have traditionally experienced and pass the savings onto you!

Take the next step towards beautiful windows.
Design your shutters now or learn more with our Shutter School FAQ.