What They Don’t Tell You About Replacing Windows in Period Homes | UK Guide
It’s Not Just a Window – It’s Part of the Architecture The first thing most people aren’t told is this: replacing windows in a period
March 13, 2026
Listed Buildings & Heritage Projects
Top 5 Mistakes in Listed Building Window Replacements
Listed Buildings Demand More Than Standard Renovation Thinking Replacing windows in a listed building is not a routine upgrade. It is a legally regulated alteration
February 27, 2026
Why the Best Extensions Feel Effortless — And the Doors Are Key
Effortlessness Is Designed, Not Accidental The most successful extensions rarely announce themselves. They do not feel like dramatic additions bolted onto the back of a
February 23, 2026
Why Conservation-Led Design Is Driving Some of the Best Modern Homes
Conservation Doesn’t Mean Looking Backward Conservation-led design is often misunderstood as an exercise in restraint for its own sake. It’s associated with preservation, protection, and
February 5, 2026
What ‘Good Design’ Means for Windows in the UK (It’s Not Universal)
‘Good Design’ Is Always Contextual “Good design” is often spoken about as if it’s universal. A set of principles that apply everywhere, regardless of place.
February 4, 2026
Why British Homes Need a Different Approach to Window Design
British Homes Are Shaped by Conditions, Not Trends Window design is often treated as universal. A good window, the thinking goes, is a good window
February 4, 2026
How UK Homes Are Blending Heritage Architecture with Modern Glazing
Heritage and Modernity Are No Longer Opposites For a long time, heritage architecture and modern glazing were treated as opposing forces. One was about preservation,
February 4, 2026
How to Future-Proof Your Windows for the Next 20 Years
Why Most Window Decisions Are Made Too Short-Term Windows are one of the longest-lasting decisions most homeowners will ever make — yet they’re rarely treated
January 28, 2026
Modern or Heritage Glazing? How Designers Decide in Period Homes
Why This Question Is So Fraught in Period Homes Few glazing decisions carry as much emotional weight as choosing windows for a period home. Unlike
January 27, 2026
Slim Frames vs Steel-Look Windows: Which Will Age Better?
Why This Choice Feels So Defining Right Now Few window decisions feel as loaded right now as the choice between slim frames and steel-look glazing.
January 27, 2026
What Architects Wish Homeowners Knew Before Choosing Windows | Design Insight
Why Windows Are So Often Decided Too Early (or Too Late) Windows occupy an awkward place in most home projects. For homeowners, they feel immediate
January 26, 2026
The Most Common Glazing Mistake in High-End Extensions | Design Insight
Why Expensive Extensions Still So Often Feel Wrong There is a quiet paradox at the heart of many high-end extensions. Budgets are generous, architects are
January 26, 2026