Windows on 'mish mash' 1920s / 1970s house
Hi everyone
We are purchasing a 1920s property which has a large 1970s extension on the back. The windows need replacing but I honestly don't know where to start with what type! I really like criss-cross traditional style windows (I'm sorry but I don't know what the official term is) and would like to keep the property as traditional looking as possible at the front, and it may be that on the back we go more modern. Photos are below and you will see that across the back 1st floor there are large bay windows.
Also thinking of replacing the porch on the front. but slightly restricted by the roof coming down so low (presume that's why it's currently a flat roof).
We will also be replacing the patio doors on the back at some point, ideally with bi-folds across the back (which will obviously be more modern looking).
I would love your thoughts on this!
Thank you
Kirsty
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Back of property (70s)
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last monthDo you mean leaded lights? That’s where windows have lead creating squares on the glass. Im in a 1930s house which had original leaded windows but they were rotting and so draughty so we had a upvc window installed in the bay, but the leading is just stuck on the glass so I’m not convinced it looks right! Your house is very attractive, but the porch isn’t in keeping is it with the rest of the house? All I can suggest is you research 1920s houses to get some ideas, but I’m sure you’ve already done that. I couldn’t even find pictures of simple, square, leaded light windows so here’s a picture of mine!
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