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Trying to achieve a look that feels timeless and trendy?
The right design, color and material can boost your home’s curb appeal – especially when it comes to your choice of windows and doors.
“Windows and doors are the first thing a buyer sees from the street and one of the last details they notice as they walk back out again.” – Theo James-Wright, director of Blue Book Agency
Here are some window and door trends that will transform your property, no matter your home’s architectural style:
- Slim-Framed Windows
Slim window frames are commonly seen in homes with modern layouts (clean lines). Introducing this style into a traditional or cottage-style can feel visually jarring, so it is important to match the frame style to the home’s overall character.
Slim-framed windows let in more natural light, making any room feel larger, ideal for improving energy-efficiency and still maintaining consistent indoor temperatures.
- Heritage-Style Windows and Doors
The classic aesthetic characterized by richness and depth, along with heritage-style windows and doors, is anticipated to set notable trends for 2026.
Traditional details like stained glass, elegant brass fittings, or a sympathetic color are all stylish choices, particularly Georgian or Victorian styles.
- Classic Colors
Although the classic black and off-black tones are still very popular among homeowners, these colors are now being surpassed by choosing earthy shades, like dark and light browns, as well as greens like olive and sage.
Choosing moody, earthy neutral tones may enhance your property’s value.
- Sliding and Bi-Fold Doors
A seamless transition between interior and exterior spaces is highly prevalent in modern design, and that’s why sliding and bi-folding systems have become so popular.
When combining good natural light and open plan layouts, it often helps a property sale price in a higher price bracket by 7-10 per cent.
Sliding doors move smoothly along a track to showcase inside seamless glass panels. While bi-folding doors are made up of several panels that fold together like an accordion. Both options can help smaller areas seem larger and more open.
- Energy-Efficient Windows and Door
Windows and door trends change year by year, but energy efficiency is always in style. As energy prices continue to climb around the world, homeowners are seeking sustainable and environmentally friendly designs to help reduce their expenses.
Fixed windows are typically the most energy-efficient option but are inoperable. Awing windows is another excellent choice. When closed their sash presses tightly against the frame, helping to minimize drafts and prevent air leakage.
When it comes to doors, fiberglass doors are strong, energy efficient. Unlike wooden doors, they resist warping and cracking and can be easily customized to fit everyone’s preferences. Other than regular cleaning, fiberglass doors require little maintenance.
Regardless of the chosen style of doors and windows, expect the following features:
- Low-E glass technology, engineered to help reduce energy costs
- A preference for triple-pane windows, which offer enhanced insulation and climate control compared to double-glazed options
- Wet-glazed frames and sashes on all windows, providing superior protection from water intrusion and unwanted air infiltration that can increase utility expenses
