How to decide on style of windows?
Maxine Skinner
4 years ago
We are in the final stages of buying a house in the Cotswolds and the UPVC windows need replacing (at the back some have blown).
I am not sure on style or colour to go for. The house is not listed
Any advice is very welcome.
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Maxine Skinner
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Comments (51)Heyyyyy so, I’m not sure whether anyone will see this but just wanted to say thanks for all your thoughts and advice. I ordered the windows in Feb and they’ve been done today- thought I’d share the results! I went for anthracite flush casement with a Georgian bar- absolutely love them! We also redid the tarmac drive and added in a planted bit at the front with olive, lavender, bay and box, painted the slate grey render white, painted the UPVC door with Frenchic paint in Cool Beans, new lantern etc. Interested to hear any other suggestions if people have them. I think it’s made a real difference to the style of the house, and we did a lot of it ourselves reasonably easily....See MoreMaxine Skinner
4 years ago
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4 years agoMight be expensive, but don't you just love the classical look of these aluminum windows?
(found the image here: https://www.everest.co.uk/double-glazing-windows/casement)
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4 years ago
Jonathan
4 years agoYou might also consider pastel colours.
Given you are intending replacing the current windows try painting them first to get an idea of the finish look.
Btw you don’t have to replace the whole windows - if the double glazed seal has failed you can just replace the glass. But if you do replace the whole lot I would choose flush fitting casement windows
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