Cuba Basswood
Tier on Tier Shutters
Top and bottom panels open independently, for privacy below and daylight above.
From £282 / sqm
Cuba Basswood · our best-selling hardwood
Affordable Hardwood Shutters
A cost-effective, made-to-measure hardwood shutter with a robust MDF and hardwood core frame and real hardwood panels.
From£282 / sqmDIY product price
From£282 / sqm
MaterialBasswood, hardwood-core frame
Colours12 painted finishes
Louvres4 sizes
Made to measureAlways
Cuba Basswood
Built for cost-effective hardwood quality
Cuba is our best-selling hardwood shutter, made up of a robust MDF and hardwood core frame and real hardwood panels, giving a cost-effective route to the highest quality hardwood finish.
- Lightweight panelsThe panels are lighter in weight than our MDF-only shutter options, making them more suitable for large windows. The lighter weight also allows up to 4 panels to be hinged together, giving more choice in your configuration.
- Robust frameA combination of a medium density fibreboard (MDF) frame and a hardwood core allows strength whilst reducing weight, providing a cost-effective option for hardwood shutters.
- Premium spray-painted finishAs the panels are 100% hardwood, they are spray painted, providing a premium finish, with 12 paint colours to choose from as well as custom colour options.
- Mortice and tenon durabilityCuba is manufactured from a mix of sustainable hardwoods, including Ayous, White Teak, Poplar and Basswood. All shutter panels are built with mortice and tenon joints, creating a high quality and durable product.
Product benefits
The benefits of Cuba basswood shutters
Cuba is our most popular hardwood shutter for good reason. These are the everyday benefits of choosing basswood over an MDF-only panel.
Robust construction
A medium density fibreboard (MDF) and hardwood core frame gives a strong, cost-effective base for a genuine hardwood shutter.
Affordable hardwood
From £282 per square metre when you design and buy online, Cuba is our best-selling route into real hardwood shutters.
Lightweight panels
Lighter than our MDF options, so panels suit large windows, and up to 4 can be hinged together for more configuration choice.
12 paint finishes
100% hardwood panels are spray painted for a premium finish, with 12 paint colours plus custom colour options to choose from.
Mortice and tenon & made to measure
Every panel is built with mortice and tenon joints for a high quality, durable product, and made to the exact dimensions of your window.
Material construction
How our Cuba shutters are made for cost-effective hardwood quality
Cuba shutters are built from a mix of sustainable hardwoods combined with an MDF frame, giving a hardwood shutter that keeps its shape and finish while staying affordable.
- MDF and hardwood core frameA robust frame combines a medium density fibreboard (MDF) with a hardwood core, giving strength whilst reducing weight and cost.
- Sustainable hardwood panelsPanels are manufactured from a mix of sustainable hardwoods, including Ayous, White Teak, Poplar and Basswood.
- Mortice and tenon panelsAll shutter panels are built with mortice and tenon joints, creating a high quality and durable product.
- Spray-painted premium finishAs the panels are 100% hardwood, they are spray painted for a premium finish, with 12 paint colours and custom colour options available.
The result is a lightweight, cost-effective hardwood shutter that suits large windows and the majority of styles. For full technical details, download the Cuba specifications (PDF).
Available colours
Twelve paint finishes.
No stains, plus custom colours.
Our Cuba range is made with basswood panels and a medium density fibreboard (MDF) frame, available in 12 paint finishes (no stains) and custom colours, with a choice of tilt rod options: offset, central or hidden.
Colour sample chips available on request
Request a colour samplePaint colours 12
- Pure White
- Extra White
- Silk White
- Bright White
- Pearl
- Creamy
- Sea Mist
- Stone Grey
- Clay
- Decorator's White
- Aura White
- Taupe Grey
The colours shown are available to design and buy online. On-screen colours are a guide, so request a sample before you order.
Cuba range film
Discover the Cuba basswood shutter range
Watch this short video and discover our affordable range of wooden shutters: Cuba.
Louvre sizes
Choose your louvre size
The Cuba range comes with 4 louvre sizes, giving a choice between a traditional and a more contemporary look.
47mm
Traditional
The finest louvre, with a classic period look.
64mm
Classic
A timeless proportion that suits most windows.
76mm
Balanced
A versatile all-rounder between view and privacy.
89mm
Contemporary
Wider blades admit more light and a clearer view.
Buying online
If you're designing and buying online, choose from 64mm, 76mm or 89mm. The 47mm louvre is available through our measure and fit service.
Tilt rod options
Cuba comes with a range of tilt rod options (offset, central and hidden), so you can choose how the louvres are adjusted.
Hinging configurations
Because Cuba panels are lighter in weight, up to 4 panels can be hinged together, giving more flexibility in how a window is configured.
