Dilemma over style of 1930s replacement windows
We are looking to replace the draughty old aluminium windows at the front of our 1930s house with new aluminium windows. The company we're considering using is suggesting ditching the Georgian bars, and going for plain charcoal window frames with no fan lights. So a very contemporary look, which we are in two minds about. At the moment, the starkness of white against white is thrown into relief by the charcoal wooden frames, which we would retain. We have two dilemmas here - one, should we go for (mid) charcoal, which would look dramatic, but extremely modern on this house, or white, and keep the charcoal wooden frames for contrast. Secondly, Georgian bars. All the window companies we've had out hate them, and are dissuading us from them, but in this instance, I feel they give a homelier feel to the house and from what I can gather, are in keeping with the period. I would never have actually chosen them, but I now quite like them, having lived with them a few years. Another option would be fan lights, just to alleviate the stark modern-ness of the bar-less panes? There is no other similar house in the street, so making it fit with the neighbours' houses isn't an issue. We can only afford to do these old windows at the moment. The rest of the house has Georgian bar-style white UPVC which is staying for the foreseeable future. Any advice gratefully received!!
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last monthBlack Crittal style windows were often used in the 1930s and will look amazing on your house, really in keeping. Then adding a 1930s style front door would be the icing on the cake. Exactly like in minnie101’s picture. Very stylish. I have also found images of those windows in white and a 1930s front door.
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