10 Innovative Approaches to Unique Windows and Doors
- 30 August 2024
- News
It’s a well-known belief that over time, your personality and style become reflected in your home.
Whether your extroverted demeanour is complemented with melon yellow patio doors, your love for football is shown by numerous framed photos of your favourite noughties’ player, or your appreciation for efficiency and simplicity is why you have casement windows, the signs are usually there.
If you are looking to make a statement with some unique home improvement products, new windows and doors are a great way to achieve this.
That’s why at Crown, we offer homeowners a huge range of customisation options with our installations. This blog post will hopefully inspire your next upgrade with ten innovative approaches to unique windows and doors.
1. Georgian Windows
Georgian windows are a popular choice for homeowners looking to add a touch of elegance and traditional style to their homes.
These windows are characterised by their distinctive smaller panes of glass that are divided by glazing bars.
One of the most appealing aspects of Georgian windows is their versatility. Whilst they did rise to prominence during the Industrial Revolution, they can complement both modern and traditional homes.
At Crown, we offer Georgian Windows in a whole host of colours, including popular choices Anthracite Grey, White, Walnut, Mahogany, and a whole host of glazing styles.
2. Composite Doors with Sycamore Glazing
Our Crown team believe that homeowners should have the ability to craft the entrance door of their dreams.
That’s why our composite doors are available in a vast selection of colour, glass, and style options, giving you the creative licence to craft the ideal option for you.
Focusing on sycamore glazing, it features an intricate design inspired by the leaves of the sycamore tree.
This unique pattern allows for privacy while still letting in natural light, creating a welcoming entryway.
3. Vertical Sliding Sash Windows finished in Golden Oak
Sliding sash windows from Crown excel at replicating the traditional style of Victorian sash windows with modern benefits, such as lowering your energy costs.
One way to give your home a traditional appearance is to have your new windows installed with a Golden Oak finish.
This rich, warm golden oak finish mimics the appearance of natural wood, making it an ideal choice for homeowners who appreciate the classic look of timber but desire the low-maintenance benefits of modern materials.
Vertical sliding sash windows are designed to open vertically, with one sash sliding up or down past the other, providing excellent ventilation as well as looking great.
4. Sidelights on an Entrance Door
Sidelights are narrow vertical windows installed on one or both sides of an entrance door.
This innovative approach to door design not only enhances the visual appeal of your entryway but also serves practical purposes.
Sidelights allow more natural light to flood into your hallway, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere.
If you’re concerned about privacy, sidelights can be fitted with frosted, textured, or stained glass.
5. Casement Windows with Monkey Tail Handles
Casement windows with monkey tail handles offer a perfect fusion of traditional aesthetics and modern functionality.
Casement windows, which are hinged at the side and open outwards like a door, provide excellent ventilation and are easy to clean, making them a sensible choice for any home.
When paired with monkey tail handles, they take on a charming, period-appropriate appearance that can enhance the character of both new build and traditional properties.
Monkey tail handles feature a distinctive curved shape reminiscent of a monkey’s tail. This design originated in the 19th century and has since become a popular choice for homeowners looking to add a touch of vintage charm to their windows.
6. Anthracite Grey Bi-fold Doors
Anthracite Grey bi-fold doors have become increasingly popular in recent years, offering a sleek, contemporary solution for connecting indoor and outdoor spaces.
Available in our own range of materials, bi-fold doors fold back on themselves to create a wide opening, which is ideal for enjoying views of the great outdoors – made better if your garden flower bed is your pride and joy!
If your style is more natural and minimalist, bi-fold doors are likely your perfect solution. Their slim sightlines enable large panes of glass, which in turn allows plenty of natural sunlight to seep into your property, lifting the feel of your home.
These beautiful doors are perfectly suited to the popular Anthracite Grey finish, a deep charcoal-like shade that adds sophistication and modernity to any home.
7. Dual Colour Tilt & Turn Windows
It’s normal to be torn between two colours for your new windows.
It’s also true that one colour may be better suited to the interior of your home and another for the exterior, which is why we offer dual-colour installations on several of our windows.
Our tilt-and-turn windows are no different, providing homeowners with the flexibility to choose a separate colour on each side – it’s also a great way to settle any arguments!
Tilt and turn windows can be opened in two ways: they can tilt inwards from the top for ventilation, or turn for easy cleaning and pleasant airflow.
8. Aluminium Internal Doors
Aluminium internal doors represent a modern and stylish approach to interior design and are a great way to take centre stage and impress guests.
Particularly effective in open-plan living spaces where they can act as subtle room dividers, they can be powder-coated in essentially any colour, making it easy for aluminium internal doors to slot seamlessly into your home.
The strength of the aluminium used makes it possible for them to hold large panes of glass, allowing natural light to flow through your space whilst creating a feeling of spaciousness- though if you’d prefer more privacy, textured glass options are available.
Aluminium is also incredibly low maintenance, and resistant to warping, rusting, or rotting, making them practical for busy households. If sustainability is important to you, aluminium is a great choice as it’s incredibly recyclable.
9. Flush Sash Windows with Integral Blinds
Flush sash windows with integral blinds offer an innovative solution that combines the clean, modern look of flush sash windows with the convenience of built-in blinds.
Flush sash windows sit level with the frame when closed, creating a sleek, streamlined appearance that suits both contemporary and traditional homes.
The addition of integral blinds takes these windows to the next level of functionality – they are sealed within the double-glazing unit, where they are protected from dust, damage, and tangles.
They can be easily adjusted using a magnetic slider or a cordless system, providing precise control over light and privacy, whilst looking stylish.
10. Patio Doors finished in Melon Yellow
Perhaps leaving the boldest selection until last, the effectiveness of patio doors combined with a striking finish such as Melon Yellow is a great way to add character and life to your property, a visual statement that’s bound to bring smiles.
Patio doors, with their large glass panels, are perfect for showcasing this eye-catching colour while still allowing plenty of natural light into your home.
Melon Yellow patio doors can work particularly well in neutral-toned interiors, providing a pop of colour that enlivens the space – certainly classified as a unique door.
They can also complement exterior colour schemes, especially those featuring grey, white, or earth tones. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, modern patio doors offer excellent insulation properties and security features. They can be fitted with multi-point locking systems and toughened glass for added peace of mind.
About Crown
Crown are proud to have over 20 years of experience serving communities across Buckinghamshire and beyond, gaining a reputation as one of the area’s best installers when it comes to the fenestration industry.
All our installations come alongside a 10-year warranty and insurance-backed guarantee as standard, and you can have total peace of mind knowing that we have accreditation from leading bodies like FENSA, Team Guardian, and LABC.
As well as the exceptional options listed above, we’re proud of our huge product range of uPVC windows, aluminium windows, doors in various styles including bifold doors, as well as an expansive collection of conservatories.
You can get in touch with our excellent customer service team on 01908 507 778, or by emailing info@crownwindows.co.uk. Customer satisfaction is incredibly important to us, with our customer reviews available to read here.
Alternatively, we’re always delighted to welcome visitors to our showroom in Milton Keynes.