Design & buy online
Shop basswood shutters online
If you are a DIY enthusiast you can order your Cuba shutters online and install them yourself. It's easy and cheaper than a full measure and fit service. Just select the style you prefer: café, tier-on-tier or full height.
Cuba Basswood
Café Style Shutters
Covers the lower half of the window for privacy, keeping the top clear for maximum light.
From £282 / sqm
Cuba Basswood
Full Height Shutters
Panels run the full height of the window, for a clean look and complete light control.
From £282 / sqm
Bay window shutters
Bay windows need careful measuring
Shutters for bay windows or specially shaped windows cannot be designed and ordered online due to their complexity. This is where our measure and fit service comes in handy: book a free appointment and we will measure them for you and send you a no-obligation quote.
- Every angle measuredA specialist records each window section and the angles of your bay, so the panels align cleanly.
- Tracking system availableCuba is also available in a tracking system, but this cannot be designed and ordered online due to its complexity, but our measure and fit service covers it.
- No-obligation quoteWe measure your windows for free and send you a clear quote to consider.
Real homes
Cuba Basswood shutters in real homes
Genuine Shutter Shop photography of Cuba Basswood shutters in UK homes and completed projects. View shutter gallery
Made to measure, made for you
Designed around the way you live
Every window is different. Our team considers proportion, light, privacy, room use and the character of your home before recommending a solution, so your Cuba basswood shutters suit the room as well as the window.
- Precise fitmade to the dimensions of your individual window
- Light and privacypanels and louvres adjust throughout the day, giving you control without visual clutter
- Specialist advicea survey talks through panel layouts, louvre sizes, colours and hardware choices
- Flexible serviceprofessional measure and fit, or design and buy online
Shutter styles
Cuba Basswood in every style
Cuba shutters are available in full height, tier-on-tier or café style. These styles are available for online orders and for our measure and fit service. Cuba is also available in a tracking system, but this type of shutter cannot be designed and ordered online due to its complexity.
Need some advice?
Talk to our expert team
If you're not sure what you are looking for or have a question then do not hesitate to contact one of our friendly expert team and we will be glad to assist.
Visit our showroom
See Cuba shutters in person
Shutter Shop Ltd102 Waterford Road
London SW6 2HA
Open Monday to Friday by appointment. Get directions
Your questions answered
Cuba Basswood shutters FAQs
What are Cuba basswood shutters?
Cuba is our best-selling hardwood shutter range, made up of a robust MDF and hardwood core frame with real hardwood panels. It gives a cost-effective route to the highest quality hardwood finish, and is one of our most popular products.
How much do Cuba basswood shutters cost?
Designed and bought online, Cuba full height, tier-on-tier and café-style shutters start from £282 per square metre, and you see the exact price as you enter your sizes. For our measure and fit service we provide a no-obligation quote after a free home survey.
What is Cuba made from?
Cuba panels are manufactured from a mix of sustainable hardwoods, Ayous, White Teak, Poplar and Basswood, combined with a medium density fibreboard (MDF) frame. This combination allows strength whilst reducing weight, and every panel is built with mortice and tenon joints for a high quality, durable product.
Are Cuba shutters lightweight?
Yes. The panels are lighter in weight than our MDF-only shutter options, which makes them more suitable for large windows. The lighter weight also allows up to 4 panels to be hinged together, giving more choice in how your shutters are configured.
What colours are Cuba shutters available in?
Cuba is available in 12 paint finishes, plus custom colour options. There are no stain finishes on this range, as the hardwood panels are spray painted rather than stained. Colour sample chips are available on request.
Which louvre sizes can I choose?
Cuba comes with 4 louvre sizes: 47mm, 64mm, 76mm and 89mm. If you are buying online you can choose 64mm, 76mm or 89mm; the 47mm louvre is available through our measure and fit service.
What tilt rod options are available?
Cuba shutters come with a range of tilt rod options, including offset, central and hidden tilt rods, so you can choose how the louvres are adjusted.
Can I buy Cuba shutters online?
Yes. If you are a DIY enthusiast you can order your Cuba shutters online and install them yourself. Just select the style you prefer: café, tier-on-tier or full height. It's easy and cheaper than a full measure and fit service.
Can Cuba shutters be used on bay or shaped windows?
Bay windows and specially shaped windows cannot be designed and ordered online due to their complexity. Book a free appointment and we will measure them for you and send you a no-obligation quote.
Is Cuba available as a tracking or sliding shutter?
Yes, Cuba is also available in a tracking system, but this type of shutter cannot be designed and ordered online due to its complexity. Our measure and fit service covers this configuration.
Can you measure and install Cuba shutters for me?
Yes. Our full service includes a free home survey, design guidance, precise measuring and professional installation, and we send you a no-obligation quote before you decide.
How long are Cuba shutters guaranteed for?
Shutters from The Shutter Shop are guaranteed for 5 years. If you have a question about your guarantee, our team is happy to help.
Cuba Basswood shutters
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