Real wood
Wood Shutters
North American basswood, milled and finished at our Lake Forest factory.
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Doors that work
Shutters for French Doors
French doors are the trickiest plantation install in the house. The handle needs to clear, the lock needs to clear, and the panels need to open and close with the door without binding. We've solved every one of these problems on hundreds of OC homes.
Best for
French doors leading to patios, balconies, or other rooms.
What sets it apart
Features
Handle cut-outs
We cut the panel to clear your specific hardware: handles, levers, locks. Templated to your door.
Door-mounted
Panels mount directly to the door, opening and closing as a unit. No separate latches to fuss with.
Sturdy hinges
5-knuckle mortised hinges hold heavier door-mounted panels straight over years of use.
Privacy without sacrifice
Standard plantation louver control. Open for light, closed for full privacy.
Sized for any door
Single or double French doors, full-height or transom, in any of our three materials.
Lifetime on materials and workmanship
Materials and workmanship covered for the life of the product.
Pick your material
Available in all three materials.
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Exclusive hybrid
Polylux Shutters
Our exclusive hybrid: the look of wood with the durability of poly. Only from Golden West.
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Moisture-resistant
Poly Shutters
For bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms. Wipes clean and the paint won't crack or peel.
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How do plantation shutters work around a French door handle?
We cut the panel so it clears your specific handle, lever, lock, and any deadbolt. We template the exact hardware on your door before building, so the cut-out lines up with the real handle position, not a generic guess. The panel mounts to the door and opens and closes with it, so you reach the handle the same way you do now. This is built at our Lake Forest factory and fits 2.5" or 3.5" louvers.
Do French door shutters mount on the door or in the frame?
They mount directly onto the door itself, so each panel opens and closes as one unit with the door. This means there are no separate latches to deal with and nothing blocks the door from swinging. We use 5-knuckle mortised hinges that hold the heavier door-mounted panels straight over years of use. We build each set to your exact door rather than a stock size.
Will shutters stop my French doors from opening or closing?
No. Because the panels mount to the door, they travel with it when you open or close, so the door operates normally. We size the panels to sit flat against the door and clear the casing, the handle, and the lock without binding. We check the door swing and any nearby walls or furniture during the in-home measure so nothing catches. Lead time is 3 to 5 weeks from order.
Can you still see out and get privacy with shutters on French doors?
Yes. The louvers tilt open for a full view through the glass and natural light, then close for complete privacy. You get the same plantation louver control you would on a window, just door-mounted. Open them in the day, close them at night, and the door still works the whole time.
Do French door shutters fit single doors, double doors, and transoms?
Yes. We build for single or double French doors, full-height panels, and transom windows above the door, in any of our three materials. Each panel is custom-made up to 48" wide and built to your opening at our Lake Forest factory. The three materials are North American basswood, moisture-resistant poly, and our exclusive Polylux hybrid with a real-wood frame and poly louvers.
Get a French door consultation
Free in-home or showroom consultation. We bring samples, measure every opening, and give you a written estimate.