Hi Christine If you haven't already purchased the doors, an option you could consider is the Centor Integrated Folding Door. It's available in a range of configurations – a 5 panel option is available. Designed for homes, you can choose a built-in blind and/or insect screen, both of which are fully serviceable. Regarding thermal properties, the use of an integrated Blackout blind can improve the U value by 0.2. Good luck with your search and please get in touch should you have any questions. Kind regards Lydia

Well if you love them yuo could commission a stained glass artist to replace them with an orginal desing. Or an inexpensive option would be to replace with plain glass a add self adhesive film pattern (nicer than you think.) Look at window film company - they have all sorts of styles from traditional to modern and its easy to install especially on a small size like this..

Sorry I haven't read the comments (too many) but if you are considering keeping them, I'd send them off and get them dipped. If they come back in one piece then go from there. It may be they come back with a lot of damage, some panels may need to come out - but you can always update with fluted glass panels etc. If they come back and were full of filler etc and bad condition then sand, fill, sand again and paint a dark shade. You can make them look beautiful if you want to. It may be they come back in good condition! In which case you can stain and keep natural. I'd probably replace all the hardware though.

I had a 60's bungalow with these windows and needed to remove one when combining a bathroom and loo. In my opinion simply boarding over the frame would look a mess. To do the job properly I had to carefully remove the old brittle glass. Cut back the frame and create a rebate. Insert an additional stud, board over and skim with plaster. It's quite a fiddle but the materials are cheap if you have the tools and time. I employed a plasterer for skimming. I would strongly advise leaving things as they are, changing the glass if you prefer and spending your money elsewhere. If your other half can't live with the transom windows, and looking at your photos I would remove glass and frames, insert additional studs, board and skim. You could then extend the cornice right round the room but you might have to move the loft hatch over too. If you are considering altering your stairs your balustrade doesn't look like it would pass current building regulations. For child safety you must not be able to pass a tennis ball through any of the gaps. You don't have to change it but most professionals would want any upgrade to meet current regulations. Good luck with your new house.