Find Your Perfect Window Style

Choosing the right window style depends on several factors: your property's age and architecture, your budget, energy efficiency needs, maintenance preferences and whether you're in a conservation area. Victorian and Edwardian homes suit sash or Georgian windows, while modern properties work well with casement or tilt-and-turn styles. Our free Window Style Finder quiz above helps you narrow down the best option in under 2 minutes.

Victorian houses traditionally feature sash windows, particularly the sliding sash or box sash variety. For authentic restoration, timber sash windows are the premium choice. However, modern uPVC sash windows or flush sash windows can replicate the period look at a lower cost with less maintenance. If your Victorian property is in a conservation area, flush sash windows are often the approved choice as they sit flush within the frame, closely matching the original window profile.

Modern houses benefit from casement windows for their versatility and value, or tilt-and-turn windows for their contemporary aesthetics and practical dual-opening mechanism. uPVC casement windows offer the best value, while aluminium frames provide sleek, slim sightlines popular in contemporary architecture. For larger openings, bay windows or floor-to-ceiling glazing can create dramatic focal points.

Yes, properties in conservation areas typically require windows that match or closely replicate the original design. Flush sash windows are the most commonly approved modern replacement as they sit flush within the frame like traditional timber windows. Timber windows are almost always accepted. Some conservation officers also approve high-quality uPVC sash windows that faithfully reproduce period details. Always check with your local planning authority before replacing windows in a conservation area.

All modern window materials can achieve excellent energy efficiency when properly manufactured and installed. uPVC windows with multi-chambered profiles typically achieve A+ energy ratings at the most affordable price point. Timber windows offer natural insulation properties and can achieve outstanding U-values of 0.8 W/m²K with triple glazing. The glazing specification (double vs triple, Low-E coatings, argon gas) often matters more than the frame material. Use our U-Value Calculator to compare options.

Window costs in the UK vary significantly by style and material. uPVC casement windows start from £300-£500 fitted, making them the most affordable option. Sash windows range from £600-£900 for uPVC to £1,200-£2,200 for timber. Tilt-and-turn windows cost £450-£1,100 fitted. Bay windows are the most expensive at £1,500-£4,000+ due to their size. For a personalised estimate, use our Window Price Calculator.