COTTAGE WINDOWS

Cottage windows have a unique charm that is so quintessentially British.

Georgian windows are how some more popularly refer to cottage windows. Either way, they are of a classic vintage and beautifully refined. The origins of the cottage window can be traced back to the Georgian era of 1714-1830, a period when rectangular-shaped windows with six-over-six or nine-over-nine dissected panes were prevalent in homes. The divided-pane formation is so enticing and establishes a solid structure.

Originally containing wooden-built frames, modern versions of the cottage window tend to be manufactured from UPVC. It needs the employment of total precision and unerring accuracy to fashion a cottage window design so that it perfectly aligns with the design distinctions of the Georgian era.

The functionality of a cottage window is one of its biggest strengths, but there are other qualities to it. Decoratively it has few challengers and is certain to elevate the appearance of most homes. You would think that cottage windows lag well behind competing window styles in terms of buying volumes, however, they remain in high demand amongst homeowners wanting windows with abiding elegance and classical beauty. Outdated is something that cottage windows will never be.

It’s invariably with older traditionally styled homes that cottage windows best merge with.

In the crafting of our cottage windows, we have copied ancient techniques so that they exude the look of the cottage window designs of old. They have exemplified an effortlessness in matching the architectural styles of properties that have stood for many decades.

Homes built during the Victorian age, characterised by their intricate detailing and lavish design, are very suited to cottage windows. There’s a shared gracefulness and grandeur between the two, often so lacking in contemporary architecture.

Cottage window designs also correspond effectively with Georgian homes as their design principles are almost intertwined and both chiefly focus on symmetry and proportion, encapsulating a look full of flair.

You can add Edwardian residences to the list of house styles that are wholly compatible with cottage windows, properties famed for having an understated aesthetic, a fabric that they will seamlessly fuse into.

Window upgrades at Listed Buildings and in conservation areas regularly see cottage windows chosen as the nominated window type as they faithfully imitate historical design considerations and realise modern performance standards, much to the approval of planners.

It kind of goes without saying that cottage windows are also a leading style choice for countryside retreats and quaint cottage abodes, to which they will restore cosiness in looks and feel.

You’re going to fall head over heels for cottage windows if you’re scouting out window replacements that have an illustrious history but have been modernised with up-to-the-minute technology. Any character that your home has lost over the years will be reinstated by the classic cottage aesthetic that’s so enthralled the population for generations and will inevitably continue to do so.

Local Planning Authorities recognise the time-honoured design of cottage windows.

Strict guidelines exist for window replacement installations in conservation areas, and they must be precisely followed, drawn up to prevent the upgrading of windows impairing the original character of noted properties.

You can seek clarification from your local authority as to what window types they consider acceptable for usage in such locations and cottage windows will generally be one design that they deem to have the relevant suitability.

Cottage windows couldn’t be more closely aligned with heritage window designs, incorporating a similar styling that comprises Georgian bars, authentic hardware, and veritable finishes.

We won’t stop you customising our cottage windows.

There are always subtle differences between homes and your place of living will have distinct characteristics that you won’t want it to lose.

With our cottage windows, its individuality will be retained, crafted to whatever size, and shape it needs. Honestly, put our full array of skills to the test as we want the windows to be a perfect fit for the house.

Of all the personalisation options you have to make, selecting a colourway has to be up there as one of the most integral decisions.

Colour options for cottage windows are inclusive of so many finishes across the colour spectrum and are deeply embedded into the UPVC frame so that they endure without maintenance. You’ve got shades like Chartwell Green and Olive Grey in the running alongside eternal classics of White, Cream, and Black.

But colour isn’t the only finishing element, not by a long stretch. There’s also hardware and glazing to think about too and there’s as much eclecticism in these accessory ranges.