Yes I've seen a number of postwar houses made over in the style you describe- cedar cladding, dark grey windows, usually some white rendering too. Door is generally replaced with a modern style in wood or dark grey. It works very well.. My only caution would be to get the internal layout decided before shelling out for windows and doors just in case you find you want to move a window or door slightly (which is not a big deal usually).

Hi Angie There was a [similar discussion on Houzz[(https://www.houzz.co.uk/discussions/upvc-vs-timber-windows-what-to-choose-dsvw-vd~3761852) before. The overwhelming opinion was go for timber, but timber is not for everyone! All very well if you can spend the money for them, as timber will be the most costly option however the quality of modern timber windows really is fantastic now. They are much more hardy, being sealed, coated and painted within the factory and utilising modern window features such as double/triple glazing and rubber beading rather than putty. They will be thermally efficient and look amzing. Being a natural material, timber is still subject to environmental conditions and eventually will need maintenance like regular painting (paintwork guarantees can be up to 10 years though). They may need to come out so that proper sealing of the joins can be achieved again, which will mean a larger expense than just slapping on a lick of paint. The material can be sourced from renewable forests although if not local you may wish to consider the carbon footprint etc. uPVC can look as traditional and authentic as timber, as a foil application will give the frames a very convincing wood grain effect. There are also options for joinery-style butt or mechanical joints, a deep bottom rail, run-through horns and external putty lines - it would take an expert to spot that it’s uPVC. This authentic appearence makes them conservation-area friendly. Environmentally, uPVC is recyclable and utilises an efficient manufacturing process that energy consumption and carbon footprint values compare favourably with other materials. Each industry has promotional videos extolling the virtues of their manufacturing process and why it is best :-) Obviously costwise, uPVC will be the cheapest (possibly three times less expensive or even less) They will require very little maintenance and offer all the benefits of modern materials such as easy cleaning etc. We don't provide aluminium sash windows as either our timber or uPVC offerings suit our customers, so it really comes down to cost and what your budget is. We have a timber and uPVC sash window side by side in our showroom - we love them both but you'd be hard-pressed to tell the difference! Check out our website https://www.yesglazing.co.uk/ or if you are local to the South East, come and visit our showroom.

Personally, I would just get the glass replaced with something made suitable for now as your cheapest option until you can afford to have all the windows either replaced. Alternative is to have the windows sprayed but I imagine you don’t like the leadwork (makes rooms very dark!) so it would be a waste of money. Pink and brown will be hard to add another colour into. Another option is to paint the house white and have a white door put on but are you going for a traditional look or trying to modernise it? Ie what are your long term plan colours?

Beautiful view. It’s a traditional house so calls for traditional timber windows not UPVC ones, nor do you require coloured lights in the top. Although you might want a view the design of those windows could be better. Split the big panes up into sections. Is the reason you don’t use the front door because it’s awkward to use it because of having 2 doors? If you have no plans to use the door in the image I would be tempted to get rid of the outside doors and just have the inner doors as it will provide you with a covered area.