Whether you have just bought your first Norfolk property or are upgrading your home’s current windows and doors, today’s double glazing offers a wealth of options for those willing to get creative and think beyond standard white PVCu units.
While there is nothing wrong with these standard high-quality fittings, there are so many choices to consider in style, finish and colour to create a bespoke look that is as unique as you and your home. Whether you have a contemporary style property or a traditional period home, colour can enhance the design, add curb appeal and even an element of surprise.
As a Which? Trusted Trader, West Norfolk Glass is your first choice for replacement double glazing – call now on 01553 763164 for a free, no-obligation home visit and quote.
Timber or timber-effect windows?
It’s widely recognised that double glazing eliminates the need for the regular maintenance required of traditional timber windows and helps to improve the energy efficiency of your home. Last year’s soaring energy costs prompted many homeowners to examine the quality of their property’s glazing and replace poor-fitting, draughty windows, and doors. Even double glazing that was installed 15-20 years ago may not prevent heat loss and would benefit from upgrading with modern double or triple glazing.
However, if you prefer the appearance and texture of wood to the smooth finish of PVCu units, manufacturers now offer a range of timber-effects which emulate the look and feel of real wood. Made using a hard-wearing wood grain effect foil finish, the choice includes a selection of colours to represent different wood types – from AnTEAK, Natural Oak and Mountain Pine to Light Oak and Walnut, it’s easier than ever to match the traditional materials associated with a period property and, bar the limitations of a listed building, where secondary glazing is a superb solution, create an authentic look that suit the age of your home.
As a second-generation company with 56 years’ experience, West Norfolk Glass are experts in glazing – call now on 01553 763164 for a free, no-obligation home visit and quote.
Anthracite grey windows and other colours for Norfolk homes
Depending on the type of windows chosen for a property there is a virtually infinite choice of colour for frames which can be colour matched to suit your home. One of the most popular colour choices selected by homeowners in recent years is Slate Grey, a dark, chalky tone, which works incredibly well with slimline or flush frames for both period and contemporary designs. Blending well with stone, rendered and brick exteriors, a Silver/Anthracite Grey or Pebble Grey also looks incredibly effective against white walls.
Norfolk’s coastline and countryside provide an inspiring natural palette of colours which can be used effectively in your home’s exterior design. Neutral hues which emulate the sky, sea, and sand, such as Chartwell Green, Sage Smooth, Claystone Cream and Light Ivory work particularly well to help a property blend in with its pretty, rural setting.
One further way to customise your home’s replacement glazing is to choose different colours for the exterior and interior frames of your windows and doors. Dual coloured frames allow a homeowner to further personalise the design of their home.
While white is the default colour that many homeowners opt for when choosing replacement double glazing, with a little imagination, a unique colour combination can create an original and highly desirable look that maximises your property’s aesthetic while simultaneously improving its energy efficiency. Speak to our expert team for a free home visit and consultation to design a colour scheme to suit your property’s glazing.
Find out more about using colour in glazing with our wide range of replacement windows and doors – call 01553 763164 for a free, no-obligation home visit and quote.
